Holy Business

Own the Room: Faith, Frameworks, and the Mind Mechanics of Leadership with Jake Stahl

In this episode of Holy Business, Candice sits down once again with Jake Stahl, known as the Mind Mechanic, to unpack what it truly means to own the room as a leader—without compromising faith, integrity, or calling. Jake returns with a powerful personal story and a practical framework shaped by years of experience, faith, and transformation. He shares the heart behind his new company, Orchestraight, and introduces the STRATA procedure, a leadership tool designed to help leaders bring clarity, confidence, and intentional presence into high-stakes moments. This conversation goes beyond tactics. Jake opens up about how God used his journey—both the breakthroughs and the hard seasons—to refine his leadership, sharpen his message, and realign his work with purpose. Whether you're a founder, executive, pastor, or emerging leader, this episode will challenge you to lead from conviction, steward influence wisely, and step fully into the rooms God has prepared for you. Connect with Jake's work: https://orchestraight.com/ [https://orchestraight.com/]

Addiction, Recovery, and Calling: A Faith-Driven Entrepreneur Story

What happens when God redeems even the darkest chapters of your story? In this powerful episode of the Holy Business Podcast, I interview the wonderfully candid Mark Krancer, founder of Kram Kran Photo, who shares his journey from drug addiction and destructive habits to building a thriving photography business rooted in faith and purpose. Mark opens up about how a simple bike ride to work—and taking photos on a cell phone—became the turning point that changed his life. Through landscape photography, discipline, and renewing his mind, he discovered God's beauty, healing, and calling. This episode covers: * Addiction recovery and faith-based transformation * Finding purpose after failure * Turning creativity into a business * Renewing your mind and moving forward after brokenness * Seeing God's beauty in everyday life If you're rebuilding your life, pivoting your career, or wondering how God can use your past, this conversation will encourage you to keep going. 👉 Connect with Mark and his work: KramKranphoto.com 👉 Subscribe for faith-driven conversations on leadership, business, and calling 👉 Watch more episodes on YouTube.com/@HolyBizPod Chapters: * 0:00 – Mark's story begins * 2:10 – Life before recovery * 6:45 – The moment everything changed * 11:30 – Discovering photography & God's beauty * 18:00 – Turning creativity into a business * 25:40 – Renewing your mind and moving forward * 32:10 – Encouragement for anyone rebuilding

From CEO to Calling: Finding God's Purpose

In thisepisode, Candice sits down with renowned Atlanta interior designer and former Fortune-level CEO Steve McKenzie for an honest conversation about faith, leadership, loss, and calling. Steve shares his journey from corporate executive leadership—to an unexpected career pivot. What followed was a season of grief and spiritual reckoning that ultimately led him into entrepreneurship, creativity, and the work he believes God uniquely prepared him to do. Together, they explore what it means to lead with integrity when outcomes feel unfair, how faith sustains leaders through uncertainty, and why servant leadership, values-based decision-making, and long-term vision matter more than ever. Steve also reflects on marriage, hard conversations, vocational transitions, and how honoring people of all beliefs has shaped both his business and his witness. This episode is a powerful reminder that God's providence is often clearer in hindsight—and that our deepest setbacks may be the very things that position us for our truest work. McKenzie Design LLC [https://mckenzieinteriordesign.com/]

Holy Business has a Big Why

A new season is coming and God has something for you in it. The stories of the guests are for you!

Giving with Purpose: How Faith-Filled Leaders Build a Generosity Strategy

In this episode of Holy Business, Candice unpacks a practical, faith-forward framework for charitable giving as a business leader. Drawing from scripture—Proverbs 3:9, Hebrews 13:16, Acts 20:35, and more—she explores how generosity isn't just a moral calling but a strategic part of leadership and stewardship. Candice walks through how to create a clear giving plan for your organization: aligning charitable efforts with your company's mission, developing a financial stewardship strategy, designing a diverse portfolio of impact, and empowering your team to serve with purpose. Whether you lead a small business, a ministry, or a growing organization, this episode will help you move from reactive giving to intentional generosity—turning confusion and burnout into clarity, alignment, and joy in stewardship.