Mama With A Calling - Christian Mindset for Entrepreneur Moms, Christian Online business, Business success, Biblical Living, Christian podcast for entrepreneurs

Do you have a love-hate relationship with social media? It seems like an easy way to market your business because it’s free and feels like everyone is on there. But what if you really don’t like using social media in the first place? What if you just want to create amazing content to serve the people God is calling you to serve instead of creating social media content that might get seen by a fraction of them? Is social media required to have success as an entrepreneur though? Many feel that it is, but today, I’m going to talk with Sandy Cooper about the reality of using social media as an entrepreneur, the cost, and if it’s actually important for entrepreneurs. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series so listen to the next episode for the follow-up to this one. I pray that this episode speaks to you and leads you to do what God is wanting you to do you in your life and business. This conversation might be controversial to some, but we wanted to bring it to the table to consider all aspects of using social media so we can be good stewards of the businesses God has given us. More about Sandy Cooper Sandy Cooper is a writer, podcaster, Bible study teacher, and professionally certified home chef. She has been a wife to Jon for over 28 years and is mom to Noah (deceased), Rebekah (23), Elijah (20), and Elliana (15). She has been encouraging women since 2008 at thescooponbalance.com and podcasts weekly at The Balanced MomCast from her home office in Florida, where she lives with her family. To learn more about Sandy’s Make Social Media Small challenge starting Nov 1st, go to https://thescooponbalance.com/makesocialmediasmall/ ________________________________________________________________________ More Support from Alexia ~Feeling stuck? Grab a Biblical Mindset session to get clarity so you can take God-inspired action as an entrepreneur. Identify the thoughts keeping you stuck, get clear on where God is leading you, and walk away with an action plan to take the next steps toward your goals. Only a few spots available each week, so make sure you sign up if you're needing 1:1 support. Grab that at www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching ~Join us in the Faith-drive Business Mamas Community. Meet other Christian moms pursuing the calling to have an online business and navigating the ups and downs of WAHM life, business, and trying to follow God through it all. You’ll find community, support, encouragement, and Biblical mindset solutions to set you free from doubt, mom guilt, and all the negative thoughts keeping you stuck. ~Website/blog: www.mamawithacalling.com

Do you have a decision that you’re feeling stuck on right now? Do you feel like you don’t know what to do or Which path you should really take? Maybe you’re deciding if you want to podcast or blog or maybe you’re trying to figure out who you’re called to serve or what in the world your offer would actually be. Or maybe it’s something seemingly small like the colors for your brand. No matter how big or small the decision, it’s important to you in this moment so it matters. Especially if indecision is keeping you stuck and not making this decision is keeping you from doing the other things in your business that you know need to be done. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about 3 steps to hearing where God is directing you so you can make a decision and get unstuck so you can move forward in your business with confidence. In this episode,you’ll learn 3 practical steps to help you make a decision when you’re stuck. The goal is to really hear where God is leading you or where He has already told you to go so after you do these 3 steps, you will feel confident in the next steps you need to take. We’ll also talk about how to prepare yourself mentally before taking these steps so you can get the most out of it. I hope you're encouraged by this episode and that you continue shifting your mindset toward Jesus so you can do all that He is calling you to do. Feeling stuck? Grab a Biblical Mindset session to get clarity so you can take God-inspired action as an entrepreneur. Identify the thoughts keeping you stuck, get clear on where God is leading you, and walk away with an action plan to take the next steps toward your goals. Only a few spots available each week, so make sure you sign up if you're needing 1:1 support. Grab that at www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching Join us in the Faith-drive Business Mamas Community. Meet other Christian moms pursuing the calling to have an online business and navigating the ups and downs of WAHM life, business, and trying to follow God through it all. You’ll find community, support, encouragement, and Biblical mindset solutions to set you free from doubt, mom guilt, and all the negative thoughts keeping you stuck. Website/blog: www.mamawithacalling.com

Do you want clarity about what to do next in your business? Or how to handle a tough situation? Or just want to simply know you're on the right path; that you know exactly where God is leading you? But it feels like you don't have clarity. You don't really know which way to go. You're doubting your decisions and the path you're on because you want to choose the option that leads to a successful business. In today's episode, we're going to talk about 3 Biblical mindset shifts you can make about clarity to get unstuck and take action in your business. When you redefine what clarity is, then you will have more peace and the confidence to make progress doing what God is calling you to do. I hope you're encouraged by this episode and that you continue shifting your mindset toward Jesus so you can do all that He is calling you to do. Feeling stuck? Grab a Breakthrough Session to get clarity so you can take God-inspired action as an entrepreneur. Identify the thoughts keeping you stuck, get clear on where God is leading you, and walk away with an action plan to take the next steps toward your goals. Join us in the Faith-drive Business Mamas Community. Meet other Christian moms pursuing the calling to have an online business and navigating the ups and downs of WAHM life, business, and trying to follow God through it all. You’ll find community, support, encouragement, and Biblical mindset solutions to set you free from doubt, mom guilt, and all the negative thoughts keeping you stuck. Website/blog: www.mamawithacalling.com

Have you ever wanted to just have someone to walk alongside you during a tough season? Or maybe you’re just wanting encouragement and wisdom from someone who’s been through what you’ve been through. If only they could speak into your life as you go through something new or hard, like starting a business or going through parenting for the first time. This is exactly what discipleship is all about. Today, I’m talking with Courtney Lowman from The Journey Of Ruth podcast about discipleship and how we can (and honestly, should) have discipleship as part of our lives in general, but especially as entrepreneurs. We talk about: Talking about Discipleship and why women need it. What is discipleship (and what it’s not)? How to avoid prideful or ego-centric in discipleshipIt’s not about making others like you but walking alongside them and leading them to Christ Setting up discipleship meetings based on your season and goals How to get the most out of a discipleship relationship Finding discipleship opportunities I hope this conversation around discipleship inspires you to seek out your own discipleship opportunities. As you transition into the new calling of an entrepreneur while also being a mom, wife, and homemaker, it will help tremendously to have someone there to walk alongside you and point you to Jesus every step of the way. Courtney’s Info Journey Of Ruth Podcast www.journeyofruth.com Instagram @journeyofruth Entrust Discipleship Conference (Sep 24, 2022): www.journeyofruth.com/entrust ________________________________________ Join the free Mama With A Calling community and find other like-minded moms starting online businesses while seeking to honor God in all they do along the way. Connect on Instagram @mamawithacalling

Following God in business (and life!) means you have to make tons of decisions that could take you down a path you would’ve never chosen. It looks hard, requires a ton of faith, and those around you seem to think it’s a crazy option - but you still know it’s the right option. But how do you have the faith to choose to follow God in that moment and not succumb to the pressure of the doubters and naysayers? It’s hard to make decisions that we know people will oppose or the decision means we will be doing something that’s totally against the grain of what anyone would expect from us. Still, we may have those who oppose our choices. These nay-sayers can come from good intentions (aka they think you’re making a mistake so they feel the need to help you) or bad ones (aka they don’t like you making big changes because it’s uncomfortable so they try to stop you with doubt). So how do you deal with opposition that often comes along with choosing to follow God? In this episode, I’m going to talk about 5 steps to prepare yourself to choose to follow God even when it feels scary because of the judgment waiting on the other side from your friends or family. We will be looking at Numbers 13:26-33 in this episode if you want to grab your Bible and a notebook to take some notes. ____________________________________________________________ Facebook community: www.mamawithacalling.com/community Biblical mindset coaching: www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching Website: www.mamawithacalling.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mamawithacalling

You want to follow God and do what He’s asking you to do in your business (and life). But to follow Him, you kind of need to know when He’s talking to you. But how do you know? In today’s episode, I’m going to tell you about a critical shift in the way you think during decision-making that will help you learn how to recognize God’s voice as He speaks to you in your life. This is really important for all Christians, but especially entrepreneurs. You want to know when God is giving you insight for your business, leading you in a new direction, etc. But I know it’s easier said than done but with this one thought shift, it can really be so much easier. __________ Attention: Calling all moms pursuing their calling but you are overwhelmed, tired of hustling and stressing and you're ready to have peace by following God and actually enjoying your business and your kids. If that's you, then I'd love to ask some questions on a quick 15 min call. This isn't a sales pitch or anything. It's 100% for market research so I can learn how to better serve you all. If you're interested, email me at [email protected] and we will set that up. Thank you so much! _________________________________________________________ For Christian life coaching for entrepreneurs: www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching Blog: www.mamawithacalling.com Community: Join us in the MWAC FB group at www.mamawithacalling.com/community

Today I’m talking with Lisa Appelo about her tragic story of suddenly becoming a widow with 7 children and how God ended up using this hard season of her life to fuel her calling to help others endure grief and hardships. In this episode, we talk about her story of loss and moving forward. Then we talk about how she realized that God was calling her to use this hard season to help others. We cover topics like being obedient to God’s call on your life (even when you would’ve picked a different option), the importance of niching down, blogging as a business model, and becoming a published author to reach and serve her audience. There is so much goodness in this episode! So I really hope that her story inspires you today either from the perspective of someone going through something really hard and you don’t know how it’ll turn out OR as someone wondering where God is calling you as you see how God used a tragedy in Lisa’s life to actually be her calling in business and ministry. About Lisa Appelo After going to sleep a happily married woman and waking up a bereaved widow and single mother of seven, Lisa provides biblical encouragement for all who grieve—whether over the loss of a loved one, a job, a dream, financial stability, etc. She now manages a community of writers and those moms who, like her, are widowed. And her calling is to encourage them. Lisa likes to say that the next phase of your life after unexpected loss is not God’s Plan B for your life, but the opening to Chapter Two. As a member of Widow Mama Collective, a Facebook community for young widows, she helps women find hope in the hard places of loss. A popular blogger, Lisa loves seeing women flourish in the strength of God’s promises. Learn more at https://lisaappelo.com. You’ll also find more information about her latest book Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After It All Falls Apart Connect with Lisa on Instagram @lisaappelo _________________________________________________________ More resources to help you confidently pursue your calling: >> Clarity Coaching: To confidently say “yes!” to what God is calling you to do, you need to know what it is He’s calling you to. If you’re stuck and can’t seem to move forward with starting your business or actually quitting your job, then you need clarity about your calling so you can move forward with confidence. Book a call today at www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching >> Community: Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. Monthly challenges, coaching and more. >> Blog: Check out Mama With A Calling for more resources and information to help you in all areas from leaving your job to starting your business

If you’re finding yourself worried about having enough money, then today’s episode is for you. It could be worrying about making enough sales to pay the bills, some sales to prove to yourself (and your husband) that this business isn’t a crazy idea, or if you’re worried about how you’re going to keep getting enough sales every month to keep this up. At some point, most of us find ourselves worrying about money. But today, I want to talk about what God calls us to as Christian entrepreneurs. How we can and should have a different perspective when it comes to money and sales. In this episode, we’ll talk about what the Bible says about this topic and look at multiple examples. We’ll also talk about the 4 practical tips that you can do today to stop worrying about money in your business and start trusting God to provide. If you need more support in this area, I want to invite you to book a Power Hour Coaching session. This is where we will identify the root of any fear coming up for you around money and replace those thoughts with biblical truths so you can stop worrying and start trusting. Just go to www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching to get started. Feeling scattered all the time and like you’re always behind on something? Grab your free guide to creating Blessed Balance as a busy Christian mom entrepreneur. www.mamawithacalling.com/blessedbalanceguide Have we connected yet? I’d love to connect on Instagram @mamawithacalling If you’re looking for a community of Christian women on a similar journey to bounce ideas off of and get support, then we’d love to have you in the free Mama With A Calling community on Facebook. Go to www.mamawithacalling.com/community to join.

Feeling stressed all the time? Are you worried about choosing the right business or if your business is going to be successful? Maybe you’re just feeling overwhelmed by the busyness of motherhood, managing your home, and pursuing your dream of being a business owner. If any of that resonates with you, then this episode is for you. Join me for an interview with Ann Swindell about how to find peace in the middle of overwhelm - in general but especially as a mom starting or running an online business. Ann shares 3 practical steps to finding more peace. These are definitely things we can all apply to our lives, especially when things feel hectic. We talk about Ann’s new book The Path to Peace: Experiencing God’s Comfort When You’re Overwhelmed. _______________ Ann’s Instagram: @AnnSwindell Ann’s website, including more about her book: www.annswindell.com Are you part of the free Mama With A Calling community on Facebook? If not, we’d love to have you. You can find us here Mama With A Calling Community For show notes, links and more about how to pursue your calling and strengthen your faith while growing a business, check out my website https://www.mamawithacalling.com

What is God’s plan for you? What are the gifts He’s given you and how are you supposed to use them in your business and your calling? This is a really important question because it matters both for your business and everything you do. What your business looks like, the niche you're in, how you carry yourself, and what services/products you offer all rely on this answer because when we can see what God has made us for, then everything else becomes so much clearer. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how to see what God has equipped you with - personality traits, tendencies, interests, etc. - and how these are clues to what God is calling you to do. Need help finding your calling? I’d love to help you as a Christian coach. Go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching to get started. Let's connect! Instagram @mamawithacalling Join the Mama With A Calling community on FB

Are sales hard for you as you’re trying to start a business? Maybe you feel weird selling things in general or maybe you just don’t know how to authentically sell the products you know others will benefit from. You have this business idea and want it to be successful, but where and how to sell your products seems to the thing that’s getting in the way and keeping you from success in your business. Well today, we’re talking all about sales. In this interview, you’ll be hearing the conversation I had eith Ashley Meyer from the MOMpire Network. She has a heart for moms and helping them run successful businesses - online and off. In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about: Creating authentic relationships to build a network How moms can support other moms growing businesses while they grow their own How referrals can be a game changer in your business And more! More about Ashley Meyer As an attorney, wife, mom of 3, law firm owner, MOMpire founder, and serial entrepreneur, Ashley's passion in life is showing other moms that they can build a business they love without sacrificing themselves or their family. She started MOMpire on a whim when she was kicked out of a Mom Facebook group because business didn't belong there. She knew there were other moms who longed to love motherhood, but still do business. She created a home for moms to build deep connections, true friendships, and authentic referral partnerships, leading to profitability without exhaustion. Ashley truly believes that community is the best, most sustainable way to grow a business that you love while supporting the life you dream about. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themompire/ Website: http://themompire.com/ Email: [email protected] Get a 30 Day free trial to the MOMpire Network here: https://joinmompire.com/ How to Enter the Refresh and Recharge Mom giveaway (includes a copy of Mom You’re Amazing by Sandy Cooper, a lovely prayer journal, and Panera gift card): Leave a review on Apple Podcasts about the show. Take a screenshot before hitting submit and then send that to me either on Instagram @mamawithacalling or via email at [email protected] . If you’re already left a review before, then send me a screenshot so I’ll know you want to enter this drawing. For an extra entry, share your favorite episode, something you like about the Mama With A Calling podcast, etc. in your stories and tag me @mamawithacalling (If you don’t tag me, I won’t see it so it won’t count) That’s it! Enter by May 27, 2022 to be eligible. (No purchase necessary to enter or win.)

Join me as I talk with Sandy Cooper (The Balanced MomCast) as we talk about the calling of motherhood and how to reconcile that with the calling to do something beyond motherhood for God, too, like start a business or be a paid speaker. In this conversation, you’ll hear about: How to recognize the lies we believe as moms and how we can overcome those beliefs Being obedient to God in the given season you’re in even when you wish you could be doing “more” for Him How to reduce stress being a mom and an entrepreneur So much more! More about Sandy Sandy Cooper is a writer, podcaster, Bible study teacher, and professionally certified home chef. She has been a wife to Jon for over 28 years and is mom to Noah (deceased), Rebekah (23), Elijah (20), and Elliana (15). She has been encouraging women since 2008 at thescooponbalance.com and podcasts weekly at The Balanced MomCast from her home office in Florida, where she lives with her family. How to Enter the Drawing for a Free, Signed copy of Sandy’s New book: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts about the show. Take a screenshot before hitting submit and then send that to me either on Instagram @mamawithacalling or via email at [email protected] . For an extra entry, share your favorite episode, something you like about the Mama With A Calling podcast, etc. in your stories and tag me @mamawithacalling (If you don’t tag me, I won’t see it so it won’t count) That’s it! Enter by May 27, 2022 to be eligible. (No purchase necessary to enter or win.) Find all links mentioned on the show notes page here: https://www.mamawithacalling.com/sandy-cooper/

As we head into Easter weekend, we're reminded of the amazing gift Jesus gave us through His death and resurrection. The gift of eternal salvation. But what if I told you there was more there? That while we definitely have eternal salvation as Christians, we also have freedom- now. In this life. Today. There's so much to that Jesus gave us through this Gift. It has implications for every single aspect of our lives from motherhood to business to simply dealing with the chaos life seems to be riddled with, but many Christians are missing the full magnitude of what Jesus gave us. Join me for this episode as we talk about the amazing gifts that Jesus gave us through His sacrifice so that we can live abundantly now - not just after death. When you fully grasp this and see the power in it, it will give an extra layer of meaning to the gift of the blood of Jesus. For more from Mama with A Calling, visit the website at www.mamawithacalling.com .

Are you an artist by heart but doubt if you could ever really make a career out of it? Maybe you’re creative and would love to get paid to make things, but it doesn’t feel like it’s important. In this episode, we are talking with Amy Kavelaris about her journey of following her calling to be an artist and how she uses her art to not only follow her calling to be a present mom but also to share the love of Jesus with families everywhere. Even if you’re not an artist, Amy’s story of following God at each step of her journey will motivate you to keep seeking God and following Him - even when you can’t see where it’s leading. As a mom of 3 little ones, an artist, and an author, Amy talks about how she manages to get it all done while still prioritizing her kids. I know you're going to love hearing all the nuggets of wisdom Amy has to offer, and I hope you'll be inspired by her story of following God one step at a time to end up using her love of art to do His work. Amy Kavelaris Bio Amy is an artist, designer and entrepreneur who has been capturing nature’s beauty since she was old enough to hold a pencil. Captivated most by the study of light, Kavelaris vividly recalls sketching and writing poetry while sitting in a tree overlooking a lake as a child. Now her work can be spotted in Target, Walmart, Anthropologie, Altar’d State, Better Home & Gardens as well as in homes around the globe. She has collaborated with countless brands, including Skechers Shoes and Pampers Diapers, and served as a judge for the Miss America Foundation. Her impressionistic, bohemian style merges with her painterly whimsy. Kavelaris’ painting style for children is showcased on every page of her latest book Good Morning, Little One: New Mercies and Prayers to Carry You Through the Day — whimsical & playful with a touch of bohemian elements that invites viewers into a charming and delightfully elegant experience. Amy and her husband live in the Midwest with their three small girls. See her art at bloomprintsstudio.com and @amykavs on Instagram. Learn more about the book including where to get it at https://amykavs.com/ To receive the weekly MWAC newsletter with podcast recaps, tips, sales and more to help you succeed as you start and run your online business, head to www.mamawithacalling.com and there’s a free gift at the top of the page you can grab that’ll also sign you up for the newsletter. Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! >Want to dive deeper into developing the biblical mindset needed to keep pursuing your calling? The Mama With a Calling membership is for you. Every month we focus on a core area that impacts our success as entrepreneurs and we dive into what the Bible says about it. The monthly mini-challenges encourage action so you make lasting changes and don't just learn something new. With accountability, live coaching calls, and more, it's a great way to really get rooted in what the Bible says so you can stand strong on that truth when things get tough on your entrepreneurial journey. To join us, go to www.mamawithacalling.com/membership >Want more tips and resources? Check out www.mamawithacalling.com I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

Do you want to grow in your relationship with God, but you feel like you never have enough time to do it? Life just feels busy with trying to grow your business, be a good mom and wife, and manage your home. In todays’ episode, I’m going to give you 5 simple ways to spend time with God even if you don't have time. Keeping your eyes and heart on Jesus is our goal, but the hustle and bustle of life doesn’t always make it easy. So often we can get distracted by everything on our to-do list and all the little (or big) fires we are putting out daily. As you’re growing your business, you know that you want to be walking in faith and you want to be walking in the direction God is leading you, so having that strong walk with Him is key. Verses mentioned: Jer 29:12 Psalm 1:2 1 Thess 5:16-18 Romans 8:26-27 Free resources mentioned: 7 Verses to combat worry as an entrepreneur Youversion app >Want more tips and resources? Check out www.mamawithacalling.com I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

With Valentine’s day coming up, I wanted to take the opportunity to do an episode about love but we’re not talking about romantic love. Instead, we are going to talk about loving yourself the way God does and why this is so important for your success as an entrepreneur. So in today’s episode, we are going to be going straight to the Bible to see what God has to say about how He sees you and how to use that information to combat imposter syndrome no matter when it tries to resurface and stop you as you are stepping into your calling. I’m going to share with you the 3 steps I use so that you can overcome imposter syndrome and fully step in your calling. Join me as we talk about each of these and how they are critical for your success as an entrepreneur. >>To receive the weekly MWAC newsletter with podcast recaps, tips, sales and more to help you succeed as you start and run your online business, head to www.mamawithacalling.com and there’s a free gift at the top of the page you can grab that’ll also sign you up for the newsletter. Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! >Want more tips and resources? Check out www.mamawithacalling.com I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

Today, we're going to be talking about what to do when you need provision (aka money), but you’re just not seeing it happen. Your business just isn’t making the money you need and it can leave you scratching your head wondering why God’s not following through. But what if I told you that God has been providing, but you just missed it? That all of the worry and doubt was for nothing. In today’s episode, I’m going to share with you 4 steps to open your eyes to God's provision and help you experience God’s provision and love in a whole new way. These steps led me to a renewed passion for my business and confidence that it will all be ok and that peace of mind was huge. I hope these steps can do the same for you. Here are the steps we’ll get into: Get honest about your financial situation. Recognize that doing something besides your calling doesn’t mean you are giving up. Start being open to other ways God has provided for you to make an income. Do a heart check and see if you’re resisting what He’s showing you. Join me as we talk about each of these and how they are so important for your success as an entrepreneur and fully stepping into the calling God has given you. More support for you as you pursue your calling: >Community: Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Tips, tutorials, etc. Check out the articles on the blog at www.mamawithacalling.com >Coaching for getting unstuck: Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

Are you wondering why your business isn’t doing as well as you want or maybe even need? Maybe you find yourself asking: “Am I doing something wrong or maybe God never called me to this in the first place and I should just give up?” I feel you and have been there. Today I'm going to share some key thoughts that can really make it clear why your business might not be where you want it to be and help you start making some changes so you see some positive shifts in your life and in your business. Success comes in doing what God has called you to do, so if you don’t walk the path He’s taking you on because when you give up before you’ve even gotten started, then you’ll miss out on the amazing things He has planned for us. So today, I’m going to be sharing 6 key thoughts that you can adopt to keep you from giving up even when things feel like they aren’t working. These 6 key mindset shifts are: Know that God will only give you what you can handle. God will work with you. You can’t remain the same if you want to step into something new. Prayer and action are both required. It doesn’t happen overnight. This is a journey. Don’t lose faith in God’s vision for you. Join me as we talk about each of these and how they are critical for your success as an entrepreneur and fully stepping into the calling God has given you. Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wanting someone to help you see your next step clearly in the midst of the noise? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

If you haven’t picked a word of the year or intention of the year yet, then you probably either haven’t gotten around to it (it can feel like a lot of pressure to decide) or you might be in the camp of not really getting the whole point of picking a word/intention. I totally get that because that was me for years. It felt like some trendy thing to do to pick a word of the year because every new year, you’ll hear people talking about their word of the year. But this year, I have a whole new perspective on this and I wanted to share it with you in case you’re not so sure of it yourself. In this episode, we’re going to talk about: What it means to pick a yearly intention How your intention affects your word of the year Why we should definitely have a word of the year as Christian entrepreneurs The importance of picking a word of the year definitely changed for me this year and I hope that I’ve convinced you to pick one for yourself. Write it down and put it somewhere that you can see and remind yourself what it is. Take it a step further, and find a Bible verse that supports your word. This will remind you that not only is a word that inspires you but God supports it as well. I’d love to hear what your word of the year is. Share it over in the Mama With a calling FB group or take it to the next level by using this as a chance to start a conversation with your audience by posting it on Instagram. Share your word, why you chose it in relation to how it’s going to help you serve your audience this year. Tag me at @mamawithacalling and I’ll share it on my stories. Resources mentioned: https://www.mamawithacalling.com/goal-setting-course Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wanting someone to help you see your next step clearly in the midst of the noise? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

This episode is going to wrap up the boundaries series. We’ve learned what boundaries are, how they can affect your business and life and how they affect productivity as an entrepreneur. Now the final question to wrap up the series is: How do you actually create boundaries that are strong and live this out? It’s one thing to talk about it conceptually, but how do you actually put these ideas into practice to see the positive impact in your life and business? There are 2 simple, but not necessarily easy, steps: Identify the areas in your life and business that need extra attention with boundaries Know what God’s word says and let that foundation strengthen your boundaries. Join me in this episode as I share how to do these steps so that you can really apply this to your life and start to see an impact in your business by focusing on boundaries. ************** >> From confusion to clarity: make business decisions with ease with this free Clarity Guide. Grab it here at https://www.mamawithacalling.com/clarityguide >> Let’s connect on Instagram @mamawithacalling

Be intentional about seeing the hand of God in your business and life this year. Free workshop on seeing the blessings of God this year through reflection. Happening in the Mama with a Calling FB group Dec 29th at 2 pm CST.

Are you actually claiming your calling? Sure you might be learning about online business and have even started your own podcast or blog and are trying to get things going with your business. But are you truly claiming it? In this episode, we're going to look at what it means when God calls and gives someone a new name and how applying this to your own life is going to change how you show up every day.

Do you find productivity a challenge as an entrepreneur? You really want to be more productive because you want this business. You want to be successful as an entrepreneur to be home with your kids and make a big impact with your business. But you can’t seem to get things done. It’s doesn’t make sense to you how you can want something so badly yet not take the action you need to take to make it happen. Today on this second episode in the series on Boundaries, we are going to talk about how boundaries are crucial for productivity as an entrepreneur. And you may not even realize that they are the issue. But the exciting news is you’re in charge of those boundaries so this 100% fixable. In this episode, we look at the law of sowing and reaping that’s present all throughout the Bible and how this combined with boundaries teaches us to be responsible for every single choice that we make. While we have the freedom to choose, there are choices that lead to what we want (i.e. a successful business) and there are those that don’t. The key is figuring out how to make sure we are choosing the ones that lead to success. To do that, we have to learn to overcome the desires of our flesh (aka instant gratification and staying in our comfort zone) in favor of walking in the Spirit doing what God is leading us to do even if it’s scary/hard/uncomfortable. Books/resources referred to in the episode I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. All items that I reference are recommended by myself because I personally use them, have used them, or have heard amazing things about the products. Thanks for using the links to support the podcast. Boundaries Book: https://amzn.to/3r8j03q If you get a new Audible membership, then you can get the Audiobook for a great price (or even free). Get your first month free: https://amzn.to/3xn4KF2 Need coaching around the boundary issues affecting your business and life as an entrepreneur? Book a call with me at mamawithacalling.com/coaching Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? Here are more resources for you. >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wanting someone to help you see your next step clearly in the midst of the noise? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

Do you find yourself angry, agitated or really stressed when it comes to your business? You may ask yourself why you’re so irritable all the time since you became an entrepreneur? Isn’t this supposed to be fun and exciting? Maybe you feel like you’re really sensitive about people asking you about it or challenging you on business ideas. Or do you feel like you can’t work as much as you want because people interrupt you and don’t seem to take your business seriously. I have been there and I can 100% say that it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, we’re going to talk about boundaries and how they show up in your business and life, and why they’re important. Here’s a hint: being angry, agitated, etc is often a sign that a boundary is being crossed. So knowing about boundaries and how to set healthy boundaries in your business and life can really reduce your stress level. This episode is going to be a game-changer if you struggle with being confident in what you’re doing and really being sure of yourself. For most entrepreneurs, they don’t even know that boundaries are a factor or an issue. It’s like the hidden culprit behind your stress and mental drama that comes up as you’re trying to embrace being an entrepreneur and a mom. This episode can give some insight into this key area and what you can do to fix it because if you don’t, then it can have you questioning if you should be in business if it makes you so irritable and stressed all the time. AMAZING BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Join the NEW Mama With A Calling membership group for only $15/month! This price is for the founding members and will never be this low again. It will be $27/month regularly. The first 10 people get to be a part of the Q1 mastermind for free ($197 value). In December, we’re launching the group by talking about setting boundaries for the holiday season as entrepreneurs juggling family and work time. For more information, go to mamawithacalling.com/blackfriday. The deal ends Nov 29, 2021 (Cyber Monday) Books/Resources for This Episode: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. All items that I reference are recommended by myself because I personally use them, have used them, or have heard amazing things about the products. Thanks for using the links to support the podcast. Boundaries Book: https://amzn.to/3r8j03q If you get a new Audible membership, then you can get the Audiobook for a great price (or even free). Get your first month free: https://amzn.to/3xn4KF2 Boundaries workbook: https://amzn.to/3CKpBn7 BetterHelp: Really affordable online therapy app that I love. https://www.betterhelp.com/

If you’ve started your online business but haven’t seen many sales or gained much traction with it, you might be questioning if you should just quit and go back to working full time. Or maybe you’re considering pivoting your business focus to see if that helps. What do you do when you quit your job and commit to a business that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere? The reason you’re still doing it is because you thought you heard God tell you that this was your thing. That He wanted you to start a business and you were going to make a big impact in the lives of others and change your own life in the process. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to reignite your faith in God and His vision for you and your business as we look at Haggai 2:3-4; 2:8-9. Looking for more support and accountability to keep you on track and focused on God as you grow your business? Then you’re invited to join the new Mama With a Calling membership community. This is where you’ll be empowered to keep going strong in your business and fortified to resist any temptation to quit or get sidetracked with worldly pursuits like fame. You’ll get Christian business and life coaching, Christian mindset training, accountability, and support. For Black Friday, you can get in at only $15/month with this founding members price. It won’t be this low again. There will be Action Taker bonuses as well for the first 10 people to join. Go to mamawithacalling.com/blackfriday to learn more. I hope this encourages you this week as you’re pursuing your calling. For more free resources and info, go to www.mamawithacalling.com

At some point in your business, you start to have a ton of ideas for how to reach and serve your ideal client. But the ideas flow so fast that you might not have the ability to turn around and create content around these ideas. Ideas are great, but they don’t do much good if they get forgotten because they’re in a notebook somewhere. In this episode, we are going to talk about: Why these ideas are important Two main things you need to do to manage these ideas Being a good steward doesn’t only apply to money. It can apply to anything God gives you, including ideas. I hope this episode encourages you to be a better steward of the ideas God has given you. To join the VIP Black Friday waitlist go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/blackfriday Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wanting someone to help you see your next step clearly in the midst of the noise? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

Do you ever wonder if anyone is listening? Is anyone really affected by the work you’re doing? It can feel very frustrating to keep putting all of this effort into your business yet feel like you’re talking into the abyss. If you just knew that someone was out there being affected or impacted, then it feels like it would make the journey so much easier! You’d happily create content and products to serve people if you had the certainty that they were actually on the other side. But what about when you’re not seeing that? Does that mean you should give up or that you’re doing something wrong? In this episode, I want to talk about how to handle this as an entrepreneur and how to reframe it as a Christian entrepreneur doing this business for God. We talk about 3 perspective shifts you can make to really change how you see this lack of response. If you’re needing extra support working through struggles you’re facing as you pursue your calling, book a free breakthrough session. This is perfect for getting a solution in one specific area. Or buy a Power Hour session for 60 minutes of 1:1 coaching and I can help you work through what’s holding you back so you can break free of that to move forward. I hope this encourages you this week. If you’re looking for more accountability and support as you grow your business and want to strengthen your faith in the process, then you don’t want to miss this Black Friday offer.

Do you know when things just feel off about your business? You have that unsettled feeling of not really being sure that what you’re doing is the right thing or the best option right now. It’s when you seek clarity. As entrepreneurs, we can feel like we don’t have clarity a lot. What business should I pursue? Should I offer this product or that? Etc. If we think about it, what we’re really looking for when we say we want clarity is we want peace. When you realize that, you can see that as Christians, we have access to an amazing gift. We have the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us in the ways God wants us to go. He gives us peace and understanding. In this episode, I’m going to share with you 5 simple steps for getting clarity and finding the peace you’re seeking in your business. Using these steps, you will be able to keep aligning yourself with where God wants you to be on your entrepreneurship journey. To help you, I’ve created a free guide that walks you through the steps I talked about here and has some pages for you to do the journaling and really dive into what God is telling you so you can get more clarity. Grab the free guide: From Confusion to Clarity by going to mamawithacalling.com/clarityguide Verses mentioned: Jeremiah 29:13, the Book of Acts

Is your group of friends really that important for your business success? Short answer is yes. Today we’re going to be talking about relationships in the form of community. You might think that sounds unrelated to running a business but actually, it’s very important. The people you surround yourself with, the community you’re a part of, can have a big impact on how you handle the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and even things like which business model you choose and how you do business in general. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the importance of finding the right kind of community, how to choose what’s right for you, and the negative effects if you don’t. Bible passage for this episode: 1 Tim 4:11-16 Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wanting someone to help you see your next step clearly in the midst of the noise? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

Today we’re going to be talking about making money doing something that’s not “your calling” or your business. There’s a common mistake in thinking around this that can cause you to stumble as you pursue your calling. While God has indeed given you a calling and you should pursue that, if we fixate on that calling and only doing things that align with it, then we can lose sight of other things that God has called us to do and Biblical principles that we should follow. You may easily find yourself in a mindset cycle between desperation and idleness. Both of these create a panic and a fixation on money and fuel a scarcity mindset making it hard to focus on your business in a way that’s healthy. Instead, everything revolves around money including your business choices and you become stressed and irritable with your family as well. And the crazy thing is, this all makes sense when we start to lose sight of how God views work and money or maybe we never really knew. That’s what I want to share with you today. In this episode, I am going to share with you what the Bible says about working, providing for yourself, having a job unrelated to your calling, and how you can apply this to your life right now. As I went through this myself, I was really surprised to see this as I studied God’s word. Most of all, it gave relief and clarity to my actions. No more guilt and shame around working or not working when I could finally get clear on how God sees things. His word is a guide for us in everything and I hope you get clarity and peace from this lesson today. Join me Oct 22 in the Mama With A Calling community for a free Q&A coaching session at 11 am CST. Want‌ ‌more‌ ‌support‌ ‌as‌ ‌you're‌ ‌transitioning‌ ‌to‌ ‌a‌ ‌life‌ ‌of‌ ‌pursuing‌ ‌what‌ ‌God‌ ‌is‌ calling‌ ‌you‌ ‌to?‌ ‌ I've‌ ‌got‌ ‌you‌ ‌covered!‌ ‌ >‌Want‌ ‌community?‌‌ ‌Join‌ ‌me‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌‌ ‌Mama‌ ‌With‌ ‌A‌ ‌Calling‌ ‌Facebook‌ ‌group‌‌ ‌and‌ ‌other‌ ‌ like-minded‌ ‌faith-fueled‌ ‌women‌ ‌all‌ ‌pursuing‌ ‌their‌ ‌calling‌ ‌of‌ ‌having‌ ‌purposeful‌ ‌and‌ ‌profitable‌ ‌ online‌ ‌businesses.‌ ‌ ‌ >‌Want‌ ‌more‌ ‌how-tos‌ ‌and‌ ‌info?‌‌ ‌Check‌ ‌out‌ ‌the‌ ‌articles‌ ‌on‌ ‌my‌ ‌site‌‌ ‌‌www.mamawithacalling.com‌ ‌ >‌Wanting‌ ‌someone‌ ‌to‌ ‌help‌ ‌you‌ ‌see‌ ‌your‌ ‌next‌ ‌step‌ ‌clearly‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌midst‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌noise?‌‌ ‌Grab‌ ‌ a‌ ‌clarity‌ ‌coaching‌ ‌session‌ ‌with‌ ‌me‌ ‌(‌www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity‌).‌ ‌Not‌ ‌sure‌ ‌if‌ ‌coaching‌ ‌is‌ ‌ right‌ ‌for‌ ‌you?‌ ‌Sign‌ ‌up‌ ‌for‌ ‌a‌ ‌free‌ ‌mini‌ ‌session‌ ‌(‌www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching‌).‌ ‌ ‌ I'd‌ ‌love‌ ‌to‌ ‌connect‌ ‌with‌ ‌you‌ ‌on‌ ‌Instagram!‌ ‌Send‌ ‌me‌ ‌a‌ ‌DM‌ ‌and‌ ‌say‌ ‌hi‌‌ ‌ ‌@mamawithacalling‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Not knowing what to do next in your business is the worst. You are either paralyzed by the options so you do nothing or you can’t decide so you just work on a bunch of random tasks only to feel overwhelmed and directionless. Both situations aren’t getting you anywhere and don’t allow you to serve the people God has called you to serve. In today’s episode, I’m going to share 3 steps for getting unstuck so you can really get clarity and make a decision on what to do next. This applies at any point of your journey so if you’re finding yourself stuck and unsure of what to do next, then this episode will help. Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to do? I’m here to support you. >Seeking community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more of the how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wanting someone to help you see your next step clearly in the midst of the noise? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

Pursuing your calling is an amazing journey but it isn’t always easy. Along the way, God has to refine you as you become the person He needs you to be to do the things He wants you to do. In the online space, you hear a lot to “Only do what makes you happy” or “You don’t have to put up with stress” but God does things a little differently. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about why discomfort is actually really important in accomplishing what God has in store for you (and no, it’s not a “harder is holier” message). You will have joy and peace beyond all understanding, but it doesn’t mean there won’t be things that are hard. It might be scary to do what God is asking you to do. Each step brings up all sorts of uncomfortable emotions. In that moment, you have a decision to pivot or meet that discomfort head-on. If we let the emotions lead us and always choose the comfortable, then we’ll never come out on the other side changed and better for it (See James 1:2-4) When there’s discomfort, this often represents an underlying lie that we are believing. The discomfort can show itself as anger, frustration, worry, etc. But really, if you look deeper, you might find that worry is there because you aren’t truly trusting in God to provide, protect and lead you. When you face the discomfort and go deeper, you can see what God is wanting to uncover in you so He can help you see it in a new light by applying His word and His truth to it so you can be free from its grip on you. This is how you get a breakthrough. This is when God shows you the thing that’s been holding you back and now you’re able to move forward empowered with the Truth instead of operating in a lie. And now you’re able to move forward in your calling. This is a key part of your journey with God as you step into your calling. I hope this encourages you this week. If you’re looking wanting extra support in this area, book a free breakthrough session with me. No obligation to purchase any additional coaching. These free calls are really there to provide you support with one area so you can have a breakthrough and keep pursuing the calling God has given you. Go to www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching to book that. Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wanting someone to help you see your next step clearly in the midst of the noise? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session and see if we’re a good fit (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

As you start down the road of pursuing the calling God has given you, you will find that there is a lot of opposition from different people in your life. As you try to start a business, people will try to talk you out of it because you have this degree or that job and why would you “give that up?”. As you really get serious about wanting to quit your job, people will start challenging why you’re even wanting to do this. What about the money and insurance? Then as you’re finally living that life of being an entrepreneur and mom, you find opposition in new ways. Keep your kids at home. No, you should work every day and put them in daycare. Do business this way or that way. You can’t teach it that way. You’re wrong. And most have good intentions but some don’t. Either way, if you’re not prepared for the opposition that’s in store, then you may never fully experience what God intends for you. In this episode, you’ll hear how to stand strong in the face of opposition as a Christian. We will take inspiration from the first chapters of Galatians. Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wanting someone to help you see your next step clearly in the midst of the noise? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

What does it mean to be the CEO of a business and how does it look for us as Christians pursuing a calling that God has put on our hearts? You might be wondering if CEO even applies to you and it most definitely does no matter which stage of business you're in (even if it's just an idea at this point). In this episode, we're going to talk about: What it means to be a CEO How that looks different as believers Why you're the perfect CEO for the business God has called you to Some key practices and traits that a Christian CEO needs to have (or at least be aspiring to have) What really matters above all else I hope this inspires and encourages you this week. I've created a minicourse on having a CEO day with God to teach you how to step into that CEO mindset by aligning your business goals with where you feel God is leading you each quarter. Use the companion working and planner to keep you on track with the goals that come out of your session. It's a PDF so you can do it season after season and it grows with you as your business grows. For more info, go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/ceoday and use the code CEODAY at checkout for $10 off now through Oct 8, 2021. Scripture mentioned in this episode: Hebrews 5:14, 1 Samuel 16:7 Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wanting someone to help you see your next step clearly in the midst of the noise? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

We might not want to say it out loud, but sometimes we find ourselves questioning if God is really working in our lives. As a Christian entrepreneur, you are looking for God to work and do big things in your business as well as your life. But what about when we don't feel like He's working in our business? This episode is going to encourage you in this area and give you some practical takeaways for seeing the things God is already doing right now in your business. CEO Day With God is here! This course teaches you how to have your own CEO day with God at the center so you can align your business goals with where He's leading you. Use the companion working and planner to keep you on track with the goals that come out of your session. It's a PDF so you can do it season after season and it grows with you as your business grows. For more info, go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/ceoday and use the code CEODAY at checkout for $10 off now through Oct 8, 2021.

You might be thinking that stress and worry are just part of being an entrepreneur, but they don't have to be. Today I'm sharing tips from my own journey of living in a constant state of stress to living in peace and knowing that God has everything under control. It sounds like a fairy tale, but it wasn't an easy journey and it is truly possible for you as well. As you listen to this, I hope you'll be able to see how your own story may be similar and that there is hope to get to a place where you are ultimately at peace with where you are in your business and life. It doesn't mean no fear ever..but way less and it's a much better state to be in. And this is what God wants for you. In this episode, I touch on: Common feelings and signs of worry and stress Why these might occur The realization that there is a lot of truth in the Bible about worry and trusting in God to lead and guide us How to start implementing this and actually know where God is leading you Taking the first steps to live out this peace as you grow your business To learn how to start doing your own CEO day with God and involve God in your business decisions, join me for a free live workshop Friday Oct 1st at 1pm CST. Just register at https://www.mamawithacalling.com/ceoworkshop If you're catching this after Oct 1st, check out the in-depth course for how to have your own CEO day with God and how to implement this in your business on a quarterly basis using the provided printable planner. To learn more, go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/ceoday Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I'm here for you >Seeking community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Looking for more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wanting someone to help you see your next step clearly in the midst of the noise? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching).

Ever feel like there's a neverending to-do list as an entrepreneur? If you're not careful, you can find yourself constantly working and hustling to accomplish all of those tasks because you feel like once you do, then you'll have "arrived". But the truth is with each milestone you reach, you're going to want to reach for the next one. This is a calling so it's going to last a while. Maybe even the rest of your life. So instead of telling yourself that it's just for a season, how can you stop the hustle, stop stressing and enjoy your business while also enjoying your life and your family? Today, I'm going to share how you can stop stressing and striving and instead find rest in what God offers. Q4 is here! But instead of planning all of your business goals based on what you think is good or what the big coaches online are telling you, how about seeing what God wants for you and your business this quarter? Join me Oct 1st for a FREE live workshop teaching you how to do just that by implementing a CEO day with God. In the workshop, I'll teach how I do it, how you can modify it for you and your style and you'll even have time to do some of it and ask questions. Register for the workshop here: https://www.mamawithacalling.com/ceoworkshop

Getting clarity is key to taking action and moving forward with pursuing your calling. It’s hard to start a business when you don’t feel clear on what your business should be or what God is calling you to do. The number one thing that clients come to me with is seeking validation that their business idea will “work” (aka make enough money, get money quickly, etc). In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through the process I would use with coaching clients to help you uncover the beliefs and thoughts that are really keeping you stuck in your decision-making so you can get the clarity you need. Without clarity, you can’t take action because you don’t know which way to go. This is going to help you get clear so you can make decisions that you know align with where God is calling you and you’ll feel confident in those to be able to move forward. In the episode, I specifically talk about finding your calling or verifying your business idea but you can use these tools for any decision in your business. We will talk about: How mindsets and beliefs work What’s a biblical mindset How to find the thoughts that are getting in the way Uncovering the beliefs behind those thoughts Using the Bible and God’s truths to change our thoughts Learning how to apply it all when it comes to making decisions for your business I know you will benefit from the skills and techniques I teach in this episode. With these, you’ll be able to coach yourself through many decisions but you might also need to talk to someone to help you work through things. This is where a coach comes in. I can help you uncover the thoughts that are keeping you stuck and help you shift those with biblical truths so you can get clarity and make decisions you are confident in so you can move forward. If you’re needing clarity in any area of your business or life, book a free mini session with me. Or if you know that you’ve got some stuff you want worked out and you want to get answers, book a 90 min Clarity session with me. Either way, I’d love to support you. Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! >Wanting someone to help you see your next step clearly in the midst of the noise? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

What should you do when it doesn’t look like you have enough to offer? You know you want to start a business, but you don’t feel like you’ve mastered anything worth selling or that anyone values enough to even buy. You’re not alone in thinking this way, so today I’m reminding you what God can do with a little as we look at the account of Jesus feeding the five thousand. You might wonder how this applies to business, but I promise you it does. I hope you’re encouraged by this mini episode as you continue to renew your mind while you’re pursuing your calling. Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wanting someone to help you see your next step clearly in the midst of the noise? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

Ever wondered if you should start a ministry and leave your career to run it full-time? On this episode, I interview Martha Brangenberg from sheWorks4Him (and iWork4Him) about how she did just that. As she turned 50 years old, Martha was stepping out in faith with her husband to go full-time into ministry. So if you’re ever thinking that it might be too late or should I really do something like that, then this interview is for you. Martha brings so much wisdom and insight about so many things that are going to speak to you no matter which phase of your entrepreneurial journey you’re on. We cover topics like: How to follow God in creating a business to honor Him Overcoming fear and doubt when following God in business Leaving a career for this calling Working with your spouse Hearing from God (and what to do when you got it wrong) Can you serve God with a business that’s not overtly “Christian”? The role of money in decisions along the way Deciding between a ministry and a business I hope you’re encouraged and inspired by Martha’s story and seeing what it looks like on the other side of taking that leap of faith and following where God is calling. Hint: It’s not as much a sudden “leap” as we make it out to be most of the time. To learn more about what Martha is doing, check her out at sheWorks4Him.com and see her other social links below. Social Links sheWorks4Him https://www.facebook.com/sheWorks4Him https://www.instagram.com/sheworks4him/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sheworks4him https://www.youtube.com/channel/U qBiRCBV3v6ZBdRZitvZkw Jim’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/Jim-Brangenberg-a391804 Martha’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/Martha-Brangenberg-ba81a53 Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wish you had someone to just help you get clear on all the things you need in your business? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

If you're pivoting your life from one career to a whole new one as an entrepreneur, then you are all too familiar with the reality that those around you might not be on board with your choice. So what do you do? How do you handle it when those closest to you don't support or even understand why you're wanting to leave your career and do this whole online business thing? Today's episode launches a new segment of mini episodes meant to give quick doses of encouragement based on scripture wrapped up with a prayer to get your week started off right. This week, we look at how Jesus faced opposition in John 7:1-9 and how we can be encouraged even today. Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more practical steps to help you stop worrying and start truly trusting God in this process? I've put together a quick list of verses that will help encourage you and some journal prompts to really help you see how they apply to your life right where you are. Grab that PDF here at www.mamawithacalling.com/bible-affirmations >Wish you had someone to just help you get clear on all the things you need in your business? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

Today we’re talking all about navigating being a mom and an entrepreneur and how to create your own version of “balance” and what works best for you and your business (without going crazy). I’m interviewing Shi Chen (business coach) and talking to her about her own journey from teacher to life coach and how she continued to grow her business as she became a mother and grew her family. We talk about everything from hiring people to which mindset shifts are needed to be able to truly show up for your business and be the mom you want to be. More about Shi Chen Shi Chen is a certified business coach, wife, mama of two daughters, and avid journaler. She helps coaches, creatives, and online service providers build a solid business foundation with simple visibility, sales, and leadership strategies so they can get fully booked with their dream clients. The interview outline and details Started noticing that a lot of her clients were wanting to start businesses themselves so she started focusing on helping them accomplish that. Some questions and topics we cover in the conversation are: How did you overcome any shame or thoughts about leaving a career like education that’s already so impactful? What it looks like to start a coaching business in person vs online How did you approach working on your business when you had your first child? When did you decide that hiring people for your business was the right choice? Deciding on putting your kids in childcare or not and how to decide what’s best for your business and family? Were there any mindset shifts that allowed you to be confident in being both a mom and an entrepreneur? Getting support from your husband as you run your business. What has helped most when it comes to balancing your business and being a mom of 2 kids? I hope you’re encouraged by Shi’s story and can apply some of these tips to your own life as you’re figuring out how to create a life that lets you do what God is calling you to do with your business and being the kind of mom you’re wanting to be. Where to connect with Shi: Fully Booked & Fulfilled Entrepreneurs FB community: http://www.shichencoaching.com/community Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ShiChenCoaching Website: http://www.shichencoaching.com Contact: [email protected] Want more support as you're transitioning to a life of pursuing what God is calling you to? I've got you covered! > Ready to quit worrying and start trusting God with your business? Grab a free PDF of 7 biblical verses to use as affirmations to keep you focused on God's truths and journal prompts to help you apply it to your life specifically. >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the resources I've put together for you at www.mamawithacalling.com >Wish you had someone to just help you get clear on all the things you need in your business? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching).

Wanting to do what God is asking you to with your business, but feeling stuck? Maybe you know you should quit your job to be home with your kids and work on your business but you're too scared. Or maybe you're avoiding the next big thing in your business that God is calling you to do but something is stopping you. This episode is going to reveal some things you may be clinging to that are keeping you from taking action in your business and stepping out in faith. We'll look at Luke 5:1-11 and dive into the story of Peter and the miraculous haul of fish from Jesus. You will see how Jesus asked more and more of Peter to gain his trust, prepare his heart to do the task and to test his character, and see if he was willing to let go of all the things like money and pride in order to follow Jesus. More resources to help you pursue your calling: >> Community: Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. Monthly challenges, coaching and more. >> Blog: Check out Mama With A Calling for more resources and information to help you in all areas from leaving your job to starting your business >> Coaching: Book a free 30 min breakthrough session to get clarity in your business or your life as a mom entrepreneur so you can do the things that God is wanting you to do, like finally quit your job to pursue your dreams. >> Clarity Coaching and support: Want help working through the fears and emotions that come up as you're following where God is leading you? Then my Clarity coaching and support package is for you. To learn more about that and how it can help you move forward instead of staying stuck, go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity

One of the questions you might be wrestling with as you are feeling God call you to start an online business and be home with your kids is “Is it going to be worth it?” There are so many things to consider when making this big decision. I know because I was there. Ph.D. in hand, working in my career, yet feeling drawn to be home with my then-toddler. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about some of my favorite aspects of being home with my son after I quit my job 3 years ago. It was challenging but I don’t regret it for one second and I want the same for you. If you’re finding yourself stuck with taking action toward quitting your job or you’re on the fence if it’s even something that’s truly possible for you, I’d love to help you through that mental hurdle. Book a free breakthrough session with me and let’s help you break free from the fear, doubt and worry holding you back. Want more support as you're stepping into your calling? I've got you covered! >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wish you had someone to just help you get clear on all the things you need in your business? Grab a 90-minute intensive clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

You know you want to be home with your kids and make money online, but not everyone is called to entrepreneurship in the classic sense of creating products or offering coaching. Does that mean you’re stuck? Nope. There are other options! If you have a servant’s heart, then offering services as a virtual assistant can be a great option for making money online. Join me as I talk with Abbey Ashley of The Virtual Savvy about her journey to starting her own VA business and then scaling that into a multi-million dollar company where she teaches other women how to start their own VA businesses. She gives a lot of great information about how to take those first steps to starting your VA business as well. Episode Highlights: Abbey’s story of starting as a VA and how it grew The role faith played in her business journey Mom guilt around daycare and being home with kids Tips for starting a VA business Whether you’re interested in being a VA or you want to hear how one woman stayed home with her kids and eventually turned her business into a multi-million dollar company, then today’s episode is going to give you some good nuggets of wisdom. ************** Connect with Abbey on Instagram @thevirtualsavvy and her website at www.thevirtualsavvy.com Want more support as you're stepping into your calling? I've got you covered! >Want community? Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. >Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wish you had someone to just help you get clear on all the things you need in your business? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling

Let’s talk about stress and overwhelm and how we can (and should) stop wearing busyness as a badge of honor. Transitioning to working for yourself in our online business as an entrepreneur can be challenging. Whether coming from being a working mom or a stay at home mom, the same still holds true: the faster you can adjust to this new life as a mom entrepreneur, the faster you can settle into it and truly enjoy this season. So in today’s episode, I’m going to share 8 key things that I implemented in my own life that have helped tremendously with stress and overwhelm. With these 8 things, I went from randomly breaking down, being super grumpy, and worrying about everything to being motivated, excited, and having a strong sense of peace and calm around my business and life. You don’t want to miss these! An extra resource to help you take that next step toward less stress is this free guide I put together. It’s a week worth of journal prompts around Biblical truths that God has given us and how they apply to you as an entrepreneur. Grab that here. I hope my story encourages you to keep making steps toward your calling. Grab some coffee and let’s chat. I’d love to hear from you! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let me know what you’re loving about these episodes and how they’re helping you in your entrepreneurial journey. Check out the show notes for more information and any links and resources mentioned in the episode. Just go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/the-podcast/ for more. Links mentioned: Hot Mess to Home Success by RoseMarie Groner (soooo good!) More resources to help you pursue your calling: >> Community: Join me in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group and other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. Monthly challenges, coaching and more. >> Blog: Check out Mama With A Calling for more resources and information to help you in all areas from leaving your job to starting your business >> Coaching: Book a free mini breakthrough session to get clarity in your business or your life as a mom entrepreneur so you can do the things that God is wanting you to do. >> Clarity Coaching and support: Want help deciding which offer is best for your business right now, the accountability to get it done and someone to ask questions to when you get stuck (hello tech struggles)? Then my Clarity coaching and support package is for you. To learn more about that and how it can help you move forward instead of staying stuck, go to https://www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity

You know that God has called you to run an online business and be an entrepreneur. And while you’re totally here for it and the thought of it is really exciting, it’s also really scary to completely let go of the things in your life that define your comfort zone. In this episode, we're going to talk about how holding onto things that don't align with the calling God has for you may actually be stopping you from fulling experiencing what God intends for you. We'll talk about faith and how our actions really reflect our faith more than what we say we believe. ******************************************* Need help transitioning into your calling but finding the fear and doubt overwhelming you? Book a free clarity session with me today. I'd love to support you. Is worry stopping you in your business? Grab this week of journal prompts based on scripture to help you worry less. Join us in the Mama With A Calling Facebook group to connect with other like-minded faith-fueled women all pursuing their calling of having purposeful and profitable online businesses. Blog: www.mamawithacalling.com I'd love to connect with you more on Instagram @mamawithacalling

When you’re pursuing your calling to be an entrepreneur, the road is full of hurdles that you have to overcome. From mental blocks you have to change to figuring out how to fully step into this new role God has given you. Even after you know that you’re called and you know what God is calling you to, there’s still the really big part of the journey where you have to become this new person with a new role to play. In today’s episode,we’re going to talk about how to confidently show up in your business and start living out the calling God has given you. We’re going to talk about making time for this new business, thinking like an entrepreneur, balancing (yes balance!) your role as a mom and entrepreneur, and how to lean into what God is saying along the way. As we’re in this hectic season of summer and vacations and days at the lake, it’s so easy to let your business slip to the back burner. But God has called you to this, and if you’re not intentional, months are going to go by and you’re not going to be moving on your business. That’s why I created the Faith, Family and Focus mastermind. It’s a 12 week mastermind that starts July 5th. Early bird pricing ends 6/24 and applications accepted until 6/27. For more info, send me an email at [email protected] OR check out www.mamawithacalling.com/mastermind-info Let’s connect on Instagram @mamawithacalling For challenge replays and community with other Christian mom entrepreneurs, join the Mama With A Calling FB group

Having an online business can sometimes feel like it's not a "real" job. Or the business you're feeling led to start feels like it's "less than" compared to the other online businesses you see influencers talk about. In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to shift your thinking around the business idea God is leading you to and how to confidently claim that. We're also going to talk about how viewing specific jobs as more "worthy" than others can lead to bitterness and envy of other entrepreneurs. _________________________ Tired of letting fear and doubt hold you back in your business? Join me for the Confidently Pursue Your Calling challenge June 14-18th. To register, go to mamawithacalling.com/confident-calling

Ever feel like being an entrepreneur is one of the hardest things you’ve done? The vulnerability, all the tech, all the decisions about which business model and what to do next. It feels hard. But what if it was easy? What if we are making it hard because that’s what we’re used to and not because it really is hard (or at least not as much as we think)? >>>> Special sale on Clarity coaching until June 6th, 2021! Go to www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity and use the code BDAY35 at checkout to get 20% off! It's my birthday and I wanted to celebrate with a special offer. Want more how-tos and info? Check out the articles on my site www.mamawithacalling.com >Wish you had someone to just help you get clear on all the things you need in your business? Grab a clarity coaching session with me (www.mamawithacalling.com/clarity). Not sure if coaching is right for you? Sign up for a free mini session (www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching). I'd love to connect with you on Instagram! Send me a DM and say hi @mamawithacalling