Vision & Vows

Angel & Kayla Mendoza

Vision & Vows is where Angel and Kayla Mendoza pull up two chairs and talk honestly about building a life and a business on faith. Real marriage, real family, real deals. Each week they share what it actually looks like to raise three boys, grow a real estate portfolio in Amarillo, Texas, and keep God at the center of all of it. Expect encouragement, hard-won lessons, and practical wisdom you can carry into your own home, marriage, and work. If you want to chase big vision without losing sight of your vows, you belong here.

Episodes

  1. 11h ago

    We Do Hard Things - And We're Inviting You In

    Starting the Journey: Marriage, Business, and Building a Life Together In this episode of Vision and Vows, Kayla and Angel share their story of marriage, the challenges of running a business together, and the lessons they've learned about communication, resilience, and stepping into the hard things. Whether you're dating, married, or building a business with your partner, their insights provide encouragement and practical advice for navigating life's biggest transitions. Key topics The importance of knowing your partner deeply by working side by sideIdentifying and developing the fruits of the Spirit in marriageChallenging the American dream and pursuing alternative pathsHow starting an Airbnb was a turning point for their financial freedomThe significance of communication and understanding each other's stylesEmbracing discomfort as part of growth and faithOvercoming analysis paralysis with action and faithThe power of doing hard things and stepping out in obediencePractical steps for taking the first step toward your dreams despite fearTimestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Marriage, business, faith, and fun 00:24 - How working together reveals personality quirks and character 01:20 - Disillusionment with the American dream and pursuing financial freedom 02:15 - The turning point: Getting tired of the rat race and exploring Airbnb 03:22 - The journey of starting the Airbnb with nothing fancy and booking fast 04:53 - Facing the pressure of business and the importance of communication 05:29 - Learning each other's communication styles and the practice of understanding 06:44 - The challenge of working next to each other and building trust 07:14 - Reflecting on four years of business and the breakthrough with Airbnb 08:44 - How COVID pushed them into real estate and Airbnb opportunities 09:47 - The role of family and influence from parents in their journey 10:17 - The importance of researching, learning from others, and taking action 11:23 - Overcoming fear through faith and the mindset of doing hard things 12:19 - The significance of getting tired of being tired and choosing new paths 13:10 - The moment Airbnb took off and the power of making quick decisions 14:02 - The philosophy of "do it afraid" and the value of stepping out in faith 15:46 - The importance of trying, failing, and learning through risks 16:15 - Embracing discomfort and trusting God's process in growth 17:39 - The example of Abraham's obedience and the role of faith in life changes 18:39 - Recognizing the importance of supporting each other and communicating effectively 19:43 - The encouragement to take that hard step and trust God’s guidance 20:13 - The definition of doing hard things and stepping into God's calling 21:43 - A prayer for courage, obedience, and trusting God's plan 22:10 - God’s presence in every step and the power of boldness 23:04 - Closing prayer and blessing for those making difficult life decisions Resources & Links: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiJoyce Meyer - Do It AfraidYouTube University for Airbnb tips and tutorialsConnect with Angel and Kayla: Kayla on LinkedInAngel on Twitter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    We Do Hard Things - And We're Inviting You In
  2. 5d ago

    Hello Dreamer: Chasing the Dream, Marriage & Faith | Vision & Vows Podcast Ep. 1

    Episode description Welcome to the very first episode of Vision & Vows. Angel and Kayla Mendoza pull up two chairs and share the story behind the show: the dark season where Kayla felt God nudge her to start a podcast, and the Amazon cart full of gear that showed up at the door before she could talk herself out of it. From there they walk through the early years: newlywed life, youth ministry, a cleaning business, and the dream house that came with a mortgage statement so lopsided it sparked the line that opens the episode, "the American dream is such a scam." They share the fight over the for-sale sign, the book that changed Angel's mindset, the move into their first duplex, and the string of failed side hustles that taught them you only lose when you stop learning. Along the way, Angel introduces the Five F's, a simple way to write a vision for your faith, family, fitness, finances, and fun, inspired by Habakkuk 2 and the call to write the vision down and make it plain. The episode closes with a prayer for anyone who has stopped dreaming. If you are ready to dream again, this one is for you. Welcome to the table. Chapters 00:00 Cold open: "The American dream is such a scam"00:36 Welcome to Vision & Vows02:23 A dark season and a nudge to start a podcast05:13 Motherhood, identity, and being more than one thing08:15 Write the vision down (Habakkuk)09:56 The Five F's: faith, family, fitness, finances, fun14:52 Our story: 14 years and a cleaning business17:00 Newlyweds, youth ministry, and the first house20:26 Paycheck to paycheck26:01 The mortgage statement that changed everything29:43 The for-sale sign fight31:48 Rich Dad Poor Dad and the first duplex34:50 Failed side hustles and what they taught us38:44 Dream bigger than your resources43:15 There is so much more in you45:39 A prayer for the dreamer47:46 What's coming in episode 2 Quotes from this episode "There's just so much more in your marriage, in your family, in you." (43:15) "If you can do it by yourself, then you don't need God." (39:05) "Success leaves clues." (32:29) Resources mentioned Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FCK7PKHabakkuk 2 (write the vision): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Habakkuk%202&version=NIV Connect with us Website: https://thevisionandvows.comEmail: hello@thevisionandvows.comFollow @thevisionandvows on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube (on X we are @visionandvows) New episodes every week. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Hello Dreamer: Chasing the Dream, Marriage & Faith | Vision & Vows Podcast Ep. 1

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Vision & Vows is where Angel and Kayla Mendoza pull up two chairs and talk honestly about building a life and a business on faith. Real marriage, real family, real deals. Each week they share what it actually looks like to raise three boys, grow a real estate portfolio in Amarillo, Texas, and keep God at the center of all of it. Expect encouragement, hard-won lessons, and practical wisdom you can carry into your own home, marriage, and work. If you want to chase big vision without losing sight of your vows, you belong here.