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Priscilla Shumba - Business Communications Strategist
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The Official Channel for Family-first Christian Entrepreneurs & Founders. 💫 Personal, spiritual, and business growth is our daily obsession. 🚫 No pinstripe suits. 🚫 No business-as-usual.  🚫No hype. Just real-talk by masterful business operators.  Candid conversations, masterclass-level strategies, and practical steps to grow your purpose-led business without compromising what matters most. Expect conversations on visibility, messaging, sales, systems, leadership, and stewardship—built for real life and real priorities. If you’re walking by faith and building business and wealth with integrity while keeping your family first, tune in and join the conversation. (Formerly titled: Lessons of Entrepreneurship – The Journey of Reinvention) 📣 Calling family-first Christian entrepreneurs building purpose-driven businesses. Family-first business growth for Christian founders; real talk and operator-level strategy.

  1. 5D AGO

    Why Your Effort Isn’t Turning Into Revenue (And the One Shift Founders Need)

    Send a text If you’re exhausted, doing “all the things,” and the money still isn’t moving…the great news is you don’t need more discipline. The insightful news: you need a better design. 📌What’s covered in this founder mindset reset episode: The hidden emotional cost of working hard while results stay quietWhy entrepreneurship breaks the “clock in = get paid” belief systemThe difference between high effort and high-leverage workHow founders accidentally train themselves into resistance, avoidance, and burnoutThe mindset shift from “work harder” to “design better”What “CEO mode” actually looks like when you’re hesitant to invite people into your offerA simple way to structure your day so your calendar reflects revenue prioritiesA reflection question to help you identify one non-negotiable action that moves the needle💛Share with a friend who would enjoy this conversation. Thank you for listening in! See you next week.

    13 min
  2. Outlier Entrepreneur: How The Top 5% Create Profit In Tough Industries with Bob Campana

    FEB 13

    Outlier Entrepreneur: How The Top 5% Create Profit In Tough Industries with Bob Campana

    Send a text If your business results are inconsistent, this episode hits on the real issues of entrepreneurship: execution, micro-corrections, and the decision rules that keep you from blowing up your business.Our special guest is Bob Campana, a California-based serial entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience building successful ventures across hospitality, travel, real estate, and aviation.  He’s the author of Don’t Look Down! The Improbable Adventures and Battle-Tested Lessons of a Serial Entrepreneur: a candid look at the grit and resilience behind four decades of business-building. From hot tub manufacturing to creating Redwood Café, one of Modesto’s most beloved spots, and now leading Redwood Café Tours across Europe, Asia, and Oceania, Bob’s story is a masterclass in adaptability and optimism.  He continues to expand into real estate and aircraft leasing, and has launched his own entrepreneurship podcast.  🎥Follow Bob’s improbable adventures at https://www.youtube.com/@GetBack2Workk 💛Share with a friend who would enjoy this conversation. Thank you for listening in! See you next week.

    54 min
  3. How to Fall Asleep Fast When Your Mind Won’t Turn Off: Evidence-Based + Faith-Grounded

    FEB 3

    How to Fall Asleep Fast When Your Mind Won’t Turn Off: Evidence-Based + Faith-Grounded

    Send us a text Want better sleep tonight? Start by understanding what’s actually happening when you “can’t switch off.”  From caffeine timing to conditioned arousal, you’ll hear the founder patterns that quietly sabotage deep rest, and the frameworks that bring your nights back under control. Dr. Benjamin Long is a sleep doctor by day & seminary student by night with an interest in the integration of theology and sleep.  These interests have culminated into his debut book "Sleep Habits Journal: Practices, Prayers, & Devotions to Ease Your Sleepless Nights."  He lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife, son, and their dog-Rolo. 📚Sleep Habits Journal: Practices, Prayers, and Devotions To Ease Your Sleepless Nights by Benjamin Long https://www.sleephabitsjournal.com/ 🤝Connect with Dr. Benjamin https://www.instagram.com/thewholeheartedmd/?hl=en 💛Share with a friend who would enjoy this conversation. Thank you for listening in! See you next week.

    38 min
  4. Inventor to Founder: How This Wild Bet Of An Idea Became a Patented Product Business

    12/31/2025

    Inventor to Founder: How This Wild Bet Of An Idea Became a Patented Product Business

    Send us a text If you’re waiting until you “know everything” before you start, you’re already stuck. This episode takes you on an epic founder journey: What to build first and what to learn later. 📌What’s Covered: Why “get feedback early” can actually kill great ideas The scrappy prototype path that turns a concept into something buyers understand.The part nobody glamorizes: what happens when manufacturers keep saying “NO."A contrarian go-to-market lesson: why major retailers are often the worst place to startThe real growth unlock most founders underestimate: why one trade show decision can change your entire trajectory Todd Hanson is the  President of Compass Carts. Todd has led their patented utility cart system from concept to international partnerships, most recently expanding into Europe.  After more than 20 years in corporate leadership at Wells Fargo, he transitioned into entrepreneurship, specialising in customer experience, leadership development, and large-scale business initiatives. 🌐Learn more at https://compasscarts.com/ 🤝Connect with Todd https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddhanson1/ 💛Share with a friend who would enjoy this conversation. Thank you for listening in! See you next week.

    37 min
  5. From Fashion Patents to a Neurodivergent Social App: The Synchrony Mission

    12/23/2025

    From Fashion Patents to a Neurodivergent Social App: The Synchrony Mission

    Send us a text Most founders compete by doing what already exists...just “better.” But what if the real opportunity is building what’s missing?  This conversation will stretch how you see market gaps, risk, and the kind of business worth betting your time on.  Rebecca Matchett is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record in building brands that scale, resonate, and disrupt.   From creating a patented sizing system in fashion to stepping into tech, Rebecca shares how she thinks about opportunity, mission, and the risks worth taking. And stay with us to the end, because Rebecca shares the pivotal lesson she wishes she had understood earlier… and it might save you years of building the right thing the wrong way.  Today, Rebecca is setting her sights on something far more personal with the SynchronyApp: reimagining how neurodivergent adults find connection, friendship, and belonging. 🌐Learn more about the Synchrony app https://joinsynchrony.com/ 🤝Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn 💛Share with a friend who would enjoy this conversation. Thank you for listening in! See you next week.

    28 min
  6. The Career Game: Build a Personal Brand That Gets You Promoted (and Paid)

    12/17/2025

    The Career Game: Build a Personal Brand That Gets You Promoted (and Paid)

    Send us a text If you’ve ever watched someone less skilled get chosen over you, this episode will change how you play the game.  We’re unpacking why “great work” doesn’t automatically create opportunity, and what actually does. 📌What’s Covered: Why being “excellent at the work” can secretly keep you stuck (and what visibility signals actually move decisions).The “Quarterly Five” concept: the small circle that quietly determines your next opportunity.Networking without feeling fake: the real line between building relationships and “using people”.The hidden rules of the career game: what nobody teaches, but everyone’s rewarded for knowing.Posting on LinkedIn when you’re employed (or building a business): how to grow your brand without triggering backlash, or breaking company trust.Kendall Berg is an internationally published author, TEDx speaker, and career coach dedicated to helping professionals master the career game and accelerate their success. After experiencing her own transformation from being stuck at the manager level for over five years to earning five promotions in six years, she became passionate about empowering others to navigate corporate politics and build their leadership presence. Her recent book, *Secrets of the Career Game: 36 Strategies to Get Ahead in Your Career*, uncovers the often-overlooked soft skills that can set you apart and propel you forward. 🌐Learn more about Kendall https://thatcareercoach.net/ 🤝Connect with Kendall https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-berg-347b5a40/ 💛Share with a friend who would enjoy this conversation. Thank you for listening in! See you next week.

    42 min
  7. From Money Stress to Money Strategy: Dr Nicholas E. Michels on Designing Wealth by Choice

    12/10/2025

    From Money Stress to Money Strategy: Dr Nicholas E. Michels on Designing Wealth by Choice

    Send us a text Money is not a mystery; it’s a skill.  Dr Nicholas E. Michels opens up his playbook for everyday founders who want to be rich in money, relationships, and purpose. 📌What’s Covered In This Episode: How to move from constant money anxiety to calm, intentional decisions as a founderHow to talk about money with your spouse without every conversation turning into tension or avoidanceHow to start building a financial safety net outside your business, even if you’re used to reinvesting everything back into growthDr. Nicholas E. Michels is Amazon’s bestselling author, keynote speaker, and elite wealth strategist with nearly two decades of experience guiding thousands to financial happiness. As founder of Michels Family Financial and creator of the Rich by Choice movement, he combines advanced training in business, psychology, and finance to help families align their money with purpose, peace, and legacy. A former professional basketball player whose journey began in a trailer park, Dr. Michels is passionate about blending faith, behavioral science, and proven strategies to empower people to build lives of significance on their terms. 🌐Learn more at http://www.richbychoicebook.com  💛Share with a friend who would enjoy this conversation. Thank you for listening in! See you next week.

    36 min
  8. Life-First Entrepreneurship: Breaking Founder Limiting Beliefs with Peter Kolat

    12/02/2025

    Life-First Entrepreneurship: Breaking Founder Limiting Beliefs with Peter Kolat

    Send us a text If you’re stuck doing everything yourself, burning out, and quietly wondering, “What’s wrong with me?”   This conversation with transformational coach Peter Kolat (“Polish Peter”) will show you how to shift from a “me business” to a “we business,” design a life-first calendar, and start leading from your authentic self again. 📌What’s covered: The hidden cost of the “I have to do it all myself” belief for founders.How a divorce became the unexpected catalyst for a life-first business.A contrarian take on mindset—and why that word might be keeping entrepreneurs stuck.The 7 Human Drives behind entrepreneurial behavior, including significance, connection, contribution, and faith.What it really means to return to your authentic self instead of operating from survival mode.Today’s guest is Polish Peter (Peter Kolat), author of Authentic Self Rebirth, creator of the 7 Human Drives Framework, and a transformational coach affectionately known as the “Polish Tony Robbins.” He’s coached thousands, spoken on over 100 stages, and was named Transformational Coach of the Year in both 2022 and 2024.  Peter helps entrepreneurs and high achievers cut through the self-help noise, reconnect with their true identity, and build lives and businesses rooted in peace, purpose, and personal freedom.  🌐Learn more about Peter https://myauthenticrebirth.com/ 💛Share with a friend who would enjoy this conversation. Thank you for listening in! See you next week.

    33 min
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The Official Channel for Family-first Christian Entrepreneurs & Founders. 💫 Personal, spiritual, and business growth is our daily obsession. 🚫 No pinstripe suits. 🚫 No business-as-usual.  🚫No hype. Just real-talk by masterful business operators.  Candid conversations, masterclass-level strategies, and practical steps to grow your purpose-led business without compromising what matters most. Expect conversations on visibility, messaging, sales, systems, leadership, and stewardship—built for real life and real priorities. If you’re walking by faith and building business and wealth with integrity while keeping your family first, tune in and join the conversation. (Formerly titled: Lessons of Entrepreneurship – The Journey of Reinvention) 📣 Calling family-first Christian entrepreneurs building purpose-driven businesses. Family-first business growth for Christian founders; real talk and operator-level strategy.

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  • Creator
    Priscilla Shumba - Business Communications Strategist
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Clean
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