Smart Soulful Business with Becky & Laurie

Becky Brown & Laurie Graham
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You can build a business that’s both purposeful and profitable - and we’re living proof it’s possible. Between us, we’ve launched courses, run communities, and coached women worldwide, all while keeping our faith, our sense of humor, and our sanity intact. This show is for Christian women entrepreneurs who want to grow with smart strategy and emotional intelligence, in ways that fit your life, not consume it. Each week, you’ll hear honest conversations, grounded strategy, and faith that fuels your business in real, practical ways.

  1. 1D AGO

    026: Why So Many Smart Women Avoid Email (Even When They Know They Need It)

    If email has been sitting in the back of your mind - something you know you should be doing, but keep putting off - you’re not the only one.  This isn’t really about discipline or motivation. It’s more about what’s actually going on underneath when we keep avoiding it … and why just trying harder doesn’t fix it. We’re talking about: Why email keeps getting pushed off (and what that’s really about)That “I don’t want to bother people” feeling - and a better way to think about itWhy feeling behind makes it harder to start, and how to move anywayNot having enough to say vs. not having something to fall back onWhat shifts when we stop negotiating with it every week RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE This Week's Free Action Guide: The Email Avoidance ResetThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    29 min

  2. MAR 18

    025: What an Email List Actually Does for Your Business

    If email has felt confusing, inconsistent, or like one more thing you should be doing … this one’s for you. We’re not getting into tech or overthinking strategy; we’re just talking about what email actually does in a real business. Because when it’s steady, it changes things in a way social media just doesn’t.  In this episode, we talk about: Why email helps you stop rebuilding attention from scratchThe difference between followers and people who choose to stay connectedHow consistency (not creativity) builds real trustWhat email actually produces over time—especially for buildersA simple first step to create a steady weekly rhythm RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE This Week's Free Action Guide: The Email Consistency FrameworkThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    23 min

  3. MAR 11

    024: Our Real Book Sales Numbers: The Good, The Embarrassing & The Honest

    In this behind-the-scenes episode, we’re sharing our real book sales numbers — what our self-published books have actually made, what worked, what didn’t, and what’s still sitting on our computers.  If you’ve ever wondered how much money a book really makes on Amazon KDP — or whether writing a book is worth it — this is the honest conversation. In this episode, we cover: The actual revenue from our books (yes, real numbers)Why one book makes $4,000 a year, and another made $16The difference between writing a book and marketing a bookWhat we’d update, fix, and do differentlyWhy we’d both still write our books again RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE This Week's Free Action Guide: The 10-Minute Book AuditThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    30 min

  4. MAR 4

    023: Why A Book Changes How People See You (Even in a Crowded World)

    Even in a noisy, content-heavy world, a book still carries weight. In this episode, we talk about how books function socially and professionally - and why writing one often changes how people listen to you, trust you, and engage with your ideas.  We reframe authority as trust, not platform size, and explore why a book can be a gift rather than a pitch. This episode helps us imagine life after the book, without adding pressure to get it perfect. In this episode, we talk about: How books quietly build credibility and trustWhy the words expert, authority, and influence don’t require a fancy titleHow a book gives your ideas a perfect place to liveWhat changes after you write (and publish) your work RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE This Week's Free Action Guide: The Quiet Authority MapThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    29 min

  5. FEB 25

    022: Your First Book: The Goal Isn’t ‘New York Times Bestseller’ (Here’s Why)

    We often put impossible pressure on a first book - and then wonder why it never gets finished. In this episode, we talk about why your first book doesn’t need to be big, definitive, or impressive to matter.  We explore how releasing outcome pressure actually creates momentum and why small, clear, finishable books often do the most good. We’re all about choosing progress over performance and letting your first book be what it needs to be. In this episode, we talk about: Why first books get stuck under unrealistic expectationsThe difference between “important” and “finishable”How starting small creates confidence, clarity, and momentumWhy we believe the job of a first book is simply to be finished RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE This Week's Free Action Guide: The Finishable First Book FilterThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    26 min

  6. FEB 18

    021: Publishing Isn’t What It Used to Be - and That’s Actually Good News

    Publishing has changed dramatically, and for most people, that’s a gift - not a loss.  In this episode, we unpack how self-publishing and Amazon KDP have reshaped the book industry and removed many of the barriers that used to keep meaningful books hidden.  We talk honestly about fear, overwhelm, and the myth that “anyone can publish now, so does it even matter?” If publishing feels intimidating or risky, this conversation brings some honest relief. In this episode, we talk about: How the publishing industry has shifted from gatekeeping to accessWhy self-publishing isn’t second-rate (it’s strategic)What still makes a book meaningful in a crowded marketWhy Amazon KDP lowers risk without lowering impact RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE This Week's Free Action Guide: The Calm Publishing Reality CheckThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    28 min

  7. FEB 11

    020: Why Everyone Should Write a Book (And Why So Many Never Do)

    So many people want to write a book — and quietly carry the disappointment of never doing it.  In this episode, we talk about why that desire matters, why finishing is often harder than starting, and why writing a book is about growth, clarity, and courage — not ego.  We explore what keeps people stuck and why “someday” so often turns into never. This is a permission-giving conversation for anyone who’s ever wondered if they really should write a book. In this episode, we talk about: Why wanting to write a book is reason enoughThe emotional cost of never finishing something that mattersHow writing supports confidence and personal growthWhy finishing — not perfection — is the real win RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE This Week's Free Action Guide: The First Book Permission CheckThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: www.smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    26 min

  8. FEB 4

    019: Living Softly: A New Way to Hold Work, Business, and Creativity

    What if the opposite of hard isn’t easy—but soft? In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to live and work softly in a world that constantly tells us business, selling, and creativity have to be hard.  Not soft as in vague or wobbly - but soft as in grounded, steady, and kind to ourselves while we do meaningful work. This is a conversation about pressure, language, and the quiet ways we make things harder than they need to be. In this episode, we talk about: Why hard work comes naturally to us - and how “soft” offers a better way to the same goalHow pressure and self-criticism sneak into our work without us noticingSimple language shifts that help interrupt shame spiralsWhat it looks like to hold work, selling, and creativity with care instead of forceWhy approaching ideas (like writing a book) with curiosity can open doors instead of shutting us down RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE This Week's Free Action Guide: Soft, Not Smaller: A Language & Pressure ResetThe Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: www.smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more Christian women who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Smart Soulful Business Podcast! See you next week! MORE FROM BECKY & LAURIE Website: smartsoulfulbusiness.com Instagram: instagram.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Facebook: facebook.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Pinterest: pinterest.com/smartsoulfulbusiness Smart Soulful Business Facebook Community: smartbusiness.thrivecart.com/soulful-strategy-community

    39 min
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You can build a business that’s both purposeful and profitable - and we’re living proof it’s possible. Between us, we’ve launched courses, run communities, and coached women worldwide, all while keeping our faith, our sense of humor, and our sanity intact. This show is for Christian women entrepreneurs who want to grow with smart strategy and emotional intelligence, in ways that fit your life, not consume it. Each week, you’ll hear honest conversations, grounded strategy, and faith that fuels your business in real, practical ways.

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