⸻ This anniversary trip to Greece wasn’t just a celebration— It was an intentional pause. A sacred decision to be fully present with each other. To step away from the full weight of leadership, mentorship, and business… And to trust that our team would carry the mission with excellence— and that our clients would be well cared for in our absence, and boy were they! Because presence is a choice. And in a world that constantly demands more, choosing to be instead of do is a radical act of love. We released responsibilities. We gave ourselves permission to exhale. And we fully enjoyed what we had been dreaming of for years: Exploring ancient lands. Immersing in culture. Savoring food, fun, and adventure. And filling our cups—I cant say with rest 🤣, but with each other. This trip reminded us that joy is a discipline. That connection takes intention. And that love, when nurtured, keeps evolving. And now—we return full. Full of gratitude, full of clarity, and full of awe… Because our homecoming is met with three weddings. Three couples who’ve walked through the process. Who are stepping into covenant—equipped with confidence, communication, and commitment. It’s overwhelming in the best way. This is the fruit. This is the calling. And this is why we keep showing up. Grateful to live it, to lead it, and to love through it all. ⸻ Warning—- More pics and videos to come!!!🥰😊 #Greekislands #anniversarytrip #intentionality #personalgrowth #mindset #leadership #duplication #weddings #love #fruit #gratitude #epicyourlife

Have you ever tended a strawberry patch? It’s beautiful at first—fresh green leaves, little blossoms, and the promise of sweet fruit. But if you don’t stay vigilant, weeds begin to creep in. At first, they seem harmless. A stray vine here, a thistle there. But slowly, quietly, they spread—wrapping around the roots, competing for nutrients, choking the life out of what was once vibrant. That’s exactly what the religious spirit does to the human soul. Control, fear, judgment—they’re like invasive weeds. They don’t just show up overnight. They’re planted subtly: • “Don’t question.” • “Don’t feel too much.” • “Don’t step outside the lines.” They grow in systems that confuse obedience with blind compliance, and holiness with performance. And just like those weeds in the strawberry patch, these high-control mindsets dig deep into a person’s mind—especially those who sincerely desire to love and follow God. Over time, it creates: • Emotional stifling: where joy, creativity, and authenticity are suppressed in favor of conformity. • Spiritual anxiety: where people constantly fear messing up, disappointing God, or being judged by others. • Shame-driven obedience: where actions are motivated more by guilt than love. Psychologically, control gives the illusion of safety—but it’s a counterfeit form of love. It says, “If you follow the rules perfectly, you’ll be accepted.” But true love—the love Yeshua modeled—says, “You’re already loved. Now let’s grow.” And that’s the tragedy of the religious spirit: It chokes the very thing it claims to protect—intimacy with God. Yeshua never led with control. He didn’t accuse, manipulate, or pressure people into holiness. He saw their hearts. He called them higher without shaming them lower. He cleared space for grace to grow—and the fruit that followed changed everything. It’s time we did the same. If there are roots of judgment, fear, or shame suffocating the soil of your faith—pull them up. Clear the space. And let love, truth, and freedom begin to grow again.

Some people get weird about money—especially when it comes to charging for time, expertise, or anything that falls into the “helping others” category. There’s an assumption when tied to faith, that it should be a ministry. 🌟But here’s the truth…Money is spiritual. It’s an exchange of value. It represents time, effort, wisdom, and impact. So let’s break down the difference: ✔ Business – The traditional model. Value is exchanged for money, whether it’s a product, service, or expertise. The primary goal is profit, efficiency, and scaling. There’s nothing wrong with this—it’s how economies thrive. ✔ Ministry – A calling to serve, funded by donations, sponsorships, or external support. Ministries typically rely on people giving freely, rather than charging for services. It’s beautiful, necessary, and operates on generosity, not direct exchange. ✔ Kingdom Business – A fusion of both. Kingdom business honors God through stewardship, integrity, and service while still creating value and profit. It’s about impact. It understands that money is a tool, a resource that allows for expansion, influence, and legacy-building. The Value Exchange: Money follows value. When you invest time, skill, and wisdom into something, you create value—and value should be honored. ✔ Time is an asset—you don’t get it back. ✔ Experience comes at a cost—often through years of learning, failure, and refinement. ✔ Wisdom is priceless—what took someone a lifetime to learn can be handed to you in minutes. When we refuse to charge or expect everything for free, we devalue the work, and more importantly—the person behind it. In Kingdom business, wealth isn’t just about accumulation—it’s about activation. ✔ It funds movements. ✔ It fuels vision. ✔ It creates freedom, influence, and the ability to give abundantly. So if you’ve ever struggled with charging for your expertise, or if you’ve undervalued yourself in business because of religious guilt—consider this: What you charge allows you to show up fully, serve powerfully, and reinvest into greater impact.

Gossip is a slow-acting poison—subtle, yet destructive. It shifts perceptions, plants doubt, and breaks trust before we even realize the damage. But why do we do it? At its core, gossip feeds psychological needs—it creates connection, gives a sense of control, and can even provide a temporary ego boost. ✔ Belonging: Sharing inside info makes us feel included. ✔ Control: Talking about others gives a false sense of power. ✔ Ego Boost: Tearing someone down can feel like leveling ourselves up. But here’s the catch—the same thing that creates temporary connection also creates long-term disconnection. ➡ Gossip Rewires How We See Others Even as a listener, your brain absorbs gossip as fact. Negative info sticks, shaping how we perceive people—even without direct experience. ➡ It Breeds Fear & Erodes Trust The moment someone spills another’s business, they reveal how they’ll handle yours. People listen, but they’re also making a mental note: If they talk about them, they’ll talk about me. ➡ It Becomes a Self-Sabotaging Cycle Gossipers may feel powerful in the moment, but over time, they become the least trusted. Their credibility weakens, leaving them stuck in shallow relationships. If we want real connection, real influence, and real leadership, we have to break the cycle: 💡 Be a vault—if it’s not yours to tell, don’t tell it. 💡 Speak directly—if there’s an issue, address it with the person, not about them. 💡 Check your intentions—why do you feel the need to share it? Trust and integrity build lasting relationships. If we’re serious about depth, we have to be intentional about what we allow in our conversations.

I often intentionally do a self-evaluation on how I’m showing up—as a Mom, Coach, Mentor, Family Member, or Friend. • Am I critical, overlooking the small wins, the effort, the consistency, the micro breakthroughs? • Am I too focused on perfection and big wins, the things that make me look good, instead of truly seeing and celebrating the growth happening right in front of me? • Do I make people feel seen, heard, and valued, or do they feel like they’ll never measure up? I have to check myself. Often. Because I never want to be the kind of leader, mentor, or mom who demands excellence but forgets to celebrate progress. I don’t want to be so focused on the outcome that I miss the hearts of those I love and lead. And here’s why it matters: The way I show up shapes their belief in themselves. When I lead with encouragement, when I acknowledge the effort—not just the outcome—it reinforces their identity. ✔ It tells my kids and clients that who they are is enough. ✔ It builds confidence in their own growth process. ✔ It gives them permission to take the next step—even when it’s scary. Because if I’m only focused on results, they’ll learn that their worth is tied to performance. But if I celebrate their progress, they’ll learn that their value is in who they are, not just what they accomplish. And that? That’s how courage is built. That’s how people learn to trust themselves, to take risks, to keep going even when the path is uncertain. So I keep coming back to this: Am I showing up in a way that creates strength, confidence, and belief? Because that’s the kind of leader I choose to be.