Living surrendered. It’s one of those phrases we hear in Christian circles. It sounds beautiful. Peaceful. Like something we should all be doing. But here’s the thing we don’t talk about enough. Living surrendered is hard. Especially when it comes to business decisions. We’ve talked about this between us many times. It’s not this easy work to do. It’s easy to say we’re surrendered to God when things are going well. When the launches work, when the money comes in, when we have energy and margin and everything feels under control. But what about the days when nothing is working? When you’re behind on everything? When your capacity has shifted…
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We explore how releasing outcome pressure actually creates momentum and why small, clear, finishable books often do the most good.
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Let us talk about something that often feels wrong. It is the feeling you get when you know you need to say no, or stop, or create a limit. That feeling often comes with a wave of guilt. A voice whispers, “A good Christian would not do this. A good entrepreneur would push through.” What if that voice is wrong? What if the most faithful and strategic thing you can do is to set a boundary? We want to challenge that guilty feeling with one transformative truth. The Foundational Truth About Boundaries Before we talk about how, we have to be crystal clear on the what. If we get this…
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In this episode, we talk how self-publishing and Amazon KDP have reshaped the book industry and removed many of the publishing barriers.
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If you are a Christian building a business, you have likely felt a pull. You want your work to matter, not just in profit but in purpose. You know your faith should connect to your business, but how to do that can feel frustrating. You might find resources that are all business with no heart, or all faith with no practical steps. It leaves you wondering how to build something that is both smart and truly soulful. We get that tension. We are both in it. We came together because we saw this gap. We wished there had been more of us when we started, someone really speaking into the…
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In this episode, we talk about why finishing is harder than starting and why writing a book is about growth, clarity, and courage — not ego.
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If you are a Christian woman building a business, you know the feeling. The to-do list is long, your people need you, and the line between work and home feels blurrier than ever. You want to show up consistently, but you are just tired. We get it. We are right here with you, figuring out how to grow a business that actually fits your life, with faith, with purpose, and at a pace that does not burn you out. A lot of us were never taught how to pace ourselves when it comes to business, and when it comes to life, and faith, and all of those things colliding in…
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In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to live and work softly in a world that constantly tells us business has to be hard.
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We want to talk about something that affects almost every entrepreneur we know. It’s something we rarely address until it’s too late, and that’s burnout. But here’s the thing. We’re not talking about the dramatic collapse. We’re talking about the quiet, slow drain that happens long before you hit empty. It’s the kind of burnout that chips away at your joy and your peace without you even realizing it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on fumes but pushing through anyway, this is for you. Let’s learn how to spot the subtle signs and then talk about what to do about them. What Burnout Really Looks Like When we…
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Many new entrepreneurs hesitate to use deadlines and timers because they’ve only seen them used with pressure, urgency hacks, or gimmicks that don’t match their values. But ethical scarcity isn’t about manipulating anyone — it’s about honoring your capacity, giving people clarity, and creating a structure that feels respectful to everyone involved. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to use timing and nudges that feel honest, human, and completely aligned with who you are. Inside this episode: Links Mentioned: Get Your Free Action Guide: The Ethical Scarcity Builder Join the Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: www.smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts If you love the Smart Soulful Business Podcast, please consider rating…
