Your Purpose is Calling - Christian Business Podcast

How are we called to respond as Christians when we see things happening in the workplace that are unjust? What is our role in speaking up to abuses of power both in the church and in the workplace? My guest for this episode is Tiffany Bluhm. Tiffany is the author of the upcoming nook, “Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up.” Tiffany shares her own story of speaking truth to power in their workplace, the very real price she paid, and why she is so passionate about equipping believers to use their voice to speak up, speak out, and speak truth to power.

Edison and Cassandra Lee are Co-Founders of Justice Rising, a non-profit that works to bring transformation to areas of conflict through education. In this episode, Edison and Cassandra share how their radical obedience to God’s calling led them to Syria, Iraq and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their story is dramatic, but it is also a story of hope, faith, and the goodness of God in the midst of unimaginable human suffering.

My guest for this episode is Sue Bidstrup, Founder of the Great Big Yes. Sue is a coach who helps women launch their idea whether it’s writing a book, launching a business, or whatever they feel called to do. In this episode, we talk about the holiness of ambition, the challenges of being a multi-passionate entrepreneur, and practical steps that you can take to step out in boldness and say yes to the thing you feel called to do next. 

Do you want to grow your business or career but hate the idea of selling yourself, your products or your services? In this episode Ben Smithee, CEO of the Smithee Group, shares a proven process for sales so you can successfully grow your business, ace the interview, or simply communicate with more authority and persuasiveness. By the end of this episode you’ll have the tools to sell yourself, your products and your services with more confidence.

What happens when everything you’ve been working for is right at your fingertips, and then it all falls apart? That’s the question that singer, songwriter and playwright Brianna Barnes faced earlier this year. Brianna had been working for years for an opportunity to perform on Broadway. Just when it seemed her dream was about to come true COVID hit and Broadway shut down. In this episode Brianna talks about how she navigated that disappointment with God, how she worked her way out of a creative slump, and the surprising way God opened new doors in her career. Brianna also shares practical tips for getting out of your own creative slump and moving forward with your dreams.

How do we confidently lead ourselves and those around us in a time of uncertainty and change? JR Carmichael, a Pastor of Liberty Church in Brooklyn, shares his experience of leading a multicultural community in New York City in 2020. In this episode, JR speaks candidly about the impact that the pandemic and racial injustice had on him personally and his role as Pastor, and how the uncertainty of 2020 opened up new opportunities to see God at work in New York.

My guest today is Sue Salvemini, an Executive Coach and the Author of Leadership by Choice: 7 Keys for Maximizing Your Impact and Influence in the Workplace… Right Where You Are. Sue is unique from other guests we’ve had on the show because Sue’s career started with 20 years as an officer in the military before leaving for medical device sales. She eventually left that role to start her own Executive Coaching firm, Focal Pointe. In this episode, Sue talks about what her faith and her military training have taught her about leading well and thriving in the workplace.  

In this episode host Dawn Sadler shares 21 testimonies of faith and work from Christians in fashion, tech, education, design, publishing, music, engineering, filmmaking and more. 

Gabe McMullen is a talented and successful photographer but a few years ago Gabe’s future felt bleak. Working long hours as a line cook, Gabe spent hours every day after work escaping into the isolation of video games and drinking. In this episode Gabe shares how God used an invitation from a friend, and a new passion project, to turn his life around. Gabe’s story is filled with hope and faith and I hope you will be as inspired by his story as I was.

My guest today is Leah Archibald. Leah works for the Theology of Work project, an organization that provides resources to help Christians connect the bible to their everyday work. She is also the host of the Making it Work podcast. It’s an unexpected career path for Leah, who thought she would grow up to become a Jewish lawyer. In this episode Leah shares her own fascinating journey of faith and work as well as practical ways we can all live out biblical truths in our work everyday. 

My guest for this episode is Giles Russell, owner of the popular New York restaurant Two Hands with locations in Tribeca, Nolita, and Williamsburg. Giles shares his story from surfing at Bondi Beach in his native Australia to becoming a successful restaurant owner in one of the most competitive cities in the world. Giles also talks about how practicing radical hospitality has turned a career into a calling and how to practice radical hospitality in any business or career. 

My guest for this episode is Aisha Taylor. Aisha works for one of the largest tech companies in the world: Google. It was the last place she thought she would end up when she was getting her MBA at U.C. Berkeley, but as she explains in this episode, Aisha discovered that our calling doesn’t always look the way we think it will. In this episode Aisha shares her story as well as how she balances contentment and ambition in her work and life.

My guest today is Eric Velez, a video technician and talented worship leader. Today Eric has his dream job at Facebook but it wasn't that long ago that Eric found himself in a new city, with a job that didn't pan out, and no new job prospects on the horizon. In a story filled with plot twists and turns, Eric shares how he walked through a season that tested his faith and how God was faithful to provide not only a new dream job, but a new ministry as well. 

My guest for this episode is Ashley Abercrombie, author of the new book Rise of the Truth Teller: Own Your Story, Tell it Like It Is, and Live with Holy Gumption. Ashley is a wife, mom of two boys, and co-pastor of Liberty Church Downtown in New York City with her husband Cody. In this episode Ashley talks about fulfilling a 20-year dream to become a full-time writer, how she managed to write a book with a toddler and a newborn baby, and her own personal story of learning to live authentically.  In this episode Ashley shares how learning to live authentically transformed her marriage, motherhood, ministry and friendships. She also shares how owning our story can be a powerful force for change in our communities.  If you’ve ever had a dream but felt like it wasn’t happening fast enough (or at all) then you won’t want to miss this episode. 

My guest today is April Crichlow, Vice President of Global Customer Marketing and Diversity and Inclusion Lead at SAP Ariba - one of the largest technology companies in the world. Recently named one of the top 100 minority executives, April’s story is unique. She is one of the few women minority executives working in technology today but, as you’ll hear in a moment, April is committed to changing that.    April has a high powered career doing work that she is deeply passionate about, but not that long ago she struggled to find a deeper purpose in her work. Blessed with a successful career and beautiful family, April longed to connect the dots between her work and the unique calling God had for her life.     In this episode April shares her story and the shift that accelerated her career - and her purpose.

Have you ever felt stuck in your career, business or ministry? My guest today literally write the book on a Christian approach to productivity. Matt Perman is the author of "How to Get Unstuck: Breaking Through The Barriers to Your Creativity." In this episode Matt talks about the most common reasons why Christians get stuck and a bible-based approach to breaking through those barriers to get more done. This episode is perfect for Christian leaders, business owners, ministry leaders or anyone who wants to learn more about aligning our daily tasks and to-do's with the truth of God's word and His unique calling for our life. 

In this episode John Cortines and Gregory Baumer, co-authors of the new book, "True Riches: What Jesus Really Said About God and Money." As students in Harvard's MBA program John and Greg had a bright future of financial freedom and luxury ahead of them when they felt God calling them in a new direction. In this episode John and Greg share their very personal journey of redefining the meaning of money, success and financial freedom. John and Greg share lots of practical advice about financial stewardship, the temptation to keep up with the Joneses, and how anyone can begin experiencing greater peace in their finances. 

Chris Conant is a Christian venture capitalist. As Managing Director for the Monmouth Society, Chris has a mission to connect Christian investors to companies that have a shared vision of kingdom impact. An accomplished CEO, Chris launched the Monmouth Society after successfully starting, building and selling three advertising agencies. In this episode Chris talks about how to create a culture based on kingdom principles, the power of investing in kingdom-minded businesses, and advice for business owners that are just starting out. 

Matt Sadler had a 30-year career as a Corporate Executive in finance before making a career change in his early 50's to full-time vocational ministry. In this episode Matt talks about leading well in business and ministry, the importance of having vision, and how an unexpected career change in mid-life became a whole new calling. 

In this episode business coach Jennifer Banks talks about how to grow your business from a struggling startup to a highly profitable company. As a former small business consultant for a global management consulting firm, Jennifer has worked with hundreds of business owners to become profitable with purpose. In this episode Jennifer talks about the common pitfalls entrepreneurs face and how to escape what she calls the "vicious cycle" of a startup mindset.

In this episode Ron Kitchens, author of the new book Uniquely You: Transforming Your Organization by Becoming the Leader Only You Can Be, talks about his remarkable story of growing up in abject poverty in the Ozarks to becoming a successful CEO. In this episode Ron talks about imposter syndrome, the power of being an authentic leader, and how a single can of Mandarin oranges changed the course of his life.

Markus Kirwald found God after being healing twice while living in his native Germany. Today Markus works as a Textile Engineer in New York City. He also runs the Ark Healing Rooms, a group that meets every other Saturday in New York City where anyone come and receive prayer for healing. In this episode Markus talks about the power of prayer at work, practical advice for how to be more confident in hearing God’s voice at work, and testimonies of people who have experienced healing.

Claudia Chan is an author, speaker, entrepreneur and Founder of SHE Summit, an annual conference in New York City that promotes gender equality in the global workplace. Claudia Chan is a recognized expert on leadership and social entrepreneurship dedicated to activating individuals and organizations to lead change in the world and advance gender equality. In this episode Claudia talks about growing up in New York City as the daughter of Chinese immigrant parents, how she went from running a women’s entertainment company in the era of Sex and the City to leading a movement for women’s empowerment in the era of the #MeToo movement, and how accepting Christ in her thirties changed her perspective on leadership and success.

Jack and Taylor were newlyweds, co-owners of a video production business, and had just rented office space in January 2015. It was an exciting time but there was just one problem. They did not have a single project booked. With no income and bills coming due they prayed a simple prayer that would change their business, their city, and their life.

Emmy-award winner video producer, speaker, and author Jenny Randle shares her own 10-year journey of saying yes to God's calling for her life and offers practical advice to discover and unleash your own creative potential.

Meet handbag designer Andres Quintero. Andres left behind a successful role at an international handbag design company to launch Min and Mon, and handbag line in New York City. But Andres didn't want to launch his line doing business as usual. Along with his wife, Andres brought jobs back to his native country of Columbia, created a high quality product with a fair pricing model for customers, and designed a fun and fresh aesthetic that promotes a positive representation of women. In this episode Andres talks about how his faith helped him overcome the obstacles he faced as he launched his line and double sales each year.

Jordan Jones graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in business and a prestigious management consulting job waiting for her. Her life was going exactly as she has always planned, but something was wrong. She felt God calling her to something else. Today, just a few years later, Jordan and her husband Pete run a marketing agency from the road: they are full-time RV’ers. They travel the country in their RV with their dog, Russ, as they build their business and manage marketing for their clients. As a self-described recovering perfectionist, Jordan talks about how life on the road has helped her develop her faith, create community, and discover more about God’s calling for her life.

Chad Rodriguez was on the corporate fast-track with one of the world's largest advertising agencies in New York City. Then he decided to leave corporate life behind, move his family of five 3,000 miles away, and plant a church in one of the nation's most liberal cities. In this episode Chad talks about how he knew God was calling him out of corporate life and into full-time ministry, how having a heart for ministry informed how he trating clients and co-workers, and practical insight into what evangelism looks like in the workplace.

My guest for this episode is Marianne Welsh. Marianne was an ambitious, rising star in the corporate world, working in the London office of a global consulting firm. But by her early 30’s she felt burned out. She left her job in search of a greater sense of purpose and it was at that time that she accepted Christ. Still unclear on a direction for her career, she followed a tiny bit of passion she had and volunteered for a local charity. It was there she would rediscover a career path she felt called to since college. Today Marianne is a leadership coach that helps Christians in the marketplace discover, pursue and achieve their own unique calling. Like many of us, Marianne has a story that’s filled with setbacks and wrong turns before she found success. In this episode we talk about three common obstacles people face in following the career they feel called to, including: Feeling too busy and not enough time Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start Overcoming past failures Marianne offers practical advice about how to overcome each one to create a career and a life that’s filled with a deep sense of meaning and purpose.  

My guest for this episode of the Your Purpose is Calling podcast is film producer Ben Murray. Like many people, Ben came to New York with a dream of breaking into the film industry as a producer. Today, Ben is one of the success stories. He is a director, cinematographer and producer at Incline Productions, a company that develops and produces feature films, episodic television, music videos and commercials. In this episode Ben talks about: The early days of trying to break into show business How God provided in lean times when Ben wasn't sure how he was going to make rent How he got his big break How his faith informs which projects he says yes to

My guest for this episode is the Founder of the Sunni Spencer lifestyle brand, Sunni Spencer Matusik. Sunni is a veteran of New York City’s competitive fashion industry with more than 20 years of experience working with top designers and brands. From her days as a buyer for Bergdorf Goodman to Vice President at Project, Sunni shares her story including how getting saved at the height of her career radically changed her view of success, purpose, and community. In this episode Sunni talks about: How getting saved helped her navigate the competitive world of fashion How God revealed to her the idea for her business How she overcame her fear of leaving a high powered position to start a company Sunni also talks candidly about her past of wearing the mask of a successful career women even though she was deeply unfulfilled, often using shopping and drinking to fill the void that she felt. In this episode Sunni shares how God helped her discover her own authenticity and purpose. Sunni also offers practical advice for anyone looking for a deeper connection to God, to community, and to their own unique purpose. Listen to the episode here or subscribe on iTunes.

My guest for this episode is Ben Smithee of The Smithee Group, a digital marketing agency. Ben runs a successful company with a growing team, but it wasn’t always that way. Years ago Ben found himself running an agency that served Fortune 500 clients but he was stressed out, burned out, and, as he says, “ready to pull the parachute on the whole thing.” In this episode Ben talks about how he completely rebuilt his agency to be bigger, faster, and stronger by putting God at the center. Ben shares the ups and downs he experienced in building and growing a business with an transparency that’s raw, inspiring, and real. If you are feeling stressed out or burned out in your own career or business Ben’s story is sure to give you practical steps to pivot so you, too, can thrive in your calling. You can access the show notes for today’s episode, including where to find Ben online, at dawnsadler.com/018.

Have you ever walked through a season when you had so many major struggles and challenges in your life that you felt you had to put God’s gifting and God’s calling for your life on hold, maybe permanently? My guest today, Kadi Cole, has.   In this episode Kadi talks about how she discovered God’s purpose of her life not in spite of, but because of, a series of tragedies that she walked through in a specific season of her life. Kadi’s story is filled with warmth, wisdom, resilience and humor. As a Leadership Coach, she also offers practical advice about what to do when we feel stuck or as though our dreams have been put on hold.

Steve Rodriguez was born and raised in Los Angeles and never imagined he would leave. He had a good corporate job working for a healthcare company, a serious girlfriend, and plenty of family and friends nearby. Then he began to feel God call him to move across country and start a business in Wisconsin. It was a surprising twist but Steve made the move. Today, years later, Steve is married to that girlfriend and together they own a successful business in Wisconsin. In this episode Steve explains how he and his wife use their success as business owners and their pastoral and evangelism gifting to mentor and minister to other business owners. In this episode Steve talks about: How he knew God was calling him out of LA How his success as an entrepreneur has helped him reach others Why he choose to use his gift for ministry in a business instead of the church Practical ways to share your faith at work The difference between striving and excellence How to be more influential in any job or career Steve shares his story with warmth, wisdom and a practical approach to faith and work. Listen to the show here or subscribe on iTunes.

Today my guest is Brett Gilbert, Regional Innovation Chair and Associate Professor at American University in Washington DC. Brett travels the world conducting research on the positive impact of entrepreneurship on creating wealth in communities and exposing the barriers that prevent entrepreneurs from thriving. In this episode Brett talks about how being a believer influences her work, how entrepreneurs can overcome personal barriers to starting and growing a business, and how one chance postcard in the mail helped her leave a unsatisfying career behind and find her God-given calling.  

In his early twenties Brian Buonassissi never saw himself as a dj. He was a struggling performer in an acoustic disco cover band in California who needed a way to make some extra money. Fast forward more than two decades and Brian, known also as DJ Brian B, owns a thriving company that specializes in private event DJ services in some of the most desirable locations in the U.S. and internationally. In addition to growing a thriving business Brian also is a speaker at industry events where he helps other DJs build a successful business. In this episode Brian talks about the ups and downs of his early days trying to start his own business as a DJ as well as his role today growing a business, building team, and creating a purpose-driven culture for his clients and his team. In this episode Brian talks about: Creating an authentic team culture The three pillars he uses for hiring new team members Identifying company values and instilling those into team DNA How his spiritual gifting influences his leadership style

Sitting on a stoop outside their Brooklyn apartment on the day after their wedding newlyweds Ben and Emily van den Heever had an idea. Ben noticed that at their wedding their friends couldn’t seem to get enough of his homemade batch of biltong, a South African version of beef jerky. Ben, a native of South Africa, had grown up eating biltong in his grandfather’s butcher shop in Pretoria and loved to make small batches for friends. Sitting on the stoop of their Brooklyn apartment, Ben and Emily got a vision and the idea of Brooklyn Biltong was born. Since they launched their company in 2014 sales have more than doubled each year. This year Brooklyn Biltong will be available in retail stores including a grocery chain with more than 30 locations (find where to buy in your area here). The company has been featured on Bon Appétit, Eat This Not That, Uncrate, Inc with Marcus Limonis (of “The Profit”) and elsewhere. The product, which is Whole30 approved, can be spotted on the social media feeds of healthy-lifestyle advocates (including Whole30 co-founder Melissa Hartwig). Recently I sat down with Brooklyn Biltong Co-Founder Emily van den Heever to talk about the early days of growing the business (including some difficult lessons learned and a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign) and to talk about what faith, risk, and growing a business looks like for her today. In this episode Emily talks candidly about the ups and downs of growing a business with humor, wisdom and grace. In this conversation Emily offers insights about: How to overcome early obstacles in your business How to do a “spirit check” when making key business decisions How to balance faith and risk as the stakes in your business get bigger How to build a brand that is authentic to who you are How to build a customer base in the early days This episode is filled with inspiration and encouragement for anyone who is building or growing a kingdom business. Listen here or on iTunes (and leave us a review).

Have you ever had one plan for your career, only to discover that God had a surprising and unexpected detour? My guest today for Episode 012, Ashley Staples, certainly knows how that feels. Ashley had a thriving career in academia at a prestigious private university in New York City when she received an offer she couldn’t refuse. The only catch? It meant leaving New York City and moving to Columbus, OH. In this episode Ashley talks about: Practical advice for seeking God in major career decisions What to do when you feel “stuck” in your career Bringing kingdom values into multi-faith workplaces …and more If you’ve ever faced a major crossroads in your business or career and were unsure about which direction to choose then this episode will help you navigate a major career decision. Ashley is funny and wise and offers practical advice about how to walk with God when the path takes an unexpected twist.

A little more than a year ago wedding photographer Gina Esposito was feeling stressed out and burned out in her business. She had run a successful wedding photography business on Long Island for more than a decade and was experiencing the kind of success her competitors envied. But she was restless and felt that there was more.   Meanwhile her best friend Sheena Meekins had a successful career at a fashion magazine – a role many young women would have given anything for. There were accolades, awards (she was named Marketer of the Year twice) and a clear career path. But sitting in the posh offices of One World Trade Sheena, too, felt restless and that she was called to more.   After a long period of prayer Sheena agreed to leave her job and become a partner in Gina’s photography business. Together they set their sights on the ultra-competitive wedding photography markets of New York City and destination weddings in exotic locations including Dubai, the Caribbean, and Europe. They had no connections in the New York or destination wedding markets and, at the beginning of 2017, weren’t sure how they would book enough business to make the partnership work financially. Facing an uncertain future and dwindling savings accounts, Sheena and Gina worked to grow the business with a combination of faith and fortitude.   Just a year later, their calendar is booked a year in advance with weddings in New York as well as upcoming destination weddings in some of the most beautiful and exotic locations in the world.   In this episode Gina and Sheena talk about their “famine to feast” year. We talk about what they did to rebuild their business, how they learned to trust God in new ways during lean times, and their advice for entrepreneurs who are praying for a breakthrough in their own business in the year ahead.   I sat down with Sheena and Gina in early December and since this recording they have rebranded their company as Anée Atelier.   Listen to the podcast here or on iTunes.

Episode 010 of the Your Purpose is Calling podcast features Ashley Abercrombie. Ashley Abercrombie is a writer, mom of two, co-pastor of Liberty Church downtown with her husband Cody, Director of a non-profit, and a social advocate who is passionate about disrupting cycles that lead to mass incarceration and human trafficking. In this episode Ashley talks about serving God, serving others, dreaming big and “literally loving the hell right out of people.”

GET FREE EMAIL UPDATES First NameLast NameEmail YOUR PURPOSE IS CALLING PODCAST EPISODE 009 From Finance to Education: Making a Career Change featuring Katelyn Gibert LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: SHARE THIS: View show notes Katelyn Gibert was a successful and thriving 20-something living in New York City where she worked in finance for one of the world’s largest global investment banking firms. The job seemed like the perfect for Katelyn who had studied finance and psychology in college. The job gave her financial security, prestige, and a bright and promising future.   That was when Katelyn begin to feel what she calls “the tug” of God calling her into a completely new career in education policy.   She traded in her prestigious role in New York working with high net worth individuals for a job teaching first grade at an elementary school in the poorest ward of Washington DC before going back to school for her graduate degree in education policy at Vanderbilt University. In today’s episode Katelyn talks about: Practical advice to know when God is calling you in a new direction A Christ-centered approach to managing a career transition How to remain steadfast when a career transition requires a long road How to overcome setbacks along the way Katelyn’s story is filled with wisdom for anyone who is looking for practical advice to walk with God in their business or career. SHOW NOTES: Here are links and resources that were referenced during this episode. Savage Inequalities: Children in American Schools by Jonathan Kozol God and Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School by John Cortines and Gregory Baumer Revisionist History podcast by Malcolm Gladwell   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: The Your Purpose is Calling podcast features conversations with Christians who are finding purpose, redefining work and changing their world. Want to hear more? Here are a few ways you can support this podcast. Subscribe on iTunes Leave a review on iTunes Subscribe to the blog Follow me on Instagram Like the Facebook page The post 009: When God Calls You to a New Career with Katelyn Gibert appeared first on Dawn Sadler.

GET FREE EMAIL UPDATES First NameLast NameEmail YOUR PURPOSE IS CALLING PODCAST EPISODE 008 Jessi Vance, Founder of Kaleidoscope LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: SHARE THIS: View show notes Remember the days of growing up and longing to feel a sense of belonging? Jessi Vance does. As the daughter of missionary parents, Jessi was an American living in Uzbekistan where she studied dance and dreamed of becoming a professional dancer. As a non-native, she often felt that she didn’t quite fit in the culture of Uzbekistan. As a young woman living abroad, she felt different than other kids her age in America. Living between two countries magnified her need to feel a sense of identity. Jessi graduated and left Uzbekistan for New York City but her heart for kids living abroad – and experiencing the same challenges she faced when growing up – inspired her to launch Kaleidoscope, a non-profit that serves the needs of children of diplomats, military personnel and missionaries living abroad. Today Jessi leads a U.S.-based team and travels the world leading teams of “Kaleiders” who work with “third culture kids” to develop a sense of identity and belonging wherever they are in the world. In this episode of the Your Purpose is Calling Christian business podcast Jessi talks about: Helping others find identity and belonging Leading teams who feel valued, loved and heard Developing kids into world-changing leaders Although Jessi’s work is unique, her insights about loving well as a leader provide practical advice that anyone can use to bring kingdom values into the workplace. Want to hear more conversations with Christians that are finding purpose, redefining work and changing their world? Subscribe to the Your Purpose is Calling Christian business podcast on iTunes and leave us a review. SHOW NOTES: Here are links and resources that were referenced during this episode. Jessi Vance on Instagram Kaleidoscope on Instagram Kaleidoscope on Facebook Kaleidoscope website Love Warrior book by Glennon DoyleLove Lives Here book by Monica Goff For the Love podcast by Jen Hatmaker SUPPORT THE PODCAST: The Your Purpose is Calling podcast features conversations with Christians who are finding purpose, redefining work and changing their world. Want to hear more? Here are a few ways you can support this podcast. Subscribe on iTunes Leave a review on iTunes Subscribe to the blog Follow me on Instagram Like the Facebook page The post 008: Love Well, Lead Well with Jessi Vance appeared first on Dawn Sadler.

GET FREE EMAIL UPDATES First NameLast NameEmail YOUR PURPOSE IS CALLING PODCAST EPISODE 007 Polly Payne, Founder of Horacio Printing LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: SHARE THIS: View show notes When Polly Payne, Founder of Horacio Printing, launched her first Christian planner in November 2014 it was a passion project that she did as a side hustle while working in sales in New York City. Back then, she could not have imagined that just three years later Horacio Printing would go on to sell more than 20,000 planner, raise nearly $25,000 to fight human trafficking through A21, and help women in other parts of the world the world overcome cycles of abuse and poverty. It’s an astonishing success story, so it may be surprising to know that as a Christian entrepreneur Polly battled anxiety and comparison as she grew her business. In this episode of the Your Purpose is Calling podcast Polly talks about how hearing from God at a time when she was “living the excesses of New York” inspired her to launch Horacio Printing, how she learned to overcome anxiety and avoid falling into the comparison trap, and the journey from her humble beginnings of launching a side hustle to the full-time business she owns today. Highlights include: 03:23 The inspiration behind Horacio Printing 07:19 Managing a side hustle and a full-time job 12:00 Dealing with the isolation of a home-based business 14:04 Building a business with a culture of giving back 19:12 Practical advice for dealing with anxiety 25:15 How to overcome comparison when pursuing your purpose Listen to the full episode here or on iTunes. To hear more conversations with Christians that are finding purpose, redefining work and changing their world subscribe to the Your Purpose is Calling podcast on iTunes and leave a review. SPECIAL PROMO: As a podcast listener, purchase a planner on or before December 31, 2017 and receive a 15% discount. Use the code MerryChristmas. SHOW NOTES: Here are links and resources that were referenced during this episode. Horacio Printing website Horacio Printing on Instagram Polly Payne on Instagram The Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss The Artisan’s Soul by Erwin Raphael McManus Strengthen Yourself in the Lord by Bill Johnson She is Free conference Faithbox A21 Shama Women Samaritan Village SUPPORT THE PODCAST: The Your Purpose is Calling podcast features conversations with Christians who are finding purpose, redefining work and changing their world. Want to hear more? Here are a few ways you can support this podcast. Subscribe on iTunes Leave a review on iTunes Subscribe to the blog Follow me on Instagram Like the Facebook page The post 007: Overcoming Anxiety and Comparison with Polly Payne appeared first on Dawn Sadler.

GET FREE EMAIL UPDATES First NameLast NameEmail YOUR PURPOSE IS CALLING PODCAST EPISODE 006 Christian Filmmaker Jon Cortizo LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: SHARE THIS: View show notes Photo by Gina Esposito Have you ever felt trapped and miserable in your job, even a job you once dreamed of, and unsure of how you could change course? My guest on this episode of the Your Purpose is Calling podcast, filmmaker Jon Cortizo, certainly has. Several years ago  Jon was living the life he dreamed of since he was a kid. He had a job working in production on Hollywood films and top television shows. But the grind of working 14 to 15 hour days left Jon feeling isolated and burned out at a young age. As Jon says, “I sounded like a grumpy old man at 22.” At one point Jon was so miserable in what had once been his dream job that he was close to contemplating suicide. But a chance visit from his sister and the support of a church community helped Jon discover a new dream for his career. In this episode of the Your Purpose is Calling podcast Jon talks about the influences that helped him re-shape his perspective on ambition, competition, and calling. Jon talks about the importance of a church community and how using his passion and gifting for filmmaking to serve in his local church gave him a fresh perspective on his career. He discusses how he discovered that he could use his gifting to make a positive impact in people’s lives and serve God. In this episode Jon discusses: How a failed first business helped him create a more successful second one The high price of an unhealthy view of competition How biblical principles apply to work and career today How he redefines success today Listen to the podcast to learn more about Jon’s story. Subscribe on iTunes to hear all episodes of the Your Purpose is Calling podcast and leave us a review. SHOW NOTES: Here are links and resources that were referenced during this episode. Jon and Erin Cortizo’s website Books about John Wooden Last Chance U show on Netflix Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 SUPPORT THE PODCAST: The Your Purpose is Calling podcast features conversations with Christians who are finding purpose, redefining work and changing their world. Want to hear more? Here are a few ways you can support this podcast. Subscribe on iTunes Leave a review on iTunes Subscribe to the blog Follow me on Instagram Like the Facebook page The post 006: From Burnout to a New Business with Purpose appeared first on Dawn Sadler.

GET FREE EMAIL UPDATES First NameLast NameEmail YOUR PURPOSE IS CALLING PODCAST EPISODE 005 Stephanie Shelow, Founder of Dessert Tours NYC LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: SHARE THIS: View show notes Video and photos by Gina Esposito Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to turn something that you’re passionate about into a business, career, or ministry? My guest in this episode of the Your Purpose is Calling Christian business podcast has. In this episode you’ll meet Stephanie Shelow, Founder of Dessert Tours NYC.   A few years ago Stephanie was working in full-time vocational ministry at a megachurch in Florida when she felt God call her to New York City. She knew leaving Florida meant leaving ministry and taking a leap of faith into a new career… even though she had no idea what that career would be. As Stephanie explored New York, praying that God would reveal her next step to her, she had no idea that He already had. An avid baker since she was young, Stephanie spent hours exploring some of the city’s best dessert spots from world-famous bakeries to small, out-of the-way finds. It was through talking about her passion for desserts with friends and a community group of entrepreneurs at her local church in New York that Stephanie discovered that the purpose she was looking for had been under her nose the entire time. In this episode of the Your Purpose is Calling podcast Stephanie talks about how she overcame challenges in launching and growing her business. In this episode Stephanie also talks about: How she discovered her calling almost by accident Wondering if her idea was “serious” enough to glorify God and serve the kingdom The importance of friends and an entrepreneurial community that helped her discover and refine her vision How embracing her own authenticity helped her find joy in her calling What ministry looks like now If you’ve ever thought about turning your passion into a purpose (and profits) then Stephanie’s story is sure to inspire you. Want to hear more conversations with Christians in business that are finding purpose, redefining work and changing their world? Subscribe to the Your Purpose is Calling podcast on iTunes and leave a review. SHOW NOTES: Here are links and resources that were referenced during this episode. Dessert Tours NYC website Follow Dessert Tours NYC on Instagram The Artisan’s Soul: Crafting Your Life into a Work of Art by Erwin Raphael McManus Bread & Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table by Shauna Niequist How I Built This The West Wing Weekly SUPPORT THE PODCAST: The Your Purpose is Calling podcast features conversations with Christians who are finding purpose, redefining work and changing their world. Want to hear more? Here are a few ways you can support this podcast. Subscribe on iTunes Leave a review on iTunes Subscribe to the blog Follow me on Instagram Like the Facebook page The post 005: Turn Your Passion into Purpose (and Profits) with Stephanie Shelow appeared first on Dawn Sadler.