Called & Crowned

Most people know Gretchen Rossi from reality TV, but her story goes far beyond the screen.  Gretchen has been building influence long before the word “influencer” existed. She has built a brand that feels intentional, grounded, and enduring. She has navigated public attention with grace, and she has done it while remaining true to her purpose.  In this episode, Emily sits down with Gretchen to unc...

Everyone wants to be authentic, but few are willing to be fully themselves in a filtered culture. Chalene Johnson did not build her empire by chasing attention. She built it by choosing clarity over chaos and truth over performance. She stayed fully herself even when the culture moved in the opposite direction. She understands that the strongest influence isn’t created in a moment. It’s built over...

2025 rewrote the rules of content, and most people missed it.  As a media strategist and personal branding expert, Natalie Buchoz doesn’t chase trends. She understands the psychology behind attention, influence, and why some brands stick while others disappear. Her insights will make you rethink everything you thought you knew! In this episode, Natalie joins Emily for some real talk on what actual...

Most people don’t fear failure. They fear being seen.  After achieving success by every external measure, Erik Rock believed he had “made it.” But when his grandmother passed away, a single realization changed everything: success without purpose is empty. That loss sparked a spiritual awakening that led Erik to step into the light, reveal the truth about his past, and live fully aligned with his c...

We’ve been keeping a secret, and it’s one of the hardest but most beautiful things to hold in.  There have been little moments, strange cravings, weird energy shifts, and things happening in our lives that just didn’t make sense at first. But now, it’s time to finally share the story that’s been quietly unfolding. We’re having a baby! And we want to take you along for this ride. From the first mom...

You asked, we answered. From the fears that keep you from being seen, to the doubts that challenge your faith, to the questions that stop you from stepping into your calling - no topic is off limits in this episode. Emily and Jake go through real questions from real people, tackling the struggles you might be afraid to speak out loud. Whether it’s fear of judgment, how to grow a personal brand aut...

Imagine stepping into 2026 fully prepared, fully aligned, and fully confident that this will be your year. No guessing, no waiting - just clarity, focus, and a plan that actually works. In this episode, Emily takes you behind the scenes of how she maps her vision and builds a strategic plan that moves across every area of life. By the end, you’ll know exactly where to put your energy, focus your t...

The holidays are in full swing, the year is winding down, and people are rushing to set goals for 2026.  But before you jot down another set of goals, Emily invites you to take a step back and take an honest look at your life buckets. Where are you thriving? Where are you running empty? By understanding the true state of your life buckets, you can set goals that actually support your whole life ra...

Most people overcomplicate personal branding. The real process? It’s simpler, deeper, and more powerful than you think. Become a Crowned Authority™ in your space at https://www.fordivine.com/   In this episode, you’ll hear some of the most powerful clips from Emily’s recent private training call, where she reveals the exact steps to clarify your message, show up consistently, and build a personal...

If you’ve been telling yourself, you just need a break, but deep down, you know you’re checking out - this episode is for you! Emily gets real about the hidden tension every legacy-maker faces: am I resting, or am I stagnant? She breaks down the invisible grind, the spiritual resistance, and the quiet seasons that either sharpen your influence or derail your purpose, depending on your choices. Bec...

She didn’t start a brand to go viral. She started it to find herself again.  At 47, Caroline Baudino thought life had passed her by. Her father was sick, her confidence was gone, and her reflection felt like a stranger’s. But instead of breaking down, she gave herself a simple assignment: Get up. Get dressed. And what began as one woman’s daily act of courage evolved into Shop with Caroline, a bra...

You can’t build influence if people don’t trust you. And you can’t build trust if your brand doesn’t reflect who you are.  In this rapid-fire Q&A, Emily and Jake break down personal branding that converts, how to overcome the fear of sharing your story, choose your one thing when you have ten passions, and step into Crowned Authority (so clients find you).  She reveals: The real reason you’re...

Love doesn’t end in one dramatic moment. It fades slowly in silence - in the kiss we don’t give, the words we leave unsaid, and the gratitude we forget to express. That’s where intimacy slips away. In this episode, Emily welcomes back her dear friend, Emmy-winning entertainment reporter and lifestyle expert, Moll Anderson, to unpack the quiet truths about love that most couples miss. Together, the...

Most people don’t realize they’re addicted to the very pain they’re trying to escape. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Emily and Jake sit down with Ruslan KD to unpack the hidden addictions behind hustle culture, the modern epidemic of performing for approval, and why rejecting God often feels like freedom… until it doesn’t. What You’ll Learn: The difference between selfish ambition and Go...

If your income stops the moment you stop working, you don’t own a business - you own a job. Too many entrepreneurs stay trapped in this cycle, mistaking hard work for wealth. The truth is, hustle will never scale.  Terra Harvell broke out of that game. Once “just a hairdresser,” she went from standing behind the chair to scaling Harper Ellis Hair Co. into an 8-figure brand. Now, she’s rewriting th...

What if the very thing you’ve been fighting all along is the very thing you need to let go of? What if the patterns, shame, and fear you’ve been holding onto aren’t obstacles to push through, but signals pointing you toward freedom? In this episode, Emily sits down with Kevin Crenshaw, known as The Heart Guy, who has spent over a decade helping leaders and individuals break free from the patterns,...

She turned $1,000 and a table at a local market into a multimillion-dollar jewelry empire. What started as a creative outlet for Lisa Valenzuela nearly 20 years ago has grown into Truly Blessed Jewels, a brand known for its timeless designs and bold identity.  From her earliest days selling jewelry in farmers' markets, Lisa understood that people weren’t just buying a product. They were buying int...

Wellness isn’t just about food or fitness. If your relationship is stressed, if your body is inflamed, if your spirit is unsettled, no skincare product or workout will fix that. Wellness is about stacking the right habits that transform your body, your mind, and your soul.  In this episode, Emily and Jake sit down for a raw update on their wellness journey - what’s working right now, what they’ve...

Grief is the wilderness no one prepares us for. The world tells us to move on and bury the pain. But what if grief wasn’t meant to be erased but integrated into who we are becoming? Melissa Dlugolecki knows this firsthand. After losing her daughter Leyden to NEC, her life was shattered, her heart broken, her finances devastated, and her sense of identity stripped away. And yet, it was in that brea...

What if the darkest parts of your past weren’t meant to disqualify you, but to set others free? Meet Caleb Altmeyer, Founder and CEO of Helping Captives. Once entangled in addiction, dealing, and destruction, he now leads a ministry devoted to delivering women out of trafficking, addiction, and exploitation, even transforming a strip club into a house of healing. His calling is clear: to declare f...

Effortless style is not about chasing the next trend. It’s about knowing who you are and letting that confidence speak.  At just 22, Madison Orlando founded Artless, a brand built on simplicity, sustainability, and timeless confidence. Inspired by ‘90s minimalism and the relaxed, sun-soaked California aesthetic, Maddie’s pieces are elevated wardrobe essentials, intentionally crafted to make gettin...

Most personal brand messages fall flat because they’re built to sound good, not to connect. If people can’t feel it, they won’t follow it.  You can have a stunning logo, perfectly curated posts, and show up on every platform, but if people can’t instantly tell a friend why they follow you, you’re not creating impact… you’re just adding to the noise.  In this episode, Emily unpacks why most message...

He tried to end his life three times. What happened next changed everything.  Brad Scot Johnson was once a respected pastor with a global platform. But behind the sermons and stages was a man slowly unraveling - battling addiction, shame, infidelity, and internal collapse. His fall was public. His marriage ended. And his soul was buried in shame. Until one day, he woke up after another suicide att...

What if multiplying your success had nothing to do with doing more, and everything to do with becoming more? In this episode, Emily sits down with her best friend and one of the most influential women in the network marketing world, Sarah Robbins. Once a kindergarten teacher, Sarah went on to build a billion-dollar sales team and helped countless entrepreneurs scale income, leadership, and legacy....

Your calling isn’t just about you. It carries breakthroughs for others. And when you obey, miracles move. Rex Crain is an acclaimed speaker, writer, and peak performance coach who has spent the last 25 years helping people unlock their potential and walk boldly in their God-given calling. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, Olympic athletes, entertainment executives, medical professionals, a...