After more than a decade practicing family law, Teresa Cordoba knew something needed to change. The courtroom wins didn’t outweigh the emotional weight she was carrying, and she began to feel the nudge that maybe God was leading her somewhere new.

In this episode, Teresa shares how prayer, practical steps, and divine timing led her to launch her own mediation practice, Teresa A. Cordoba Mediation Law. She’s passionate about giving families a peaceful alternative to litigation, and her story is a powerful reminder that when God says go, He also makes a way.

We talk through: • What it felt like to sense God's timing and act on it • The role prayer played in launching her own business • How she became a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator • Step-by-step how she built her brand — from taking the mediation training to finding a website designer, brand photographer, and copywriter • Why mediation offers a grace-filled option for families looking for resolution without courtroom battles • How to move forward when the dream feels too big or too impossible

Whether you’re considering a career pivot or just wondering what obedience looks like in the day-to-day, Teresa’s story will encourage you to take the next step — even if it feels small.

Resources Mentioned:

Peace Shark Mediation Training: https://www.peacesharkmediationtraining.com/

Website Design: https://thesitesociety.com/

Photography and Media: https://www.instagram.com/brad_kidwell/

Teresa’s Website: https://tcordobalaw.com/

In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I started the Closet Dreamers podcast — from what was going on in my life at the time to the doubts I had, and the simple, practical steps I took to finally hit record.

This isn’t your typical “how to start a podcast” episode. It’s raw. It’s scrappy. It’s honest. And it’s full of encouragement for anyone who’s felt a dream bubbling up inside them but hasn’t known how (or when) to take the first step.

Mentions:

• One FREE month of Podbean (my podcast host): https://www.podbean.com/closetdreamers
• Riverside for podcast interviews
• Karsen's Podcast – Just Keep Showing Up Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Your words help this podcast reach more people who need a little nudge to step into the dream God’s placed on their heart!

Bonus content I came across after recording this episode:

• "The Speak Life List" (Episode 6) — great companion to this topic if you’re looking for godly affirmations and encouragement.
• Lisa Bevere Podcast: "Comparison Isn’t Just Toxic, It’s Spiritual Warfare" talked about being creative in a hidden place * Listen on Spotify

The unabridged version of Episode 4: God-Dreams vs. Manifestation.

We’re talking about the real tension between what looks like purpose and what’s actually God-breathed. In a culture that glorifies manifesting your own success, how do you truly know if what you're chasing is what God actually called you to do?

Let’s dive in together!