Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs Podcast

Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs Podcast

To empower and encourage Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs to shine in their uniqueness and God-given calling.

  1. Sep 7

    Ep. 30 - From Beauty to Kingdom Purpose: Building a Christian Business That Honors God

    Can you build a successful business without compromising your faith? In this inspiring episode of the Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs Podcast, Annemarie Cross interviews Gushiv Ryan, founder of Gushiv Organics, award-winning Christian entrepreneur, beauty alchemist, and wellness advocate. After more than 25 years in the global beauty industry, Gushiv shares how God called her to leave the world's standards behind and build a Kingdom business founded on integrity, excellence, and purpose. Her journey has been recognised with Christian Business Awards in both 2022 and 2025, including the Christian Innovation of the Year Award. In this conversation you'll discover: ✅ How to build a business that glorifies God ✅ Why God often prepares you before promoting you ✅ Learning to recognise the different seasons of business ✅ Overcoming fear through faith ✅ Balancing business, motherhood and ministry ✅ The importance of stewarding what God has entrusted to you ✅ Building strong foundations before seeking visibility ✅ Biblical wisdom for Christian women entrepreneurs ✅ Faith, wellness and Kingdom purpose If you're a Christian woman in business, ministry, leadership or simply seeking God's direction for your next season, this conversation will encourage and strengthen your faith. Connect with Gushiv Organics 🌿 https://gushiv.com.au/ 🎙️ Subscribe to Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs for interviews, business coaching, biblical encouragement and practical strategies to help you build a thriving business that honours Christ. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@KingdomWomenEntrepreneurs?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs Website: https://kingdomwomenentrepreneurs.com Podcast: https://podcastingwithpurpose.com If this episode encouraged you: 👍 Like this video 💬 Share your biggest takeaway in the comments 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. Chapters 00:00 Cold Open – Your Identity Starts with God 00:35 Introduction 01:01 Meet Gushiv Ryan 02:06 Winning Christian Innovation of the Year 03:34 The Journey of Starting Gushiv Organics 06:01 Discovering God's Fingerprints 07:44 Why Natural Skincare Matters 10:06 Balancing Faith, Family & Business 12:01 Recognising the Seasons of Life 14:48 One Biblical Principle She Refuses to Compromise 15:27 Faith Over Fear 20:25 Expanding into Wellness 23:06 The Biggest Wellness Truth Every Christian Woman Needs 27:28 Where to Connect with Gushiv 27:55 Final Encouragement #ChristianBusiness #KingdomEntrepreneur #ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithAndBusiness #KingdomWomenEntrepreneurs #WomenInBusiness #BusinessGodsWay #FaithOverFear #ChristianLeadership #KingdomPurpose

  2. Aug 24

    Ep. 29 - The Mindset That Changes Everything

    The Mindset That Changes Everything: Why Renewing Your Mind Is More Powerful Than Positive Thinking Is positive thinking really enough to transform your life and business? In this inspiring episode of the Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs Podcast, Annemarie Cross sits down with business strategist, coach, author, artist, and Christian leader Brenda Tsiaousis to explore why lasting transformation begins not with positive thinking, but with renewing your mind according to God's truth. Together, they unpack the difference between simply trying to think more positively and allowing God's Word to reshape your beliefs, your identity, and the way you respond to life's challenges. You'll discover how a renewed mind empowers you to overcome fear, navigate uncertainty with confidence, make decisions rooted in faith rather than feelings, and walk boldly in the purpose God has prepared for you. If you're a Christian entrepreneur, coach, leader, business owner, or someone seeking to grow in your faith, this conversation will encourage you to exchange worldly thinking for a Kingdom mindset that transforms every area of your life, leadership, and business. ✨ In this episode you'll learn: • Why positive thinking alone isn't enough • What the Bible teaches about renewing your mind • How to take every thought captive and align it with God's truth • The connection between neuroscience and biblical principles • How fear and limiting beliefs keep us from God's purpose • Why faith often requires obedience before certainty • How to trust God one step at a time • How your mindset influences your business, leadership, relationships, and everyday decisions • Practical ways to renew your mind and live from God's promises instead of your circumstances Whether you're building a business, leading a ministry, navigating a career transition, or simply desiring a deeper walk with God, this conversation will equip you with practical, biblical wisdom to help you cultivate a mindset that leads to lasting transformation. 👍 If this episode encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who needs this message. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on Christian entrepreneurship, leadership, faith, mindset, business growth, purpose, and Kingdom impact. 💬 We'd love to hear from you! What was your biggest takeaway from today's conversation? #ChristianMindset #RenewYourMind #ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithAndBusiness #BiblicalMindset #KingdomEntrepreneur #Leadership #Faith #Business #Purpose #ChristianPodcast #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #WomenInBusiness #KingdomWomenEntrepreneurs ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Teaser – From Striving to Surrender 00:40 Introduction 01:08 Meet Brenda Tsiaousis 02:45 Is Positive Thinking Enough? 03:38 A Biblical Mindset vs Positive Thinking 04:26 Taking Every Thought Captive 06:29 Renewing Your Mind with God's Truth 08:22 Identity, Purpose & God's Design 11:01 Overcoming Fear & Limiting Beliefs 14:19 Replacing Lies with God's Truth 18:48 Identity, Breakthrough & Transformation 22:30 Practical Mindset Shifts for Entrepreneurs 27:55 Trusting God Through Uncertainty 31:15 Stewardship, Growth & Faith in Business 34:35 Why God Sometimes Allows Hard Seasons 35:35 Taking the Next Step in Faith 39:25 How to Connect with Brenda 40:17 Final Encouragement

  3. Aug 10

    Ep. 28 - How to Avoid Burnout as a Christian Entrepreneur featuring Dr. Amanda Nickson

    Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or close to burnout while trying to build the business God has called you to? In this inspiring episode of the Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs Podcast, award-winning author, pastor, social worker, and resilience expert Dr. Amanda Nickson shares practical and biblical wisdom on overcoming burnout, building resilience, and stewarding your calling for the long haul. Whether you're a Christian entrepreneur, ministry leader, coach, or business owner, this conversation will encourage you to embrace healthy boundaries, prioritize self-care without guilt, and discover what biblical resilience truly looks like. In this episode you'll discover: ✔️ Why burnout is not God's design for your life ✔️ The five areas every Christian leader needs to refresh regularly ✔️ How to recognize compassion fatigue before it's too late ✔️ Why self-care is biblical—not selfish ✔️ The powerful lesson from Elijah's story about rest and renewal ✔️ How to discern when God is calling you into a new season ✔️ Practical ways to build resilience for lifelong Kingdom impact Dr. Amanda Nickson is the recipient of the 2024 Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs Christian Book of the Year Award for her book The Resilient Leader, helping Christian leaders prevent burnout and thrive in their God-given calling. If you've ever wondered how to continue serving faithfully without running on empty, this conversation is for you. Connect with Dr. Amanda Nickson 🌐 https://amandanickson.com.au 🔔 Subscribe here for More Kingdom Business Conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@KingdomWomenEntrepreneurs?sub_confirmation=1 Every week we share biblical wisdom, inspiring interviews, and practical business strategies to help Christian women grow a Kingdom business that glorifies God. Connect with Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs 🌐 https://kingdomwomenentrepreneurs.com 🎙️ Podcasting with Purpose https://podcastingwithpurpose.com/kingdompodcast Chapters 00:00 Teaser – Self-Care Isn't Selfish 00:28 Introduction 00:55 Meet Dr. Amanda Nickson 02:44 The Heart Behind Her Calling 03:45 Wearing Many Hats with One Purpose 06:10 From Social Work to Ministry 07:39 Why Christian Leaders Burn Out 08:54 Self-Care Is Not Selfish 11:19 Living from Overflow Instead of Exhaustion 11:49 The Five Areas of Biblical Self-Care 15:09 Why Self-Care Is Like Wearing a Seatbelt 17:21 What Christian Leaders Often Neglect 20:00 Leaving a Successful Career to Follow God's Calling 22:18 Boundaries, Stewardship & Productivity 24:32 Winning Christian Book of the Year 26:31 Compassion Fatigue vs Compassion Satisfaction 28:25 What Biblical Resilience Really Means 29:42 Elijah's Story: God's Answer to Burnout 32:32 What to Do When You Feel Like Giving Up 34:13 What's Next for Dr. Amanda Nickson 35:31 Where to Connect with Amanda 36:32 Closing

  4. Jul 27

    Ep. 27 - Credibility: The Fruit of Faithful Stewardship

    Are you trying to build credibility, grow your influence, or become a recognized thought leader—but still find yourself comparing your journey to everyone else's? In this inspiring conversation, Annemarie Cross shares why authentic influence doesn't come from chasing authority or copying successful people. Instead, it begins by discovering who God created you to be, stewarding the unique gifts, talents, and strengths He's entrusted to you, and confidently sharing your message. When our focus shifts to honouring the Father and faithfully stewarding the area He has assigned us, our work becomes an act of worship—and credibility becomes the natural fruit of that faithful stewardship, not something we strive to manufacture. Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, speaker, business owner, ministry leader, or professional looking to increase your impact, this episode will help you rethink what it truly means to lead with authenticity and Kingdom purpose. 🔥 In this episode you'll discover: • Why credibility is the result—not the goal • Why work becomes worship when we honour God through faithful stewardship • The biggest mistake aspiring thought leaders make • How comparison destroys authentic influence • Why your unique story is your greatest asset • The difference between visibility and significance • How to develop confidence in your own voice • Practical wisdom for building lasting influence rooted in purpose If this conversation encouraged you, please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who needs this message. 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations on leadership, faith, business, purpose, and personal growth. 👇 We'd love to hear from you in the comments: What was your biggest takeaway from this conversation? #ThoughtLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #KingdomLeadership #FaithDrivenBusiness #PersonalBrand #Leadership #Entrepreneur #BusinessGrowth #ChristianLeadership #Purpose #Influence #FaithInBusiness #Stewardship #PersonalDevelopment #Podcast ⏱ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Meet Annemarie Cross 01:55 What is authentic thought leadership? 03:10 Why credibility is a by-product 05:15 Stop trying to become someone else 07:00 Discovering your unique identity 09:20 The danger of comparison 10:40 Why conviction beats competition 12:45 Authenticity creates lasting influence 14:00 Stewarding your God-given gifts 15:30 Work as worship & credibility through stewardship 16:00 Closing thoughts

  5. Jun 30

    Ep. 26 How Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs Can Build Visibility Without Compromising Faith

    What does it really mean to build visibility as a Kingdom entrepreneur? In this powerful episode of the Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs Podcast, Annemarie Cross interviews Fideliz Cruz on the topic of visibility, personal branding, credibility, and Kingdom influence. Fideliz shares why visibility is not about self-promotion or striving for attention — it’s about stewardship. As Christian entrepreneurs, God has given us gifts, testimonies, expertise, and a message that is meant to impact others and glorify Him. This episode explores: ✨ Visibility for Christian entrepreneurs ✨ Personal branding with integrity ✨ Kingdom influence and impact ✨ Building credibility online ✨ Overcoming fear and perfectionism ✨ Christian women in business ✨ Faith-led entrepreneurship ✨ Authentic marketing and visibility ✨ Kingdom mindset for business ✨ How to show up confidently online You’ll also learn: Why visibility is a form of stewardship The difference between visibility, credibility, and mindset Common mistakes Christian entrepreneurs make online How perfectionism keeps women stuck Why authenticity builds trust How to become a Kingdom influencer without self-promotion Practical encouragement for showing up boldly while honoring God This episode is especially for: ✔ Christian women entrepreneurs ✔ Coaches, leaders & speakers ✔ Faith-based business owners ✔ Podcasters & content creators ✔ Women wanting to grow visibility online ✔ Kingdom entrepreneurs ready to increase impact 👇 Download the FREE Visibility Roadmap: 🌍 https://kingdomwomenentrepreneurs.com 👇 Connect with Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs: 🌍 https://kingdomwomenentrepreneurs.com 👇 Learn more about Podcasting With Purpose: 🌍 https://podcastingwithpurpose.com/kingdompodcast TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 0:00 – Welcome to Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs 0:22 – Introducing Fideliz Cruz 1:45 – Why Visibility Matters for Kingdom Entrepreneurs 2:09 – Visibility Is Stewardship 3:26 – What Stops Christian Women From Showing Up 4:38 – Perfectionism & Fear of Visibility 5:35 – Confidence Comes After You Show Up 6:21 – How Environment Affects Visibility 7:57 – Why Authenticity Builds Trust Online 9:42 – Visibility, Humility & Authentic Marketing 11:31 – Do You Need to Tone Yourself Down? 12:17 – Your Story & Message Matter 13:13 – Visibility vs Credibility vs Mindset 14:04 – What Visibility Really Means 14:41 – How Credibility Builds Trust 16:44 – Signs You Have a Mindset Block 18:17 – Kingdom Influence vs Social Media Influence 19:35 – Building Influence for God’s Glory 21:22 – Free Visibility Roadmap for Christian Entrepreneurs

  6. Jun 18

    Ep.25 She Chose Jesus Over Popularity… Then God Opened Doors | Kate Johnson

    In this powerful episode of the Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs Podcast, we sit down with award-winning storyteller and founder of Awaken Media, Kate Johnson. Kate shares her incredible journey from accountant to faith-based media entrepreneur—including the moment she chose to publicly stand for Jesus, lost followers, faced fear and uncertainty, and ultimately experienced God opening unexpected doors. This conversation dives deep into: ✨ Christian entrepreneurship✨ Authentic storytelling✨ Identity in Christ✨ Building a Kingdom-focused business✨ Overcoming fear and comparison✨ Using media and podcasting for God's glory✨ Sharing your story boldly in today's cultureIf you've ever struggled with authenticity, fear of man, comparison, or stepping into your God-given calling, this episode will encourage and empower you. 🙏 Connect with Kate Johnson / Awaken Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/awakenmedia7/ 🎙️ Connect with Kingdom Women Entrepreneurshttps://www.kingdomwomenentrepreneurs.com/ 📌 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this episode with someone who needs encouragement today. #ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithBasedBusiness #ChristianPodcast #KingdomBusiness#Storytelling #WomenInBusiness #ChristianWomen #IdentityInChrist#FaithAndBusiness #Authenticity TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction00:25 Meet Kate Johnson02:12 From Accountant to Media Entrepreneur03:56 Encounter With the Holy Spirit04:24 Losing Followers for Choosing Faith05:19 The Moment She Almost Quit06:25 Why Storytelling Matters08:31 The Vision Behind Awaken Podcast10:06 Darkness, Purpose & Sharing the Gospel11:35 Stepping Out Despite Fear13:38 Bringing God's Truth Through Stories14:25 Winning the Christian Media Excellence Award16:02 "God Sees You" — Her Powerful Confirmation18:14 Being Salt and Light in Today's Culture18:56 What Authenticity Really Means20:00 Social Media, Identity & Fear22:23 Finding Your Identity in Christ25:02 Encouragement for Women Afraid to Share Their Story27:17 Different Ways to Use Your God-Given Gifts28:37 What's Next for Awaken Media30:18 Final Thoughts & Resources

  7. Jun 1

    Ep.24 How This Christian Business Is Fighting Human Trafficking | Nathanial Troung Interview

    What does it truly mean to build a Kingdom business that creates real impact? In this inspiring episode of the Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs Podcast, Fideliz Cruz and Annemarie Cross sit down with Nathanial Troung, founder of Loan Lounge and recipient of the 2025 Kingdom Business of the Year Award. Nathanial shares how God led him to build a finance business rooted in integrity, generosity, excellence, and Kingdom purpose—with a bold mission to give $1 million annually toward abolishing human trafficking. In this episode you'll discover: ✨ Kingdom entrepreneurship✨ Christian leadership in business✨ Faith-driven business growth✨ Building a purpose-driven company✨ Marketplace ministry✨ Hearing God in business decisions✨ Leadership and discipleship in the workplace✨ Creating Kingdom impact through entrepreneurshipNathanial also shares his powerful testimony, the vision behind "Financing a Difference", why character matters more than success, how he disciples employees, the importance of generosity, and practical advice for Christian entrepreneurs. If you're a Christian entrepreneur, business owner, leader, or coach seeking to build a profitable business aligned with God's purpose, this episode will inspire and challenge you. 🌍 Connect with Loan Loungehttps://loanlounge.au/ 🌍 Kingdom Women Entrepreneurshttps://kingdomwomenentrepreneurs.com 🌍 Podcasting With Purposehttps://podcastingwithpurpose.com/kingdompodcast TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Welcome0:23 Introducing Nathanial Troung & Loan Lounge1:45 Financing a Difference3:02 Vision to Fight Human Trafficking4:12 God Changed Nathanial's Life5:17 Mission Bigger Than Business6:04 Trusting God for the Impossible7:18 Kingdom Values in Business8:17 Character Over Success9:40 Kingdom Business of the Year 202511:23 People-First Business12:27 Intimacy With Christ14:27 Daily Walk With God16:33 Leadership & Discipleship17:34 Mentoring Through Business18:27 Employees Encountering Jesus19:33 Advice for Christian Entrepreneurs20:16 Excellence & Kingdom Impact21:02 Final Reflections22:20 Connect With Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs

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To empower and encourage Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs to shine in their uniqueness and God-given calling.