EP12 - Redefining Hustle

EP12 - Redefining Hustle

What if the very thing you've been calling "hustle" is the reason you feel exhausted, stuck, and disconnected from God's purpose? We've been taught that success demands more striving, more sacrifice, and more grinding. But what if Jesus never intended you to build that way? In this eye-opening episode of Amplify Your Voice, Dr. Megan sits down with Christian business coach, author, speaker, and podcast host Erin Harrigan to dismantle the world's definition of hustle and reveal a Kingdom blueprint for lasting success. If you're building a business, writing a book, leading a ministry, or simply seeking God's direction for your next season, this episode will encourage you to trade striving for surrender and build from a place of peace, purpose, and partnership with Christ. In This Episode You'll Discover * Why identity in Christ must always come before business strategy. * How to stop striving and start partnering with Jesus in every decision. * Erin's transformational Four Keys to Redefining Hustle framework. * The difference between ambition that honors God and ambition driven by performance. * Why discipline, obedience, and intimacy with God create sustainable success. * How to recognize when achievement, money, or success have quietly become idols.\ Favorite Quote "Jesus never hurried to prove Himself. He moved with purpose, perfect timing, and complete obedience to His Father. That's the model we're called to follow."   Connect with Erin Harrigan 🌐 Website: https://erinharrigan.com [https://erinharrigan.com/] 📚 Resources: https://erinharrigan.com/resources [https://erinharrigan.com/resources] 🎙️ Podcast: Redefining Hustle 📱 Instagram: @erindharrigan 📘 Facebook: Erin Harrigan 💼 LinkedIn: Erin Harrigan   Connect with Dr. Megan Facebook: @Megan Jurd-Bruiners LinkedIn: @Dr. Megan Bruiners Website: https://www.meganbruiners.com/ [https://www.meganbruiners.com/] Kingdom Author Corner on Substack https://drmeganbruiners1.substack.com/ [https://drmeganbruiners1.substack.com/] Amplify Your Authority FREE Masterclass in July https://meganbruiners.co.za/amplifyyourauthority [https://meganbruiners.co.za/amplifyyourauthority] ☕ Enjoying the Podcast? If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to Amplify Your Voice, leave a review, and share this episode!  https://buymeacoffee.com/amplifyyourvoicepodcast [https://buymeacoffee.com/amplifyyourvoicepodcast]   #AmplifyYourVoice #RedefiningHustle #ErinHarrigan #ChristianBusiness #KingdomLeadership #FaithDrivenEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #PurposeDriven #ChristianPodcast

EP11 - Dream With God

What happens when you stop playing small and start dreaming with God? In this inspiring episode of Amplify Your Voice, I’m sitting down with author and business coach Sophia Estrella. Sophia takes us through her journey from a young girl with big dreams to a woman leading impactful movements. We discussed the reality of transitions. How to navigate the messy middle between different seasons of life and business without losing your confidence or your "Yes" to God. We talked about the prophetic instructions she’s followed to build her legacy and why "unmuting" your voice is changing the world through your obedience and not only about speaking. If you are in a season of transition or feeling the nudge to step into a higher level of leadership, this conversation will give you the fire to move forward. Inside this episode, we explore: ✔️The Evolution of a Leader: Sophia’s journey from childhood aspirations to her present-day impact. ✔️Dreaming with God: Why your imagination is a playground for divine strategy. ✔️Transition: Practical lessons on shifting between seasons of life and entrepreneurship. ✔️Breaking the Fear Barrier: Strategies for overcoming the anxiety of being visible. ✔️Prophetic Instructions: How to listen for and execute the "divine downloads" for your specific calling.   Connect with Sophia Instagram: @Amigariseuplv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophia.estrella.90 [https://www.facebook.com/sophia.estrella.90] Amiga Rise Up Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amiga-rise-up/id154123456 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amiga-rise-up/id154123456]   Connect with me: Facebook: @Megan Jurd-Bruiners LinkedIn: @Dr. Megan Bruiners Website: https://www.meganbruiners.com/ [https://www.meganbruiners.com/] Subscribe to the Kingdom Author Corner on Substack for insightful articles on writing an impactful book and turning your book into a revenue-generating asset: https://drmeganbruiners1.substack.com/ [https://drmeganbruiners1.substack.com/] Register for the Master Your Story. Maximize Your Impact 3-Day Live Masterclass: https://bit.ly/StoryImpact2026 [https://bit.ly/StoryImpact2026] BUY ME A COFFEE TO FUEL PODCAST CONVERSATIONS: https://buymeacoffee.com/amplifyyourvoicepodcast [https://buymeacoffee.com/amplifyyourvoicepodcast]

EP10 - Spiritual Fitness!

What would your life look like, if you could break free from the cycles of emotional eating and self sabotage to living a life of wholeness? In this episode of Amplify Your Voice, I’m joined by Ondrea Lynn, who is sharing how she has walked the path from trauma into a life of faith and wellness. She opens up about her encounter with Jesus and how it made her re-evaluate everything she knew about health. We also discuss Ondrea’s "Spiritual Fitness" framework and why it is the missing link for Christian women who are tired of the world’s weight loss wisdom. If you’re tired of trying what the world says about weight loss, or you feel God is calling you to do things differently, this episode will show you how to build a healthy life with Him. We’ll be discussing: ✔️The Root of Emotional Eating: Understanding the impact of trauma on your health and how to break free. ✔️Spiritual Fitness 101: Why your relationship with Scripture is as important as your time in the gym. ✔️Navigating Exercise Choices: Practical tips for resistance training and why some "alternative" practices may be harming your spirit. ✔️The 12-Week Pivot: A sneak peek into Ondrea's faith-based wellness program.   Connect with Ondrea Instagram - https://instagram.com/andrealynn [https://instagram.com/andrealynn] Facebook - https://facebook.com/andrealynn [https://facebook.com/andrealynn] Christian Women's Weight Loss Victory Plan - https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Womens-Weight-Loss-Victory-Plan/dp/XXXXXX [https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Womens-Weight-Loss-Victory-Plan/dp/XXXXXX] Ondrea Lynn's Podcast - https://linktothepodcast.com [https://linktothepodcast.com] Spiritual Fitness Program - https://linktotheprogram.com [https://linktotheprogram.com] Toxic Practices to Avoid: Yoga and Tai Chi - https://linktothearticle.com [https://linktothearticle.com] The Dark Truth About Yoga - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-65-the-dark-truth-about-yoga-tai-chi-qigong-what/id1727970575?i=1000702170628 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-65-the-dark-truth-about-yoga-tai-chi-qigong-what/id1727970575?i=1000702170628] The Christian Women's Weight Loss Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-womens-weight-loss-faith-food-fitness/id1727970575 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christian-womens-weight-loss-faith-food-fitness/id1727970575] The Free Guide To Win The Spiritual Battle in Weight Loss - https://www.ondrealynn.com/win [https://www.ondrealynn.com/win]   Connect with me: Facebook: @Megan Jurd-Bruiners LinkedIn: @Dr. Megan Bruiners Website: meganbruiners.com Subscribe to the Kingdom Author Corner on Substack for insightful articles on writing an impactful book and turning your book into a revenue-generating asset: https://drmeganbruiners1.substack.com/ [https://drmeganbruiners1.substack.com/] Register for the Master Your Story. Maximize Your Impact 3-Day Live Masterclass: https://bit.ly/StoryImpact2026 [https://bit.ly/StoryImpact2026] BUY ME A COFFEE TO FUEL PODCAST CONVERSATIONS: https://buymeacoffee.com/amplifyyourvoicepodcast [https://buymeacoffee.com/amplifyyourvoicepodcast]

EP9 - No More Silence!

Content Disclaimer: This episode contains a conversation about sexual trauma within a family context. Listener discretion is advised, as this topic may be sensitive or triggering for some audiences. Please take care while listening and pause or skip if needed. ------------------------------------- What happens when the story you have been most ashamed of becomes the very thing God wants to use to heal someone else? In this touching episode, I’m sitting down with author and publisher Erica Young. She pulls back the curtain on her personal journey of healing from childhood sexual abuse and the long road from silence to unmuting her voice. We dive into the reality that many women are "muted" by the unhealed trauma that keeps them hiding behind fear, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. Erica shares how she finally found the boldness to unmute, why she’s "boasting in Christ" rather than herself, and the difference between therapy and coaching in the healing process. If you’ve been waiting to amplify your voice, write that book, or launch that business but feel "stuck" in your past, this episode will give you the spiritual and practical tools to finally step into the light. We’re getting into: ✔️Breaking the Silence: Overcoming the fear of being seen after experiencing trauma. ✔️Perfectionism vs. Purpose: How to stop letting the "need to be perfect" stall your divine assignment. ✔️Visibility Strategy: Building the confidence to go live and show up authentically online. ✔️Healing vs. Writing: Why releasing your truth on paper is a non-negotiable step for your personal development.     Connect with Erica Young Website: www.ericatrinette.com [http://www.ericatrinette.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericat.young1 [https://www.facebook.com/ericat.young1] Tiktok - @ericatrinette Instagram - @ericatrinette   Connect with me: Facebook: @Megan Jurd-Bruiners LinkedIn: @Dr. Megan Bruiners Website: meganbruiners.com Subscribe to the Kingdom Author Corner on Substack for insightful articles on writing an impactful book and turning your book into a revenue-generating asset: https://drmeganbruiners1.substack.com/ [https://drmeganbruiners1.substack.com/] Register for the Master Your Story. Maximize Your Impact 3-Day Live Masterclass: bit.ly/StoryImpact2026

EP8 - Identifying the Spiritual Chokehold

Have you ever felt like there’s a shout building inside you… but every time you try to speak, write, or finally launch, it’s like something tightens and stops you?   In this episode, I’m sitting down with the fire-filled Vicki L. Baker for a real and honest conversation about the spiritual resistance that keeps so many women—especially those who know they’re being called into something new after 50—from fully stepping into what’s been placed on their life.    Vicki shares her personal journey, how writing became part of her transformation, and why she recognizes this season as her Exodus.   We talk about the things people don’t always say out loud—why visibility can feel intimidating, how the wrong voices can quietly influence your decisions, and why so many powerful messages never make it beyond the page.    If you’ve been feeling that nudge to stop holding back and finally show up, this conversation will meet you right there.   Inside this episode, we unpack: * Identifying the Chokehold: What that internal resistance actually looks like—and how to recognize when something is trying to silence your voice. * The “Exodus” Season: Why this transition isn’t random… it’s a necessary release from what you’ve outgrown. * Writing as Healing: How putting words on paper can uncover things you didn’t even realize were there. * Authority & Influence: Why it matters who you allow to speak into your vision—and who gets a seat at your table. * Ageless Purpose: Why being 50+ isn’t a limitation—it’s an advantage in this season of your life and business.   “This is your Exodus, honey. Your voice isn’t just muted—it’s being prepared for a shout.”     Connect with Vicki L. Baker   Website: vickilbaker.com Facebook: @Vicki L. Baker (facebook.com/vicki.baker.9047)   Connect with me   Facebook: @Megan Jurd-Bruiners LinkedIn: @Dr. Megan Bruiners Website: meganbruiners.com   Subscribe to the Kingdom Author Corner on Substack for insightful articles on writing an impactful book and turning your book into a revenue-generating asset: https://drmeganbruiners1.substack.com/ [https://drmeganbruiners1.substack.com/]   Register for the Master Your Story. Maximize Your Impact 3-Day Live Masterclass: bit.ly/StoryImpact2026 [http://bit.ly/StoryImpact2026]