Stories of Light - Faith in Business Heather K. Burge - Christian Network Marketing Mentor

Have you ever given to a non-profit, school or church? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have a job to ask people people for money?

In this season of giving, I'm so excited to introduce you to Katrina Bowers, who shares the perspective of how being the former Senior Director of Development for the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia was such a blessing that allowed her to "connect passions to pocketbooks." She retired earlier this year, and now she's serving others in the same role through coaching.

Katrina and I also reminisce on some pretty incredible people that poured into her life along the way, which became an example of true servant leadership that served her well in her career and is the catalyst for the next season of her life.

When you feel like your call in life shifts in a way you didn’t expect, it can be easy for it to get into your head that makes you think, “I can’t do this. I can’t grow this way.” But God always equips us with the call. Belief and behavior are the foundation of faith, and when we lean into that, He can help equip us with the skills we need to succeed.


Joining me this week is Candi Williams, Associate Director of Paid Media at Ramsey Solutions. I’m so excited for you all to hear from her because that company helped me so much from when I used to be deep in debt to now debt-free. She’ll share her own financial experiences working with the company, and how its mission has given her the opportunity to remove herself from a place of self-doubt to grow into a position that better serves others.


So long as you’re hungry to learn and willing to humble yourself, you can open yourself up to doing things you never thought you could before. Learn more by tuning into this episode!


 


Episode Highlights:


Candi’s relationship with her faith growing up and its big turning point

How getting started with Ramey Solutions helped her achieve financial peace

Tools aspiring entrepreneurs can integrate into both their faith and business

What she feels the Lord has put in her heart for her future

How she finds time for herself despite her full-time job and two sons


 


Connect with Candi:


Instagram | @candiwilliams

Website | Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

Check out the book "She Works His Way" by Somer Phoebus and Michelle Myers on Amazon!


 


Thank you so much for listening! See you in our next episode!

“Whether you are at the beginning of your journey in business or five to ten years in, you should be able to pull back on the reins.”


Those are the wise words of my next guest, and in a time where society allows this “hustle culture” to stay afloat, these words have never been more relevant. There’s this expectation that we need to have everything figured out almost immediately, to live up to certain expectations brought upon us that we end up losing sight of the Lord’s true mission for us.


 


I have the pleasure of introducing Dara LaPorta, health & fitness coach, wife, mother, and self-described Jesus lover. After losing herself on the road to motherhood, she realized that something needed to change and returned to her love for fitness, where she found a newly ignited purpose and discipline that has transformed her mind and body which she now uses to help others for His greater glory.


The Lord always has a plan for us, but it is when we allow ourselves to slow down and surrender ourselves to him, do we allow those seeds of opportunity to grow. So make sure to join us for this eye-opening conversation!


 


Episode Highlights:


The loss and search for her identity after college

Figuring out what her true mission is against what the rest of the world says it should be

Walking is an act of faith and surrender to God

Identify the few things you can commit to doing consistently for your business

What’s in store for her as she enters a new season


 


Connect with Dara:


Instagram | @daralaporta

Check out the books “Invitation to Solitude and Silence” by Ruth Haley Barton and “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” by John Mark Comer on Amazon!


 


Scriptures Mentioned:


Hebrews 12

James 1:5


 


Thank you so much for listening! See you in our next episode!


 

Have you ever struggled to find your calling or you felt as if your life lacked meaning? I’ve been there as well. Even when things are good, life can always pull the rug out from underneath us unexpectedly. But even in the face of uncertainty, we shouldn’t be afraid of surrendering ourselves to the Lord. 


This week, I have the pleasure of interviewing Stefanie Gass, host of her very own show, The Stefanie Gass show, and my podcast coach. She is someone very special to me and has been guiding me just as the Lord guided her when she found herself at rock bottom many years ago. She shares with us how she managed to rebuild herself upon a foundation of newfound faith and purpose to use her gifts to bless others.


She has so many other wonderful insights to share not only as someone who has successfully integrated faith and business together but also as someone who experienced failure. So tune in and enjoy the show!


 


Episode Highlights:


Stefanie’s initial workaholic lifestyle and reaching her major breaking point

The aftermath and the moment God turned into her new source of strength

Use your gift of discernment to open yourself up to opportunities for growth 

Rebuilding her toxic relationship with social media

Your business can still grow outside of social media  


 


Connect with Stefanie:


Website | Stefanie Gass

Instagram | @stefaniegass

YouTube | Stefanie Gass

Facebook | Stefanie Gass & Team 


 


Scriptures Mentioned:


James 4:3


 


Thank you so much for listening! See you on our next episode!

The only thing that’s always certain about life is that nothing is ever certain. Uncertainty is an enemy for many, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. “God works in mysterious ways” is a saying many of us are familiar with during times of difficulty, and for my guest, this could not be any more true. 


Brock Johnson is an entrepreneur with a specialty in network marketing that helps small owners achieve organic growth on Instagram. He’ll be sharing with us how his unexpected connection with God led him down a different path and created it into an opportunity to give back to others. Additionally, he’ll share his insights for those unsure of taking that first step into business and the importance of being compassionate to yourself.


Don’t forget to tune into this week’s episode! Remember, whatever the hardships and disappointments, God’s plan will always be greater than all of it.


 


Episode Highlights:


How Brock’s childhood sparked his entrepreneurial spirit

The beginning of Brock’s faith journey and where it’s led him

How he grew a business working alongside his mom

His insights on integrating faith with business

God’s plan for him: from football player to entrepreneur

Rejecting the idea of perfection and confronting fears


 


Connect with Brock:


Instagram | Brock Johnson

Website | Instaclubhub 


 


Scriptures Mentioned:


Romans 8:28


 


Thank you so much for listening! See you on our next episode!

When getting into business, we end up mostly thinking of what we want for ourselves-- how is it going to benefit me? What do I get out of this? It’s not inherently wrong to look after one’s wellbeing, but we can forget that business is also a form of service to others in itself. 


For this episode, I am joined by JoDee Watkins, an avid listener of the podcast and a top leader at her company, Rodan + Fields. She will be sharing with us her personal journey into the world of business, how it’s changed her as a person and allowed her to create new opportunities for others. Despite the trials and tribulations, her faith and trust in our Lord gave her the strength to succeed. 


Join us for this episode as we re-evaluate what it means to be truly successful.


 


Episode Highlights:


JoDee’s childhood and the beginning of her relationship with God

Her marriage and family

How her trust in God led her to join Rodan + Fields

Her trials and experiences while building her business

The people who inspire her 

What she learned and her advice for others in the business


 


Connect with Rachel:


Instagram | JoDee Watkins

Facebook | Jonathan and JoDee Watkins

Website | Rodan + Fields

Website | Pet Commander Kennels

Website | Given Wings, Inc.


 


Scriptures Mentioned:


Romans 8:28


 


Thank you so much for listening! See you on our next episode!