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Can you pursue luxury and success without compromising your faith? And when God calls you to build something of your own, how do you ensure your ambition never takes His place? For Candace Charbonné, these questions became personal as she stepped away from a 17-year career at the United Nations to build Maison Veni, a luxury handbag brand rooted in faith and purpose. But her journey wasn’t just about starting a business. It was also shaped by profound grief, the loss of her daughter Eliana, and a deeper understanding of what it means to trust God when life doesn’t unfold as planned. In this episode, Candace shares how her relationship with God has shaped the way she approaches business, why luxury doesn’t have to come at the expense of faith, and what it means to build something that reflects your values rather than simply chasing success. Her story challenges us to look beyond what we’re building and reconsider what it means to live out our faith in every area of life, including the things we create and the dreams we pursue. What You’ll Learn: The faith it takes to obey before you understand How to move forward with grief rather than move on from it How to recognize when God is asking you to take a leap of faith Why luxury and faith don’t have to be at odds What it means to invite the Holy Spirit into your everyday life and business decisions Timestamps: (01:15) - Candace’s Prayer That Led to an Unexpected Calling (07:53) - Finding God in the Deepest Season of Grief (12:15) - “I Built You With That Faith”: Finding God in the Unthinkable (21:54) - Making Room for Grief Without Losing Your Faith (23:55) - The Foundation Every Marriage Needs to Last (27:04) - What “Come, Holy Spirit” Means Beyond the Words  (28:55) - What It Looks Like to Be Unapologetically Yourself in Christ  (34:10) - The Handbag That Reflects How God Transforms Us (39:22) - How to Recognize God's Voice and Act on It  (44:01) - People Over Profits (54:55) - Living for the Smile of Jesus (56:54) - What Revival Really Means and Why It Matters  (57:40) - The Kind of Joy That Grief Cannot Take Away  (58:27) - How God Brings New Life Out of Your Crushing Seasons  (01:02:19) - How to Turn Business Success Into a Way to Serve God  (01:03:46) - What Saint Joseph Teaches Us About Hearing God's Voice  (01:07:46) - Why Faith Starts With Relationship, Not Perfection (01:09:22) - Can Luxury and Faith Really Coexist? Links and Resources: Website - Maison Veni | https://maisonveni.com/  Instagram - Maisaon Veni | https://www.instagram.com/maison.veni/  Connect with Candace: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/candacecharbonne/  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/candace-marie-charbonn%C3%A9-46a067a  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilyford     YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover

You can post every day and still have a personal brand nobody remembers.  In this episode, Emily and Jake break down the three brand decisions that can change the way you show up, create content, and build authority online. Because building a personal brand isn’t just about posting consistently or trying to stay visible. It’s about getting clear on who you want to be known for, who you’re actually speaking to, and how your content should move people.  Together, they unpack what it looks like to build a brand with intention instead of constantly wondering what you should post next. They also get into why being visible doesn’t automatically mean you’re building trust or authority.  If you’ve been showing up online and still feel like something isn’t clicking with your personal brand, this conversation will help you step back and figure out what needs to change.  What You’ll Learn: The three decisions that could make or break your personal brand Why clarity needs to come before content The content mistake that makes it harder for people to remember you The four different types of posts that move people to act Why your transformation could be your most compelling content Timestamps: (02:12) - Why More Content Isn’t Always the Answer (04:49) - Your Content As An Extension of Your Brand (08:28) - What Do You Want to Be Trusted For? (13:12) - Where Clarity Comes From (18:31) - The Problem With Preaching What You Don’t Practice (23:29) - Who Are You Creating Content For? (24:54) - Why Your Audience Needs to Feel You (32:30) - How to Make AI and the Algorithm Work for You  (33:58) - What Does Your Audience Need to Understand (35:46) - How Value Builds Credibility  (41:52) - The Four Types of Posts That Build a Stronger Brand (45:35) - The CTA That Turns Content Into Clients (54:07) - The Transformation People Actually Want to See Are You Seen as a True Crowned Authority™ With Your Personal Brand? Take the Crowned Authority™Assessment | https://www.fordivine.com/assessment/  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilyford YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover

He spent nearly seven years in the adult film industry, built a successful career, and became known for something he would eventually have to walk away from. But leaving that life behind didn’t mean he knew how to leave the shame behind it.  Joshua Broome is a pastor, speaker, author, and advocate who has lived through one of the most radical transformations imaginable. After walking away from the adult film industry, he began a new chapter of faith, healing, forgiveness, and purpose. But what looked like a completely different life on the outside still came with questions about who he really was and whether he could ever become someone new.  In this episode, Joshua talks honestly about the adult film industry and what life looked like behind the success, the father wound that shaped his understanding of himself, and why bringing hidden pain into the light can be part of healing. He also shares what changed when he stopped trying to prove he was worthy and began to understand who God says he is. His story will challenge you to look at the parts of your own life you may still be letting define you, and to ask what could change if you finally saw yourself the way God does.  What You’ll Learn: What God sees when you only see your past The connection between your pain, your memories, and your healing What forgiveness looks like when you can’t control the outcome What Jesus’ joy on the cross really means for you  How God can redeem the parts of your story you want to erase Timestamps: (01:40) - The Story Behind Joshua Broome’s Transformation (03:56) - The Messy Middle Nobody Talks About (12:16) - The Attachment Theory (13:22) - The Father Wound He Had to Face (14:16) - What Forgiveness Looks Like Without Reconciliation (21:28) - The Redemption Joshua Didn’t See Coming (25:21) - What Becoming A Father Taught Joshua About God (29:40) - Why Real Change Happens One Step at a Time  (31:00) - How God’s Word Can Show You Which Direction to Take  (33:41) - What the Right Mentor Can See That You Can’t  (39:50) - What Jesus’ Joy on the Cross Really Means for You (44:10) - The Spiritual Warfare You May Not Even Realise You’re In (49:54) - The God Who Can Do More Than You Ever Imagined (51:45) - What Your Failures Are Trying to Teach You (58:12) - The Difference Between Being Changed and Being Ready to Lead (01:07:26) - How God Turned Joshua’s Past Into a Platform (01:19:23) - From Wound to Scar: What Redemption Really Looks Like     (01:24:43) - What Happens When You Stop Comparing and Start Becoming?   (01:29:14) - The Freedom That Comes From Sharing Your Story  (01:34:25) -The Lies That Can Quietly Ruin Your Life  (01:36:16) -  The Bank Teller Story (01:37:56) - How Your Honesty Can Change the Depth of Your Healing  (01:47:54) - Joshua’s Prayer Ready to uncover the lies that are shaping your life? Get your copy of Joshua Broome’s 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life | https://a.co/00Z4rjxh  Connect with Joshua: Website | https://www.joshuabroome.me/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamjoshuabroome  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/joshua.broome.7  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@iamjoshuabroome  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@iamjoshuabroome  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover

Is your personal brand working for you, or is it creating more work? In this episode, Emily and Jake reveal the 5 signs that your personal brand may not be doing its job. From having to constantly explain what you do every time someone finds you online to constantly proving your expertise, they unpack why being good at what you do isn’t enough when people can’t immediately understand your value or see why they should choose you.  Together, they explore the difference between simply creating content and building a brand that communicates who you are. They also break down why your content shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job, how brand DNA can bring more clarity to your message, and what happens when your brand keeps attracting opportunities you’ve already outgrown. Because sometimes the biggest shift isn’t learning how to market yourself better. It’s getting clear enough to decide what you want your brand to lead you toward. What You’ll Learn: The 5 signs your personal brand isn’t doing its job The Hero’s Journey framework for telling your story How to build a brand that creates opportunities instead of making you chase them Tips for finding content ideas within your own expertise What to do when your personal brand no longer reflects where you’re going Timestamps: (03:14) - Why Being Great At What You Do Isn’t Enough (05:07) - Is Your Brand Confusing People? (09:16) - The Outside Perspective Your Brand Needs (10:10) - How to Stop Proving Yourself from Scratch (12:28) - Letting Your Work Become Your Content (15:42) - How to Turn Your Results into Credibility (17:59) - The Hero’s Journey Framework for Your Personal Brand (22:48) - Getting Clear on Who You Are and Who You Serve (24:37) - Why Marketing Is More Than Just Content (27:18) - Is Your Content Building a Brand or Just Keeping Instagram Alive? (32:46) - How Brand DNA Builds Crown Authority  (39:56) - What to Do When Interest Isn’t Enough to Create Action (46:41) - The Reason Your Brand Keeps Bringing You the Wrong Opportunities Are You Seen as a True Crowned Authority™ With Your Personal Brand? Take the Crowned Authority™Assessment | https://www.fordivine.com/assessment/  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover

She spent over two decades building other people’s brands, and then motherhood gave her a problem she never expected to have: too much breast milk.  Jenney Korasick is the co-founder of It’s My Leche, a first-of-its-kind company born from her own experience with breastfeeding. After finding herself with more milk than she knew what to do with, she began donating it to other mothers and quickly realized just how many women needed access to breast milk and how few options existed to help them. That realization led her to create a company that is giving mothers access to real breast milk, but in a completely different way.  In this episode, Emily sits down with Jenney to explore what happens when you take something so personal to motherhood and turn it into a mission. They talk about what happens when breastfeeding doesn’t go the way you imagined and the stigma and misconceptions that still surround breast milk. Jenney also takes us behind the scenes of what it looks like to build a business around something that didn’t really exist before and what she hopes to change for the next generation of moms. Whether you’re a mother navigating breastfeeding, a mom who has ever felt like motherhood wasn’t supposed to look this way, or a woman building something from personal experience, this episode will remind you that sometimes the most powerful change begins when we’re willing to challenge the way things have always been done.  What You’ll Learn: Why motherhood requires more flexibility than perfection The surprising science behind freeze-dried breast milk Why building a community can be more powerful than traditional marketing The glass-ball vs rubber-ball approach to balancing motherhood and business How motherhood can expand your capacity instead of limiting it Timestamps: (01:20) - From Brand Builder to Mom Entrepreneur (04:01) - The Freezer That Started It All (10:38) - What Parents Really Need from Formula (13:58) - Why So Many Moms Stop Breastfeeding (16:29) - Breaking the “All or Nothing” Mindset (17:13) - Turning Breast Milk into Powder (20:50) - How Long Does Breast Milk Actually Last? (26:26) - Safety Checks Behind Donor Breast Milk (28:42) - Why Leche Pays Its Breast Milk Donors (35:46) - The Reality of Building Something Completely New  (41:53) - The Power of Building a Business Around Your Audience (47:05) - Why Successful Moms Don’t Actually “Do It All”  (55:07) - What Your Calling Can Give You That Success Can’t (58:56) - The Unexpected Way Motherhood Expands You Are you looking for safe, human breast milk for your baby? Go check out It’s My Leche and use code EMILY at checkout for a special discount | https://itsmyleche.com/  Connect with Jenney: Website | https://itsmyleche.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsmyleche/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsmyleche  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmyleche  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover

You could be ruining your personal brand without even realizing it. AI can change how you look. Your voice can be replicated. And your captions can sound nothing like you.  And the scary part? You can get so used to seeing the polished version of yourself online that you don’t even notice when your brand starts drifting away from who you actually are. In this episode, Emily gets real about what AI, filters, and the pressure to look perfect are doing to personal branding. She calls it “catfish branding”. Because when your online brand doesn’t match the person people meet in real life, you create an integrity gap. And that gap can cost you the one thing every personal brand actually needs: trust. Emily talks about what it looks like to build your brand from identity instead of performance, starting with who God created you to be before worrying about how you want to be seen. She also breaks down how easy it is to let trends and algorithms shape your brand until you barely recognize it yourself. Through the Recognition Test and Four Practical Moves, Emily shows you how to bring more of your story and personality back into the way you show up online. Because your personal brand doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to be you! What You’ll Learn: How AI can make your personal brand more polished, but less trustworthy The simple test that reveals whether your brand is authentic or a “catfish” Why an integrity gap can be a spiritual issue before it becomes a branding problem Four moves to make your brand more human, recognizable, and magnetic What it means to build a brand that reflects who God created you to be  Timestamps: (01:30) - Is AI Turning Your Brand into A Catfish? (10:06) - Why Personal Branding Is Becoming More Important in the Trust Economy (13:08) - What Makes People Actually Connect with a Personal Brand? (16:16) - The Recognition Test (24:00) - The Integrity Gap No One Is Talking About (27:05) - Who Are You Building Your Brand For? (30:20) - The 4 Moves That Will Make Your Brand More Magnetic (39:02) - PIS: Passion, Interests, Skills (44:43) - Branding the Build (48:49) - What Your Catfish Brand Could Be Costing You (54:16) - Why Being Different Is Your Biggest Advantage Are You Seen as a True Crowned Authority™ With Your Personal Brand? Take the Crowned Authority™Assessment | https://www.fordivine.com/assessment/  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover

Most people ask, “Why does this keep happening to me?” Why do I keep attracting the same relationships? The same drama? The same type of business partner? The same disappointments? In this powerful solo mentor session, Emily gets uncomfortable and challenges you to start asking a much harder question: What about me keeps drawing this in? Because the people you attract are often connected to the standards you live by - what you tolerate, what you consume, and what you consistently practice when nobody is watching.  Emily breaks down the Law of Magnetism and why your life can become a reflection of your identity long before you realize it. She also shares personal stories from seasons when she had to raise her own standards and become more intentional about who and what she allowed into her life. This episode is not about being perfect or having it all figured out. It’s about being willing to take an honest look at yourself and ask: Am I actually becoming the person I say I want to be? Because if you want better relationships, better opportunities, and a life that’s aligned with your God-given calling, the work doesn’t start with everyone else. It starts with you.  What You’ll Learn: The Law of Magnetism and what it says about what you attract How your habits, discipline, and values shape what you allow into your life What faith can teach you about relationships and identity  How what you believe you deserve shapes your choices and growth How raising your standards and embracing your God-given gifts can create deeper fulfillment Timestamps: (02:40) - When Life Gets You Off-Track from Your Purpose (06:42) - Why Do I Keep Attracting This? (08:16) - The Law of Magnetism: What You’re Really Attracting (09:59) - How Your Discipline and Character Shape What You Attract (14:43) - Being Clear About the Qualities You Want in Others (20:14) - Do You Possess Those Qualities Yourself? (22:22) - What Dating Taught Emily About Raising Her Standards (27:17) - How Faith Changes What You Are Willing to Accept (31:27) - What Happens When You Stop Forcing What Isn’t for You (34:11) - The Identity Thermostat: Why You Keep Returning to the Same Level (38:07) - How We Self-Sabotage Our Growth (39:21) - Finding Your Glory Zone and Stepping Fully into Your God-Given Calling More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover

This is the most personal episode we’ve ever recorded.  After days of labor, countless prayers, unexpected setbacks, and one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make, we finally met our son. What we thought would be one of the most carefully planned moments of our lives became a journey of surrender, reminding us that God is often doing His greatest work in the moments we never saw coming. For the first time, we’re sharing the complete story behind Reign’s arrival. From the emotional highs and unexpected twists to the miracle of finally hearing his first cry. We also open up about why we’ve chosen to keep his face off social media, how becoming parents has reshaped our perspective on faith, purpose, and legacy, and what we’re believing God for as we step into this brand-new season together.  This is more than a birth story. It's a conversation about trusting God when nothing goes according to plan, finding peace in the unexpected, and discovering that His greatest miracles are often waiting on the other side of surrender. Whether you're preparing for parenthood, walking through a season of uncertainty, or simply believing God for what's next, this episode is a reminder that His plans are always greater than our own. What You’ll Learn: The hardest decision we face during labor, and how we found peace in it What becoming Mom and Dad revealed about trusting God’s timing Why surrender is often the beginning of God’s greatest work Why we’ve chosen to keep Reign’s face off social media How becoming parents is reshaping our faith, marriage, and calling Timestamps: (02:15) - Our Pregnancy Story (04:39) - When Labor Didn’t Go According to Plan (11:29) - The Unexpected Setbacks That Tested Our Faith (13:47) - The Spiritual Preparation Before Giving Birth (24:59) - The Hardest Decision We Made Before Meeting Reign (32:35) - The Moment We Heard His First Cry (34:05) - What Nobody Tells You About the First Hours of Parenthood (40:09) - The God-Given Meaning Behind Reign’s Name (43:02) - Designing a Life That Holds Both Motherhood and Purpose (44:43) - Why We’re Choosing to Keep Reign’s Face Off Social Media (47:24) - The Hidden Danger Parents Need to Think About in the Age of AI (50:00) - Why Prayer Should Be Your First Response, Not Your Last Resort (57:20) - Building a Brand That Creates Freedom, Impact & Legacy Connect with Jake: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jakehavron     YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxG3bKqLK_M_HZpOgiVrtng  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover

Every business decision is doing one of two things. It’s either building authority or destroying it.  In this episode, Jake breaks down five business decisions that are silently ruining personal brand authority. From the way you position your pricing and package your offers to the way prospects experience your sales process, onboarding, and client journey, these hidden decisions shape whether people trust you, value your expertise, and see you as the obvious choice.  Because personal branding is about far more than logos, colors, and social media presence. True authority is built throughout the entire customer journey. Every touchpoint either reinforces confidence or creates doubt.   Whether you're a coach, consultant, service provider, or entrepreneur building something meaningful, this conversation will challenge the way you think about personal branding. Because authority isn't something you claim. It's something people experience. And when every part of your business is aligned to reinforce trust, growth becomes a whole lot easier.  What You’ll Learn: The five business decisions that quietly destroy personal brand authority How to strategically design premium offers that elevate perceived value and strengthen credibility The hidden mistakes that attract the wrong clients and repel the right ones The overlooked touchpoints that either reinforce or erode trust throughout the customer journey Practical ways to strengthen authority at every stage of your business Timestamps: (00:43) - Why Personal Branding Is More Than Logos, Content, and Social Media (05:08) - Pricing & Positioning Mistakes That Destroy Authority (06:22) - Why Premium Offers Build More Trust Than Hourly Services (12:26) - Too Many Offers = Less Authority (14:26) - The Signature Offer Framework That Builds Trust Faster (24:15) - Sales & Conversion Mistakes That Cost You Clients (33:39) - Brand Positioning and the Danger of Being a Generalist (40:59) - Operations, Onboarding, and Client Experience (41:34) - The Hidden Trust Leaks Creating Buyer's Remorse (48:58) - Final Challenge: Which Business Decision Is Costing You Authority? Are You Seen as a True Crowned Authority™ With Your Personal Brand? Take the Crowned Authority™Assessment | https://www.fordivine.com/assessment/  Connect with Jake: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jakehavron     YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxG3bKqLK_M_HZpOgiVrtng  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover

If you’re looking to be an influencer, then this episode isn’t for you.  But if you’re looking to become a woman of influence, someone who knows she’s called to more, who wants to create real impact, and who believes her story can help change lives - you’re in the right place.  In this episode, Jake Havron unpacks the difference between being an influencer and becoming a Crowned Authority - a woman whose influence isn’t built on attention, but on conviction, character, and calling. He breaks down why followers don’t determine your worth, and how the women changing the world are often the ones who stop performing and start owning who God created them to be.  Because the truth is, the authority you’ve been searching for isn’t something you have to earn. It’s something God has already placed inside of you. The question is: will you have the courage to pick up the crown? What You’ll Learn: The difference between being an influencer and becoming a woman of influence Why chasing followers may be keeping you from your calling How to discover the unique authority God already placed inside you How to build a personal brand that’s rooted in conviction instead of validation The framework for becoming a Crowned Authority in your industry Timestamps: (01:56) - Why So Many Women Feel Called But Stay Hidden (08:28) - The Difference Between An Influencer and A Woman of Influence (10:50) - Billboard vs Architect: Influencers vs Crown Authorities (12:43) - Why Trying to Help Everyone Is Hurting Your Brand (17:52) - What Makes A Brand Feel Premium (22:36) - Foundation Before Presence (27:17) - Why Brands Without Souls Will Disappear (31:57) - Is Your Brand Working for You or Against You? (36:12) - Why Most Women Are More Qualified Than They Think (37:36) - What Statistics Say About Founder-Led Brands (42:41) - How to Train the Algorithm to Find Your Audience (45:37) - Picking Up the Crown God Already Gave You Are You Seen as a True Crowned Authority™ With Your Personal Brand? Take the Crowned Authority™Assessment | https://www.fordivine.com/assessment/  Connect with Jake: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jakehavron     YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxG3bKqLK_M_HZpOgiVrtng  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover

She built the business. She built the influence. She built the brand. But before God expanded her impact, He had to heal her identity.  In this episode, we’re sharing a powerful conversation from Emily’s guesting on The Inspire Effect Podcast with Phil Valdez. While many people know Emily as an entrepreneur, speaker, and personal branding expert, this episode reveals the deeper story of how God healed her identity and redefined her understanding of influence and purpose.  From growing up without a father to building a nine-figure sales organization, Emily opens up about the wounds success couldn’t heal, the relationships she almost sabotaged, and the encounter with Jesus that transformed her life from the inside out. She shares how faith reshaped her approach to business, personal branding, marriage, leadership, and purpose, and why true confidence isn't found in what you build, but in knowing who God says you are. Whether you're building a business, leading a family, or simply seeking clarity in your next season, this conversation is a reminder that before God expands your impact, He often heals your heart. And sometimes the breakthrough you've been praying for begins with allowing Him to restore the person behind the brand. What You’ll Learn: The hidden reason success still feels empty for so many high performers The personal branding lesson God had to teach Emily before expanding her influence Why influence can never outrun identity What it means to find your confidence in Christ instead of your accomplishments The role discernment plays in making life-changing business decisions Timestamps: (03:52) - How Childhood Wounds Shape Your Adult Life (06:13) - Seeing Yourself the Way God Does (09:58) - What Happens When You Finally Surrender to God (19:01) - How One Person’s Belief Can Change Your Life (22:03) - What Joseph’s Story Teaches Us About Finding Our Purpose (25:23) - The Personal Branding Lesson Most People Miss (27:47) - Authenticity in Personal Branding (33:37) - Why Success Is Built in the Seasons No One Sees (37:18) - Why Discernment Is More Valuable Than Strategy (41:58) - What Happens When You Put God First in Business (49:12) - Why Success Without Faith Will Always Feel Empty  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com

You can have the perfect offer, the best strategy, and most polished brand. But why does it feel like something isn’t landing? Like people are listening, but not buying. They’re leaning in, but never fully committing.  In this episode, Emily unpacks the uncomfortable truth behind influence and leadership - why people respond the way they do, and how your internal state is shaping outcomes far more than people are willing to admit. She also introduces a 5-step framework that opens up a different way of seeing what’s been driving your results all along, and what begins to shift when you finally become aware of it.  This is a conversation about your spirit, your presence, and the invisible signals you’re sending every single day. If you’re ready to stop chasing outcomes and start becoming someone people are naturally drawn to, this episode will meet you there.  What You’ll Learn: The difference between striving in your own strength vs operating in obedience The neuroscience behind “energy” and emotional contagion What it means to steward your spirit before trying to grow your platform The 5-Step Framework to shift your presence, influence, and leadership What separates people who build momentum from those who stay stuck Timestamps: (02:28) - What “Energy” in Business Really Means (05:37) - Obedience Over Hustle (09:19) - The Science of Emotional Contagion (18:51) - The Daily Audit That Changes Everything (21:37) -  How What You Consume Shapes How You Lead (26:39) - Setting the Tone Before You Show Up (28:20) - Speaking Life, Not Survival (30:00) - Are You Pouring Into People or Draining Them? (31:31) -  Becoming the Woman You Are Called to Be More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/ FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover

Most people think clutter comes from being too busy or not organized enough. But what if the real reason your space keeps filling back up is that you’re holding onto things that are tied to a version of you God is asking you to release? In this episode, Emily breaks down why clutter keeps coming back and why it has nothing to do with discipline. She unpacks the seven types of clutter that are quietly revealing what you’re still carrying, and helps you see how your space is often mirroring the version of you that no longer fits the season you’re stepping into.  Beyond that, she walks you through a simple, faith-led framework to help you shift not just your space but your spirit. This isn’t just about having a perfect home. It’s about a woman who lives in alignment. Because the truth is, what you keep is shaping who you remain, but what you release determines what God can do next. What You’ll Learn: Why your clutter keeps coming back (and why it’s not a willpower problem) The 7 types of clutter and what they reveal about your past and identity The hidden emotional and spiritual weight behind the items you struggle to let go of How to break free from scarcity, shame, and “old versions” of yourself The CROWN Method to create a lasting order that you can actually sustain Timestamps: (01:23) - Why Your Clutter Is Not About Your House (06:27) - Nesting, Identity, and God Preparing You for More (10:38) - The 7 Types of Clutter That Are Secretly Running Your Life (12:30) - Why “I Might Need This One Day” Is a Scarcity Mindset (16:15) - Aspirational Clutter and The Woman You Think You Should Be (18:58) - The Hidden Cost of Cheap Buys and “Just in Case” Thinking (21:44) - Buyer’s Remorse, Shame, and Letting Go (26:39) - Why Your Clutter Keeps Coming Back (The 4 Tendencies) (36:08) - The CROWN Method That Changes Everything (45:25) - Faithfulness in Small Things (47:43) - Decluttering as a Lifelong Practice Books Mentioned in This Episode The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin | https://a.co/d/0avQPbva  The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin | https://a.co/d/02IUtgwQ  Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin | https://a.co/d/0hpCG5W3  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/

She survived childhood trauma. Beat lupus into remission. Brought the world’s first cauliflower pizza crust to market when grocery aisles only sold the head. And exited her company at the top 1% of women founders to ever do an 8-figure deal. Amy Lacey didn’t just build a business. She’s a woman whose life is marked by resilience, faith, and transformation. After years of striving, she made a defining decision: “God is my CEO.” Everything changed from that moment. Today, she helps others heal from the inside out, build meaningful businesses, and step fully into who they’re called to be. In this episode, Emily sits down with Amy to go beyond the success and into the deeper story - the trauma she carried, how it showed up in her body, and the moment she chose forgiveness. Together, they unpack what it really looks to heal, surrender, and allow God to rebuild parts of your life that felt broken. This episode is going to stir something in you and remind you that no matter what you’ve walked through, you can be faithfully found. What You’ll Learn: What changes when you stop hiding your story and use it to serve others How serving the person you once were brings clarity to what you’re meant to build Why balancing motherhood and ambition isn’t about perfection  Why forgiveness is a decision and healing is a process  What it truly means to make God your CEO Timestamps: (02:33) - The Hidden Trauma That Shaped Amy’s Body, Mind, And Business (03:17) - The Cauliflower Pizza Story (10:36) - The Prayer That Changed Everything (14:22) - How Storytelling Beats Strategy in Building Anything That Lasts (17:01) - What Amy Learned About Motherhood, Ambition, and Presence in Every Season (27:03) - Finding Healing Through Serving Others (28:30) - What The Messy Middle Teaches You About Timing and Growth (31:33) - Why Building for Profit Alone Eventually Stops Feeling Enough (33:44) - Forgiveness Is a Decision, but Healing Is a Process (39:10) - Why Rejection Isn’t the End (It’s Just the Next Opportunity) (41:16) - Why Most People Quit Before They Break Through (42:53) - Amy’s 5 P’s for Business Success (48:06) - Building A Personal Brand Around Your Story (54:32) - Attracting What You Become, Not What You Want Connect with Amy: Website | https://heyamylacey.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/heyamylacey/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/amy.lacey.313  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@heyamylacey  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/ FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/

She was born in a cave in Mexico. Today, she has been integral to more than two billion dollars in real estate transactions. But that’s not the story she wants told.  In this episode, Emily sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and author Ruth Fernandez for a conversation that will deeply challenge almost everything you’ve been taught about money, success, and purpose. Ruth unpacks the Biblical principles behind wealth creation, why so many believers stay financially stuck, and how obedience unlocks provision.  This episode goes far deeper than money. Together, Emily and Ruth expose the spiritual roots of fear, laziness, ego, hustle culture, and what it actually means to carry Kingdom wealth as a daughter of God. Whether you’re in a season of breaking cycles or building something new, this conversation is your invitation to stop begging for an inheritance that’s already yours and start walking in it. What You’ll Learn: Why many people unknowingly partner with poverty The spiritual difference between being broke and being poor How obedience unlocks provision and supernatural opportunities Why isolation, pruning, and lonely seasons are necessary for growth What true Kingdom wealth was always meant to look like Timestamps: (03:45) - Raised in a Cave in Mexico to Billions in Real Estate (12:11) - Why Christians Misunderstand Wealth (16:59) - The Spiritual Meaning of Tithing and Provision (20:42) - “I Was Broke, But Never Poor” (25:02) - Why Mindset Changes Only Through Action (27:51) - The Greatest Form of Worship (32:45) - How to Build True Intimacy with God (45:34) - Where to Start Reading the Bible (Without Feeling Overwhelmed)  (48:40) - Why Some Seasons Require Letting Everything Go (53:42) - The Lonely Process of Becoming Better (57:12) - Why Feelings Keep People Financially Stuck (01:06:56) - Message to the Woman Who Feels Financially Defeated Grab Your Copy of Ruth’s Books: Kingdom Wealth Is Not Luck, It's Your Birthright | https://a.co/d/02U2Bdqy  Prosperity Is Not Luck, It's Your Birthright | https://a.co/d/0597w9PE  Connect with Ruth: Website | https://itsyourbirthright.org/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ruthfernandez5/  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/