This moment in time is one of challenge and stress for many, but I want to remind you to give yourself grace in this time. Motherhood is not an easy journey and when the boundaries we’ve set change, there is always additional stress. Dominique Young of Faith Mama, joins me to chat about the parenting journey and why you need to focus on the moments.

When God calls, you answer. Alisha Robertson epitomizes this and has worked to help other women realize the same. She is a wife, mother, author, speaker, podcaster, and faith-infused business owner. Listen in as she shares about her path and why going all in with God in mind is what moved the needle in her business. Why is it so Important to be Intentional and Purposeful? Rather than just waiting for something to stick and striving toward something only to change direction, move toward your passion and your calling. When Alisha was first starting out she went through a time of striving without purpose. People all around her were talking about waking up and getting to do the things they loved which made her realize, she didn’t know what that was for her.What did she do? She stopped ignoring the hints God was placing in her path. Taking a step back and refusing to listen to the world gave her the space to hear God’s plan for her. When she finally listened, she realized that she was supposed to be a writer. It took taking that step back to find her intention and purpose and walk in her calling.Have You Stepped Out in Faith of What He’s Already Given You? One of the things we as human beings tend to do is ask and ask and ask of God, but do we listen. This is the same thing that Alisha was going through. She was unfulfilled and asking for God to give her a sign and as she said, he was pointing flashing lights at her but she wasn’t listening.As you ask for your dreams and desires and your purpose, don’t forget to pray to have your eyes open to see His direction. He has placed so many gifts and treasures at your feet already. What are you doing with them? Give yourself permission to be okay with where God has you and stop comparing your path with others. Don’t try to skip out on your process.What Hesitations Do People Have When Living Purposefully?One of the biggest hesitations is the fear we experience in the unknown. Alisha notes that for women specifically have a hard time taking a step in an unknown direction and not knowing what is on the other side. Usually it’s the fear holding them back. Why do we as women focus only on the bad? When you consider an action, do you ask yourself, “What’s the worst thing that can happen?” if so, you’re ignoring the other part. Try asking yourself, “What’s the best thing that can happen?” and see how your mindset shifts. If you know God is calling you in a certain direction, take heart in the knowledge that he won’t let you fall. Your Decisions Don’t Have to be PermanentWhen you take a leap, remember that each decision you make isn’t set in stone. While backing away and stepping back may be difficult, it’s not impossible. Every move that you make in your life is bringing you experience and knowledge. That experience and knowledge informs who you become. As Alisha states, “you can change your mind.” When she decided to step fully into Living Over Existing and away from coaching, she let her clients know, she was going to take that step, but if it didn’t work, she’d be back. Why? Because she knew that if things didn’t work out as expected, she could always step back into what she had already built. If you’re on the fence, take the leap and know that God will catch you. Even if that means placing you back on the fence rather than helping you to the ground, you will come out of the experience new and stronger.Goal Setting for Women of Faith in BusinessTake a moment to realize that you can build your business without burning yourself out. Alisha has been called to the number 200 for this year and feels that she is meant to help 200 women. She normally set big goals for herself, but has realized that taking a step back has helped her gain clarity. Remember you don’t have to have it all figured out. Your goals are meant to motivate you, but don’t fret if they aren’t coming. Leave room for God to do His work in your life. I share specifically how you can set goals and create a strategy for prayer and listening when God answers. Just remember that your goals are like guidelines… don’t let them be a tablet written in stone. Give Him room to work. Back your faith up with action.    Connect with Alisha: Alisha Robertson is an author and business coach dedicated to helping creative women live their life & create their business on purpose. She’s a self-published author of the Living Over Existing book and the creator behind several physical products created to help online business owners gain clarity, organize and build their brands. Through her work, Alisha empowers women to uncover their voice, ditch fear, gain clarity & begin making money doing what they love.Living Over ExistingLiving Over Existing PodcastLiving Over Existing by Alisha Robertson Listen & Subscribe for on the go encouragement Apple itunes google play Stitcher

I have been in business for more than 5 years now and I still get asked about how I started. Honestly, it’s one of my favorite questions because launching your brand the right way involves God and faith-based planning. Stop searching for the world’s way to launch and dig deep into God’s plan for you.

Do you ever find yourself scrolling through social media and seeing how well every else is doing? Does it cause you to second guess your own accomplishments and achievements? Ashley Morgan Jackson and I discuss this prevalent topic and how you can lean into your faith to help protect you against the pitfalls of comparison. Ashley is a Christian communicator, speaker, podcaster, and author.

sheilluminates is back for Season 3 and I wanted to take a minute to share some of the breakthroughs I have had about my business, ministry, and calling.  In the last year, my business has changed dramatically. In a good way. In a truly blessed way! God has been moving and working and I am so excited to step into His purpose for my life, more fully.

Welcome back, ladies! This has been an amazing season full of inspiration, deep discussion, and amazing tips for walking more strongly in your faith journey. Today’s episode is short but no less inspiring for the length. I'm sharing a recap of season number two and my recent bold step of faith.

1 in 3 women is affected by mental health disorders. 1… in… 3… Today’s episode is touching on the heavy side as I speak with Tamisa Hunter, founder of Women Like Us Inc about mental health awareness. We talk about our own struggles, how God met us in those struggles, and how community inspires healing. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Do you feel like you are just going through the motions in life and your faith? Today I want to empower you in the knowledge that God meant for us to live vibrant and abundant lives. My guest today is Sarah Martin, author of Just RISE UP!: A Call To Make Jesus Famous. Lean in as we talk about the daily grind and how we can keep Jesus at the forefront of our minds.

Today I wanted to talk to the women who feel like they are in between. To dig into this topic, I have Katrina McCain author of Beyond Being Good: Seeking Christ’s Perfection for Our Imperfection, with me. We discuss what it means to be “in-between” in our faith and what we can do to move closer to Christ. WHAT DOES “IN-BETWEEN” MEAN IN FAITH? We start off our conversation discussing the state of being “in-between,” in our faith and who this state applies to. Katrina starts off our conversation by clarifying who this state applies to. A woman who feels that she is in between is a woman who is a believer, but the world’s offerings distract her.

Are you starting with what you have and with where you are? In this episode, Loraine Martinez-Bellamy and I discuss what it means to show up and manage what God has already put on your plate. Loraine is a lawyer and a life and business coach who helps women get clear on their passion projects and step into their calling. Rather than waiting until a woman has reached a point in their life that they want to dismantle everything, she works with them to step into their purpose little by little.