Built in the Background: Why God Develops You Before He Promotes You | Ep.3

How to Pray in Quiet Seasons + Hear God’s Voice (feat. Angie Mercier) ep. 6

In this episode of She’s Built Different, Melodie sits down with Angie Mercier—a woman known for prayer, quiet strength, and a life shaped by intercession. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing everything right” but God feels silent… this conversation is your midweek (or midnight) anchor. We talk about: * What prayer really is (and what it isn’t) * How to pray when you don’t feel “spiritual enough” * Why Psalms is the best place to start * How to recognize God’s voice through Scripture + peace * Why disappointment doesn’t disqualify you * Intercession: what it means to “stand in the gap” * How to keep praying in waiting seasons without burning out If you’re building, leading, mothering, healing, or simply trying to stay faithful in the quiet—this episode will remind you: prayer isn’t something you do… it’s a place you dwell. Listen now + share with a sister who needs encouragement. ⭐️ Don’t forget to follow/subscribe and leave a review.

The Power of No: How Alignment and Timing Protect Your Purpose | Mini Ep.5 | She's Built Different

In this episode of She’s Built Different, we’re talking about the kind of clarity that changes everything: the power of saying no. Every builder, leader, and visionary eventually reaches a moment where the question isn’t can I build this? — but should I build this right now? And that tension is where many women lose clarity, not because they lack vision, but because decisions are being filtered through emotion instead of mission. This episode explores what it means to walk in alignment, protect your assignment, and allow every no to birth a better yes. Not fear-based nos. Not reactive nos. But intentional, anchored nos that steward your time, energy, and calling. You’ll learn: * Why alignment matters more than opportunity * How to filter decisions through mission, not emotion * Why not every open door is meant for you * How closed doors can be redirection, not rejection * Why your “why” is uncovered—not invented * How faith, leadership, and business require strategic restraint * Why clarity is one of the greatest gifts of obedience Rooted in biblical truth (Acts 16, Ecclesiastes 3) and leadership wisdom, this episode is for the woman building something real—who refuses to waste her story and is learning to trust God’s timing. If you’re in a waiting season, a leadership role, business building, ministry, or navigating hard decisions—this episode will anchor you. 🎧 Save it for the weeks you need clarity. Share it with a sister who’s learning to say no. Because every test is a tool. Every fall is a setup. And every no can birth a better yes.

Grace in the Middle | with Cara Couvillion | Ep. 4

In this episode of She’s Built Different, Melodie sits down with Cara Couvillion for a raw, hope-filled conversation about faith, identity, and grace in the middle of life’s unexpected turns. Cara shares her journey through motherhood, business transitions, and receiving a life-altering diagnosis during pregnancy — including walking through a Down syndrome diagnosis, NICU life, open-heart surgery, and learning how grief and joy can exist at the same time. This episode is for the woman: * Navigating identity shifts * Walking through motherhood or special needs parenting * Wrestling with faith after unanswered prayers * Learning how to trust God when life doesn’t go as planned Together, they talk about: - Grace in the middle seasons - Faith when prayers aren’t answered the way you hoped - Letting go of comparison - Choosing joy without denying grief - Identity beyond roles, titles, and productivity If you’ve ever wondered “Who am I now?” or felt caught between who you were and who you’re becoming — this conversation will remind you that God is still writing something beautiful. 🎙️ She’s Built Different is a podcast for women who refuse to waste their story — even when the story looks different than they imagined. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Built in the Background: Why God Develops You Before He Promotes You | Ep.3

Built Different — Why God Develops You Before He Promotes You This episode is for the woman who is building — businesses, teams, ministries, families, ideas, influence, and futures — often all at the same time. She’s Built Different exists because becoming who you’re called to be is just as demanding as producing what you’re called to build. This is not a podcast about hustle. This is not about aesthetics or doing more. This is a space to ground yourself in the middle of responsibility, vision, pressure, and calling. In this episode, Melodie unpacks why formation matters more than speed — and why God consistently builds leaders in the background before releasing them publicly. You’ll hear about: * Why God is more interested in who you’re becoming than how fast you arrive * The danger of rushing promotion before formation * Biblical patterns of preparation (David, Joseph, Esther, Moses, Jesus) * Why hidden seasons develop humility, integrity, and stewardship * How crushing produces anointing, not destruction * Why leadership is about posture, not position * How to stay faithful in your “field” while carrying vision This episode reframes success through a biblical and leadership lens: * Leadership is not about visibility — it’s about responsibility * Business is not just strategy — it’s stewardship * Influence is not about being seen — it’s about being trusted The framework of this podcast is simple: Every test is a tool. Every fall is a setup. Every no can birth a better yes. If you’ve felt hidden, overlooked, or behind — this episode will remind you that you’re not late. You’re being built. 🎧 Subscribe to She’s Built Different for weekly conversations that ground, refine, and strengthen women who are building something real.

Say It Anyway | Using Your Voice Even When It’s Costly (with Amie Stockstill)

Say It Anyway | She’s Built Different Podcast (Episode with Amie Stockstill) Every woman has a voice — but not every woman feels free to use it. In this powerful episode of She’s Built Different, Melodie Avila Simmons sits down with preacher, mentor, and Let’s Echo founder Amie Stockstill for an honest conversation about obedience, calling, failure, and the courage to use your voice even when it’s costly. This episode is for the woman who has felt silenced by rejection, fear, mistakes, or the absence of permission. The woman who knows she’s called — but hesitates because the platform didn’t come, the opportunity didn’t open, or the last time didn’t go as planned. Together, Melodie and Amie unpack: * Why your voice is connected to your calling * What to do when obedience feels risky or misunderstood * How failure and falling can actually be a setup, not a setback * Why you don’t need permission to start — just obedience * How to say yes to God even when it would be easier to quit Amie shares deeply personal stories from her own journey — including moments of public failure, leadership refinement, and seasons where silence felt tempting — and how God used every test as a tool to shape her conviction and authority. This conversation will challenge you to stop waiting, stop shrinking, and stop silencing yourself — and to say it anyway. 🎙️ She’s Built Different is a podcast for women who refuse to waste their story and are learning to live on purpose — with faith, clarity, and conviction. 00:00 – What It Really Means to Be Built Different 02:15 – Why Every Woman’s Voice Matters 05:10 – Say It Anyway: Obedience Without Permission 09:30 – When Silence Feels Safer Than Speaking 13:45 – Your Voice Is Connected to Your Calling 18:20 – Failure, Fear, and Spiritual Warfare 24:10 – When Quitting Feels Like the Logical Choice 31:00 – Accountability, Refinement, and Leadership Growth 38:40 – Why Performance Doesn’t Determine God’s Plan 44:15 – Failing Forward: Learning Through Mistakes 50:30 – Stop Waiting for a Platform—Start Where You Are 56:10 – Creating Your Own Opportunities 1:01:30 – Final Charge: Say It Anyway 👉 Subscribe for weekly conversations on faith, leadership, obedience, and becoming.