Episodes

Have you ever heard some of these quips about rejection? “If you live for people’s acceptance, you’ll die from their rejection.” "Rejection is God's protection." "God's "no" is not a rejection of you. It is a redirection to His plan that is always best for you." They're meant to soothe us, but fear of rejection is something I hear many Christian women in business say stops them in business. Personally, it's something I lived with for a long time, going back to my childhood. I have a vivid memory...

In the parable of the sower, Jesus gives us a clear picture of two things: first, that the soil in which we sow impacts our outcomes, and second, that the sower remains diligent in sowing. The sower is focused on the obedience of input: plant the seeds and water faithfully. Never being concerned about the output because, let's face it, its not in the sower's power to make things grow. Can we say the same? Are we diligent in doing our part as sowers? Or do we let the condition of the soil stop us...

As an entrepreneur, you know all about working hard. But do you know how rest improves your work? And what role does rest play in redefining hustle? The truth is, us ambitious women aren't great at resting. Maybe its because we're afraid we'll miss out on something big. Maybe it's because we've believed the lie that "if it is to be, it's up to me," so resting is not an option. Or maybe we believe the lies of the enemy that our rest is lazy, isn't working with excellence or doesn't honor God beca...

Are you ready to level up your business financials as you prepare to scale or even refine in 2023? Or are you among those with an established business but no clear picture of your financial foundation? (I was raising my hand here in 2022!) Or maybe you just need a refresher on financial must-haves. This month we've been focused on the practical implementation of redefining hustle, and this week I welcomed CPA/CFO and my friend, Erica Goode, to share her wisdom on three financial must-haves for y...

Decision making can be made easier with a few key questions. Ever find yourself presented with new ideas and opportunities and not sure which is right for action? Or maybe you're in the task tornado and not sure which one to tackle first? It may be time to create a Decision Tree! This practice has been so helpful for me and my decision making, and I use it for deciding on speaking & affiliate opportunities, business investments, outsourcing, and even my own big ideas. I use it with my coaching a...

"What you do today will show up in your business 90 days from now, so make a 90-day plan." I can't remember who taught me that, but it is something I always remember when I'm working and waiting on results. And while we know God can move in a split second, keeping this 90-day idea in mind is great for getting us focused in our discipline. It's why I use a 90-Day Mission Plan tool for my business, and for my clients. In fact, it's an exercise we do quarterly in the ROOTED group coaching community...

"It's the most wonderful time...of the year!" GOAL SETTING TIME, right? Seems like we're all goal setting right now, and I've got a question for you: Do you ever get tired of setting SMART goals? Or maybe when you don't achieve the goals you set, you don't feel so smart? Or maybe you did achieve the goals but...you didn't have a whole lot of peace when you reached them? My guest today has a different way of goal setting that I know you're going to love! Christa Hutchins of https://doanewthing.co...

Before you see the word "hustle" and decide not to listen, stick with me. I recently met with an incredible Christian entrepreneur whose podcast about building a business that glorifies God, and when I used the word hustle, she cringed. But as I began to unpack the idea of redefining hustle and how that means emulating Jesus as we work, I could see the sense of relief come over her. Still, she was uncomfortable with the word because the world's definition of hustle is our comfort zone! At the sa...

You know when I started my entrepreneur journey back in 2010 with my network marketing business, I was fortunate that this business model gave me a sort of built-in "tribe" for encouragement - people to hold me accountable, cheer me on and pick me up when I was tired or mired in mind trash. But when I gave my life to the Lord in October, 2014, I suddenly felt out of place, or like the wardrobe of that tribe didn't fit anymore. Because my "tribe" were great business besties, but they didn't get i...

Have you ever tried to read without your glasses or with a missing contact and everything is foggy? Or maybe you've connected a projector to your laptop and scrambled for the dial to bring the picture into focus. The same thing happens in your business when things go foggy. And Lack of focus is what I hear most high-achieving business women say they lack. So how do we stay focused or regain it as we build a Kingdom business? That's what we're covering on the podcast this week in the midst of our...

Sometimes we know what God's directed us to do, but we procrastinate in doing it or we let distractions thwart our discipline. Sometimes in the midst of our progress, things get foggy and we need a guide to get us through the fog. And still other times, despite our progress, we get discouraged waiting on God and we need the encouragement of others to stay the course. In all of these times (and all the time), we need accountability! In this four-part series for December, we'll be looking at what ...

Ever feel like you're running around putting out fires in your business? If so, it could be that you're not putting SAFEty first (ahem...strategy, accountability, focus and encouragement) to tune out the world and tune into God's truth for your business. Well, before something burns up in your business (or you get so frustrated, you want to burn it all down), it's the perfect time for us to spend some focused time examining SAFEty first for your business! In this four-part series for December, w...

Have you ever been fired from a job? Even when it leads to something so much better, the pain lingers a bit, doesn't it? But then you realize it's all in God's hands, even if it doesn't look the way you would have planned it. Ten years ago on November 12, I was fired from my corporate sales job. Within in just a few days, I went from award-winner to fired. And that set me on the trajectory to find Jesus and follow His direction. From corporate "success," to building a "successful" network market...

Redefining hustle means emulating Jesus as we work: with intention, purpose, a sense of timing and seeking His Father's instruction through...you guessed it: prayer! If Jesus, who knew everything from start to finish, still felt the need to commune with His Father, so do we. Sometimes we get so busy in the doing of our business that we forget about the being in our business. And that BEING means BEING with the Lord: ongoing prayer is how we do it. While this may seem counterintuitive to the worl...

What do you think about when you hear the word “boundaries?” It’s a really hot topic in mental wellness, relationships, etc. But what about business? In today's episode, we're exploring what boundaries are, what the Bible says about them, and why boundaries are critically important to walking out your God-given mission. As you listen, ask yourself these 2 questions: What do I think of the word “boundary”? Where do I need to apply these in my life? If this show brings you value, please leave a re...

Who doesn't love a great Q&A episode, especially when the questions speak right to what we're walking through! In this episode 173, what do I do when things get hard, we're pulling back the curtain on some tough questions we face as we walk out God's assignment. Three of my clients posed tough questions that I'm positive will resonate with you, and some of the answers may surprise you. Thanks to my clients for these candid questions: What do I do when I've been seeking, listening and obeying, ye...

Today we celebrate the podcast makeover, as we transform The Hustle with H.E.A.R.T. Podcast into: Redefining Hustle: Pursuing Success as a Christian Woman We're popping the cork and celebrating the podcast's new name and deeper focus with TWO, count 'em, TWO episodes today! And both are 100% practical for YOU, my ambitious faithful friend! First up, episode 172: How Do I Redefine Hustle & Why Does it Matter? Kicking the show off with a bang on helping you breathe a sigh of relief that "hustle" i...

As we finish up the 5 principles for redefining hustle today, I've got a question for you: Are you stealing the spotlight? Or are you covering up your light because you're afraid to let it shine? Friend, you are a city on a hill, reflecting Christ's light in your business, and shining it is how others see His good works through you. But even more importantly: Shining your light is not about you. It's about giving God the glory and letting the spotlight shine on Him. Yes you can celebrate: 🎉 The ...

NEW trailer: This podcast is getting a makeover! Hey friend, as you walk out God’s assignment in your work, do you ever feel like: - You’ve had success yet something is still missing. - You wonder if it's possible to be ambitious and let God lead at the same time, because you've been taught "if it is to be, it's up to me." - The “hustle” fuels your adrenaline, but you want to ditch the overachievement and pursue success with clarity, serenity and fulfillment? I feel you…because that was me. I’m ...

FOMO. It's a state we're all familiar with, right? It's even a foundational marketing principle. Because the fear of missing out is central to our human desire to belong, to be part of "something bigger," and most especially, for us ambitious women in business, central to our desire to make an impact with the audience we seek to serve. But what if instead of FOMO, we turned to FOCUS? As in: Focus On Christ Until Steady I imagine Jesus' words for FOMO would be: Focus On Me Only And that's why thi...

What is it about being ambitious women of faith that we feel the need to white knuckle our work and be self-reliant? (or is it just me?) You know what it's like: one minute you're putting feet to your faith and following God's direction, and the next you're trying to multiply your actions in your own strength (it's ok, you're not alone). This week on The Hustle with H.E.A.R.T. podcast, I'm talking about the 3rd principle to redefine hustle: Surrender. Surrender is subjecting everything to His wi...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said “Faith is taking that first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” And, friend, we don’t need to see the whole staircase if we already know Who has written our story! Faith, then, is having that belief, while trust is taking the step and putting that belief in action. Faith is believing God is God and we are not. Trust is obeying his instructions, knowing that He will fulfill his promises. And trusting that however he fulfills those promises to us...

Here we are, the first Monday of October and the start of Q4! While you're enjoying all things fall, you may also be feeling a new level of pressure building to "make it happen!" for the end of the year. But here's the thing, friend: you have a choice in how you approach these last three months of 2022: You can buy into the usual chaotic, and frantic definition of hustle for entrepreneurs. You can swing the pendulum in the opposite direction and embrace the "anti-hustle" movement. Or you can mee...

As your faith-first business coach, helping you stay focused and fruitful, I've got a gold nugget of expert business advice for you. It's so good, you probably haven't even heard it before. Ready? It's time to play it safe, friend. Yes, YOU, ambitious Christian woman building your Kingdom business. Playing it safe is the way to go! Wait, what?? That's so NOT the way to do business, right?! Actually, playing it SAFE is the best way to let God lead and keep your commitment to doing your part: S: y...