Breathe Out Heather Smyrl

This episode of Breathe Out contains some topics that may be sensitive for some listeners, and parental supervision of young listeners is advised.



Elijah Rising was founded in 2012 as a prayer circle that wanted to end human trafficking in the Greater Houston Area. Today, their organization has grown significantly and works to end sex trafficking through prayer, awareness, intervention, and restoration.



We are joined in this episode by Elijah Rising's Director of Marketing, David Gamboa. He shares how he got involved with their mission and how God called him to pursue this full-time. He shares stories of men & women whose lives have been saved by Christ and restored through the services Elijah Rising provides, such as housing, recovery services, reunification with family, and so much more.



Elijah in The Bible used his fiery spirit to speak out and act upon what it right and what is wrong. We are so honored to have Elijah Rising as one of our philanthropic partners to be a part of impactful change. Our Tee Up Together for Charity event will benefit their organization, and 100% of the proceeds made at this event will go toward their mission.





To learn more about Elijah Rising, get involved, or make a direct donation, visit https://elijahrising.org/ today!



To sign up for our Tee Up Together event, click HERE to register!





5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord

6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers

Malachi 4:5-6

We won't sugar coat it. Insurance is EXPENSIVE right now! Whether you blame it on the economy, recurring natural disasters, housing market, labor shortage, or anything else - there's just no way around it.



We know your personal lines policies - meaning your home insurance, auto insurance, boat or luxury valuable coverages - are essential to protecting your family. Our approach is simple: we are going to be transparent with our clients. We are committed to communicating early, often, and along the way of their renewal timeline. We want to find every custom-tailored solution we can to lower your insurance costs.



But the reality is, we feel the pain too! And because of this, it's our responsibility to be honest and direct with our successful clients.



This is the first episode of a series about just how much Insurance SUCKS!



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Breathe Out is all about taking in and learning information then sharing that knowledge with others. In this episode, Heather is joined by our Highpoint employee Carter Whitaker. He explains how he got interested in insurance after college and also tells us about his internship abroad in London - the insurance capitol of the world! Keeping your ambition hungry is key to great success. Listen to learn how you can use social media to your advantage, fuel your motivation by doing what you love, and stay driven toward big goals.

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“By wisdom a house is built,
and by understanding it is established;
by knowledge the rooms are filled
with all precious and pleasant riches.
A wise man is full of strength,
and a man of knowledge enhances his might,
for by wise guidance you can wage your war,
and in abundance of counselors there is victory.”
Proverbs 24 3-6

Highpoint's greater purpose is to give more than we take, having a servant's heart for our clients, coworkers, and community.

In this episode, owners Brandon & Heather Smyrl talk about how that greater purpose statement was established, and what it means to them. Because giving back to others is so important to our agency, Highpoint Hearts was founded as an impact group to intentionally serve and hold events to support those in need. We want to inspire other business leaders to inspire purpose in their employees, bring meaningful impact to your goals, and also boost morale and employee engagement within the workplace. Serving others is doing a service for your own heart too.

‘Well done, good and faithful servant!
You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.
Come and share your master’s happiness!’
Matthew 25:23

Visit our Highpoint Hearts page to learn more about our impact group & greater purpose!

Click here to learn more about our Top Golf Event on May 11, 2023!

To learn more about our Non-Profit Partners, Click below:
Jane Around the World
Living Water International
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Elijah Rising
Hope Legacy Collective





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Spring is here, and our people are ready to GROW. There is a common fear that if your business isn't getting bigger, it's not getting better. At Highpoint, we believe the opposite. If we get better at everything we do, and if our team members are thriving in their environment, our growth and success will be great!

How do you make sure your organization and employees are healthy? How do you get your hands dirty in your own garden to control the weeds? In this episode, Heather tells the story of how she approached each department to ensure we are excellent in every way.

Heather became inspired about this concept at the Grow Leaders Conference at Church of the Highlands and eventually, it became our intention for 2023. To be intentional and steady, to value our rest as much as our efforts, and to take care of our health - physically, spiritually, mentally, and professionally.

The law of Sabbath calls us to rest - as God rested on the Seventh day. It's just as important to labor as it is to cease, to enjoy fellowship with other believers, to reflect on our relationship with God and rest our bodies to prepare for new growth.



Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ 

but you have not let me know whom you will send with me.

You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found favor with me.’ 

If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you.

Remember that this nation is your people.”



The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”



- Exodus 33:12-14





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Every episode of Breathe Out ends with the phrase, “lead with love.” In this episode, Heather breaks down what that means to her. She believes it’s important to challenge yourself to lead your employees from a vulnerable place and influence them to act with compassion, just as Jesus teaches us to love one another. Just like Heather says in Episode 2 - no one wants to work for a jerk.

Listen as she shares 5 actions you can practice to Lead with Love and influence your team members to create a more supportive, accountable, and loving working environment - destined to thrive. At Highpoint, we ultimately believe in the platinum rule - treating others the way THEY want to be treated.

"...Set an example for the believers in speech,
in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."
- 1 Timothy 4:12

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