Sometimes the thing standing between you and the next step isn’t a lack of ability—it’s the voice in your own head telling you that you can’t.

In this episode of She Can Share, I’m getting real about the thoughts and limiting beliefs that have held me back—and might be holding you back too. From worrying about what people will think to telling yourself you’re not good enough, not smart enough, too much, too shy, or simply not ready, these thoughts can quietly keep us from sharing the gifts, dreams, and messages God has placed inside us.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How fear of other people’s opinions can keep you from stepping out
• Why negative self-talk can become one of the biggest things holding you back
• How to recognize and challenge limiting beliefs
• The difference between knowing your weaknesses and allowing them to define you
• Why God calls us to move beyond fear and step forward with boldness
• How to “mother yourself” with encouragement instead of constantly criticizing yourself

You have something to say. You have something to give. And there may be someone on the other side of your message who needs to hear it.

So stop letting what other people might think—or what you’ve been telling yourself—keep you stuck. Take it to the Lord, challenge those limiting beliefs, and take the next step.

If this episode encouraged you, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email and let me know what you’re taking away from this episode, and don’t forget to leave a review!

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• Why you can experience grief and beautiful things at the same time
• How to give yourself permission to feel your emotions instead of stuffing them down
• Why being in a difficult season doesn’t disqualify you from what God has called you to do
• What Jeremiah 29 taught me about prospering and expanding even in exile
• Why God may still be calling you to show up, serve others, and build while you’re hurting
• What it really means to “do it messy” when you’re the messy one

There are seasons when following God means being willing to walk a little differently than everyone around you.

In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to live set apart in your business—and why being set apart doesn’t always feel comfortable. Sometimes God calls us into lonely places, pruning seasons, and moments where we have to trust Him before we can see what He’s doing.

We’ll talk about what happens when God expands your influence, why expansion can sometimes feel lonely, and how to stay grounded in God’s presence when you’re making big decisions in your business, brand, or calling.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why being set apart can require you to become comfortable with uncomfortable seasons
• How God uses pruning and solitude to prepare us for greater influence
• Why expansion doesn’t always mean adding more—it can mean letting go
• How to trust God when you feel alone, misunderstood, or uncertain about your next step
• Why seeking God first matters when you’re making major business and life decisions
• How to recognize that God’s presence—not the outcome—is where your victory begins

And remember, being set apart doesn’t mean being abandoned. God is with you in the lonely places, the valley seasons, and the mountaintops.

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Firebrand Rapid Fire with Misty O’Fiel

I’m also joined by Misty O’Fiel for this episode’s Firebrand Rapid Fire segment! Misty shares what she’s learned through seasons of hardship, grief, faith, and stepping into the next chapter God has for her.

If you’re walking through a season where you feel like you’re between what was and what’s next, this conversation will encourage you to keep trusting God and take the next brave step.

Connect with Misty: Rise & River — https://riseandriver.org/

Take a little time to listen, reflect, and ask God where He may be inviting you to live—and lead—more set apart in this season.

Sometimes the biggest step toward what God has next for you is deciding what you’re finally ready to let go of.

As we move into the final quarter of 2026, I’ve been thinking about what’s working, what isn’t, and what might need to be eliminated in order to make room for expansion. Because expansion doesn’t always mean adding more clients, more content, more opportunities, or more responsibilities. Sometimes, it requires subtraction first.

In this episode, we’re talking about the things we may have outgrown but are still carrying—old habits, obligations, relationships, business models, roles, or even identities. I’ll share why elimination isn’t necessarily failure; sometimes, it’s obedience.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why expansion often requires subtraction before addition
• How to recognize what is draining your energy or no longer producing fruit
• The difference between what is familiar and what is actually fruitful
• Why something God blessed in one season may not be something He’s asking you to carry into the next
• How to make room for the calling God is expanding you into
• Why trusting God sometimes means stepping into the uncomfortable space between what you’re releasing and what comes next

And because you don’t need to carry everything into your next season, I want to encourage you to prayerfully ask: What needs to go?

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Meet Jade Smith

Jade Smith is a business owner, mom, homeschooler, worshiper, and operations expert who helps business-owner moms build the support they need to create a more sustainable lifestyle. In this episode’s Firebrand Rapid Fire segment, Jade shares about her journey through the fire, learning to trust God, and discovering how God uses our stories and experiences to reveal our calling.

Connect with Jade:

• Laughing Over Tomorrow Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3z3KJksARULLK8E00pi8em?si=9eef395ea9d14c65
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laughingovertomorrow/

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Episode 186: The Bad Mom Lie with Theresa Todd

A bad moment doesn’t make you a bad mom—but sometimes shame can make it feel that way.

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Theresa Todd, host of The BAD Mom Show, for an honest conversation about motherhood, identity, shame, and what it looks like to step into your God-given authority as a mom.

Theresa opens up about growing up with the belief that she was “the bad one” and how that eventually turned into perfectionism, performance, and constantly trying to prove her worth. We talk about how those same patterns followed her into motherhood and what happened when God began showing her that she didn’t have to earn her value through how well she performed.

We also dive into the difference between guilt and shame, how to recognize the lies we’ve believed about ourselves, and how renewing our minds with God’s truth can change the way we lead our homes.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why attaching your worth to your performance can create a cycle of shame
• The difference between guilt and shame—and why shame attacks your identity
• How to recognize your triggers and get curious about what’s underneath them
• Why motherhood is one of the most important mantles of leadership
• How God’s Word can help you challenge the lies you’ve believed about yourself
• What it looks like to take spiritual authority and boldly speak truth over your family

Motherhood was never meant to be a performance you have to perfect. You are already loved, chosen, and equipped by God for the family He has entrusted to you.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I’m a bad mom,” I hope this conversation reminds you that one hard moment does not define who you are. You can receive grace, renew your mind, and lead your home from a place of identity instead of shame.

Connect with Theresa and learn more about The BAD Mom Show and the resources she offers for moms who want to grow in confidence, faith, and leadership.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetheresatodd/ www.thetheresatodd.com

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Influence sounds exciting—until you realize it comes with responsibility.

There’s a difference between being popular and actually making an impact. And when God begins expanding your influence, your business, your platform, or your reach, there’s a deeper question to consider: Are you ready to steward what He’s entrusted to you?

In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when God gives you influence and why growth isn’t just about becoming more visible. It’s about integrity, consistency, humility, courage, and being willing to show up even when nobody is watching.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why influence is not the same thing as popularity
• What it really means to steward your time, voice, business, and platform
• Why God may ask you to show up consistently before anyone is watching
• How visibility can bring fears of criticism, judgment, and being misunderstood
• Why your message needs to be accessible to the people who need it
• How the parable of the talents challenges us to stop hiding what God has given us

Sometimes expansion means becoming visible in ways you’ve never been visible before. But you don’t have to have everything figured out—you simply need to faithfully use what God has placed in your hands.

If you’re ready to grow your influence while staying grounded in who God has called you to be, this episode is for you.

Ready to expand your business and free the founder? If you’re approaching six figures or already in the 7–8 figure range and know you need more support, check out the expansion offer in the show notes and book a call with my team.

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Growth can feel surprisingly uncomfortable when you’re stepping into something you’ve never done before.

In this episode, I’m talking about those seasons where you’re wondering, “Am I stuck, or is God actually expanding me?” Because sometimes the discomfort, uncertainty, and fear we experience aren’t signs that we’re on the wrong path—they’re simply evidence that we’re somewhere we’ve never been before. I want to help you recognize the difference between fear and discernment, and learn to trust God even when you don’t feel ready.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why discomfort doesn’t automatically mean you’re doing the wrong thing
• How to recognize when God is stretching you into something new
• Why the calling often comes before the confidence
• The difference between “I can’t” and “I’ve never”
• How to discern the difference between fear and a genuine warning from God
• Why your next level may require new support, systems, and people around you

If you’ve been feeling stretched in your business, leadership, or calling, I want you to pause before you label yourself as stuck. You may not be stuck at all. You may simply be expanding beyond the way you’ve operated before.

Sometimes the next step isn’t about feeling ready. It’s about trusting God enough to take the step anyway.

Listen in, sit with these questions, and ask yourself: Where am I feeling stretched right now—and could this actually be evidence that I’m expanding?

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Episode 183: Game Changer Strategy For Your Faith and Business

Sometimes the breakthrough you’re believing God for starts with something that has already happened.

In this episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful strategy for building faith in your business, ministry, and life: your testimony. When God has done something once, it becomes a reminder of what He can do again. Instead of overlooking your wins or comparing yourself to someone else’s breakthrough, I want to encourage you to recognize what God has already done and put that testimony on repeat.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why your testimony can become a powerful source of faith for your next breakthrough
• How to take the wins you’ve experienced in business and use them to build your confidence for what’s next
• Why you should repeat and share your testimonies instead of keeping them to yourself
• How to shift from comparison and jealousy when someone else experiences a breakthrough
• What it looks like to create an atmosphere of faith around the things you’re believing God for
• Why stretching yourself and dreaming bigger can create opportunities for God to receive the glory

If you’re entering a new season in your business and wondering what God might do next, I want you to look back before you look forward. What has He already done? What testimony can you put on repeat?

Let that become the anthem you carry into your next season.

If this episode encourages you, send it to a Christian woman in business who needs a faith boost, and let me know what testimony you’re believing God to repeat in your life.

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