sheWorks4Him Podcast
To encourage and equip Christian working women
Welcome to the sheWorks4Him Podcast! A place where we celebrate and validate the diverse experiences of today’s Christian working women by providing a digital gathering space that connects them to God, resources, and one another.
Each week join hosts Catherine Gates, Nadya Dickson, and Martha Brangenberg as they interview women of faith that embrace their workplace mission field. Full of incredible stories, biblical encouragement, and real-life tips and tricks, sheWorks4Him will empower you to live out your calling at work, so the world knows, “Hey, sheWorks4Him!”
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sW4H 36 | Mary Guirovich Create Your Career Advancement Roadmap
In 2017, the Boston Consulting Group found that company culture has a more significant influence on women’s ambition in their careers than age or family status. Today’s guest Mary Guirovich wrestled with discouragement in her career but eventually became COO of the multi-million-dollar company she helped start. God guided her to create a plan for her promotion which took her to VP of Operations, then COO, and later partner. Now she has a book that shares her promotion planning process!
Guests: Mary Guirovich
Guests: Mary Guirovich
Ministry/Business: My Promotion Plan
In 2017, the Boston Consulting Group published an article called “Dispelling the Myths of the ‘Gender Ambition Gap,’” exposing the lie that women tend to reduce their goals for advancement in their careers as they become mothers and advance in years. BCG research shows that company culture has a more significant influence on women’s ambition than age or family status. Today’s guest Mary Guirovich wrestled with discouragement in her career but eventually became COO of the multi-million-dollar company she helped start because someone encouraged her. God guided her to create a plan for her promotion which took her to VP of Operations, then COO, and later partner. When she realized many other women like her struggle with seeing their value, she was inspired to write a book to share her promotion planning process.
Mary is passionate about being a catalyst to help women advance in their careers and break through their own personal best in all areas of life. In her best-selling book, God’s Not Done with You: How to Advance Your Career and Live in Abundance, Mary provides a system that is integrated with faith and has become the standard for advancing in her company. As Mary states, true promotion comes from the Lord. She needed to include God in her book, and we need to turn to Him with our ambitions, build our confidence based on who we are in Christ, and walk-in obedience to God.
Resources from today’s show:
Mary has a FREE “My Promotion Plan” Master Class available at CoachMaryG.com or MaryGuirovich.com/Masterclass. We also suggest picking up a copy of her book, God’s Not Done with You: How to Advance in Your Career and Live in Abundance.
Plus, check out the Boss Women Conference “Armed and Dangerous” coming up on June 23-26, 2022 in Orlando, FL! Oh, and did we mention they have virtual passes? So, no excuses! Get Your Tickets Today!
Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
sW4H 35 | Heather Heuman A Digital Missionary
Heather Heuman is a digital missionary. You heard right – God has her in the social space teaching others about marketing but through the lens of being a missionary. Her career has taken a few turns, but when Dr. Jen Bennett mentioned the term “digital missionary,” Heather knew that described what she wanted to be. Today Heather continues to help her clients “tame the online beast” and show up authentically in their workspace. Remember: find the one thing you need to communicate and don’t hide.
Guests: Heather Heuman
Ministry/Business: Sweet Tea Social Marketing
Guests: Heather Heuman
Ministry/Business: Sweet Tea Social Marketing
Heather Heuman is a digital missionary. You heard right – God has her in the social space teaching others about marketing but through the lens of being a missionary. Her career has taken a few turns, but when Dr. Jen Bennett mentioned the term “digital missionary,” Heather knew that described what she wanted to be. Her business has taken on several forms, and most recently, God has told her to stop doing the academy that she was doing to focus on what He wants her to do. Each of us might have programs or dreams that we are holding on to tightly, and it’s time to ask God what He wants.
Today Heather continues to help her clients “tame the online beast” and show up authentically in their workspace. She unapologetically talks about Jesus because He’s important to her. How can each of us take this lesson and apply it to our own lives? Heather’s final tip might be the answer: find the one thing you need to communicate and don’t hide. Be all that God created you to be in your industry, and then share it!
Resources from today’s show:
Heather is offering our listeners a FREE 31-Day Content Calendar! Oh, and did we mention that she is also an author? Pick up a copy of Heather’s book The Golden Rules of Social Media Marketing.
Craving a little sunshine? Check out the Boss Women Getaway in Orlando Florida from June 23-26! This incredible conference Dr. Perdita Meeks Ministries was created to empower women leaders across the globe. Not up for the travel? Don’t worry, they also have a virtual conference pass!
Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
sW4H 34 | Julia Oltmanns Bringing Your Whole Self to Work
Scripture makes it clear that God wants us to partner with Him in our work; however, conversations about faith at work often include concerns about how one can do it appropriately, if at all. The good news is, not only is it legal to bring your faith to work, but companies of all sizes across the country have Christian Employee Resources Groups! Julia Oltmanns is Director of DEI Services for Zurich Resilience Solutions, providing training and consulting for other companies.
Guests: Julia Oltmanns
Ministry/Business:Zurich Resilience Solutions
Guests: Julia Oltmanns
Ministry/Business: Zurich Resilience Solutions
The first picture we get of God in Genesis is as a worker, and since we are created in His image, we are also workers. Scripture makes it clear that God wants us to partner with Him in our work; however, conversations about faith at work often include concerns about how one can do it appropriately, if at all. The good news is, not only is it legal to bring your faith to work, but companies of all sizes across the country have Christian Employee Resource Groups to provide support and community for employees who want to honor God and do excellent work!
Julia Oltmanns is Director of DEI Services for Zurich Resilience Solutions, providing training and consulting for other companies. She was part of the team that launched Zurich N.A.’s GoodNewZ Christian Employee Resource Group in 2018. She described that experience as her “Esther moment” and a turning point in her faith. When Julia reviewed the Christian Employee Resource Group request, she felt God calling her to get involved. GoodNewZ provides leadership and career development as well as a weekly prayer meeting, Bible studies, and the opportunity to celebrate Christian holidays together. In addition, the group equips employees to live fully integrated lives. Julia recommends that if you want to see a Christian Employee Resource Group, the first step is to connect and pray with a couple of other Christians in your company.
Resources from today’s show:
For Julia’s CERG Tool Kit, email Martha Brangenberg at martha@iwork4him.com and she will put you in touch with Julia.
Don’t forget that the Boldly Conference, a Faith + Work Conference by women for women is coming up this fall on Friday, October 21st, 2022! We hope to see you there! Oh, and be sure to check out our guest’s current read: Working in the Presence of God by Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker.
Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
sW4H 33 | Rachel Rose Nelson Business that Brings Freedom
Human trafficking affects over 40 million people. Although there are many impactful rescue organizations on the frontlines, today's guest believes that we need a strategy beyond the initial rescue to fight human trafficking and exploitation. Today we have a conversation with Rachel Nelson, the Executive Director of Freedom Business Alliance. Rachel believes that Christian women in the marketplace play a key role in creating safe employment opportunities for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation.
Guests: Rachel Rose Nelson
Ministry/Business: Freedom Business Alliance
Guests: Rachel Rose Nelson
Ministry/Business: Freedom Business Alliance
Human trafficking affects over 40 million people. Although there are many impactful rescue organizations on the frontlines, today's guest believes that we need a strategy beyond the initial rescue to fight human trafficking and exploitation. Today we visit Portland, Oregon, to have a conversation with Rachel Nelson. Rachel is the Executive Director of Freedom Business Alliance. Rachel believes that Christian women in the marketplace have an opportunity to play a key role in creating safe employment opportunities for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation.
After leaving an abusive relationship, Rachel became aware of the great needs of women and children that left them vulnerable to human trafficking. With her business background and personally held passion for "setting the captives free," Rachel became an integral part of Freedom Business Alliance. Women-owned and operated businesses play a huge role in responding to the economic and emotional needs of survivors of trafficking. A Freedom Business joins an alliance of other companies passionate about offering business training followed by economic sustainability to survivors. Rachel's testimony proves that God wastes nothing and that even our past traumas can be redeemed and used to serve Him and His people. Rachel reminds us of God's heart for the captive from her life verse in Isaiah 61:1-2, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn."
Resources from today’s show:
Rachel is giving away the gorgeous Gold Bar Necklace Gift Set to one listener from the Starfish Project. Keep one for yourself and then give the other two to friends or coworkers and share the Freedom Business story! To be entered to win, call 866-713-9675 (WORK).
Encourage or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
Find the show’s transcript here.
sW4H 32 | Kelley Johnson Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is Everyone’s Business
Challenges around diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are not new but still relevant. Over the last couple of years, those issues have been impossible to gloss over. When we discriminate in any way against people for whatever reason, everyone pays a costly price. Kelley is Founder and CEO of KEIRUS by KJE which helps organizations understand and build the “POWER OF WE,” creating spaces where people can add value and thrive, and author of Infinite: The Power of Love.
Guests: Kelley Johnson
Ministry/Business: Keirus by KJE
Guests: Kelley Johnson
Ministry/Business: Keirus by KJE
Challenges around diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are not new but still relevant. Over the last couple of years, those issues have been impossible to gloss over. When we discriminate against people for whatever reason, everyone pays a costly price. Kelley is Founder and CEO of KEIRUS by KJE, which helps organizations understand and build the “POWER OF WE,” creating spaces where people can add value and thrive. She is also the former host of the Cubicles & Christ podcast and author of Infinite: The Power of Love and Emerge!: Rise Up, Be Fearless and Take Possession of Your Purpose. She sees how DEI efforts are often aimed at hiring but stop short of enabling true workplace culture transformation.
Kelley didn’t always operate like her work mattered to God. She wasn’t taught how to live her faith at work. But, once God opened her eyes to the fact that He cares about every part of our lives, she felt compelled to help others come to this realization and launched her podcast Cubicles & Christ. Today, Kelley is on a mission to help people not only understand the full breadth of what DEI is all about, but she also helps people understand how they can be part of the solution through the way they embrace diversity, make equitable decisions and take an active part in including others. She wrote Infinite: The Power of Love as a small group Bible study for workplaces and working Christians in the Church to learn what God says about DEI and how each of us can make a difference.
Resources from today’s show:
Listeners will receive FREE bonus content from Infinite: The Power of Love, Kelley’s new Bible study about diversity and inclusion. This exclusive offer features additional content about building diverse relationships, and is available on Kelley’s website: KelleyJohnsonEnterprises.com/FaithAtWork
Also, check out the BOLDLY Conference, a faith + work conference by women for women coming up this Fall on Friday, October 21st, 2022.
Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
Find the show’s transcript here.
sW4H 31 | Krystal Stewart Walking and Working in Courage
Over the last two years, there has been an overarching message of fear in the news, from the pandemic to threats of war. How do we continue to walk in the assurance of our faith and maintain resiliency at work and home? Today we go to Damascus, Maryland, to talk with the bestselling author of Claim Your Courage, Krystal Stewart, about overcoming fear amid challenging circumstances. Krystal shares her inspiring journey of courageous living from both the ministry and marketplace platforms.
Guests: Krystal Stewart
Ministry/Business: City Church Seven Hills; Keller Williams-Chantilly
Guests: Krystal Stewart
Ministry/Business: City Church Seven Hills; Keller Williams-Chantilly
Over the last two years, there has been an overarching message of fear in the news, from the pandemic to threats of war. How do we continue to walk in the assurance of our faith and maintain resiliency at work and home? Today we go to Damascus, Maryland, to talk with the bestselling author of Claim Your Courage, Krystal Stewart, about overcoming fear amid challenging circumstances.
Krystal is a cancer survivor, and while she was recovering from surgery, an opportunity landed on her doorstep... literally. A toddler boy and his baby brother were handed to Krystal and her husband as their homeless parents battled with addiction. Krystal and Ronnie's little family quickly grew, as did life's challenges. Krystal shares her inspiring journey of courageous living from both the ministry and marketplace platforms. When asked how we can make an impact in our cities as Christian working women, Krystal challenges our listeners to identify the needs closest to us. "Love looks around." Her life verse comes from John 16:33, "These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation but take courage; I have overcome the world."
Resources from today’s show:
Krystal is the author of the bestselling book, Claim Your Courage. To be entered to win a FREE copy of the book, call 866-713-9675 (WORK).
Encourage or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
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sW4H 30 | Peggy Bodde Womens Work Matters
Giving our best is easiest when we have confidence in the value of our contribution. Yet too many Christian working women perceive their work in the marketplace as less valuable than those in ministry. Peggy Bodde wrestled with seeing the value of her work until God showed her what He had commissioned her to do was essential to the Kingdom of Heaven. Eight years ago, she took a step of faith and started her own business as a full-time writer for educational publishers, researching and writing textbooks.
Guests: Peggy Bodde
Ministry/Business: Sacred Work
Guests: Peggy Bodde
Ministry/Business: Sacred Work
Giving our best is easiest when we have confidence in the value of our contribution. Yet too many Christian working women perceive their work in the marketplace as less valuable than those in ministry or missions. Peggy Bodde wrestled with seeing the value of her work until God showed her that what He had commissioned her to do was essential to the Kingdom of Heaven. God used a painful situation to help her see that she was putting her successful corporate career above her relationship with Him. So, eight years ago, she took a step of faith and started her own business as a full-time writer for educational publishers, researching and writing textbooks. She also writes content to equip and support Christian working women.
Peggy once struggled with her roles as a single mom and a businesswoman, feeling inadequate all around. She now gains ongoing encouragement from the Holy Spirit, God’s Word, and a community of professional Christian women. She integrates her faith and work in three main ways: show excellence, broker hope, love fully. She also proactively equips others through a private LinkedIn group, through the content she writes, and by mentoring other Christian women, so they see the value of their work in God’s eyes. She has come to realize that when we are obedient, God will use all of our experiences in ways we cannot imagine. God doesn’t waste anything.
Resources from Today’s Show:
Peggy participates in Bible studies with other Christian working women, including one with Women in the Marketplace. She also has put together a great guide, 4 Steps to Help You Make a Successful Career Transition, that is available for free for our listeners! For more information about Peggy and to connect with her more, go to PeggyBodde.com
Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
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sW4H 29 | Ines Franklin Spiritual Disciplines for the Workplace
As Christian working women, we all want to walk out our faith authentically at work, especially after we have experienced life challenges or defeat. In today’s show, Ines Franklin from Newport Beach shares several practical spiritual disciplines that anyone can do at work! Ines helps everyday believers clarify their true identity in Christ and authentically function as believers wherever they are. She is a speaker, teacher, writer, and podcast host of Uncharted.
Guests: Ines Franklin
Ministry/Business: Trochia Ministries
Guests: Ines Franklin
Ministry/Business: Trochia Ministries
As Christian working women, we all want to walk out our faith authentically at work, especially after we have experienced life challenges or defeat. In today’s show, Ines Franklin from Newport Beach shares several practical spiritual disciplines that anyone can do at work!
Ines shares a vulnerable testimony of how an emotional affair in the workplace ended as a redemption story and how we, too, can be delivered from shame and brokenness. Ines helps everyday believers clarify their true identity in Christ and authentically function as believers wherever they are. She is a speaker, teacher, writer, and podcast host of Uncharted.
Resources from today’s show:
To learn more about everyday spiritual disciplines, check out Ines’s current read, the Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun. And to connect with Ines or to listen to Uncharted, go to InesFranklin.com
Encourage or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
Find the show’s transcript here.
sW4H 28 | Kimberly Wright and Unconventional Business Women
Scripture is full of principles to apply to our business and our work. However, doing so is unconventional - unconventional business, that is. Before Kimberly Wright became the new Executive Director of Unconventional Business Women (UBW), she was an attendee who found encouragement and a sense of belonging there. Many women struggle with loneliness, guilt, and comparison, and UBW is a place to learn to let go and embrace who God made them to be in all aspects of their life – especially work.
Guests: Kimberly Wright
Ministry/Business: Unconventional Business Women
Guests: Kimberly Wright
Ministry/Business: Unconventional Business Women
Scripture is full of principles to apply to our business and our work. However, doing so is unconventional - unconventional business, that is. Now add to the equation that men and women are not the same. Meeting the specific needs of men and women is critical to our flourishing, so when we put these two ideas together, we get Unconventional Business Women.
Before Kimberly Wright became the new Executive Director of Unconventional Business Women (UBW), she was an attendee who found encouragement and a sense of belonging there. Many women struggle with loneliness, guilt, and comparison, and UBW is a place to learn to let go and embrace who God made them to be in all aspects of their life – especially work. Kimberly is excited about the upcoming speaker for UBW’s Spring Summit – as she has recently read Jordan Raynor’s book, Redeeming your Time, and gotten such great insight into prioritizing her own time.
Resources from today’s show:
To hear iWork4Him’s recent interview with Jordan Raynor about his book, click here! And to get tickets to Unconventional Business Women’s Spring Summit, click here!
Encourage or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! You can also leave a comment or submit a question to 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK. Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
To be entered to win the free resource offered on today’s show call 866-713-9675 (WORK) or email Martha@iWork4Him.com
Find the show’s transcript here.
sW4H 27 | Adrian Bracy Take the Next Faithful Step
God used a painful point in Adrian Bracy's work life to springboard her into a career with the NFL working with the Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, and serving as CFO for the Arizona Cardinals. In today's show, she shares her personal story as well as what it looks like to not to take things personally, to manage your emotions, speak up, and surround yourself with strong female mentors. Today, Adrian provides executive coaching, consulting, and speaking.
Guests: Adrian Bracy
Ministry/Business:The Bracy Group
Guests: Adrian Bracy
Ministry/Business: The Bracy Group
So many women wonder, “what’s my calling?” Ephesians 2:10 tells us that we are God’s “handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” We need to look to God for each step and be ready to pivot as He leads. Adrian Bracy understands this firsthand. She walked through a time of testing that became a significant turning point in her walk with God when a new leader came into the company who was uncomfortable having a black woman in a leadership position. God used that pain and turned it into a springboard for Adrian’s career with the NFL working with the Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, and serving as CFO for the Arizona Cardinals. Adrian also attributes her success to the mentoring she received from other women. They guided her not to take things personally, to manage her emotions, and at the same time, to speak up.
After 18 years with the NFL, God led Adrian to pivot again and accept the CEO position for YWCA Metro St. Louis. Adrian credits much of her success to her faith and the community of like-minded women and men she has around her. She has benefited greatly from participating in Bible studies and community with The Rooted Sisters over the last few years. Rooted Sisters provides a safe place where working women can be authentic, love each other, and love the Lord. Today, Adrian provides executive coaching, consulting, and speaking.
Resources from today’s show:
To find out more about Bible studies from the Rooted Sisters, go to TheRootedSisters.com and to learn more about Adrian’s coaching, speaking, and consulting check out AdrianBracy.com
Call our listener line at 866-713-9675 that’s 866-713-WORK to win a FREE copy of Adrian Bracy’s book Halftime: Learn to Pivot as a Leader and Identify Your Next Step!
Encouraged or motivated by today’s show? Connect with us more at sheWorks4Him.com or tag @sheWorks4Him on Facebook or Instagram with your story! Quarterly we will answer questions from YOU, so fill up the listener line with your thoughts and questions!
Find the show’s transcript here.