The Growing Seed The Vision

Aline Virginie

Every story features a hero who captivates an audience. Every audience seeks inspiration, and we draw our inspiration from passion. Welcome to The Growing Seed, The Vision, where we share inspirational stories of heroes and passionate individuals who serve and change lives.

  1. FEB 17

    From Finance to Healing: Doug Gordon's Transformative Journey - Ep 13

    What happens when success is no longer enough?In this conversation, Doug Gordon reflects on his journey from corporate leadership to a life-altering turning point or near-death experience that reshaped his understanding of identity, faith, purpose, and impact. Rather than focusing on titles or achievements, this episode explores what it means to live and lead with intention, self-awareness, and meaning.This is a thoughtful dialogue for anyone navigating transition, questioning traditional definitions of success, or seeking a more grounded and human approach to leadership and life.What you’ll hear in this episode:• Why identity should not be defined solely by what we do • How adversity and burnout can become turning points • The role of faith and self-awareness in leadership • Why communication and presence matter more than performance • How purpose and service shape lasting impactChapters:00:00 Identity beyond roles and titles03:00 A journey through success and pressure05:30 A defining life event11:00 Healing, faith, and rebuilding19:00 Leadership, communication, and awareness29:00 Culture, responsibility, and growth40:00 Faith, surrender, and intentional living50:00 Purpose, service, and impact59:00 Final reflectionsHashtags:#InspirationalStories#PurposeDrivenLife#FaithAndLeadership#PersonalGrowth#IdentityAndImpactShure MV7i Smart Microphone with Built-In Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/4qvcezPElgato Prompter – Teleprompter with Built-in Screen for YouTube:https://amzn.to/4qEVDd0

    1h 7m
  2. JAN 21

    Cllr Yemi Adenuga - She Was Told She’d Be Nobody, She Became a Leader Instead

    What happens when a young girl refuses to accept the future others decide for her?In this deeply moving conversation, we sit down with Ireland’s first Black woman councillor to explore a life shaped by courage, faith, resilience, and an unshakable belief in purpose. From being told at 13 that she would “amount to nothing,” to standing in leadership despite fear, racism, and public pressure — this is a story about choosing who you become, even when the world tells you otherwise.This episode is a reminder that your beginning does not define your ending, and that sometimes the quiet decision you make in your darkest moment becomes the seed of everything you grow into.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How childhood words and “prophecies” can shape — or fuel — your future• Why self-awareness and values matter more than confidence• The role mentorship plays in discovering who you really are• How to stand firm in your identity when facing rejection or fear• What it means to live with purpose, faith, and integrity in leadershipChapters:00:00 – A childhood moment that changed everything 03:10 – Choosing not to accept the future handed to her 06:45 – The power of fear as fuel, not failure 11:30 – Mentorship, confidence, and finding your voice 17:20 – From media to leadership: discovering purpose 23:40 – Why identity must be defined by you — not others 30:10 – Community, belonging, and building a home 40:20 – Entering politics as a Black woman in Ireland 48:30 – Facing rejection, racism, and public scrutiny 56:40 – Values, faith, and standing your ground 1:05:20 – What she would tell the next generation 1:12:00 – Final reflections on purpose and becomingHashtags:#InspirationalStories #PurposeDrivenLife #Resilience #LeadershipJourney #FaithAndGrowth

    1h 17m

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Every story features a hero who captivates an audience. Every audience seeks inspiration, and we draw our inspiration from passion. Welcome to The Growing Seed, The Vision, where we share inspirational stories of heroes and passionate individuals who serve and change lives.