Redefining Hustle: Navigating Success as a Christian Woman

You've reached great heights in your own strength, but how is navigating success different as a Christian woman?  Do you ever wonder why your personal map doesn't seem to match God's? Or why our Great Positioning Shepherd (GPS) seems to be recalculating away from the best laid plans you made? It's why navigating success by your personal map can never match God's plan, and why we often think our Gr...

Ever made some decisions that had negative impact? Might that have been wounded decision-making? This may be a new term for you, but I trust when you hear Athena Dean Holtz share her story and wisdom in this episode, you'll have a new level of awareness about the impact of wounded decision-making on your business.   She also shares practical steps to take to break free from this pattern - all info...

Do you find yourself addicted to ambition and wonder if it's possible to be addicted to Jesus at the same time? When you consider that addiction means being physically and mentally dependent on something (or someone) or enthusiastically devoted to a particular thing, person or activity, I believe you can be BOTH/AND...and my guest Kelley Tyan, founder of Addicted to Climb, agrees! Tune in for some...

In today's online world, it may seem like success without social media is impossible.   Feeling like you have to be everywhere online, and you're already over social media? With all the "experts" telling you about algorithms, do you wonder if it's possible to be successful WITHOUT social media? As part of my Harmony of Faith + Business series this month, my guest Robyn Graham has wisdom to share a...

I believe the word "balance" is overused and inaccurate when it comes to keeping various areas of our life and business working together. Instead I use the word "harmony," an idea I borrowed from a friend. So what does it look like for ambition and faith to work in harmony for high-achieving sisters in Christ with a mission in the marketplace?    Whether you're in business or a boardroom, I promis...

They say "leaders are readers," so what's on your must-read Christian leadership bookshelf?   In this episode, I'm sharing my list of the top must-read Christian leadership books for high-achieving sisters in Christ. Whether you're in business or a professional role, these are fantastic additions to your shelf (in addition to the Bible of course). You might be surprised to see these aren't the "us...

Hard work is something to be proud of, right? But here's the thing: great work ethic doesn't mean you have to work constantly...and when you choose not to work constantly, you are not lazy! Let's send that lie of the enemy back to the pit of hell where it came from! Instead, let's ask the hard question: why are we married to hard work? Could it be we're seeking approval for our work ethic? Recentl...

Have you ever completely shut down, gone "off the grid" and deleted social media from your phone? I did this while on retreat in Costa Rica, and I learned three big lessons I'm sure my fellow high-achievers will appreciate! 1. Shutting down is a challenge, and a lesson in overachievement 2. Silence is golden - and it amplifies the Lord’s voice 3. I’m over reaching for my phone - overreaching edges...

What is it about being a Christian entrepreneur that makes progress and outcomes different than business as usual?   Pursuing success WITH God! Because this is about surrender, obedience and humility, not the usual way of working in your on strength and power.   Join Erin in this episode for her reading of the 2nd half of chapter 2 of her book, Pursuing Success God's Way: A Practical Guide to Hust...

As a Christian woman in business, you may often wonder what is success God's way? How is it different from what you've known to be the definition touted by the business world around you? To answer this question is to look deep into God's definition and pursuing it His way, and Erin does this by reading the first half of chapter 2 of her book, Pursuing Success God's Way: A Practical Guide to Hustle...

Is it possible to overcome fear of sales? Could there be Proverbs for Sales to guide you?   Yes and Yes! Join me to close out this year's Money Matters series with my guest Tamara Bunte. Sales expert and lover of Jesus, everything changed for Tamara when she let Jesus define and direct her work.   Tamara is the Founder & CEO of the Institute for Advanced Results & Tamara Bunte, Inc. She advises an...

Are you a high-achieving, high-earning Christian woman in business or the boardroom who secretly struggles with scarcity when it comes to money? Scarcity is often kept as a secret because admitting it seems like admitting defeat. The triumph, however, is embracing stewardship - of time, talent and treasure - to break free from scarcity thinking!    Because the truth is: there is no scarcity in God...

As part of my annual Money Matters series, I'm thrilled to welcome guest Althea McIntyre to discuss Spirit-led sales and impacting growth & financial stability in your business. I have learned much from Althea and I love her approach to sales that's not focused solely on the commas in the revenue, but instead, is about how the Holy Spirit guides individuals in how, why and to whom they sell in the...

What comes to mind when you think of money? Do you feel the need to chase it, or find yourself thinking that the only way to earn is to work your fingers and mind to the bone? What's really the truth?   In this kick off to my annual series for Financial Literacy Month, we're going to talk TRUTH about money. This may be an uncomfortable episode for you but I promise God's Word will bring you hope....

Business ethics: always a hot topic in society, right? Ever wonder how to work with purpose employing Christian  Edit date and time business ethics for your business? I believe the fruit of the spirit is a perfect foundation for business ethics! Through this gift of the Holy Spirit, we can emulate Jesus in all we do, no matter what size business we're running for God's glory. And that's our main p...

Whether you've been saved for most of your life, or you're new to your walk with Christ, you're pretty clear on how He guides you through life. Still, as a high-achieving sister in Christ with an established business or professional career, you've mostly been navigating the path of success through your own strength, tenacity, and perseverance. And while it seems this "compass" has served you well...

It is said that when you say YES to something, you're saying no to something else, and which gets what answer is truly a picture of your values and priorities - particularly where God falls in your priorities!   On this episode, I welcome my client Jess Cutler, multi-business owner who shares her personal testimony of how God showed her what saying YES to Him meant for her first business and what...

The Lord promises you've been redeemed through Jesus, but what does it mean to live and work with the mindset of the redeemed?   My guest today is Dr. Sherri Yoder, founder of Mindset of the Redeemed and Thriving Thoughts Global, and she shares her personal testimony and how her walk with Jesus has led to teaching others how to live this way. Dr. Sherri is a seeker and teacher of God's wisdom. She...

Everyone's looking for the shortcut to success, right? There are gurus and so-called experts that will point to you the "fast track" shortcut to success and leveling up your existing business, and those voices are loud. But what if I told you there isn't one? The truth is the "shortcut to success" is a myth, a misconception, and a lie from the enemy. Listen in as we debunk this myth and put our fo...

It's February 2024, over half-way through the first quarter and I wonder: how's your strategy holding up so far? What's that you say? You hit the ground running for the year and didn't make time to create a strategy, much less a God-honoring one?   I get it. You've got bright ideas, and you're bright eyed and bushy tailed about what's coming. And there's so many opportunities out in front of you m...

Have you ever been told that you have a type A personality as an ambitious woman?   Looking back on your life, it probably doesn't surprise you because you've been an achiever (or maybe even a chronic overachiever like me) your whole life.  You probably like to be in control, you like things to be in their place, you're a go-getter, etc. (can I get an AMEN?) But is it possible to temper that A for...

Once upon a time, I defined myself - anchored my identity - in my achievements, roles, titles, bank account, etc.   When I lost my high level job, my identity took a major hit. When my inward fulfillment and contentment didn't match my outward success, my identity was "I'm not doing enough / what am I doing wrong?" When your identity is anchored in anything that's subject to change, involves other...

After a recent keynote speaking engagement, an attendee approached me with this question: "How do I remain content in the pruning and growth seasons of my business?"   She related her story of great outward success by every measure, then realizing her next level growth required surrender to let her true CEO (Jesus) lead. Now in a season of pruning and growth that feels like groundhog day, she is h...

Do you find yourself tying your worth to your pricing and how your clients "accept or reject" what you charge?   Do you struggle with communicating the value of your offers/services? Or do you struggle with charging consistently? These questions have been front and center among the Christian women in business I know, and I believe it has much to do with confusing our worth in Christ with the value...

Lately, I've been hearing the high-achieving Christian women I serve (and others) talk about extreme exhaustion and the perceived need to be "constantly on" in their businesses. I believe it's a multi-layered issue that can start to be addressed by understanding how God made us to work and the value of consistency over constantly.   Let's be honest, the world is LOUD in telling us how we have to b...