Called & Crowned

Emily Ford
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Welcome to Called & Crowned, where soulful entrepreneurship meets purposeful success! Hosted by Emily Ford, a powerhouse entrepreneur and globally acclaimed speaker, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming dreams into reality with authenticity, clarity, and unshakeable confidence. Since 2011, Emily has been inspiring entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and create impactful personal brands that reflect their God-given purpose. Join Emily as she brings her vibrant energy and insights, sharing uplifting stories, practical advice, and engaging interviews with world-class guests. Whether you’re looking to elevate your business, align with your mission, or thrive in every aspect of life, Called and Crowned has the tools and inspiration to stand unshaken no matter the challenge, communicate with impact, and shine brightly in everything you do.

  1. 4D AGO

    We’re Having a Baby!

    We’ve been keeping a secret, and it’s one of the hardest but most beautiful things to hold in.  There have been little moments, strange cravings, weird energy shifts, and things happening in our lives that just didn’t make sense at first. But now, it’s time to finally share the story that’s been quietly unfolding. We’re having a baby! And we want to take you along for this ride. From the first moments of uncertainty to the overwhelming joy of seeing that heartbeat on the screen, we’re opening up about everything. Join us as we share our story, our excitement, and the beautiful chaos of preparing for a new life.  In this episode: The beginning of a new chapter Preparing the home, mindset, and environment for a child even before they arrive The importance of teamwork, support, and shared responsibility in preparing for a baby Real talk on cravings, wellness, self-care, and the grace it requires Trusting God’s timing with intention and purpose Timestamps: (00:18) - We’re having a baby! (02”02) - Early signs and surprises (04:16) - Is it PMS or something else? (06:36) - First doctor’s appointment (07:53) - Waiting for answers (13:45) - The moment reality sets in (15:40) - Protecting what God is forming (18:53) - Navigating change together (25:37) - Intuitive solutions for healthy cravings (39:04) - Reflections on parenting, support, and the journey ahead More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/

    51 min

  2. 12/17/2025

    If You’re Afraid to Be Seen, Start Here (Real Talk on Fear, Faith, and Building Your Personal Brand)

    You asked, we answered. From the fears that keep you from being seen, to the doubts that challenge your faith, to the questions that stop you from stepping into your calling - no topic is off limits in this episode. Emily and Jake go through real questions from real people, tackling the struggles you might be afraid to speak out loud. Whether it’s fear of judgment, how to grow a personal brand authentically, or figuring out what God is calling you to, they break it down with practical advice, spiritual insight, and no-fluff honesty. What You’ll Learn: How to overcome fear and self-doubt when putting yourself out there Practical advice for hearing God’s guidance and navigating faith Lessons on handling relationships and pruning toxic energy How to stay consistent in growth, business, and spiritual life even when it feels hard Real strategies for building a personal brand that’s authentic, mission-driven, and sustainable Timestamps: (02:31) - Overcoming fear in content creation (07:50) - Hearing God’s word as a new believer (17:52) - Navigating friendships while upleveling (24:11) - The Pruning Method (27:09) - Pivoting from direct selling to personal branding (34:20) - How social media accelerates growth (36:22) - Staying consistent and embracing the long game (39:49) - The reality of discipline, hard work, and sacrifice (43:15) - Mission-driven goals and faith in action (46:42) - Lessons from the story of David & Goliath Links and Resources: Book - How to Break Up with Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships | https://a.co/d/58Za8oq  Don’t Start Your 2026 Without This (Step-by-Step Prep Guide for Success) | https://open.spotify.com/episode/75OLt304vqFIlV7UyuJmTI?si=34a9f6d4b44a4d0d  The 2026 Vision Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1e418ARWOjgpkiXz6KTavY?si=78378526791c40fa  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/

    53 min

  3. 12/10/2025

    The 2026 Vision Episode: Gain Clarity, Strategy, and Real Results. Let's do this.

    Imagine stepping into 2026 fully prepared, fully aligned, and fully confident that this will be your year. No guessing, no waiting - just clarity, focus, and a plan that actually works. In this episode, Emily takes you behind the scenes of how she maps her vision and builds a strategic plan that moves across every area of life. By the end, you’ll know exactly where to put your energy, focus your time, and what steps will make 2026 your breakthrough year. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just clear, strategic action that aligns with your values and purpose. If you’re ready to plan strategically, think bigger than ever, and finally step into a year where your vision becomes reality, this episode is for you.  What You’ll Learn: Align your goals with God’s calling to step confidently into your purpose Reverse-engineer your biggest goals into clear, actionable steps Spot personal limitations and excuses to overcome obstacles Honor the seasonality of your life to know when to push and when to wait Use visualization and declaration to attract aligned opportunities Timestamps: (00:50) - Assess before you increase your vision (02:49) - Choosing a word for your year (13:54) - Setting specific goals for 2026 (20:51) - Aligning your goals with your faith (26:33) - Setting specific, measurable, and emotionally meaningful goals (33:52) - The role of belief in achieving goals and overcoming self-doubt (41:37) - Reverse-engineering: making your vision a reality (48:34) - Identifying personal limitations and excuses (55:49) - Visualizing and promoting your vision (58:02) - The importance of accountability and discipline in achieving goals More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/

    1h 2m

  4. 12/03/2025

    Don’t Start Your 2026 Without This (Step-by-Step Prep Guide for Success)

    The holidays are in full swing, the year is winding down, and people are rushing to set goals for 2026.  But before you jot down another set of goals, Emily invites you to take a step back and take an honest look at your life buckets. Where are you thriving? Where are you running empty? By understanding the true state of your life buckets, you can set goals that actually support your whole life rather than adding more pressure or overwhelm. This is how you step into 2026 with clarity, intention, and purpose.  What You’ll Learn: Why most people fail before they even start setting goals The questions that reveal hidden gaps in your current life Step-by-step guidance to assess, align, and move forward with clarity How to recognize divine invitations vs self-made pressure How to partner with God to set a vision that actually sticks Timestamps: (00:54) - Why this season is perfect for reflection (02:40) - Strategic Planning and Vision Casting (05:23) - Assessing your life buckets (08:57) - Rating and reflecting on your life buckets (32:52) - Identifying areas for improvement (38:07) - Taking action (44:18) - Preparing for a God-aligned vision in 2026 More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/

    47 min

  5. 11/26/2025

    The Real Reason Your Personal Brand Isn’t Taking Off Heading Into 2026 ft. Emily's Exclusive Training Call

    Most people overcomplicate personal branding. The real process? It’s simpler, deeper, and more powerful than you think. Become a Crowned Authority™ in your space at https://www.fordivine.com/  In this episode, you’ll hear some of the most powerful clips from Emily’s recent private training call, where she reveals the exact steps to clarify your message, show up consistently, and build a personal brand that truly resonates. From identifying what you stand for to walking it out in a way that inspires trust and influence, these insights will help you move from stagnant to standout, without the noise, without the overwhelm, and without overthinking every move.  What You’ll Learn: How to stop overcomplicating your personal brand Why clarity is the ultimate leverage for influence, impact, and recognition How to bake, knead, and refine your personal brand How aligning your brand with your calling naturally amplifies your reach and resonance How to transform your personal brand from stagnant to magnetic Timestamps: (01:47) - What needs to change in your brand? (04:58) - Showcasing your journey (10:43) - You are the brand (13:24) - Creating valuable content: what people really want (16:47) - Finding your unique brand essence (27:12) - Your brand is your reputation (30:09) - Trying on, baking, and perfecting your brand (34:04) - Faith, obedience, and unlocking favor More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/

    40 min

  6. 11/12/2025

    Rest vs Stagnation

    If you’ve been telling yourself, you just need a break, but deep down, you know you’re checking out - this episode is for you! Emily gets real about the hidden tension every legacy-maker faces: am I resting, or am I stagnant? She breaks down the invisible grind, the spiritual resistance, and the quiet seasons that either sharpen your influence or derail your purpose, depending on your choices. Because resting with intention restores your strength, but hiding in the name of rest quietly steals your momentum.  She reveals: How real progress happens in the boring, unseen, repetitive choices How to pause, reset, and come back stronger without falling behind What the pressure you feel is teaching you about your capacity What your daily actions reveal about your influence and reputation How to keep moving through doubt, resistance, and frustration Timestamps: (01:50) - The truth about momentum no one talks about (04:54) - Resistance and the battle for belief (07:47) - The reality of pressure (09:53) - Rest vs stagnation: how to tell the difference (11:15) - Burnout doesn’t build legacy (14:13) - Why you keep starting and stopping (18:02) - Reputation in Motion: Building your personal brand the right way (20:27) - You’re not behind. You’re becoming More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/

    25 min

  7. 10/29/2025

    Top Lifestyle Creator Grew to 1Mil+ Followers at Age 47 (Here’s How) ft. Caroline Baudino

    She didn’t start a brand to go viral. She started it to find herself again.  At 47, Caroline Baudino thought life had passed her by. Her father was sick, her confidence was gone, and her reflection felt like a stranger’s. But instead of breaking down, she gave herself a simple assignment: Get up. Get dressed. And what began as one woman’s daily act of courage evolved into Shop with Caroline, a brand that now inspires nearly a million women to rediscover their worth and their voice.  In this episode, Emily and Caroline unpack the blueprint behind her personal brand - the habits, systems, and mindset shifts that turned authenticity into influence, and influence into impact, because every brand begins with a belief…that who you are is worth being seen. What You’ll Learn: Why it’s never too late to rise, rebuild, and be seen How to turn your real life into your most powerful brand story Habits that turn visibility into genuine connection The secret to creating a community that feels like family How to build a brand that doesn’t burn you out, but brings you alive Timestamps: (04:28) - The mirror moment that changed everything (12:19) - The mantra that rebuilt Caroline’s life (15:01) - Caroline’s Happy Tools: Simple acts of joy that became the seed of influence (18:19) - Turning ordinary moments into meaningful content (21:44) - Why generosity is the secret to longevity and loyalty (26:01) - The real work behind influence (31:56) - Your business is not a hobby (33:35) - The discipline and heart behind Caroline’s content rhythm (37:07) - Stop overthinking. Start creating. (40:37) - Taking the filter off: Why authenticity is the real glow-up (43:46) - Nothing to hide, nothing to prove (47:11) - Love over money Shop With Caroline Amazon Shop | https://www.amazon.com/shop/shop.with.caroline LTK | https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shop.with.caroline  Shop my | https://shopmy.us/shop/shop.with.caroline  Celebrity Owned | https://celebrityowned.com/collections/shop-caroline-baudinos-closet  Connect with Caroline: Website | https://being-caroline.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shop.with.caroline/  Facebook | https://links.being-caroline.com/facebook/beingcaroline  TikTok | https://links.being-caroline.com/tiktok/beingcaroline  YouTube | https://links.being-caroline.com/youtube/channel/beingcaroline  Coming in Hot Podcast | https://dearmedia.com/shows/coming-in-hot/  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/

    56 min

  8. 10/22/2025

    From Invisible to Crowned Authority: Build a Personal Brand That People Trust

    You can’t build influence if people don’t trust you. And you can’t build trust if your brand doesn’t reflect who you are.  In this rapid-fire Q&A, Emily and Jake break down personal branding that converts, how to overcome the fear of sharing your story, choose your one thing when you have ten passions, and step into Crowned Authority (so clients find you).  She reveals: The real reason you’re scared to share (and how to break it) What “Crown Authority” means and how to walk in it Why most brands fail before they begin (and how to build one that lasts) How to find your message when you feel called to many things Why spiritual alignment matters more than aesthetics Timestamps: (01:43) - Overcoming the fear of being seen (06:29) - Why your brand must be personal (09:28) - Finding your message when you have too many passions (11:43) - Is your brand aligned or all over the place? (14:10) - Why consistency alone doesn’t create clients (16:23) - Stepping into Crowned Authority (19:43) - How to go “pro” spiritually and professionally (24:54) - The cost of clinging to an outdated brand (29:47) - Visual identity, trust, and recognition (33:55) - Personal Brand Health Check: Green, Yellow, Red (41:10) - What’s left when you strip everything away More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/

    45 min
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Welcome to Called & Crowned, where soulful entrepreneurship meets purposeful success! Hosted by Emily Ford, a powerhouse entrepreneur and globally acclaimed speaker, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming dreams into reality with authenticity, clarity, and unshakeable confidence. Since 2011, Emily has been inspiring entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and create impactful personal brands that reflect their God-given purpose. Join Emily as she brings her vibrant energy and insights, sharing uplifting stories, practical advice, and engaging interviews with world-class guests. Whether you’re looking to elevate your business, align with your mission, or thrive in every aspect of life, Called and Crowned has the tools and inspiration to stand unshaken no matter the challenge, communicate with impact, and shine brightly in everything you do.

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  • Creator
    Emily Ford
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Called & Crowned

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