Ep:(171) Feeling Stuck? What God Is Doing in Your Hard Season

Ep:(171) Feeling Stuck? What God Is Doing in Your Hard Season

If you’re in a season where things feel harder than you expected—where you’re praying for breakthrough, clarity, or relief—and it feels like God is taking His time, this episode is for you.   Recently, I found myself asking God to rescue me from a situation I was walking through. Instead, I felt Him gently ask me a different question: “What are you going to do?” That moment shifted everything. Because sometimes the breakthrough we’re waiting for isn’t found in escape—it’s found in who God is developing us into through the process.   In this episode, you’ll discover: * What God may be producing in you during a wilderness season * Why growth often happens in the very places you wish you could leave * How to hear God’s voice when you feel stuck, discouraged, or uncertain * The connection between pain, spiritual maturity, and leadership * Why authority, influence, and confidence are often forged through hard seasons * How Business Christian Personal Development starts with who you are becoming, not just what you are building   If you’ve been feeling weary, frustrated, or wondering why this season is taking so long, I hope this conversation reminds you that God is still working—even when it feels like nothing is happening.   Take a moment to listen, reflect, and invite God into the places where you feel stuck. And if this episode encourages you, share it with a friend or leave a review   Grab my Social Media Content System and take the guesswork out of your content creation:   Social Media Content System [https://melissa-hughes.mykajabi.com/freebie?utm_source=chatgpt.com]     Connect with Melissa:   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes [https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes]   Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/ [https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/]   Rise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758 [https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758]   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes [https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes]

Ep:(170) The Truth About Failure, Feedback & Leadership

I think one of the biggest reasons we hold ourselves back in business, leadership, and even sharing our voice online… is because we’re afraid we’re going to mess it up.   And honestly? In this episode, I’m talking about the tension of realizing both things are true: God’s grace is with you and you’re still going to make mistakes sometimes. That’s part of growth. That’s part of leadership. In this conversation, I’m sharing real stories from my recent event, what happened when I received hard feedback, and why learning how to respond with humility instead of defensiveness can completely change your business, relationships, and influence.   In this episode, you’ll discover: * ✨ Why fear of failure keeps so many women stuck in timidity and overthinking * ✨ How Christian Business Self Help starts with healing your heart—not just growing your strategy * ✨ The powerful connection between feedback, emotional maturity, and leadership * ✨ Why resilience is built through mistakes, not perfection * ✨ How humility, curiosity, and self-awareness create trust in business and relationships * ✨ A simple but powerful metaphor about “weeds” in your heart and how they affect the way you lead   If you’ve been afraid of getting it wrong, this episode will remind you that leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about staying teachable.   Take a listen, reflect on what God might be revealing in your own heart, and if this encouraged you, share it with a friend or leave a review   Firebrand Accelerator closes May 26! If you’re ready to grow your brand, leadership, and message with support and strategy behind you, now is the time.   Grab my Social Media Content System here: Social Media Content System [https://melissa-hughes.mykajabi.com/freebie?utm_source=chatgpt.com]     Website: www.melissaleahughes.com [http://www.melissaleahughes.com]     Connect with Melissa:   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes [https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes]   Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/ [https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/]   Rise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758 [https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758]   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes [https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes]

Ep:(169) The Belief That’s Holding You Back

This episode came out of a really honest moment at my recent event—one that opened my eyes to how many women quietly carry the belief that they’re invisible. Not unqualified. Not untalented. Invisible.   And the truth is, that belief impacts everything. The way you show up in your business, your leadership, your content, your relationships… even the way you hear yourself when you speak. In this episode, I’m unpacking the internal story that keeps so many women small and how to begin replacing it with what God actually says about you.   In this episode, you’ll discover: * ✨ Why feeling invisible often has nothing to do with other people—and everything to do with internal belief * ✨ How hidden mindset patterns quietly affect your confidence, content, and Christian business growth * ✨ The difference between seeking validation and knowing your value in Christ * ✨ Why your voice matters even before people start responding to it * ✨ A powerful reframe that can change how you show up online, in rooms, and in leadership   This conversation is deeply personal, honest, and freeing—especially if you’ve been shrinking back, overthinking your voice, or questioning whether what you carry really matters.   Take a moment to listen, pray through what comes up, and ask God what He believes about your voice. And if this encouraged you, share it with a friend or leave a review     Firebrand Accelerator closes May 26! If you’re ready to grow your brand, leadership, and message with support and strategy behind you, now is the time. Grab my Social Media Content System here: Social Media Content System [https://melissa-hughes.mykajabi.com/freebie?utm_source=chatgpt.com]     Website: www.melissaleahughes.com [http://www.melissaleahughes.com]     Connect with Melissa:   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes [https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes]   Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/ [https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/]   Rise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758 [https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758]   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes [https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes]

Ep: (168) How to Become an Uncaged Leader with Lucas Sherraden

What if the very thing keeping you “safe” is also the thing keeping you stuck?   In this deeply powerful conversation, Melissa sits down with Lucas Sherraden to unpack the hidden stories, thought patterns, and internal cages that quietly shape the way we lead, live, and show up in the world. From ministry to business leadership, Lucas shares how God completely reframed the way he viewed purpose, identity, fear, and impact — and why so many believers are living far beneath the freedom they were created for.   This episode will challenge the narratives you’ve accepted, help you recognize subconscious limitations, and invite you into a new level of awareness, courage, and Kingdom influence. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, overthinking, or afraid to fully step into what God has called you to do, this conversation will meet you right where you are.   In this episode, you’ll discover: * Why many leaders unknowingly live inside “cages” created by fear, past experiences, and limiting beliefs * How subconscious stories shape your decisions, relationships, leadership, and purpose * The powerful question that can completely reframe your thinking: “What else could this mean?” * Why awareness and curiosity are essential for becoming a free, faith-led leader * How God can use business, leadership, and influence as ministry outside the walls of the church * The difference between living safely and living fully alive in your calling * Why Christian Business Self Help is about transformation, not just performance * How to become the kind of leader who creates impact, freedom, and lasting legacy   Melissa and Lucas also explore how believers can engage culture with wisdom, authenticity, and influence — without hiding behind fear, performance, or religious limitations. This is a conversation about becoming fully alive, fully free, and fully surrendered to the mission God has placed inside of you.   Resources & Links   📘 Get Your Copy of The Uncaged Leader: The Uncaged Leader [https://theuncagedleader.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🌐 Learn More About Lucas & The Uncaged Leader: Uncaged Leader Website [https://theuncagedleader.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]     🔥 6 Spots Left for the Firebrand Accelerator: Firebrand Accelerator [https://melissaleahughes.com/firebrand-accelerator?utm_source=chatgpt.com]   Website: www.melissaleahughes.com [http://www.melissaleahughes.com]   Connect with Melissa:   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes [https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes]   Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/ [https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/]   Rise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758 [https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758]   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes [https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes]

Ep: (167) Why You're Not Living the Life You Want with Lindsay Fletcher

In today’s episode of the She Can Share Podcast, I’m sitting down with Lindsay Fletcher, and this conversation honestly felt like a mirror moment. We’re talking about what happens when you wake up and realize… the life you’ve been building isn’t actually the one you want—and how God gently (and sometimes boldly) calls you into something different.   We talk about Christian leadership, identity, and what it really looks like to lead your life, your family, and your business from alignment instead of pressure. From sales as service to letting go of performance-driven identity, this episode is both practical and deeply personal.   In this episode, you’ll discover: * ✨ Why you might be chasing a life that doesn’t actually belong to you—and how to recognize it * ✨ How Christian leadership starts with identity, not performance or results * ✨ The hidden “weeds” (mindset, pace, self-pressure) that keep you stuck * ✨ What it looks like to create margin, alignment, and intention in both motherhood and business * ✨ How to trust God with the outcome while you stay faithful to the work   If you’ve been feeling stretched, disconnected, or like something just isn’t fully aligned—this episode will meet you right there.   Take a moment to listen, reflect, and share this with a friend who might need the same reminder. And if it resonates, I’d love for you to follow the show or leave a review 🤍     Website: https://lindsayfletcher.co/podcast#podcast [https://lindsayfletcher.co/podcast#podcast]    IG: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co [https://www.instagram.com/lindsayfletcher.co]   Social Media Content System:   Get Your Sales Checklist: https://lindsayfletcher.co/checklist [https://lindsayfletcher.co/checklist]     Grab your tickets here for the Firebrand Story Room happening on May 5th-6th, and don't forget to download your free 3-step Brand Clarity resource to help you get clear on your messaging for 2026!   3 Steps to Brand Clarity: www.melissaleahughes.com/free-guides   Website: www.melissaleahughes.com [http://www.melissaleahughes.com]   Connect with Melissa:   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes [https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes]   Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/ [https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/]   Rise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758 [https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758]   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes [https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes]