The Emboldened Entrepreneur

When I asked Bob what he sees most often in Christian business leaders, he didn’t hesitate. The biggest fear, he said, is the fear of the unknown . 👉🏻 What can I legally say about faith at work? 👉🏻 What crosses a legal line? 👉🏻 What if I offend someone? 👉🏻 Can I get sued? Faith was never meant to be a weekend accessory. God invites us to live integrated lives—reflecting Christ everywhere w...

Today’s guest, Mindy Spigel , is the founder of MG Spigel, LLC , the author of “ There’s a Snake on my Head ,” and a speaker featured on TedX San Antonio . Mindy is passionate about helping people learn to recognize fear, respond with compassion, and enhance communication with customers and team members to decrease fear and increase outcomes.  In this conversation, Mindy shares a simple but profou...

This is the last of the solo series through January. We'll regroup next week with more guest shows, but this is one of the greatest lessons Whitney learned in 2025.  What's fueling your purpose?  What are you holding back that's standing between you and the dream deeply embedded in your heart?  If you want more on the topics we've discussed this month, join our Emboldened Purpo...

We're continuing with the solo show for January, recapping lessons learned in this journey of entrepreneurship.  In this episode, I'm sharing about an absurd ask and finding the courage to do it anyway. I learned that the answer is always no if you don't ask.  And I also share a powerful question a friend asked me this year that challenged the way I view how I show up.  We'd lo...

Happy 2026! 🎉  This episode is unique as we launch the year and I'll explain why.  In this episode we're talking about: My most unexpected gift from hosting a podcast New year goals & setting our most intentional goals Highlight reels versus reality Not living from the sidelines but with emboldened purpose Turning down the volume of the world and turning up the volume on what matter...

Some conversations don’t just offer insight—they recalibrate your sense of calling. In this discussion with my longtime friend, Camea McDaniel, that was exactly what happened. What began as a conversation about career turns, unexpected opportunities, and risk-taking quickly unfolded into a deeply honest dialogue about obedience, influence, and the sacred mission embedded in our everyday work. It&a...

As leaders, we know what it feels like to run full speed ahead while our bodies signal for help. Whispers of tension, tightness, migraines, or chronic pain that we shrug off. But what if those symptoms aren’t random, but are actually signals that our bodies or nervous systems need attention? We’re digging into this topic today. Dr. Jordan Russell, DPT, is the founder of FeelFit Physical Therapy an...

Branding is not decoration. Branding is direction. It’s the structure your business stands on—one that protects your message, elevates your credibility, and clarifies your identity. From niching down and navigating the messy middle to knowing when to move beyond DIY, Sarah offers a guide to the strategic mindset behind a strong brand—and the clarity required to lead a business well. Today’s guest,...

Does policy feel stuffy and legalistic to you? This episode is for you.  Laura Evers, Founder of Social Safety Solutions, and Whitney Hooper, founder of Emboldened Entrepreneur and the host of the podcast, talk about why we need policies and how they support every healthy organization.  In every thriving organization, there’s a common thread holding people, systems, and success together: safety. N...

In this episode of The Emboldened Entrepreneur podcast, Emily Schwartz, the founder of Wholehearted Health with Emily, shares about her journey through burnout, health struggles, and learning that a posture of learning to "Just Be" is better than performance. She shares about her Just Be Project along with practical tips for physical, mental, and spiritual health.  Have you ever asked yo...

Today’s guest, Kyle Pertuis, is the owner of Mindfit Coaching Inc., serving executive leadership teams through coaching and training. Their mission is to help others "Live More, Stress Less, and Work Better Together." We share practical insights on: ✔️ The three core components of a strategic mindset: acumen, allocation, and action. ✔️ How to reframe your schedule to think about maximizi...

“What does it feel like to be on the other side of your leadership?” Today’s guest, Wendy F. Adams , is the founder and strategic leadership coach of Cultivate for Good , as well as the host of the Cultivate for Good podcast, serving nonprofit leaders across the US. In this episode, we talk about how : ✔️ Leadership starts with you — and how you own it.  ✔️ Living and leading from a place of thriv...

Have you ever asked yourself:  👥 Why are happy workers more productive?  👥 What are employee retention strategies?  👥 How to improve employee retention, motivation, and morale?  You’re in the right place!  Today’s guest, Kyle Bowen, is the owner of Hourglass Leadership in New Braunfels, Texas area, serving businesses across the US.  We share practical insights on how to: ✔️ Create a culture whe...

“Healing looks good on you.” Episode Chapters: 05:26 Overcoming Perfectionism 08:36 Embracing Perfectly Imperfect Visibility 11:33 Authentic Selling as Believers 14:42 Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 17:29 The Transformation from Fear to Love in Business 21:31 Rediscovering Identity Through Healing 28:00 The Power of Creativity and Self-Expression 32:08 Shifting from People-Pleasing to...

In this with Steven Lawrence of Daily Walk Fellowship, the layers of that journey came to life — a story of trial, faith, and ultimately clarity.  00:00 The Journey to Entrepreneurship 08:47 Faith and Community in Business 19:58 Identity and Purpose in Entrepreneurship 33:08 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Faith Have you ever asked yourself: 🔑 Where does identity come from?  🔑 Why is identity impo...

Fear doesn’t go away, but we can learn to manage it.  00:00 Introduction and Background*  02:45 The Journey to Coaching 09:52 Navigating Fear and Doubt 16:38 Building Community and Collaboration 24:13 Emboldening Others and Overcoming Limitations 33:15 God's Redirection and Value 35:10 Clarity in the Entrepreneurial Journey 38:55 Building a Business on Love and Connection * We had some audio...

This week's episode is a change. Instead of Whitney interviewing a guest, she was the guest on Cannon Spear's podcast, the OpsOwners.  In this episode, she and Cannon talk about operational health and efficiencies, making your best 'yeses' as a team, and how to clear your lens to gain clarity in your vision. Save the Date: The Build Emboldened Hub and Network is launching on Au...

Would you rather have the strength of 10 men or the wisdom to manage 10 men?  Have you ever asked yourself: 🔑 What tools can I use to grow my marketing strategy?  🔑 Why does marketing messaging matter and what do I do about it?  🔑 Why is marketing strategy important to growing my small business?  You’re in the right place!  Today’s guests, Shaun Curry and Brad Parler, own and operate Pixel Loca...

You weren’t called to be everything in your business. When you stop spinning every plate yourself, you actually serve better. Have you ever asked yourself: 🤖 Why is automation important for my business? 🤖 Which automation tools should I use? 🤖 How can AI help my business? You’re in the right place!  Today’s guests, Jakin and Sarah Harper, own and operate Rareform Agency in New Braunfels, Texas....

You have to create a digital playground to draw leads through your website experience. Have you ever asked yourself:  💻 How do I get leads on my website to convert?  💻 What lead generation strategies work well? 💻 How do I define my audience and get to the H.E.A.R.T. of what resonates with them? Today’s guest, Leslee Owen , is the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of Movement Maker Web Design in Sa...

There’s a difference between connecting and following.  Have you ever asked yourself:  🔎 What is SEO and How Does It Work?  🔎 What are the types of SEO in marketing? 🔎 Why is SEO important for my business? Today’s guest, Sophia Vega , is the owner of Sophia Vega Digital Marketing in New Braunfels, Texas. She shares practical tips on understanding SEO and how to grow your business’s visibility o...

Expand your view beyond just money to all that God has entrusted to you. Awareness starts unlocking change.  Have you ever asked yourself:  💲 What does generosity look like?  💲  How do generosity in business and Biblical generosity align? 💲  Why is generosity important? Today’s guest, Nick Garofalo , owns Openhanded Wealth . He shares practical tips on understanding the five types of generosity...

Getting intentional about your purpose is where you’ll truly begin to soar.  Have you ever asked yourself:  🌟  What’s my life purpose?  🌟  What is life purpose coaching?  🌟  How do I find a Biblically-based life purpose? This episode is for you!  Today’s guest, Jill White, is the owner of Overflow Coaching in New Braunfels, Texas. She helps women over 40 find their life purpose and identity aft...

Networking the right way can be a game changer, not just for your business but for your life. Have you ever asked yourself: 🤝 How does networking work? 🤝 Why is networking important? 🤝 Or where do I even start with networking? You’re in the right place!  Today’s guest, Jennifer Larsen , is the co-founder of Wohlstand Wealth Strategy in New Braunfels, Texas. She has a formula she uses to network...

What you chase runs. Attract business by providing value and leveraging tools to help you buy back your time for what matters to you. Have you ever asked yourself:  🔋 Should I hire a virtual assistant? 🔋  What does a virtual assistant do? 🔋  What’s the value of outsourcing help in my business?  You’re in the right place!  Today’s guest, Matthew Aguirre , owns Matthew Aguirre Realtor and Time fo...