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In this deeply bitter sweet episode, I’m sharing what’s been on my heart as I return from maternity leave and step into a new season. One that’s asking for greater clarity, deeper discernment, and a willingness to let go of what no longer aligns. Like many high-performing entrepreneurs, I’ve felt the fatigue that comes from constantly creating, pushing, and producing without pause. And in this spa...

Is Your Business Thriving at the Expense of Your Family? In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m asking a question that might sting a little, but one we need to face as founders and leaders: Is the way you're running your business costing you more than you realize at home? I share my own wake-up call. It was the moment I realized I was chasing business growth that didn’t actually align with how I wa...

Before you set another goal for your business, I want you to pause. In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shift that has completely changed the way I approach growth and why ambition without alignment can actually cost you more than you realize. We’re talking about the hidden price of our goals — the time, peace, money, and relationships we unknowingly trade in the name of “success.” I share bo...

If you've ever felt like you're drowning in decision fatigue, repetitive tasks, or trying to be everywhere at once in your business… this episode is your lifeline. I'm pulling back the curtain on the real ways I’m using AI to reclaim 20+ hours a week, not with fluffy hacks, but with systems that actually elevate leadership and build in margin. We're talking about AI as your strategic second brain....

It’s the season of goal-setting… but before you fill your whiteboard or planner with all the things, let’s pause. We’re bombarded with goal-setting advice this time of year, but what if the way we’ve been taught to pursue success is actually keeping us stuck? In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m giving you the three powerful decisions I made that changed everything for how I lead, plan, and grow...

There was a time I was hitting consistent revenue milestones…but still lying awake at night, stressed about money. In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sharing the money mindset shifts that changed everything —in my business, my leadership, and my personal peace. You’ll hear the real story of how I went from undercharging, over-functioning, and carrying an invisible fear of lack to raising my pri...

We talk about confidence like it’s a vibe. But the truth is, belief isn’t a mindset hack—it’s a leadership skill. In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m talking about one of the biggest bottlenecks I see in high-capacity founders (and yes, I’ve lived it too): deep, unconscious self-doubt . We’re talking about belief at the cellular level, because the ROI of belief touches everything : → The way you...

For years, I thought my calendar just needed better color-coding. More hacks. More hustle. But the truth? The way I was managing time was keeping me small. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing all the right things” but still not moving the needle—you’re gonna want to hear this. In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m calling out the 3 biggest time-wasters I see (and have personally battled) that k...

Let me be real honest… you don’t have a time problem, you have a focus problem. And that’s actually good news, because it means you’re not broken, you’re just misaligned. In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m breaking down the 5 steps I walk my clients through when their schedule is spiraling, they’re spinning their wheels, and it feels like they’re working hard but going nowhere. We’ll dive into:...

Let’s be honest… most meetings are a waste of time. They drain your time, stall momentum, and leave your team more confused than when they joined. In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sharing the details on how I’ve restructured meetings in my business —not just to save time, but to drive results . I’ll walk you through: The real cost of ineffective meetings (and how they’re quietly killing your...

Let’s talk about something that might surprise you… What if chasing your passion is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode, I’m pulling apart the well-meaning advice we’ve all heard— “just find your passion” —and offering a more powerful, more aligned alternative: Your Big Next You’ll hear: Why the traditional idea of passion can create pressure, confusion, and even paralysis What to pu...

As I prepared for maternity leave, I’ve been sitting with a question that cuts deep: What happens to the business when you step away? In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sharing in real time what I’m learning (and unlearning) as I shift from being the go-to operator to the visionary leader my business actually needs. You’ll hear: The real cost of being the bottleneck—even when it looks like “bei...

In this amazing episode of Your Big Next, We're all besties because I’m sitting down with not just a powerhouse entrepreneur and leader, but a dear friend and client, Rosemary Lewis . From school teacher to top-producing real estate broker to faith-driven coach and mentor, Rosemary’s journey is one of radical obedience, courageous transformation, and true Kingdom impact. Together, we dive into: He...

If you've ever felt like scaling your business came at the expense of your peace, your family, or your health... you're not alone. In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m being completely honest on the real cost of chasing exponential growth when it’s not rooted in alignment. I’m sharing why the common narrative around scaling is broken, what it cost me personally, and how we can build something bet...

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In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sharing the backstory behind the book—the moments of breakdown, the alignment that followed, and how God led me to build something far beyond my own strength. This isn’t just about a launch. It’s about a calling . I talk about what it means to shift from force to overflow , to build with faith over formulas , and how to discern true success from the kind that...

If the thought of stepping away from your business—for maternity leave, vacation, or even just a real pause —makes you feel anxious, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Aly Caffery, founder of Master Maternity Leave and a total powerhouse in operational strategy and business systems. Aly has helped countless high-achieving founders design businesses that don’t fall apart when...

If you've ever wondered how to take a true break from your business—whether for maternity leave, a sabbatical, or even just to breathe—this episode is for you. As I prepared to welcome baby number six (yes, six!), I felt the familiar pull to just “power through.” But this time, I made a different decision. I chose to lead differently—and I’m sharing exactly how I did it. In this episode of Your Bi...

This episode is personal, raw, and necessary. It’s not a commentary on the headlines or a breakdown of what happened. It’s a reckoning. A heart check. A call to ask ourselves: Am I really living with conviction? Am I leading in alignment with what I believe—even when it’s inconvenient, uncomfortable, or costly? In this episode of Your Big Next, I reflect on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk—his...

In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m joined by Stefanie Gass—a powerhouse business coach, podcasting strategist, and faith-filled founder who’s built a wildly successful business by doing things differently. Stef’s story is one a lot of us can relate to: starting out in hustle-heavy network marketing, hitting a wall, and realizing that success without alignment just isn’t it. Through clarity, obe...

In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sharing with you what it’s really looked like to weave my faith into the way I lead—not just in life, but in business. For a long time, I followed the traditional path... listening to the mentors, applying the strategies, doing all the things that “should” work. But it often left me feeling off. Misaligned. Like I was building something that looked right on pa...

This episode of Your Big Next is for the high-achieving founder who’s quietly wondering, “Why doesn’t this feel aligned anymore?” You’ve grown. Your business has grown. But something’s off—and deep down, you know it’s not a strategy issue. It’s a stewardship shift. I’m getting honest about what it looks like to outgrow your current model of success—and how we unknowingly become the very bottleneck...

As entrepreneurs, we often think our next level is just one strategy or system away. But what I’ve seen over and over again—in my clients and in myself—is that the real bottleneck isn’t out there. It’s us. In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m talking about a silent leadership crisis that far too many high-level founders face but rarely acknowledge: the self-doubt, the second-guessing, the decisio...

We’ve been told to believe that launching was the way to grow. That if we aren’t constantly pushing out a new offer or sprinting toward the next big thing, we will fall behind. But the truth? That model led me straight to burnout—and it wasn’t aligned with the business or the life I truly wanted to build. In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sharing the major shift I’ve made in my business: movin...

This episode of Your Big Next is a personal one—and a powerful one. I’m pulling back the curtain on the over $200,000 I’ve invested in myself in just the first half of this year… and why I believe that self-investment is the move every visionary leader must make if they want to scale sustainably. You may hear a lot of talk about investing in systems, ads, funnels, and tools—but your business will...