Your Mission Forward Podcast

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Ashley Baxter challenges high-achieving women to rethink how they lead, live, and define success. Drawing from her own experience as a business leader, mother, and founder, she speaks directly to the pressure many women feel to "do it all"—and do it perfectly. Ashley explores the hidden cost of achievement-driven living, where the desire to excel can q...

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Cherry —a former U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilot turned entrepreneur—whose journey is a masterclass in leadership, discipline, and building businesses that scale. Josh shares how his 14-year military career, including three combat tours in Iraq and earning nine Air Medals, shaped his mindset around trust, systems, and high-stakes decision-making. But the r...

In this episode of Mission Forward , we sit down with Judith Rias , Founder of Empowering Nations, to explore a powerful model for transformational impact across the globe. Empowering Nations operates through a holistic approach—addressing body, mind, and spirit—to equip individuals and communities with the training, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. Judith shares how the organizat...

I'm honored to be joined by Darlene Harkins — a pastor's wife, women's ministry leader, worship leader, retired corporate executive, and author who has dedicated her life to serving others. After a miraculous healing from stage four cancer, Darlene developed a deep passion for guiding people toward Christ and helping them engage with Scripture in a meaningful, Spirit-led way. Her story is one of f...

In this month's episode of the Your Mission Forward Podcast , Ashley sits down with Mike Stu O'Brien — founder of the hit podcast Two Addicts and a Moron , a show that's reaching people across the country with real stories of recovery, hope, and raw honesty. Stu opens up about his journey through addiction, the moment everything shattered, and the unexpected redemption that followed. This episode,...

In our first episode, I sit down with Lauren , a VP of Operations, author, and a woman who embodies strength in motion. As she navigates life and leadership while battling Stage 4 cancer, Lauren shares powerful wisdom on leading through adversity, finding purpose in pain, and showing up with grace even when the pressure is real. Her story will challenge you, inspire you, and call you higher.