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Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
You know you’re called to start this business, but you also don’t want to neglect your family.
When we feel that calling to be an entrepreneur, it can consume us if we’re not careful. Not to mention the standards that the world is calling us to when it comes to success and how money and followers seem to be the ultimate measure of a “successful” online business.
But as Christian entrepreneurs, we know that’s not true. We’re called to do things differently.
Today on the podcast, I’m talking with Michelle and Somer from She Works His Way about how to prioritize what matters most as Christian women called to work.
This conversation is so rich with wisdom and mindset shifts on how to see work and all you do as something unto the Lord.
Here are a few of the topics we cover:
**How to respond to hustle culture and the drive to succeed as Christian women today
**Being “set apart” and what that looks like for women today
**Giving a Biblical definition of work
**When to leave your job to pursue entrepreneurship (or not)
**The real measure of success
**How to handle it when friends and family resist your decision to follow God in your work
**How to hear God to follow where He’s leading
**Knowing God’s will for your life
**Combating mom guilt
“The world promised us that if we could achieve work-life balance, then all would be ok. But the real answer is keeping God first and then everything will be ok.” - Michelle and Somer, She Works His Way
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.
More about Michelle and Somer
Michelle and Somer love to talk about how culture is shifting the focus of Christian women who work—always telling us to work more, do more, be more. But, that’s not what Jesus calls us to. He is constantly turning us back to himself. So as women who feel called to work, how can we stop prioritizing balance and start prioritizing what or Who matters most? Culture says: Forge your own way. God says: I am the only Way.
MICHELLE MYERS
Michelle Myers is an author, entrepreneur, and motivator. Michelle launched she works His way to pour God's truth into the lives of women in ministry and business. She is the author of Famous in Heaven & at Home. Michelle lives in North Carolina with her husband, two sons, and a daughter. Join her at www.sheworkshisway.com.
SOMER PHOEBUS
Somer Phoebus is a brick-and-mortar business lover, productivity expert, and pastor's wife. She is part of the swHw leadership team. In addition to an early career in fashion and retail, Somer started and sold two fitness studios. Somer lives in Maryland with her husband and two daughters. Join her at www.sheworkshisway.com.
Products and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
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Grab their book “She Works His Way: A Practical Guide for Doing What Matters Most in a Get-Things-Done World” on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3Fjeiqj
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. 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.
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
With it being Thanksgiving, I wanted to talk about how to see God’s provision and be thankful for it even when it doesn’t feel like it’s that abundant.
I hear so many clients talk about provision and how it feels like God isn’t showing up in their business financially. They’re wondering why He hasn’t blessed the business or honored their obedience.
This might be you too.
So I wanted to talk about how our expectations of what provision should look like can actually hinder us from seeing God’s provision all together.
In this episode, I go over 3 Biblical principles that will help you keep your thoughts focused on Him and having a Biblical mindset around provision.
Share your gratitudes in the FB group! I’d love to hear what you’re grateful for as God reveals His goodness to you.
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.
Links mentioned in the show
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I’m now offering a 6 week Biblical Mindset coaching program!
I’m so excited about this because now you can really see true transformation as you work on the negative thought spirals that keep getting in the way and start to replace those with Biblical truth. Even in one session, I’ve seen women start to overcome imposter syndrome and move forward with action steps in confidence, get clarity on what God is calling them to do so they make solid goals they feel good about, and pinpoint limiting beliefs and let Biblical truth outweigh the lies and then finally move forward in an area they were stuck in.
If you’re ready to find clarity so you can confidently pursue God’s calling for your life…without confusion, mom guilt, or stress, then I’d love to invite you to check out the 6 week Biblical mindset coaching package.
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
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Have you ever felt yourself saying that you shouldn’t do something because you’re not an expert yet? That you want to have integrity and only teach others once you’ve mastered something?
But what if God really is calling you to serve others in that area, but you unknowingly have masked fear and doubt with integrity?
In today’s episode, I’m going to share three questions you can ask yourself that can reveal any limiting beliefs that could be holding you back in this area. We’ll look at Biblical truth and use mindset coaching strategies to challenge your current thinking and start to make shifts toward a Biblical mindset.
Share with us in the Mama With A Calling facebook group what you are called to help others with. What is God calling you to do? Telling others is the first step towards saying “yes” to God’s call.
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. 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
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Have you ever felt like God was calling you to share your story or help others in an area that you don’t feel qualified to help them in?
Like, “God…but I’m not through it. I’m not an expert yet. I haven’t mastered this.”
But God continues to put it on your heart to help and speak up anyway.
Today, I’m talking with author Julie Thomas about her struggles with postpartum depression and how God asked her to share her story and how God used her journey to help others and heal herself in the process.
The other side of Julie’s story that’s so encouraging is how to draw close to God, to lean on Him, and seek His face even through the hardest times.
On this episode, some topics we discuss are:
Dealing with fear and shame when you’re going through a hard season
Reading the Bible to seek answers and healing
Seeking God and hearing His direction
The power of sharing your story even when you’re in the midst of it yourself and how it can impact others
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.
More About Julie Thomas
Julie Thomas is a wife, mother of two, life coach and author. After the birth of her second son, Julie battled a severe case of postpartum depression. For years, emotions of anxiety, confusion and shame consumed her life, leading to isolation and suicidal thoughts. In her darkest hour, she felt God’s undeniable call to share her story with others. With the release of her novel, HOPE Inside Out, and her willingness to be open and transparent, Julie was able to find healing for herself and help others do the same.
Julie’s White Chair Film: https://www.iamsecond.com/film/julie-thomas/
Julie’s Website: https://julsthomas.com/
Instagram: @juls_Thomas
More About Alexia Carrillo
Alexia is a Biblical Mindset coach for Christian moms pursuing God’s calling to start an online business. She’s passionate about teaching moms how to renew their minds to find success both in business and as a work at home mom. She created the Mama With A Calling podcast to teach you how to use the powerful combination of God’s Word and proven mindset strategies to help you break free from negative, paralyzing thoughts and gain clarity and confidence to go where God is leading you.
1:1 Coaching: 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. 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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamawithacalling.com
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Do you feel guilty for working on your business? You know it’s important, but you don’t really know why you don’t prioritize it the way you want to or know you should in order to have any chance at success.
In Ep 63 of the podcast, we talked about not letting our schedule and the available time we have dictate what we do for God. If God has called you to do something and is asking you to right now, then you have the time.
That sounds good in theory, but what if you really can’t figure out how to adjust your schedule and time to actually prioritize what God is asking you to do to walk in that obedience?
In this episode, you’ll learn how your actions reflect your thoughts (aka mindset) - even with your schedule and what you’re prioritizing in your life. We’re going to talk about identifying and overcoming the two main mindset blocks potentially holding you back from making the shifts in your schedule and adjusting your time and priorities in alignment with where God is leading you.
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.
Books/Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
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Ep 33: Overcoming Guilt and Shame for Needing a Job While You Pursue Your Calling
Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby (Affiliate link)
Get the free Blessed Balance Guide -> www.mamawithacalling.com/blessedbalance
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. 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
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
As a busy mom with an online business, time can feel limited, to say the least. It often feels like you have too many things on your to-do list and not enough time to get them done. You feel pulled in all directions. You keep trying to fit your business in, but often you go days (or sometimes weeks…am I the only one that’s done that?) without actually working on your business at all.
But what if it doesn’t need to be that way? What if you can show up for your business every single week in a way that aligns with the calling God has put on your heart?
In this episode, we’re going to talk about changing how we think about time in a way that gives us more freedom to work on the business. Honestly, without these shifts, you may be inadvertently walking in disobedience (I know…I didn’t like it when I realized that either).
These 3 simple but practical tips are going to help you move forward with your business and your calling for sure.
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. 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
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Join us for part 2 of the conversation with Sandy Cooper about social media.
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 2 of a 2 part series so listen to the last episode for the first 3 reasons to reconsider the role of social media in your business.
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/
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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
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
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/
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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
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
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
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
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
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