Apostolic Fruit | Sustainable Growth Strategies, Christian Women in Business, Ministry, Leadership

Anna Saucier, Megan Gephart - Holistic Leadership, Operational Strategy, Sustainable Business Consultants
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Are you a faith-driven Visionary CEO, ministry or Non-profit leader ready to create lasting impact and scale your mission —without burnout or hustle?  We're here to help you Scale your Mission, Grow your Team, & Thrive in your Life's Work.. and most importantly, glorify the Lord in it all.  At Apostolic Fruit, we help Christ-led women business owners build thriving, scalable, relationship-centered, people-first businesses by bringing the sustainable structure, strategy, and systems they are missing.  We challenge the prevailing business, ministry, and leadership paradigms that are rooted in the tyranny of urgency, hustle culture, and striving.  As right-hand strategic partners, we help business owners reduce their mental load, get out of reaction mode, and break their big vision into actionable, aligned next steps.  You can depend on us to integrate proven frameworks, systems, and structure into the heart of your work (and your messy behind-the-scenes!) so you can:  ✅ Scale your business or ministry rooted in peace, clarity, and alignment with God’s will  ✅ Reduce burnout, decision fatigue, and overload so you can focus on what you do best  ✅ Bring out the best in your team with servant leadership and strategic support  ✅ Create more time, energy, and breathing room in your business and life  ✅ Apply holistic, trauma-informed business growth strategies that honor both your mission and your well-being   Meet Your Hosts:  We’re Anna Saucier and Megan Gephart—best friends, business consultants, and the co-founders of Apostolic Fruit.With a combined 30+ years of experience in business strategy, leadership development, operations, marketing and public relations, and coaching across the entrepreneurship, corporate, military, and nonprofit sectors, we help business owners, ministry leaders, and organizations implement people-first policies, scale their impact, and create sustainable success.  Whether you're juggling too many hats, stuck in the weeds, our weekly episodes deliver tough love, practical insights, and actionable steps to build a thriving business or ministry that truly reflects God's calling.  💡 Subscribe now to join us on this journey, and when you’re ready, connect with us at apostolicfruit.com/connect. We’re praying for you and can’t wait to serve you!

  1. 1D AGO

    44 | When the Vision Feels Too Heavy: Signs It’s Time for Integrator Support + Where to Start Based on Your Growth Stage

    Are you a visionary leader who feels like you have more ideas than time… more responsibility than capacity… more growth than infrastructure?  If you’re experiencing leadership burnout, decision fatigue, stalled growth, operational chaos, or capacity strain — you are not failing.    You may simply be at a growth threshold where your vision now requires integration.  And that’s not weakness. That’s maturity.  In this episode, Megan walks you through:  ✅ The 4 business seasons and how to identify which stage you’re in  ✅ The most common signs you’re operating beyond your capacity  ✅ Why visionary leaders often hit scaling ceilings without support  ✅ What “integrator support” actually means (and the different levels available)  ✅ When you need tactical help vs. strategic operational leadership  ✅ Why the answer isn’t “work harder” — it’s “build differently”  If you’re tired of carrying it all alone and ready for more sustainable growth, this conversation will give you clarity and next steps.    Book your spot at one of our in-person Spring Rest Boldly Retreats for women in business & leadership: 🪻 AUSTIN, TEXAS - April 12 - 16, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/austin 🌸 LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA - April 30-May 5, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/retreat If your business or organization is at a pivotal growth point—and you’re craving strategic clarity, structure, or leadership support to scale your mission sustainably— 👉 Learn about Strategic Mapping™ Not sure what you need, but want to connect and begin the conversation? Let's explore what your needs are, and how we can help! 👉 Book a discovery call with Anna

    27 min

  2. FEB 19

    43 | At the Intersection of Integrative Healing + Leadership: Rethinking Habit Change with Elissa Frankham

    Why does habit change feel so hard — even when you really want to change?   If you’ve ever struggled with discipline, consistency, procrastination, or breaking patterns that keep resurfacing, this episode will shift your perspective in a powerful way.  Anna has a conversation with Integrative Change Coach Elissa Frankham to explore why habit change isn’t just about willpower — it’s about your nervous system, capacity, and the hidden ways shame and past experiences shape your ability to grow.  You’ll learn:  ✔️ why “trying harder” often backfires,   ✔️ how your body may be protecting you from change, and   ✔️ what it looks like to build habits from safety and self-compassion instead of survival.  If you’re tired of fighting yourself and ready for sustainable transformation, this conversation is for you.  Connect with Elissa at www.cultivatingourselves.com and on Instagram at @cultivating.ourselves Book your spot at one of our in-person Spring Rest Boldly Retreats for women in business & leadership: 🪻 AUSTIN, TEXAS - April 12 - 16, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/austin 🌸 LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA - April 30-May 5, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/retreat If your business or organization is at a pivotal growth point—and you’re craving strategic clarity, structure, or leadership support to scale your mission sustainably— 👉 Learn about Strategic Mapping™ Not sure what you need, but want to connect and begin the conversation? Let's explore what your needs are, and how we can help! 👉 Book a discovery call with Anna

    26 min

  3. JAN 29

    42 | How to Evaluate your Offers to Design a More Profitable & Sustainable Business Model

    Do you ever feel like you’re pouring out so much energy… but not seeing the revenue or stability you expected? Like your business has gotten too complex, too exhausting, or too dependent on you? In this episode, Megan walks you through the exact evaluation process she uses with clients inside Strategic Mapping to help them create a more aligned, profitable, and sustainable business model. You’ll learn: 🌱 Why many businesses face sustainability challenges in the current climate 🌱 How to assess each offer for profitability, time cost, and true ROI 🌱 Why simplifying can create more momentum 🌱 How to determine which offers are life-giving and which ones drain you 🌱 The essential math every CEO needs to run on their offers 🌱 How to evaluate your real capacity and align your business with the life you want 🌱 What to do when “the math isn’t mathing” 🌱 How to reverse engineer your income goals through aligned, sustainable offers 🌱 What it looks like to redesign your business model for long-term health This episode will give you clarity, relief, and a practical framework to finally understand what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to shift so your business can grow without burning you out. If you know you won’t sit down and do this on your own—or if you want a trusted strategic partner to help you evaluate, redesign, and align your offers—Megan would love to walk with you. - DM @apostolicfruit on social - Email megan@apostolicfruit.com - Or schedule a connection call at apostolicfruit.com You deserve a business model that supports your calling, your people, and your life. Let’s build it—together. Book your spot at one of our in-person Spring Rest Boldly Retreats for women in business & leadership: 🪻 AUSTIN, TEXAS - April 12 - 16, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/austin 🌸 LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA - April 30-May 5, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/retreat If your business or organization is at a pivotal growth point—and you’re craving strategic clarity, structure, or leadership support to scale your mission sustainably— 👉 Learn about Strategic Mapping™ Not sure what you need, but want to connect and begin the conversation? Let's explore what your needs are, and how we can help! 👉 Book a discovery call with Anna

    18 min

  4. JAN 22

    41 | What the Heck Even is Operations? And Why You Need It ;-)

    If your business or ministry feels heavy, chaotic, or dependent on you for absolutely everything, this episode will show you why—and introduce you to the one element most leaders overlook as they're trying to scale: operations.  You’ll learn what operations actually are, why they matter, and how they become the bridge between your vision and your reality. By the end, you’ll understand exactly why you feel stretched—and what to build next so your mission can thrive without draining you. If you’re feeling the strain, the overwhelm, or the pull to grow sustainably, your next step is Strategic Mapping.  This deep-dive process helps you:  ✨ Diagnose what’s really going on beneath the surface  ✨ Clarify priorities  ✨ Identify what needs to shift in your operations  ✨ Build an annual plan grounded in sustainability and clarity  ✨ Create a structure that supports both your mission and your life  Book your spot at one of our in-person Spring Rest Boldly Retreats for women in business & leadership: 🪻 AUSTIN, TEXAS - April 12 - 16, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/austin 🌸 LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA - April 30-May 5, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/retreat If your business or organization is at a pivotal growth point—and you’re craving strategic clarity, structure, or leadership support to scale your mission sustainably— 👉 Learn about Strategic Mapping™ Not sure what you need, but want to connect and begin the conversation? Let's explore what your needs are, and how we can help! 👉 Book a discovery call with Anna

    12 min

  5. JAN 15

    40 | Holding Space for Emotions in the Workplace

    What if “managing emotions” isn’t actually the goal—but a misunderstanding that’s keeping us disconnected from ourselves, our teams, and the people we lead? Many leaders were taught to manage emotions—to control or suppress them—rather than to understand and process them.  But what if your emotions aren’t the problem? What if they’re invitations to pause, listen, and lead more humanely? In this episode, Anna unpacks a new, more human-centered approach to emotions in leadership, work, and entrepreneurship that allows for compassion, connection, and clarity.    She breaks down the difference between managing emotions and holding space for them—both in yourself and those you lead.  You’ll learn: ✔️ Why “managing emotions” can unintentionally create shame and disconnection ✔️ How childhood messages about emotions shape the way we lead today ✔️ A simple, compassionate framework for processing emotions through the body before returning to rational discernment ✔️ How learning to hold space for your emotions makes you a more grounded, people-first leader ✔️ Why this practice is essential for creating emotionally safe and truly human work environments This episode will help you move from emotional suppression to emotional integration—so you can lead with clarity, calm, and compassion. Book your spot at one of our in-person Spring Rest Boldly Retreats for women in business & leadership: 🪻 AUSTIN, TEXAS - April 12 - 16, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/austin 🌸 LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA - April 30-May 5, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/retreat If your business or organization is at a pivotal growth point—and you’re craving strategic clarity, structure, or leadership support to scale your mission sustainably— 👉 Learn about Strategic Mapping™ Not sure what you need, but want to connect and begin the conversation? Let's explore what your needs are, and how we can help! 👉 Book a discovery call with Anna

    12 min

  6. JAN 8

    39 | Big Gap between your Vision & Reality? Answer these Questions for Clarity & Direction

    If you’re sitting on a beautiful, God-given vision—but the distance between where you are and where you want to be feels discouraging or overwhelming—this episode will walk you step-by-step through the exact questions that bring clarity, alignment, and forward movement.   These are the questions most leaders never ask… but absolutely should.  In this episode, Megan guides you through a reflective process to help you bridge the gap between your big vision and present reality, enabling you to move forward with purpose rather than feeling overwhelmed.  You’ll learn how to:  ✅ Reconnect to your 12-month vision with clarity  ✅ Identify the single most important thing you need to be focusing on right now  ✅ See what's actually pulling your time, energy, and capacity out of alignment  ✅ Name what needs to be released, simplified, or surrendered  ✅ Define the three goals that will truly move the needle  ✅ Break those goals down into actionable, tangible next steps  ✅ Shift from reactivity to real leadership by carving out intentional space  You can expect a clear, actionable direction for your next season—and the confidence that you’re giving your best energy to the things that matter most.  Carve out 10 minutes today to journal through these questions.  Don’t let the pace of life keep you from leading with clarity.  Book your spot at one of our in-person Spring Rest Boldly Retreats for women in business & leadership: 🪻 AUSTIN, TEXAS - April 12 - 16, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/austin 🌸 LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA - April 30-May 5, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/retreat If your business or organization is at a pivotal growth point—and you’re craving strategic clarity, structure, or leadership support to scale your mission sustainably— 👉 Learn about Strategic Mapping™ Not sure what you need, but want to connect and begin the conversation? Let's explore what your needs are, and how we can help! 👉 Book a discovery call with Anna

    12 min

  7. 11/27/2025

    38 | Visioning, Rest, and Renewal: Lessons from the Rest Boldly Retreat in Guatemala

    What happens when you step out of the noise, slow down, and let God meet you in rest?  In this episode, Anna and Megan share the profound takeaways from their first Rest Boldly in-person retreat in Guatemala — a sacred space for women to reconnect with themselves, with one another, and with God’s vision for their work and leadership.  They share the transformational stories, divine moments, and lessons learned from the Rest Boldly Retreat — including what it looks like to:  🌱 Move from striving to surrender  🌱 Lead and serve from peace instead of burnout  🌱 Reconnect your body, emotions, and spirit so your work flows with purpose  🌱 Create sustainable rhythms of rest and leadership  🌱 Find belonging and healing in authentic community  You’ll also hear what they’re changing for future retreats — and why creating space for integration is key to lasting transformation.  Book your spot at one of our in-person Spring Rest Boldly Retreats for women in business & leadership: 🪻 AUSTIN, TEXAS - April 12 - 16, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/austin 🌸 LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA - April 30-May 5, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/retreat If your business or organization is at a pivotal growth point—and you’re craving strategic clarity, structure, or leadership support to scale your mission sustainably— 👉 Learn about Strategic Mapping™ Not sure what you need, but want to connect and begin the conversation? Let's explore what your needs are, and how we can help! 👉 Book a discovery call with Anna

    24 min

  8. 11/20/2025

    37 | The Radically Simple Business Plan: The 5-Part Framework Every Entrepreneur Needs

    Do you ever feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around?  Maybe you’ve got too many offers, too many ideas, and not enough clarity about what really matters. You’re trying to do all the things—serve your clients well, create content, plan new programs—but it feels like your energy is scattered across a dozen directions. If you’re craving focus, alignment, and a sense of peace in your work again, this episode is for you. You don’t need a 50-page business plan or a complicated strategy to grow—you just need the right kind of simplicity. In this episode, Anna walks you through the Radically Simple Business Plan—a powerful tool she uses with clients to reduce overwhelm and anchor their work in what truly matters.  You’ll learn: 🌿 The five essential elements of a simple, sustainable business 🌿 How to define your core offer and focus your energy on what’s actually working 🌿 What it means to reconnect with your true audience—the people your heart is ready and willing to serve 🌿 How to clarify your invitation so people can say “yes” with ease 🌿 The importance of finding your authentic voice and showing up where you feel most at home 🌿 Why the money conversation belongs at the center of your business (without shame or avoidance) You’ll have a clear, faith-rooted structure for your business—one that helps you simplify, focus, and lead with peace instead of pressure. Book your spot at one of our in-person Spring Rest Boldly Retreats for women in business & leadership: 🪻 AUSTIN, TEXAS - April 12 - 16, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/austin 🌸 LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA - April 30-May 5, 2026 apostolicfruit.com/retreat If your business or organization is at a pivotal growth point—and you’re craving strategic clarity, structure, or leadership support to scale your mission sustainably— 👉 Learn about Strategic Mapping™ Not sure what you need, but want to connect and begin the conversation? Let's explore what your needs are, and how we can help! 👉 Book a discovery call with Anna

    8 min
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Are you a faith-driven Visionary CEO, ministry or Non-profit leader ready to create lasting impact and scale your mission —without burnout or hustle?  We're here to help you Scale your Mission, Grow your Team, & Thrive in your Life's Work.. and most importantly, glorify the Lord in it all.  At Apostolic Fruit, we help Christ-led women business owners build thriving, scalable, relationship-centered, people-first businesses by bringing the sustainable structure, strategy, and systems they are missing.  We challenge the prevailing business, ministry, and leadership paradigms that are rooted in the tyranny of urgency, hustle culture, and striving.  As right-hand strategic partners, we help business owners reduce their mental load, get out of reaction mode, and break their big vision into actionable, aligned next steps.  You can depend on us to integrate proven frameworks, systems, and structure into the heart of your work (and your messy behind-the-scenes!) so you can:  ✅ Scale your business or ministry rooted in peace, clarity, and alignment with God’s will  ✅ Reduce burnout, decision fatigue, and overload so you can focus on what you do best  ✅ Bring out the best in your team with servant leadership and strategic support  ✅ Create more time, energy, and breathing room in your business and life  ✅ Apply holistic, trauma-informed business growth strategies that honor both your mission and your well-being   Meet Your Hosts:  We’re Anna Saucier and Megan Gephart—best friends, business consultants, and the co-founders of Apostolic Fruit.With a combined 30+ years of experience in business strategy, leadership development, operations, marketing and public relations, and coaching across the entrepreneurship, corporate, military, and nonprofit sectors, we help business owners, ministry leaders, and organizations implement people-first policies, scale their impact, and create sustainable success.  Whether you're juggling too many hats, stuck in the weeds, our weekly episodes deliver tough love, practical insights, and actionable steps to build a thriving business or ministry that truly reflects God's calling.  💡 Subscribe now to join us on this journey, and when you’re ready, connect with us at apostolicfruit.com/connect. We’re praying for you and can’t wait to serve you!

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