She Leads Boldly: Returning to God’s Pace for Leadership, Motherhood & Marriage

Sherrika Sanders

Are you a faith-driven wife and mother, juggling leadership at work, responsibilities at home, and a heart that longs to stay rooted in God?  Welcome to She Leads Boldly — the go-to podcast for ambitious Christian women who are not just building careers, but also nurturing families and stewarding their God-given calling in both spaces. Hosted by Sherrika Sanders — former corporate accounting powerhouse, current Kingdom entrepreneur, wife, mother, and trusted mentor to faith-led women. Each episode offers practical strategies, Spirit-filled encouragement, and real, honest conversations to help you lead boldly and show up with grace and power. From advocating for yourself in high-pressure meetings to setting boundaries that protect your peace, we cover the tools you need to excel — without burning out, breaking down, or betraying who God has called you to be. This is your safe space to grow, be seen, and rise in alignment with your values. Because you don’t have to choose between faith, family, and career… You were created to thrive in all three. https://bit.ly/yourboldnextstep https://www.transformthegaap.com/

  1. 6H AGO

    Jessica DeYoung: From Burnout to Wholeness — Walking with God in Real Life

    You’re doing everything right… so why does your soul still feel exhausted? If you’re a high-achieving wife and mother who loves God but secretly feels disconnected, overwhelmed, and stretched thin trying to keep up, this conversation will meet you right where you are. In this powerful episode of She Leads Boldly, I sit down with Jessica DeYoung, founder of Made Whole Community, to talk about what it really looks like to walk with God — not perfectly, but faithfully — in the middle of real life. Because let’s be honest… You don’t need more inspiration. You need transformation. Together, we unpack:  The silent burnout that comes from “performing” in your faith, marriage, and career  Why obedience to God feels hard when you’re exhausted, and how to return to Him anyway  What “wholeness” actually looks like for the woman carrying it all  How to move from knowing about God… to truly walking with Him daily  The healing available when you stop striving and start surrendering Jessica shares with raw honesty how God meets us in the wilderness seasons — the ones where you feel lost, dry, or disconnected — and how those very places become the foundation for deeper intimacy, clarity, and peace. This episode isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about releasing what was never yours to carry. If you’ve been craving a slower, more grounded way to lead your life — one that aligns your faith, family, and calling without burnout — this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible. And if you’re ready to stop surviving and start leading from a place of peace, purpose, and spiritual alignment… this is exactly the kind of work I walk women through every day. 🎙 Be sure to subscribe to She Leads Boldly for more conversations that help you return to God’s pace so you can lead, love, and live fully without losing yourself. Send us a text (mobile only) Support the show As the host of She Leads Boldly, I help high-achieving Christian wives and moms return to God’s pace, so you can rise from overwhelm, burnout, and constant pressure into clarity, peace, and Christ-centered leadership. This space is designed to help you reclaim your God-given identity, protect your peace, strengthen your home, and lead with confidence — without sacrificing your faith, your family, or yourself. If you’re ready to stop striving and start leading from alignment, I invite you to share this episode with another woman who needs it and take the next step by working with me. You don’t have to carry it all alone. 🤎 OR come get the support you’ve been missing inside our Skool community, where high-capacity Christian women learn how to lead, live, and love at God’s pace. If this episode speaks to you, don’t just listen — take the next step. This is the work I do every day with women just like you. 🎙️ Subscribe to She Leads Boldly and share this with another woman who’s been carrying too much for too long.

    55 min
  2. APR 29

    Leading Boldly with Aurie Riley: From Burnout to Biblical Integrity & Growth

    Are you tired of wearing a "mask of perfection" while your soul feels like it’s running on empty?  As a high-capacity Christian wife and mother, you’re often the one everyone leans on. You’re leading in your career, managing your home, and showing up for your community, but behind the scenes, you might be struggling with the heavy "backpack" of burnout and the pressure to never make a mistake. In this powerful episode of She Leads Boldly, host Sherrika Sanders sits down with Aurie Riley — aerospace engineer, mom, and Purpose and Growth Coach — for a conversation that is as humbling as it is transformative. In This Episode, We Discuss: The Trap of "Two Truths and a Lie": How we often use "technical truths" to make ourselves look better and how to break the cycle of self-preservation that leads to spiritual stagnation.Removing the "Log" in Leadership: Practical ways to use self-evaluation and auditing to uncover the blind spots keeping you from your highest potential.The Power of Real Repentance: Why true growth doesn't happen in your comfort zone and how to risk "looking bad" to gain an authentic relationship with God.Breaking Childhood Patterns: Recognizing how our past influences our present leadership and how to "unwire" brain pathways that no longer serve our purpose.Choosing Curiosity over Judgment: A game-changing mindset shift for your marriage, your parenting, and your professional life.Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen Aurie shares a vulnerable, "behind-the-scenes" story of a recent failure that forced her to choose between her ego and her integrity. If you have ever felt like you need to be perfect to be a leader, this episode will be your "wake-up call" to surrender that burden and lead from a place of grace and biblical alignment instead. Stop managing the mask and start leading from your soul.  Ready to align your faith, family, and career without the burnout? Listen now and learn how to peel back the layers and become the leader God has called you to be.  Follow She Leads Boldly: Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to help other bold leaders find this community!  Send us a text (mobile only) Support the show As the host of She Leads Boldly, I help high-achieving Christian wives and moms return to God’s pace, so you can rise from overwhelm, burnout, and constant pressure into clarity, peace, and Christ-centered leadership. This space is designed to help you reclaim your God-given identity, protect your peace, strengthen your home, and lead with confidence — without sacrificing your faith, your family, or yourself. If you’re ready to stop striving and start leading from alignment, I invite you to share this episode with another woman who needs it and take the next step by working with me. You don’t have to carry it all alone. 🤎 OR come get the support you’ve been missing inside our Skool community, where high-capacity Christian women learn how to lead, live, and love at God’s pace. If this episode speaks to you, don’t just listen — take the next step. This is the work I do every day with women just like you. 🎙️ Subscribe to She Leads Boldly and share this with another woman who’s been carrying too much for too long.

    1h 12m
  3. APR 22

    Kalen Marie Cotto: From Burnout to Revenue Runway — Faith, Motherhood & Business Aligned

    You’re doing everything right… so why does it still feel like you’re losing yourself? In this powerful episode of She Leads Boldly, I sit down with Kalen Cotto: Fractional CMO, author of The Revenue Runway, and a woman who understands what it means to build, break, and rebuild while carrying the weight of motherhood, career, and calling. Kalen didn’t build her business in perfect conditions. She built it on active duty with a newborn… then rebuilt it again as a single mom walking through divorce. And somewhere in that journey, she made a decision that many high-achieving women are afraid to make: She refused to sacrifice her presence at home for success on paper. Together, we unpack what it really looks like to:  Let go of the “busy equals successful” lie that’s keeping you burned out  Focus only on what actually produces revenue and results—without the overwhelm  Build systems that allow you to close your laptop without guilt Align your ambition with God’s wisdom (Proverbs 21:5) instead of pressure  Create a life where your business supports your family—not competes with it This conversation is for the woman who is tired of carrying it all… the one who feels the quiet tension between her calling and her capacity… the one who’s ready to stop performing and start living at God’s pace. Because here’s the truth: You don’t need more hustle. You need alignment. If you’ve been craving peace, clarity, and a way to lead boldly without losing yourself, this episode will meet you right where you are and show you what’s possible on the other side. 🎙 Be sure to subscribe to She Leads Boldly and share this with another woman who’s been silently carrying too much. Send us a text (mobile only) Support the show As the host of She Leads Boldly, I help high-achieving Christian wives and moms return to God’s pace, so you can rise from overwhelm, burnout, and constant pressure into clarity, peace, and Christ-centered leadership. This space is designed to help you reclaim your God-given identity, protect your peace, strengthen your home, and lead with confidence — without sacrificing your faith, your family, or yourself. If you’re ready to stop striving and start leading from alignment, I invite you to share this episode with another woman who needs it and take the next step by working with me. You don’t have to carry it all alone. 🤎 OR come get the support you’ve been missing inside our Skool community, where high-capacity Christian women learn how to lead, live, and love at God’s pace. If this episode speaks to you, don’t just listen — take the next step. This is the work I do every day with women just like you. 🎙️ Subscribe to She Leads Boldly and share this with another woman who’s been carrying too much for too long.

    49 min
  4. APR 15

    Christine Bailey: From Cancer to Calling — Trusting God Through Pain, Burnout & Becoming

    You can look strong, successful… and still be silently breaking. If you’ve been holding it all together — your career, your family, your faith — but deep down feel stretched, tired, and unsure how much longer you can keep going like this… this conversation is for you. In this powerful episode of She Leads Boldly, I sit down with Christine Bailey, cancer survivor, mother, grandmother, and woman of unwavering faith, who opens up about walking through physical pain, life-altering diagnoses, and moments where everything in her life forced her to slow down and fully trust God. She shares what it looked like to go from barely walking and facing major health setbacks… to surrendering control and letting God lead her healing, her pace, and her purpose. And let’s be real… So many high-achieving women are doing the same thing in a different way. Pushing. Performing. Carrying it all. While God is quietly calling you back to alignment. This episode will meet you right there. Inside this conversation, we unpack: What it really means to trust God’s process when life doesn’t go as plannedHow burnout often shows up physically, emotionally, and spirituallyThe danger of striving when God is asking you to surrenderWhy putting God first isn’t cliché, it’s the strategy that changes everythingHow to realign your life when your body, mind, and spirit are all signaling “enough”Christine’s story will remind you: Even when things feel delayed, denied, or disrupted… God is still deeply intentional. If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or disconnected from God’s peace — this is your confirmation to pause, realign, and return to His pace. 🎧 Listen in… and let this be the moment you stop pushing and start trusting. Send us a text (mobile only) Support the show As the host of She Leads Boldly, I help high-achieving Christian wives and moms return to God’s pace, so you can rise from overwhelm, burnout, and constant pressure into clarity, peace, and Christ-centered leadership. This space is designed to help you reclaim your God-given identity, protect your peace, strengthen your home, and lead with confidence — without sacrificing your faith, your family, or yourself. If you’re ready to stop striving and start leading from alignment, I invite you to share this episode with another woman who needs it and take the next step by working with me. You don’t have to carry it all alone. 🤎 OR come get the support you’ve been missing inside our Skool community, where high-capacity Christian women learn how to lead, live, and love at God’s pace. If this episode speaks to you, don’t just listen — take the next step. This is the work I do every day with women just like you. 🎙️ Subscribe to She Leads Boldly and share this with another woman who’s been carrying too much for too long.

    42 min
  5. APR 8

    From Burnout to Purpose: Teresa Blaes on Finding God in Your Story

    You look like you’re holding it all together… but deep down, you’re tired, stretched thin, and wondering where you went in the middle of it all. What if the breakthrough you’ve been praying for is hidden in the very story you’ve been trying to move past? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Teresa Blaes — author, speaker, wife, and mother — to talk about what it really looks like to find God in your story… especially when life doesn’t look the way you expected. Teresa shares her journey of navigating motherhood with a special-needs daughter, staying anchored in her faith through life’s challenges, and choosing obedience even when it’s uncomfortable. Together, we unpack why so many high-achieving Christian women feel spiritually disconnected despite their success, and how to come back into alignment with God’s pace. This episode will meet you right where you are if:  You’re carrying the weight of your career, family, and faith—and feel like you’re losing yourself  You’ve been pushing through burnout instead of healing from it  You struggle to see how God is working in your current season  You know you’re called to more, but feel stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward Teresa reminds us that your story isn’t something to hide. It’s a tool God wants to use. And when you begin to see His hand in every chapter, everything shifts. Inside this conversation, you’ll discover:  How to recognize God’s presence in both the blessings and the hard seasons  Why your story matters more than you think (and who it’s meant to impact)  The connection between burnout, disconnection, and ignoring God’s pace  What it looks like to walk in obedience as a wife, mother, and leader If you’ve been craving peace, clarity, and a deeper connection with God while still showing up fully in your life, this conversation is your invitation back. 🎧 And if this episode speaks to you, She Leads Boldly isn’t just a podcast. It’s a space where high-achieving Christian wives and mothers learn how to lead, live, and love from a place of alignment with Christ… not exhaustion. You don’t have to keep doing it all on Send us a text (mobile only) Support the show As the host of She Leads Boldly, I help high-achieving Christian wives and moms return to God’s pace, so you can rise from overwhelm, burnout, and constant pressure into clarity, peace, and Christ-centered leadership. This space is designed to help you reclaim your God-given identity, protect your peace, strengthen your home, and lead with confidence — without sacrificing your faith, your family, or yourself. If you’re ready to stop striving and start leading from alignment, I invite you to share this episode with another woman who needs it and take the next step by working with me. You don’t have to carry it all alone. 🤎 OR come get the support you’ve been missing inside our Skool community, where high-capacity Christian women learn how to lead, live, and love at God’s pace. If this episode speaks to you, don’t just listen — take the next step. This is the work I do every day with women just like you. 🎙️ Subscribe to She Leads Boldly and share this with another woman who’s been carrying too much for too long.

    38 min
  6. APR 1

    L. Michelle Smith: From Burnout to Hope — Name It, Tame It & Reframe Your Life

    You’re doing everything right: leading at work, showing up at home, holding it all together…  So why does it still feel like you’re quietly falling apart? In this powerful episode of She Leads Boldly, I sit down with global executive coach and author L. Michelle Smith to have the honest conversation that high-achieving Christian wives and mothers don’t always say out loud. Because here’s the truth: You don’t need more discipline… You need a different way to carry what God has already called you to. L. Michelle breaks down her life-changing framework: ✔️ Name it — Get honest about what’s really draining you ✔️ Tame it — Regulate the overwhelm before it controls you ✔️ Reframe it — Renew your mind so you can move forward with clarity And then she drops the truth many of us miss: 👉 Hope without a plan is just a wish. Through her powerful teaching on the three components of hope — agency, pathways, and goals — you’ll begin to see why you’ve felt stuck… even though you’ve been praying, pushing, and persevering. This conversation will help you:  Break free from silent burnout while still honoring your calling  Align your faith, family, and leadership without losing yourself  Move from emotional exhaustion to intentional, faith-rooted action  Build a plan that actually supports the life you’ve been asking God for If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, spiritually dry, and unsure how to keep showing up without breaking down, this episode will meet you right where you are. And if you’re ready to stop surviving and finally lead, love, and live at God’s pace... This is exactly the kind of transformation I walk my clients through every day. 🎙️ Listen now to She Leads Boldly, where high-achieving Christian women come back to alignment, peace, and purpose. Send us a text (mobile only) Support the show As the host of She Leads Boldly, I help high-achieving Christian wives and moms return to God’s pace, so you can rise from overwhelm, burnout, and constant pressure into clarity, peace, and Christ-centered leadership. This space is designed to help you reclaim your God-given identity, protect your peace, strengthen your home, and lead with confidence — without sacrificing your faith, your family, or yourself. If you’re ready to stop striving and start leading from alignment, I invite you to share this episode with another woman who needs it and take the next step by working with me. You don’t have to carry it all alone. 🤎 OR come get the support you’ve been missing inside our Skool community, where high-capacity Christian women learn how to lead, live, and love at God’s pace. If this episode speaks to you, don’t just listen — take the next step. This is the work I do every day with women just like you. 🎙️ Subscribe to She Leads Boldly and share this with another woman who’s been carrying too much for too long.

    37 min
  7. MAR 25

    Stand on Bible with Bridgett Mack: Faith Over Burnout

    What do you do when life isn’t giving you what you prayed for… and you’re too exhausted to keep showing up the same way? If you’ve been holding it all together — career, marriage, motherhood — while quietly running on empty spiritually… this conversation will meet you right where you are. In this powerful episode of She Leads Boldly, I sit down with Bridgett Mack, a woman whose life and message are rooted in one unwavering truth: stand on the Word — even when life feels unstable. Bridgett shares what it really looks like to stay anchored in God when:  Life doesn’t go according to plan  You feel overlooked, stretched, or spiritually dry  You’re leading others but silently struggling yourself Her motto, “When life won’t give you lemons, grow your own,” isn’t just cute — it’s a call to stop waiting for external change and start cultivating internal transformation through Christ. And let’s be honest… So many high-achieving Christian women are performing well on the outside, but inside? They’re tired. Disconnected. Craving peace. This episode will help you:  Re-anchor your identity in God instead of performance  Break free from the pressure to “hold it all together”  Rebuild your faith in a way that actually sustains your leadership  Understand what it means to truly be steadfast and unmovable in this season You’ll hear real, raw moments that remind you: You don’t need to strive harder. You need to stand deeper. If you’ve been feeling the tension between your calling and your capacity… this is your invitation to do it differently. And if this conversation speaks to your spirit, that’s your confirmation: You don’t have to keep navigating burnout, leadership, and your faith alone. 🎙️ Listen in… and when you're ready for deeper support, you already know where to find me. Send us a text (mobile only) Support the show As the host of She Leads Boldly, I help high-achieving Christian wives and moms return to God’s pace, so you can rise from overwhelm, burnout, and constant pressure into clarity, peace, and Christ-centered leadership. This space is designed to help you reclaim your God-given identity, protect your peace, strengthen your home, and lead with confidence — without sacrificing your faith, your family, or yourself. If you’re ready to stop striving and start leading from alignment, I invite you to share this episode with another woman who needs it and take the next step by working with me. You don’t have to carry it all alone. 🤎 OR come get the support you’ve been missing inside our Skool community, where high-capacity Christian women learn how to lead, live, and love at God’s pace. If this episode speaks to you, don’t just listen — take the next step. This is the work I do every day with women just like you. 🎙️ Subscribe to She Leads Boldly and share this with another woman who’s been carrying too much for too long.

    42 min
  8. MAR 18

    Burned Out but Still Leading? Rebuilding Faith, Family & Purpose Without Losing Yourself with Mairin Moore Cane

    You look like you have it all together… but inside, you’re exhausted. You’re leading at work. Showing up at home. Holding it all together in your marriage, your motherhood, your faith… And yet, something feels off. Heavy. Unfinished. In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit down with bestselling author and leadership voice Mairin Moore Cane to unpack what it really looks like to lead when life doesn’t feel fully put together. Because here’s the truth no one says out loud: You don’t have to be “whole” to lead, but you do need to be anchored. We talk about: What burnout really looks like for high-achieving Christian wives and momsHow to lead with clarity when your life feels uncertain or unfinishedRebuilding your identity after pressure-filled seasonsLetting go of performance and returning to God’s paceWhy your “rebuilding season” may actually be your greatest place of authorityThis episode will meet you right in the tension between who you’ve been and who God is calling you to become. If you’ve been silently carrying the weight of everything… this is your reminder: You were never meant to lead depleted. Send us a text (mobile only) Support the show As the host of She Leads Boldly, I help high-achieving Christian wives and moms return to God’s pace, so you can rise from overwhelm, burnout, and constant pressure into clarity, peace, and Christ-centered leadership. This space is designed to help you reclaim your God-given identity, protect your peace, strengthen your home, and lead with confidence — without sacrificing your faith, your family, or yourself. If you’re ready to stop striving and start leading from alignment, I invite you to share this episode with another woman who needs it and take the next step by working with me. You don’t have to carry it all alone. 🤎 OR come get the support you’ve been missing inside our Skool community, where high-capacity Christian women learn how to lead, live, and love at God’s pace. If this episode speaks to you, don’t just listen — take the next step. This is the work I do every day with women just like you. 🎙️ Subscribe to She Leads Boldly and share this with another woman who’s been carrying too much for too long.

    43 min
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Are you a faith-driven wife and mother, juggling leadership at work, responsibilities at home, and a heart that longs to stay rooted in God?  Welcome to She Leads Boldly — the go-to podcast for ambitious Christian women who are not just building careers, but also nurturing families and stewarding their God-given calling in both spaces. Hosted by Sherrika Sanders — former corporate accounting powerhouse, current Kingdom entrepreneur, wife, mother, and trusted mentor to faith-led women. Each episode offers practical strategies, Spirit-filled encouragement, and real, honest conversations to help you lead boldly and show up with grace and power. From advocating for yourself in high-pressure meetings to setting boundaries that protect your peace, we cover the tools you need to excel — without burning out, breaking down, or betraying who God has called you to be. This is your safe space to grow, be seen, and rise in alignment with your values. Because you don’t have to choose between faith, family, and career… You were created to thrive in all three. https://bit.ly/yourboldnextstep https://www.transformthegaap.com/