She Leads Podcast: A Fresh Perspective on Faith, Leadership, and Relationships

In the final episode in season 1 of She Leads, Thea takes a few moments to say thank you, reflect on season highlights, share learnings from this season one experience and invite listeners into the next new thing. Be sure to go back and check out any missed episodes, or relisten to your favorites.  Comments Continue to send questions, comments and feedback to sheleadscomments@gmail.com Discussion...

Thea welcomes coaches and workout friends Chelsi & Sue to talk about why they fell in love with CrossFit and how finding new strength has translated to real life too. Check out their first episode “Finding Strength” and plan a visit to Cosmic CrossFit to find your strength too! Discussion Why do you choose to participate in community fitness?  What have you gained? What are the costs to workin...

Thea welcomes coaches and workout friends Chelsi & Sue to talk about why they fell in love with CrossFit and how finding new strength has translated to real life too. Join the conversation and visit Cosmic CrossFit to find your strength too! Discussion Why have you landed in a CrossFit gym? What is the appeal?  What has finding new strength and abilities done for you?   How have new strengths...

Thea welcomes back Sarah Stone, Executive Director of Theology by The Pint (formally Theology on Tap) to discuss why Sarah chooses to engage in courageous conversations around faith, science and politics.  Be sure to check out Sarah’s previous episode, “What is Theology (and how does beer help)?”.  Check out Sarah and Theology by the Pint podcast or regular events at www.theologybythepint.org/ Dis...

Thea welcomes fellow podcaster and enthusiast on all things theological, relational and fun. Sarah Stone is the Executive Director of Theology on Tap, a Houston organization that invites “believers and the spiritually curious to explore big questions about life & faith”. Thea & Sarah discuss how a big topic like theology can be broken down into real conversations, bring up interesting ques...

Thea continues the conversation with Tinja Anderson, Financial Planner CEPA and Business Consultant, diving deeper into the how and why’s of finding and being a mentor to other leaders.  Tinja is currently a Financial Planner at uFinancial Group.  Discussion Topics Include: What mentors have led you in your journey?  How did you get connected and build that relationship? Talk about the importance...

Thea welcomes Tinja Anderson, Financial Planner CEPA and Business Consultant to talk about how financial planning sets leaders apart to succeed.  Tinja is currently a Financial Planner at uFinancial Group.  Discussion Topics Share your current role and goals of financial planning at uFinancial. What does financial planning offer your clients ? How do financial planning and successful leadership co...

Thea & Whitney dive deeper into their conversation about young girls’ relationships today with a hope to help them both avoid and overcome traps of trauma and abuse. Check out Whitney’s previous episode on trauma.  Discussion How would you describe yourself as a parent?  What concerns you about young girls today? How can we help young women seek and build healthy relationships? What challenges...

Thea & Whitney dive into a deep conversation on trauma, both surviving and overcoming with a hope to move forward.   Discussion What was your major in college? What led you to that area of study? What are some great truths you discovered in your study and practice? Share what it was like for you to work with women in trauma.  What was going on in your life that made that challenging? What step...

Thea continues her conversation with friends and fellow pastors, Rev. Kate Flint & Rev. Lataya Simpson, on what the future of the church might bring to those seeking friendships.  Rev. Kate Flint is Associate Pastor to Children’s Ministry at St. Paul's UMC & Rev. Lataya Simpson is the Pastor of St. Matthews UMC Discussion How might friendships and faith be connected?  What significance...

Thea welcomes two long time “seminary sisters”, friends Rev. Kate Flint & Rev. Lataya Simpson to share the power real friendship brings.  Rev. Kate Flint is Associate Pastor to Children’s Ministry at St. Paul's UMC, & Rev. Lataya Simpson is the Pastor of St. Matthews UMC Discussion Topics What do you remember about the three of us meeting?  How has this particular friendship impacted y...

Thea welcomes back Meredith to continue their conversation on future church leadership, including how the church both hinders and helps the leadership of young people today. Be sure to check out Meredith’s previous episode too! Meredith is currently serving as the leader of Women’s Ministry at TAMU Wesley Foundation.  Discussion How has the church helped your leadership development?  How have we h...

Thea welcomes Meredith Clarke, a current young leader in faith community to talk about how leading in church has impacted her faith and what it might do for other young leaders and followers.  Meredith is currently serving as the leader of Women’s Ministry at TAMU Wesley Foundation.  Discussion   What are your cherished church memories?  How has the church been influential in your faith developmen...

Thea & Susie continue their conversation with a discussion on both finding and renewing self, how  to find spiritual leadership and what both are finding in spaces to dream new. Be sure to check out Susie’s other episode too! Susie currently serves as the Family Pastor at Christ Church Sugar Land. Find more about her and her ministry at https://www.christchurchsl.org/ .  Discussion How are you...

Thea welcomes friend and fellow pastor, Rev. Susie Puac, to discuss the significant role of families in our current and future leadership.  Susie currently serves as the Family Pastor at Christ Church Sugar Land. Find more about her and her ministry at https://www.christchurchsl.org/ .  Discussion Topics How were you called to serve families?  Where do you see God at work in family ministry? What...

Thea continues her conversation with Sonia about the new ways women can enter and excel in leadership today.  Check out her previous episode too!.   Sonia is a podcaster, career coach and speaker with a passion for preparing teens and families for bright futures ahead. Check out her podcast, College & Career Ready , https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/college-career-ready/id1640305533   Disc...

Thea welcomes fellow podcaster, speaker and entrepreneur Sonia Cacique to share her vision for College and Career Ready Podcast and the impact she hopes to make on young people beginning their journeys.    Sonia is a podcaster, career coach and speaker with a passion for preparing teens and families for bright futures ahead. Check out her podcast, College & Career Read y, : https://podcasts.ap...

Thea continues a conversation with author, speaker and leader Amy Vogel. Together they discuss how to get to where we want to be, including overcoming adversity.  Amy is an author, speaker, and consultant driven to share vision and hope. Check out her previous episode too! Discussion Topics: Share your leadership roles today. In what realms are you leading? What is your leadership “how to”? What a...

Thea welcomes author, speaker and leadership Amy Vogel to discuss her personal journey. Amy shares both her unique experiences and how a willingness to move forward has always led to healing.   Amy is an author, speaker, and consultant driven to share vision and hope.  Discussion Topics How did you become a published writer? Share your experiences in writing “Third Person” and “Come to Me” How has...

Thea & Gina continue to discuss difficulties with faith, daring to dream about a space where all their confusion, frustration and fears were accepted, encouraged and met with authentic community. Be sure to check out Gina’s previous episode, “When Leaders Fail”.  Guest Discussion Topics Share your experience with faith.  What obstacles have you experienced with faith? Explain your idea of “Fai...

Thea invites Gina, friend and supporter, to discuss what happens to followers when leadership fails. What does it mean that leaders are humans too? What can followers learn from their leaders' wins and losses?  Gina Summers is a mom, wife, fan of the show and follower of Christ. Connect with Gina via email, summershomeschooltx@gmail.com   This Week’s Comments:  From Rhonda “Hey Thea, I am not...

Thea and Jennifer continue their conversation on how families have evolved, why faith is still important and how the church might come alongside families in a real way.  Jennifer is the current Director of Preschool Ministry at Chapelwood UMC, in Lake Jackson TX https://www.chapelwoodumc.org/preschool . Be sure to check out Jennifer’s previous episode, Childhood Matters. Guest Discussion Topics Wh...

This week, Thea interviews a former colleague, Jennifer Burkhart, on the importance of childhood experiences, safe learning environments and how we might foster future leadership development in our youngest leaders today.  Jennifer is the current Director of Preschool Ministry at Chapelwood UMC, in Lake Jackson TX.  Guest Discussion Topics What childhood experiences were influential on you today?...

Thea continues her conversation with Meagan on the unique experience of motherhood, why moms need a safe space and what steps a mom seeking community can take today to build new relationships with other moms too. Be sure to check out part 1 w/ Meagan Jones too, “The Business of Beauty.”  Visit Meagan at Your Boutique Shop, https://www.yourboutiqueshop.com/ (Pearland TX) or check her out on FaceBoo...

This week, Thea interviews a local business owner, Meagan Jones, on what led her to start her own shop, Your Boutique, and the importance of both leading and finding beauty in the world today.  Visit Meagan at Your Boutique Shop, https://www.yourboutiqueshop.com/ or check her out on FaceBook at: https://www.facebook.com/yourboutiqueshop/ ,