Thrive! with Jevonnah "Lady J" Ellison

Happy New Year! Ready to make 2019 amazing?! Today, I'll talk about three ways to walk in your purpose in an even bigger way this year. If you're listening to this podcast, you probably already know your purpose. You know why you're here, and that you're here to make a difference. Or maybe you're someone who has spent your life serving other people, pouring your energy into them, and now you're re...

You already know that your life has purpose. You understand the importance of living authentically and having integrity. Today, we'll dig even deeper into what purpose means and looks like. I created a three-step guide to help you know your purpose. Here are the steps: Start asking yourself better questions. To get clarity on your purpose, ask yourself questions about your unique skills, abilities...

Have you ever said something, then wished you could go back and not say it (or say something else)? Our words are like feathers; once we've thrown them into the wind, it's basically impossible to go gather them all back. And as leading ladies, everything we say is magnified. This is why it's so important that your message has clarity and imparts grace, and that your words are tastefully spoken. Re...

We can't control what happens to us, but we can absolutely control our response, and that's what makes all the difference. You can have grace even under pressure, and I want you to feel confident in your ability to love others even in difficult moments. Here's my story: I was on my way back from my Thursday Bible study. As I sat waiting at a red stoplight, I got slammed into from behind by a giant...

At this time of year, lots of people are going through ups and downs. You may have a smile on your face, but not be as happy as people think you are. Are you in a dark place? Even though it might be hard to believe in the middle of the darkness, you are blessed . You can go to God in prayer, and while it may seem like a dry season, the refreshing, nurturing rain is coming. I once knew a beautiful,...

Ready for some powerful insight that I think will change your life? Today, we'll be diving into practical ways you can simplify your life and business, so that you can amplify your life and business! Simplify to amplify. You don't have to do it all. You can selectively choose what you allow into your mind and life, and create more freedom to enjoy your life and business. To begin implementing this...

Today, I'll talk to you all about how to smile in times of trouble. Before that, though, let me take a moment to say happy Thanksgiving! I hope you're surrounded by loving friends and family, and that you're enjoying this special time of gratitude for the many things that God has done in our lives. In this episode, you'll learn three ways that you can smile and maintain your peace, joy, and sanity...

I've asked our brilliant Thrive! community to share their wisdom on morning rituals, and I got some great answers! I hope their responses will give you some great ideas. You might even find that what you're already doing is affirmed. Marianne, for example, gets up as soon as her alarm goes off without pressing snooze, then makes the bed for an immediate sense of accomplishment. To hear the other s...

Today's episode will be all about ladies of leadership, and their influence and impact on my life. I can't wait to hear about the women who have impacted your life, too! Let me know all about them by scrolling down at this link . The first woman I want to talk about is my incredible mom. She's my best friend, my hero, and an absolutely phenomenal leader in every single way. When I think of a leadi...

It's so important for you to understand that you don't need to run yourself into the ground trying to be successful. It's okay to rest and feel refreshed! Tune into this episode to learn some very practical ways that you can prevent burnout as a successful leading lady. I recently read In the Grip of Grace by Max Lucado . What I loved about this book is that it makes clear that you will never be c...

Ready to dive into some listeners' stories about when people went above and beyond to show that they care? If so, tune in for this amazing episode! You can do for one what you wish you could do for many. I want you to feel confident in your gifts and free to love others, and I think that's exactly what this episode will inspire you to do! To say that you care is one thing. To show that you care is...

Has your life ever been interrupted by a tragedy or something that you didn't see coming? Surprisingly, the most trying seasons of your life can turn out to be your biggest blessings in disguise. This is something I learned while I was caring for my mom as she went through chemo. The process helped me to get clearer in my business and life than ever before. As you listen to today's episode, you'll...

Today we'll be talking about winning and quitting. You've probably heard that "winners never quit," but the truth is that the best winners among us quit all the time. Surprised? Ready to learn more? Tune in! Here's what I mean: winners quit things that aren't working, that are draining them, or that aren't in their zone of genius. It's absolutely okay to pivot. I want you to really think about wha...

Whether you're already looking ahead to 2019 or not thinking that far ahead yet, this is the episode for you! Today's episode will explore how you can have the ultimate plan for a successful running head start for 2019. My hope is that you'll feel empowered, edified, and equipped after you listen, and ready to take next year by storm! Before we get into that, though, I want to share something exci...

When you hear about going deeper with less, don't you just feel better? It opens up the idea of possibilities even in a world where all of us are overwhelmed with things to do both personally and professionally. If you're not careful, everything you need to do can leave your mind spinning! This is why it's so important that we are intentional about going deeper with less. In today's episode, you'l...

So, what's my secret? It's two chairs. If you're not familiar with the concept already from the excellent book 2 Chairs by Bob Beaudine , this probably sounds a little cryptic, but let me explain. You set up two chairs in whatever place where you have your quiet time. These chairs should be facing each other, as if you're setting up to have a meeting for someone (because that's exactly what you're...

Are you truly a pro? Your immediate answer might be "yes," but let's explore a little more deeply. At what point in your career did you become a pro? I'm careful with that word, because the way I see it, none of us has truly arrived yet. There's always something to learn, no matter how successful we are and how many wins we have. Instead of saying I'm a pro, I like to say I'm a pro at learning! Af...

Now, today's podcast is super special and near and dear to my heart because about maybe two-and-a-half months ago, I sat down, had some quiet time, and just really began to write down some of my top lessons learned from my business journey. In fact, it was on my birthday not too long ago. I began to write as I celebrated my birthday, I looked back on all the ways that God has protected, kept, comf...

As a leading lady, it's so important that you are someone who knows how to give space and attention to other people. I'm reading a book by leading lady Vanessa Van Edwards. The name of her book is called Captivate . It's an incredible book about how to become the most fascinating and interesting person in the room. Today's podcast is brought to you by the Leading Ladies Mastermind . It is my Maste...

If you haven't listened to episode number one about the foundation of the podcast and what it's all about, and what in the world entrepreneurial first lady even means, go back and listen to that short episode so that you can get a brief introduction about what's coming down the pipeline. But today we're talking all about three things that every leading lady should know. "You need to flex your no a...

Today's show is all about laying the foundation. I'm gonna be talking about who I am, what I do, and what you can expect from this podcast. We're gonna be talking about the meaning of the Entrepreneurial First Lady. And we're also gonna talk about why I started it. I started the Entrepreneurial First Lady podcast because I sensed that there were so many women who were at the top of their field who...