The Expressions of Destiny Podcast

Have you ever been told you're not good enough? Maybe someone told you that you just would never get it right or amount to anything? Maybe they prejudged you or made assumptions based off of...well, really nothing other than their past experiences. I certainly have. Come and listen in as I share a story that helped to remind me of who I am and reminds me daily that I am not who they think I am. I'm sure you can relate. I want to encourage you today.

What is in a name? Do you know what your name means? Have you ever wondered if there is meaning to your name? Where did these meanings come from and why are they important? We are going to do a deeper dive into this topic today as I share with you my experience with names and why they are so very important. Just as words have definitions and meaning, so do names and each meaning is a reflection of who you are or in some cases, who you were. Join me as I share my story.

Today we are tackling the question, "What happens when your business takes a pivot?" There are businesses that operate for years and even decades in the same position and then there are those who transition multiple times over the years. The first is usually viewed as having more stability and success. Why is that? And is pivoting several times a sign of instability or failure? Join me as I share with you the purpose in a pivot and why businesses pivot when they do. I want to encourage you in your pivot! Grab your coffee and get ready to be encouraged.

Come and hear my story. It's story time and I am so excited to encourage you today.

Today I am going to share with you the one principle that will change everything. Everything in your life, family, business, ministry, relationships, and any other thing you can think of. This principle is so simple that all you need is a heart or gratitude. I want to challenge you today to practice this one principle and see what changes in your life. Come listen in as I encourage you today with His word.

So many times we concern ourself with the approval of man, when God has already approved of us. We forget that when God speaks directly to our heart, it shouldn't matter what other people say and think. Have you ever been there in your life? I have...many times. I just want to remind you today that when God speaks something to you, He will walk through it with you. Come and listen and allow me to encourage you today. God wants to speak to your heart.

There was a time when I felt lost on who I was. What was my purpose and how was I supposed to figure out what I was created to do? So many questions followed by so many answers. But not all the right answers. I played this comparison game for years wondering why I wasn't as settled or established as other people. God had another plan and it was going to take a little time to figure it out. But I did. Come listen in as I share that story with you because I know there is someone out there who needs to be reminded that God has a plan. Let me encourage you today.

Why has God entrusted so much to us? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Has He really entrusted us with much? Think about it for a moment. He entrusted us with such a great position and opportunity to be a blessing to others. Come and listen in as I share with you this great opportunity and how we can make a difference in the lives of others. Watch God move!

What did you build your business for? Do you feel so overwhelmed when you should be operating in your gift? What do you absolutely love about your business that you can spend the rest of your life doing? These may be easy questions or tough ones, but they are questions that need to be answered so you can reignite that purpose that has faded over time. Listen in and allow me to encourage you today.

Why do we worry? What does it benefit us to allow anxiety to weigh us down? God's Word reminds us consistently of His promise to be with us at all times. We just need to believe. Easier said than done right? It can be done and you can overcome fear, anxiety, worry, and anything else that concerns you. I want to fill you with the Word of God today and remind you that there is life without anxiety. I have been there in my life many times and I have seen God show up. Come listen in as I share how amazing God is and what He has promised to both you and I. Be encouraged!

Do you feel like sometimes you compromise your value? What does that even mean? To compromise in business is not always a good thing. Some may argue because we are here to serve our customers/clients, but many times we serve our customers better when we choose to stand on our value. Come and join me as I share my heart on this subject. Our value matters and our customers see that. I can't wait to encourage you!

At the beginning of each New Year, we are given a great opportunity to reflect and reevaluate the things that we did in our family, ministry, and business. We reassess life. We reconsider ways and if they worked or not. We decide on changes... But what if our words alone could shift the atmosphere of every place we find ourselves in? Come and join me as I discuss this year and share my heart on how powerful your words and actions really are. Be encouraged.

Trust God as you transition into this New Year. 2022 may be ending but it shouldn't be left behind. We don't move from one thing to the next in an instant. We transition, and in most cases, transition with grace. Resolving to do something new or better is always great, but reflection is needed in the process. Think on 2022 for a moment and recognize the things that are not meant to throw away for the sake of a fresh start. But what do we need to press through and continue for the sake of purpose. Each New Year does not bring a new start, but rather brings an opportunity to continue on. Come and listen and allow me to encourage you the best I can...with sharing moments of God's goodness in my life and yours. Be blessed! Proverbs 16:9 – In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Isaiah 26:3 – You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose. Psalm 46:10 tells us, “Be still, and know that I am God.”

With the end of the year approaching, I wanted to take the time to share many of the resources that have helped so many business owners continue to grow and experience success in their business ventures. You never know when a resource might be the very thing you needed to help you through something that was holding you back from success. The following resource links are just a few of what we discuss in todays episode, but each one is so valuable and underutilized. Have you heard of or visited any of them? Share with us your thoughts and testimonies. It just might help someone else. sba.gov americassbdc.org sbdcnet.org score.org

Sometimes we just need encouragement. Throughout this past week, God showed me the hearts of so many business owners and their faith walk with Him. It was beautiful to see. Come join me as I share these beautiful moments with you. Our verse of the day couldn't be more perfect to end this week. Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave you." Be encouraged as I was. Blessings!

Do not fear the unexpected. Step out of your conditions and enter the place of unexpected adventure. Unexpected Adventure. There, you will find more of God's presence, power, and love than ever before. "Step out with me", God whispers. Be encouraged in His word.

What makes the expert an expert? That's a good question and I would love to hear your thoughts. I would also love to share mine and although many times people agree to disagree, I find that this subject can sometimes become heated conversation. It's how we learn, what we learn, how long we've been learning, and ultimately what man qualifies as "expert" status. What is the qualification? Share with me and let's have a great discussion that might just help someone else decide for themselves. I love ruffling feathers, but for all the right reasons. We have been given a great responsibility to think for ourselves and determine what we know inner heart is true for us. And that is ok.

You are beautiful, even in the moments when you don't feel as though you are. The seashell is broken, cracked, transparent, been through the storm and waves, and yet still so beautiful and strong. Know that the scars and brokenness in your life does not define who you are. There is true beauty in the broken things in life. And you are one of those most beautiful ones.

Our youth are full of visions and dreams. There is so much purpose in them at such a young age and we forget that we were once just like them. Bold, inspired, excited, and determined, looking for guidance and support. We have lessons to share with them and they have lessons to share with us. Life lessons that add value to everything we do and all that we have. Find a young entrepreneur to pour into. Encouragement is a great place to start. You just might find yourself encouraged and inspired when you take the time to do for others. Our youth are talented, creative, and purposed to accomplish and create great things. You can be part of that. Come listen in as I share my heart on this topic.

Happy Friday and Happy Thanksgiving Week. What are you grateful for? When we choose to focus on gratitude and recognize all the blessings in our life, the negative moments don't matter.

Business Owners...We have to do better. Excellent customer service starts at the top and we have to take ownership when it comes to customer service problems. As business owners, are we even aware that these problems are occurring within our business? I want to share three stories with you today on what I have experienced just in this past week that I see all the time, and what we need to do to turn this problem around. It's time to step into position. Come join me as I share my thoughts on this subject. This is so important to the growth of your business and those who you trust everyday to run it.

Gratitude will always remind us that it doesn't matter how many things go wrong in our life, there is always something to be grateful for. When we stop to think about what God has done for us, nothing else matters. We are not walking this road alone and no matter what life throws at us, God will be there to walk us through. What are you grateful for today? Do you write down your blessings? Come join me as I share my story of the blessing jar and how it has blessed our journey.

Certain phrases we hear when talking about Networking are: 1. It's not what you know, but who you know. 2. It's not about who you know, but who knows you. ...and so on. But is it really about who we know? Are we more concerned about who we know rather than who knows us? And why is it not about what we know? Isn't that important too? Join me on todays episode as I share my thoughts on this subject and let's dive in to how we should enter into a networking event with the right mindset.

God Says You Are... He says so many things about us. He speaks His word to us daily and often times we miss it. Not because we don't want to hear, but because the chaos and noise of this world muffle our ability to hear what He is saying. God showed me something today and maybe it's for you to hear. Come and listen to what He has for you today and be encouraged. He's speaking loud and clear.

Lack of communication in a business can cause so much strife within the company. Communication is not just having a simple conversation, but it is actually understanding what the other person has said. Many times we hear the words but we don't understand what is being said and this becomes the disconnect between employers and employees. Join me today as I share how your own actions and response as a leader reveals how you operate in your own business when it comes to communication. And this leads to a much needed self-check.

Servantude is a position that is so close to my heart. It's not just a word but an opportunity to make a difference. Do you know what it means to be a servant-leader? To lead with a heart that is willing to serve? Come and listen in as I share with you the great impact that Servantude can have within your company.

Whoo Hoo! We made it to 50 Episodes and we are so grateful for each of you and your continued support! Come and hear the story of how our podcast was birthed and let me encourage you in the thing you have been waiting to begin. It is time to step out on that vision and your purpose. When we procrastinate out of fear, we limit and delay the blessings. It's your turn! I'm celebrating you today!

I pray this word change your life today and bring you hope. Be blessed!

Do you know who you are? What were you created to do? God always has a purpose for us but sometimes in our surface thinking, we don't seem to dig deep enough to see the greater gift. He called each one of us to a specific position. I have learned that even in my youth He was always speaking that position of purpose to me, but I didn't quite catch on until years later. God drops hints and we miss it when our focus is on what we are trying to accomplish. Join me as I share a little more of my story with you and be encouraged.

How often do you ask God for what you want instead of considering what He wants for you? Our God is great and mighty and His plan for our life is already established. We often forget that He wants nothing more than to love and bless His children, but with every plan, there is a time for all things to manifest. What are you believing God for? Has it happened? Did you have to exercise some patience? I know I have. Years and years in some cases. But when it manifested, it was so worth the wait. Gods plan is greater than ours. Trust the process. How long have you been waiting?

Let's chat a little about time management and resources. Being a business owner can be very overwhelming at times. Actually, just thinking about being a business owner can be very overwhelming. There is no easy way around it. But there are ways to navigate through overwhelm that will help you to eventually eliminate unnecessary stress. Join me today as I share how I tackle overwhelm and utilize resources.

Is the customer always right? This seems to become a very passionate debate every time I hear this question come up. Where did this phrase "The Customer is Always Right" even come from? What was the true intention from the heart of those that birthed this belief? It's quite interesting how we seem to immediately insert our own personal experiences in order to come up with a viewpoint oaths question. Do we look at it from the employee perspective or the customer perspective? Who is right? I would love to hear your response to these questions. Let's have a discussion. Listen in as I share my heart on this issue and how I handle the customer being right in my own business. I can't wait to hear your thoughts.

Do you realize there is power in your words? The very words that come out of your mouth can speak life or death to your situation. Do you find yourself constantly complaining day after day? Do you allow even the smallest of inconveniences to wreck your day? Have you ever had someone come up and compliment or encourage you? How did that make you feel? Did it shift something in your heart and spirit that caused a positive pivot back into the right direction? Think about it for a moment. Do you realize now that there is power in your words? Come listen as I share how words have impacted my life.

I recently pulled a book off of my shelf that I realized I had never read. Guess how many years I've had it. Boy had I been missing out. I want to share with you a portion of this book that spoke to my heart not only for myself, but many of you. If you haven't done it already, it's time for you to boldly announce your dream. There is power in declaring the passion and purpose you have. It ignites fires both good and bad but changes lives. It causes others to stir up the gifts inside of them and it.... Well, you'll just have to come and listen to the rest to find out. I can't wait to share with you what excited my heart this week. I pray it encourage you as well. Book Credit: Secrets of the Richest Man who ever Lived by Dr. Mike Murdock

Your business takes on the character of who you are. You set an atmosphere for your customers or clients that will either draw them in or push them away. Your heart shines through the service you provide. And no one should ever be able to tell you how to run your business. I just wanted to share a few thoughts on this subject and let you know that "Your business needs you to be you" and no one else. You are the heart of your vision. Come and allow me to just encourage you today.

"Take me back to the garden" was something my heart would say over and over. I missed those moments with my hands in the soil, sweat rolling down my face, the random breeze that would make me look up at the sky and whisper "Thank you Father". It was the Garden where He would speak so many words, so many lessons, so many stories. We would just talk heart to heart. My garden dried up and I grieved not having those precious moments with Him. I longed to plant but He said rest. I was stuck in a season of sowing and reaping and He was waiting for me in REST. Then He said, "Meet me at the water". I had to recognize that I hadn't lost a garden...He just moved it. Where is your garden? Where does He speak? He wants to meet you in that special place. He wants to have communion. Listen in as I share my story of the place He led us too. An understanding of His seasons, words, promises and purpose. https://eodproduction.podbean.com/e/episode-41-hearing-gods-voice Communion (feat. Steffany Gretzinger & Brandon Lake from Bethel Music) | Maverick City | TRIBL https://youtu.be/91hHw1YPqxE

What are boundaries? Why are they so important? And are we often times more willing to sacrifice to make others happy? It doesn't matter if its our personal, everyday life or work life. Often times we find ourselves overloaded and over-extended in almost every situation. It's not only not necessary but its also not healthy. In this episode I will be discussing 5 ways to start setting boundaries. Although there are many great ways to set boundaries, these 5 will serve as a great foundation to start. Come listen in to Episode 40 and be encouraged. Let's get ready to set boundaries. Reference: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/how-to-set-boundaries/

The Wallet...It was definitely a day to rejoice. Just like any other day but this one just really touched my heart differently. There was significance in the whisper I heard right before I found this treasure. Come listen to the story of "the wallet", my wallet and be blessed. God has His own way of reminding each one of us of how much He loves us and wants to bless us. The special part...it's in the way He does it differently for each of us. It's unique and truly aligns with the desires of our heart. I will leave you with this... "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 Now go listen to the full episode and be blessed!

What does it mean to have great expectation? Expectation is defined as "a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future". Belief is "an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists". Faith overcomes fear but it is up to us whether we allow fear to cause anxiety and worry to overtake our mind and heart. Come listen to todays message as we discuss the gift we have from God that stands guard over our hearts and our minds...that amazing gift. Scripture reference: Philippians 4:4-7

When it comes to the subject of employee retention everyone wants to talk about retention strategies but rarely do we address the root issues and challenges. Employee retention doesn't begin when the individual is ready to walk out the door. Employee retention begins at the hiring table. How can we build a successful company with enthusiastic employees who value productivity and growth? What is our part in this equation? Why do we struggle to connect to our team? Come listen in as I share my thoughts on the subject that no one wants to talk about.

Do you realize how awesome God is? Do you know that He is there even in the darkest moments of your life? Did you know He is the SOURCE of every resource? I have been in those overwhelmed, stressed, hopeless situations and although it seemed sometimes like the sun wasn't going to shine again, it did! It came out right on time and I came out stronger than ever. When we learn to trust Him in the hard times, we can truly experience the blessings that He has had there for us all along. We just needed to TRUST. Come and hear more of Gods great love in todays episode. I can't wait to encourage you!

Who are we? And where did the name Expressions of Destiny come from? Well...I'm so glad you asked. This is one of my absolute favorite subjects to talk about because it is who we are and why we do what we do. Come join me as I break down the meaning of each word and share with you why we are so passionate about purpose. I want to encourage and inspire you today to walk in who you know you have been created to be. There is POWER in your PURPOSE! I can't wait to share!

Be confident in what God has spoken to your heart. We may have to walk through the wilderness and press through a season but God is faithful to lead us. His promises are true and your purpose is alive. Walk in it and receive all He has for you. Daily we trust in Him.

Should businesses dedicate more time to their employee training/coaching? How much of a difference do you think it would make if employers closed their doors one day a week to offer valuable time to coach and listen to their teams? Do you think this concept would work? Come listen as I toss my thoughts and ideas out for you to catch. I would love to hear your thoughts on this subject. If you would like to share your thoughts, feel free to drop us a message at any of the platforms/websites below. Podbean Link: https://eodproduction.podbean.com/e/episode-33-just-a-thought Website: Expressionsofdestiny.com Email: [email protected]

Secrets are often viewed as something that people don't want others to know about, but there is another kind of secret. These are the temporary secrets that we hide away in a moment when words and views don't need to be spoken because there is a greater purpose at hand. So we refrain from sharing until the time is right and wisdom leads our release. The power of the still quiet voice can lead others from a place of fear and overwhelm to a place of love, joy and peace. Join me as I share my heart on this issue. *In the episode I referenced a beautiful song that really spoke to me and you can listen to it on Youtube at the link below: Heaven's Secrets by Wilder from Tribl https://youtu.be/_ULGHa4Ooc4

Mindset is a powerful thing but that power can go one of two ways, either positive or negative. Often times our mindset can get in the way of positive change and productive thinking. Someone once taught me that not everything can be a priority. That statement didn't change things for me overnight but it sure did kick start the process. Mindsets don't have to be fixed but we can "fix" our way of thinking. Let's talk about how changing our mindset can lead to more growth and value in our companies. *Referenced in this episode* Episode 19: Fear of Failure

Who's path are you walking? Many times we allow too many voices in our life and don't consult God first. We have so many people around us that mean well but don't understand that their plan isn't Gods plan. We place so many dreams and desires on the back burner because someone said it wasn't the right thing to do. And we miss so many opportunities to thrive in our purpose and end up walking around in confusion and fear. Let's talk about this a little more. Join me on todays episode as I share my heart on this topic. I'm so ready to encourage you!

Our customers are so valuable and important. Not because they buy our product/service, but because they trust us. What are some ways that we can focus on customer service and maybe learn from the mistakes we have made? Join me as I share just a handful of experiences and tips to help you in your business. And share with me some of the things you do for your customers to make each interaction memorable.

The power of God's mercy overcomes all. Has there ever been a moment in your life where you felt there was no reason left to live? The feeling of judgement and condemnation weighed heavy on me once. It was enough to make me question if God even loved me anymore. I'm not the only one though and this is what is so heartbreaking in life. So many people have experienced more condemnation than love and more judgment that compassion. We (and I always include myself) search for a way out, only to hear silence as we sit in darkness. But God...He is always there. I'm alive to tell my story of how I overcome. And so are you! God created us for a purpose. Join me as I share my heart on this issue and how we have the greatest of opportunity to lift others up instead of beating them down. We must have the heart of the Father.

Do you know your learning style? Did you know that having a better understanding of your learning style can help you experience success in your business? Not only your learning style but the learning styles of those who work for you as well. Throughout my life I struggled with feeling like I wasn't smart enough to do great things like others. I always looked at this as my failures and didn't learn until later in life that it was just my inability to learn the same as others. I have always been a visual and auditory learner and the "book smarts" crowd always plagued me with defeat. It wasn't their fault and it wasn't mine. I just learned differently. And I didn't know how to identify that difference at the time. Years later I totally understand! Come listen in as I share more of my experiences and let's think about what learning style you relate to most.