Growth & Grit - The Podcast

If your results are inconsistent, your belief probably is too. In this episode, I break down the four levels of belief every leader and entrepreneur must master: belief in yourself, your service or product, your mentor, and your opportunity. I’ll walk you through how to rate yourself in each category and why the lowest score is the one silently limiting your growth. If you want consistency in your business, it starts with getting brutally honest about what you actually believe.My Instagram: / julia.bizstories Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips

Most business problems don’t need complicated solutions. In this episode of Growth & Grit the Podcast I break down three quick tips that can immediately improve how you run your business. These are simple leadership adjustments I’ve learned through experience, mistakes, and two decades of building teams. If you want practical ideas you can apply today—not someday—this episode will give you a great place to start.My Instagram: / julia.bizstories Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips

In this episode, I sit down with Christina Winters, a leadership expert with over 45 + years of experience building and leading high-performing companies, to break down what it really takes to run a top-performing business that lasts.Christina shares powerful pieces of advice every entrepreneur and leader needs to hear, including how to:Hiring/Firing What it REALLY takes to run a companyHow outlook has everything to do with success and failure. This conversation goes beyond theory. Christina draws from decades of real-world leadership experience to help business owners stop reacting, start leading intentionally, and build companies that perform at the highest level—without sacrificing values or sustainability.🔗 Website: https://revolutionofachievement.com🔗 LinkedIn: Christina Winters

In the finale, I reflect on the seasons where I sought out expert guidance but didn’t actually implement it. I talk about the mindset traps that made me cling to my own way, the opportunities I missed, and the breakthroughs that finally came when I humbled myself enough to apply what I was taught. This episode closes the series with one of my most transformative shifts.Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one: • The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made in Business My Instagram: / julia.bizstories Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips

This episode dives into the other extreme — sharing so many struggles that my team started feeling sorry for me. I break down how I unintentionally transferred emotional weight onto them, why it damaged confidence, and how I learned to maintain healthy transparency without burdening my people.Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one: • The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made in Business My Instagram: / julia.bizstories Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips

In this new video, I revisit the phase where I tried to “positive-mindset” my way out of real issues. I explain how avoiding negatives only multiplied them — and how embracing truth, data, and difficult conversations turned my team into a culture of resilience instead of fragility.Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one: • The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made in Business My Instagram: / julia.bizstories Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips

In this raw episode, I reflect on the emotional weight of holding on to the wrong people out of hope, fear, or loyalty. I share the signs I ignored, the consequences that followed, and the checklist I now use to make tough calls with clarity and compassion.Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one: • The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made in Business Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips

I talk about the years I held back my own story and the impact it had on trust, connection, and influence. I share why leaders must be storytellers, how vulnerability creates buy-in, and the unexpected growth that happened once I finally decided to speak up.Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one: • The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made in Business Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips

I dive into a trap many leaders fall into — spending the most energy on the least committed. I talk about what happened when I shifted my focus to the people who were actually showing up and how that change unlocked momentum, culture, and retention practically overnight.Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one: • The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made in Business Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips

I share a vulnerable chapter where achievement caused me to drift from the basics — and from humility. I talk about how ego shows up subtly, how quickly it damages culture, and the practices I now use to stay grounded, coachable, and connected to my purpose.Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one: • The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made in Business Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips

In this conversation, I break down the difference between compassion and enabling. I talk about how my desire to protect people kept me from looking at results, patterns, and truth. If you've ever lowered standards to avoid conflict, I’ll share the mindset shift that recalibrated my entire approach to leadership.Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one: • The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made in Business Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips

Here I admit something uncomfortable: I kept too much control for too long. I talk through the fear behind delegation, what happens when capable leaders stay stuck under you, and how empowering people created exponential growth. I share the framework I use now to release control without lowering standards.Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one: • The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made in Business Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips

In this episode, I open up about the season where I avoided statistics, visibility, and tough conversations — hoping people would “fix it on their own.” I share how that mindset stalled growth, created confusion, and robbed my team of the clarity they deserved. I explain the shift that transformed my leadership and why accountability is actually an act of care, not pressure.Watch the full series on the 10 biggest mistakes I made in business — and what I learned from each one: • The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made in Business Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips

In this episode of Growth & Grit, host Julia Davis sits down with special guest Malini Ratnam — a college professor and business owner whose journey is a testament to perseverance, purpose, and transformation. Together, we explore what it really means to grow with grit: how to stay committed to your vision, and understanding the next generation. She talks about interpersonal communication, how to build entrepreneurial spirit, and what separates the ones who make it from the ones who fizzle out.

In this episode of Growth and Grit I talk with Kelly Lorenzen — CEO, project-management expert, entrepreneur, wife, and mother — about how to reclaim your time, double-down on what you do best, and confidently hand off the rest. Kelly shares her proven approach to “doing what you’re good at and outsourcing everything else,” how she built her business around that principle, and the strategic mindset and systems every leader needs for growth without burnout. She also dives into what works (and what doesn’t) when building a team, setting up processes, and scaling with intention.👉 Grab Kelly’s latest insights in her new book: Do What You Love and Outsource Everything Else — Link: https://a.co/d/7hTrZ5OTune in to learn how you can stop swimming in busywork, delegate like a pro, and truly lead with your unique strengths.Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips #businessnumbers

Lindsey Aiello didn’t just create a game. She created a way for people to connect. In this new episode of Growth & Grit, we explore how she transformed Preferences The Game from a concept on paper into a tangible, thriving product, and what she learned about entrepreneurship, courage, and staying true to your vision.Check it out at: https://preferencesgame.com/Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businessgrowth #faithandbusiness #howtobuildabusiness #businessstrategyandfaith #purposedrivenbusiness #businesstakeaways #podcast #businessownership #businesscommunity #smallbusiness #businessadvice #businessstrategytips #businessnumbers

In this episode, we unpack the Dunning-Kruger Effect — the fascinating psychological phenomenon that makes us overestimate our abilities and underestimate what we don’t know. We’ll explore how it shows up in business, leadership, and personal growth, and how self-awareness can turn false confidence into real competence.Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

In this episode of Growth & Grit, I sit down with Kerry Cooke, founder of Spleash, to hear the real story behind building a product business from the ground up. Kerry opens up about the inspiration that sparked her idea, the rollercoaster of wins and setbacks along the way, and what it takes to push through doubt when the road gets tough. If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a product, this conversation will give you an honest look at the highs, lows, and grit it takes to bring an idea to life.Spleash:https://www.spleash.comSupport the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#businesspodcast #spleash #dogleash #dogslife #businesspodcast #business #businesstips #businessideas #podcast #businessstamina #scalingabusiness #investingpodcast #latestpodcast #podcast #businessideas2025 #businessadvice #businessguides #startingasmallbusiness #businesssuccess

So many women in business struggle with one of the biggest hurdles to success—being seen. In this episode, I sit down with Deb from Conquer with Deb, who has helped thousands of women find the courage to show up confidently, whether that’s on camera, in their communities, or when chasing big opportunities. We talk about practical ways to overcome visibility fears, the mindset shifts that unlock growth, and how you can step into the spotlight without losing yourself.