Does policy feel stuffy and legalistic to you? This episode is for you. Laura Evers, Founder of Social Safety Solutions, and Whitney Hooper, founder of Emboldened Entrepreneur and the host of the podcast, talk about why we need policies and how they support every healthy organization. In every thriving organization, there’s a common thread holding people, systems, and success together: safety. Not just physical safety, but psychological, procedural, and relational safety—the kin...

In this episode of The Emboldened Entrepreneur podcast, Emily Schwartz, the founder of Wholehearted Health with Emily, shares about her journey through burnout, health struggles, and learning that a posture of learning to "Just Be" is better than performance. She shares about her Just Be Project along with practical tips for physical, mental, and spiritual health. Have you ever asked yourself: 🔑 Why does nutrition matter? 🔑 How does nutrition affect not only our physical he...

Today’s guest, Kyle Pertuis, is the owner of Mindfit Coaching Inc., serving executive leadership teams through coaching and training. Their mission is to help others "Live More, Stress Less, and Work Better Together." We share practical insights on: ✔️ The three core components of a strategic mindset: acumen, allocation, and action. ✔️ How to reframe your schedule to think about maximizing energy rather than time. ✔️ Consistency will always win, even when it’s boring, because it move...

“What does it feel like to be on the other side of your leadership?” Today’s guest, Wendy F. Adams, is the founder and strategic leadership coach of Cultivate for Good, as well as the host of the Cultivate for Good podcast, serving nonprofit leaders across the US. In this episode, we talk about how : ✔️ Leadership starts with you — and how you own it. ✔️ Living and leading from a place of thriving rather than surviving. ✔️ Alignment builds trust and resists mission drift. ...

Have you ever asked yourself: 👥 Why are happy workers more productive? 👥 What are employee retention strategies? 👥 How to improve employee retention, motivation, and morale? You’re in the right place! Today’s guest, Kyle Bowen, is the owner of Hourglass Leadership in New Braunfels, Texas area, serving businesses across the US. We share practical insights on how to: ✔️ Create a culture where people know how to follow you. ✔️ Explain the why in a tangible wa...

“Healing looks good on you.” Episode Chapters: 05:26 Overcoming Perfectionism 08:36 Embracing Perfectly Imperfect Visibility 11:33 Authentic Selling as Believers 14:42 Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 17:29 The Transformation from Fear to Love in Business 21:31 Rediscovering Identity Through Healing 28:00 The Power of Creativity and Self-Expression 32:08 Shifting from People-Pleasing to God’s Approval 36:26 Embracing Change and Divine Protection 39:52 Living in the Fullness of Iden...

In this with Steven Lawrence of Daily Walk Fellowship, the layers of that journey came to life — a story of trial, faith, and ultimately clarity. 00:00 The Journey to Entrepreneurship 08:47 Faith and Community in Business 19:58 Identity and Purpose in Entrepreneurship 33:08 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Faith Have you ever asked yourself: 🔑 Where does identity come from? 🔑 Why is identity important? 🔑 Why does community matter? You’re in the right place! Today’s...

Fear doesn’t go away, but we can learn to manage it. 00:00 Introduction and Background* 02:45 The Journey to Coaching 09:52 Navigating Fear and Doubt 16:38 Building Community and Collaboration 24:13 Emboldening Others and Overcoming Limitations 33:15 God's Redirection and Value 35:10 Clarity in the Entrepreneurial Journey 38:55 Building a Business on Love and Connection * We had some audio challenges with our mics during this episode, so you may have to lean in to listen a little ...

This week's episode is a change. Instead of Whitney interviewing a guest, she was the guest on Cannon Spear's podcast, the OpsOwners. In this episode, she and Cannon talk about operational health and efficiencies, making your best 'yeses' as a team, and how to clear your lens to gain clarity in your vision. Save the Date: The Build Emboldened Hub and Network is launching on August 11!🎉 Learn more about Emboldened Entrepreneur and our Build Emboldened Hub at EmboldenedEntrep.com You can ...

Would you rather have the strength of 10 men or the wisdom to manage 10 men? Have you ever asked yourself: 🔑 What tools can I use to grow my marketing strategy? 🔑 Why does marketing messaging matter and what do I do about it? 🔑 Why is marketing strategy important to growing my small business? You’re in the right place! Today’s guests, Shaun Curry and Brad Parler, own and operate Pixel Local in the greater Houston, Texas area, serving businesses across the US...

You weren’t called to be everything in your business. When you stop spinning every plate yourself, you actually serve better. Have you ever asked yourself: 🤖 Why is automation important for my business? 🤖 Which automation tools should I use? 🤖 How can AI help my business? You’re in the right place! Today’s guests, Jakin and Sarah Harper, own and operate Rareform Agency in New Braunfels, Texas. They share insights on how to leverage automations to help you work smarter, not harder. ...

You have to create a digital playground to draw leads through your website experience. Have you ever asked yourself: 💻 How do I get leads on my website to convert? 💻 What lead generation strategies work well? 💻 How do I define my audience and get to the H.E.A.R.T. of what resonates with them? Today’s guest, Leslee Owen, is the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of Movement Maker Web Design in San Antonio, Texas. She shares practical tips on how to make your website work for you to con...

There’s a difference between connecting and following. Have you ever asked yourself: 🔎 What is SEO and How Does It Work? 🔎 What are the types of SEO in marketing? 🔎 Why is SEO important for my business? Today’s guest, Sophia Vega, is the owner of Sophia Vega Digital Marketing in New Braunfels, Texas. She shares practical tips on understanding SEO and how to grow your business’s visibility organically. We share practical insights on: ✔️ Identifying the right keywords ...

Expand your view beyond just money to all that God has entrusted to you. Awareness starts unlocking change. Have you ever asked yourself: 💲 What does generosity look like? 💲 How do generosity in business and Biblical generosity align? 💲 Why is generosity important? Today’s guest, Nick Garofalo, owns Openhanded Wealth. He shares practical tips on understanding the five types of generosity, how to build and give value, and a mic drop sales hack. We share prac...

Getting intentional about your purpose is where you’ll truly begin to soar. Have you ever asked yourself: 🌟 What’s my life purpose? 🌟 What is life purpose coaching? 🌟 How do I find a Biblically-based life purpose? This episode is for you! Today’s guest, Jill White, is the owner of Overflow Coaching in New Braunfels, Texas. She helps women over 40 find their life purpose and identity after experiencing life’s challenges. She’s offering a free...

Networking the right way can be a game changer, not just for your business but for your life. Have you ever asked yourself: 🤝 How does networking work? 🤝 Why is networking important? 🤝 Or where do I even start with networking? You’re in the right place! Today’s guest, Jennifer Larsen, is the co-founder of Wohlstand Wealth Strategy in New Braunfels, Texas. She has a formula she uses to network and qualify potential connections into three core containers of influence and follow up.&n...

What you chase runs. Attract business by providing value and leveraging tools to help you buy back your time for what matters to you. Have you ever asked yourself: 🔋 Should I hire a virtual assistant? 🔋 What does a virtual assistant do? 🔋 What’s the value of outsourcing help in my business? You’re in the right place! Today’s guest, Matthew Aguirre, owns Matthew Aguirre Realtor and Time for a VA in New Braunfels, Texas. He shares practical tips on knowing when...

It's time to stop playing it small and start living out your emboldened purpose! Key Takeaways: 📍 You have a unique role to play to fulfill your God-given purpose. 📍 Fear isn't your destination. 📍 This is your call to be a disrupter, mobilizer, and catalyst, to own your emboldened identity. 📍 Each week you'll get to hear wisdom and practical advice from entrepreneurs and leaders. I can't wait to connect you! Links Referenced: 👉 Learn more about us, our services...