Loving God and Making Money Podcast

Have you lost perspective on the purpose for your business? In this episode Julaine and Kaila discuss the increasing trend of unethical business practices, and explain how having a "born again" business purpose can help change that trend. Using Scriptures and citing results from a PwC CEO Success Study, Julaine and Kaila build a case for “the creative third option:” building businesses that align with God’s will.

Welcome to Season 2 of Loving God and Making Money! In this episode, Julaine and Kaila explore what it means to take a sabbath and why it is important in preventing “burn out” and in honoring upir relationship with God. Do you have a practice of taking a sabbath? Do you feel guilty and not productive when taking time out for yourself? Listen as the hosts share their perspectives on how taking a sabbath actually helps productivity and clears your perspective so that you are at your best when leading your team or business.

In this episode Julaine and Kaila drop a number of simple, practical value bombs for securing the resources you need to start and finance your business. Ever wonder where to find investors? Should you raise outside capital? Are you ready to raise capital now? So much good advice is packed into this podcast. Don’t miss it!!

In this knowledge packed episode, Julaine and Kaila break down the importance of being honest about your self-motivation and why being a self starter is critical to your business success. Learn what it means to "fail forward" and hear from new business owner, Sam Alvarez as he shares the importance of being “scrappy.” If you need a dose of motivation, this is a must listen!!

Julaine and Kaila pull back the curtain and deliver real talk about business ownership. They share the realities, rewards and recklessness of business and the pursuit of Holy Spirit inspired business ideas. Find out why working for yourself is not just another job, but a way of life requiring a mental shift and willingness to make sacrifices. Are you ready for some real talk? This is a must listen!!

Do you want to succeed in business? Good. Next question: What’s at the heart of your desire? In this podcast episode, Julaine breaks down some of the nuances concerning beliefs about money which can either lead to your business success or demise. Listen as she shares deep insights about what it takes to succeed so you can free yourself from distractors that will try to keep you from soaring.

Do you want to transform the purpose for business? Now is the time. In this special episode of Loving God and Making Money, Julaine shares an excerpt from her weekly G Corporation Community prayer call and answers the question, “What is a G Corporation?” Listen as she presents the inspiration behind the marketplace movement that’s transforming business purpose.

Are you participating in an unjust labor system? Do you confront exploitive labor situations or turn a blind eye? Can you afford to “Blow the Whistle”? In this episode of Loving God and Making Money Julaine and Kaila discuss the exploitation of laborers and the hidden costs of "low cost" supply chains. This is so good, don’t miss it!!

Women will face unconscientious biases in the workplace...period. In this episode Julaine and Kaila share their personal stories of triumphs over unconscientious biases they've faced which were associated with their race and role as a mother and wife. Their stories will help women called to business or ministry recognize that biases exist and push past the biases you're sure to face.

Knowing what you're called to do is equally as important as knowing when you're ready to do it. Julaine and Kaila discuss the challenge women must push through when determining whether it's the right time to make that next important career move. Should you pursue that promotion now or wait for a more opportune time. You don't want to miss this one.

In this episode Julaine and Kaila discuss the unequal access women have to the “Old Boys Club” and how the “Billy Graham Rule” doesn’t work well in today's “Me Too” business environment.

In this episode Julaine and Kaila call forth the power and potential of women both in the church and business. Women are no longer satisfied with "being silent and pregnant in the pews" and not represented adequately in the workplace. However, there is a psychology of bias, working with unequal access that has stymied the amazing potential of women in the church and in business. Listen as Julaine and Kaila identify theses silent forces and noisy truths, paving the way for women to take courage and pursue their destiny.

Julaine and Kaila conclude their conversation on the leadership attributes that’ll power your business with a discussion on expectations and taking risks. Does your style of leadership raise the bar of performance or drop it on people’s dreams? Do you see your team, or people in general, as worthy of you taking risks that’ll develop others? Take a moment to listen to this exceptional conversation and learn the importance of seizing opportunities that motivate, empower, inspire and engage others towards positive change.

Julaine defines creativity as “putting yourself in a position where you can be the answer to someone else’s need.” Did you know there is a difference between creativity and originality? Julaine and Kaila delve into this nuanced difference with a powerful testimony of the convergence of faith and technology, and a dose of wisdom from other great leaders. Don’t miss a single minute of this awe inspiring conversation that continues outlining leadership attributes that'll power your business.

Julaine and Kaila continue their engaging conversation on the attributes of a Generous Leader when they discuss the importance of honoring others, how to inspire change and altering unpleasant market equilibriums. These attributes and more continue to define the Standards of Generous Leadership and will surely unleash practical wisdom for you to power your business.

The attributes of a Generous Leader are discussed when Julaine and Kaila spread knowledge on the dual reality of wisdom and how we can’t just keep wisdom up in the clouds. This thought provoking subject is a must listen for leaders who're getting intimate with God and want to tap into the power of wisdom.

Julaine and Kaila conclude their conversation exploring the culture of the modern workplace for today’s worker. In this final installment they discuss wisdom and the role the spirit of wisdom plays in helping people become effective leaders.

Julaine and Kaila continue their conversation on the modern workplace for today’s worker. In this episode they discuss how to manifest God’s vision for your life, and the importance of bringing and accepting your “whole-self” in the workplace. They also tackle the controversial topic of whether or not it's appropriate to be friends with those you are leading. This is a can’t miss episode!

Julaine and Kaila continue their conversation exploring the modern workplace for today’s worker. In this episode they discuss how “choosing differently” is the key to changing your situation, which includes not being fearful of embracing the divine creativity on your life that makes you unique.

Julaine and Kaila continue their conversation about the state of the modern workplace for today’s worker. In this episode they unpack what it means to thrive in today’s workplace through clarity of vision of who you are, and how to connect with that vision so you can receive a full revelation of the work God has planned and purposed for you to do.

Julaine and Kaila continue their conversation about the state of the modern workplace for today’s worker. In this episode they discuss what it means to be your authentic self in the workplace, as well as the psychology of stress and its implications on your physical well-being.

Julaine and Kaila examine what it's like in many of today’s modern workplaces for today's worker. They start part one of this series discussing some shocking statistics about the dynamics between bosses and their employees. You won’t want to miss this interesting and provocative conversation to help you stay strong, empowered, thrive and be the brightest light in "a sea of despair."

How do you respond when God speaks to you and gives you an instruction that conflicts with your desires? Julaine and Kaila unpack how our character reflects the condition of our soul and what is needed to get the power to create wealth.

Julaine and Kaila share the various topics they will cover over the course of this podcast series. Some of the exciting and provocative topics will be, "torn between two desires," "what happens when you don’t know your desire for business is your calling?" and "what’s distracting you from making big money, honey?" Listen in to find out more!

You don’t have to steal from the poor to gain your wealth in business. Julaine Smith introduces her Co-host Kaila Alvarez, a double master’s degree candidate (MDiv and Intercultural Reconciliation) and fierce advocate for restoring humanity and intentionality in wealth and business building. Find out why Kaila juggles being a wife, mother and student in pursuit of her calling.