Laure Hoffman discusses her journey with Iron Forums and integrating faith in the workplace

Key Takeaways

- Laure launched Iron Forums for women in 2023, filling a critical need for female business owners to connect and grow spiritually/professionally

- Iron Forums provides a unique space for business owners to receive faith-based counsel and accountability from peers without conflicts of interest

- Integrating faith in the workplace requires prayer, wisdom, and understanding legal protections, but can powerfully impact company culture and success

Topics

Laure's Background and Iron Forums Launch

- Moved to Atlanta 9 years ago for faith-based fundraising role

- Started "Work is Worship" business in 2016 after leaving that role

- Connected with Iron Forums by referring male business owners

- Launched Iron Forums for women in March 2023 after sensing God's direction

- Saw immediate strong interest and impact among female business owners

Value of Iron Forums Community

- Provides peer counsel without conflicts of interest (not investors/competitors)

- Focuses on spiritual life, family, and business in that priority order

- Offers wisdom from experienced advisors in latter career stages

- Allows sharing of challenges unique to business ownership

- Facilitates connections that lead to practical help (e.g. HR advice, pregnancy resources)

Integrating Faith in the Workplace

- Pray for wisdom and opportunities to share faith naturally

- Understand legal protections for religious expression at work

- Consider a "workplace missions trip" mindset to be more intentional

- Look for ways to pray for coworkers and clients

- Allow faith to shape business decisions and company culture

Laure's Faith Journey

- Became a Christian in high school on youth trip

- Prayed for family's salvation; father came to faith at age 60

- Helped turn around father's struggling business using biblical principles

- Continues seeking to help people integrate faith and work

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