BIG GIRL PANTIES & Other Business Essentials

EP 025: What Really Matters: Faith, Legacy, & Creating a Life That Lasts

WHAT REALLY MATTERS: FAITH, LEGACY, LEADERSHIP & CREATING A LIFE THAT LASTS In this episode of Big Girl Panties and Other Business Essentials, Amy shares a deeply personal conversation about success, motherhood, entrepreneurship, faith, and the quiet moments that shape the life we’re truly building behind the business. After reflecting on Mother’s Day and navigating the emotions of having her children scattered across the country, Amy opens up about choosing joy instead of disappointment, creating beauty in everyday moments, and staying grounded in what matters most. But this conversation goes far beyond homemaking or nostalgia. It’s about identity. So many women today are building businesses, leading teams, managing households, serving others, and carrying the emotional weight of everyone around them. Somewhere along the way, it becomes easy to confuse success with significance and productivity with purpose. For faith-driven entrepreneurs and creative women, this episode is a powerful reminder that our accomplishments, businesses, followers, and possessions were never meant to become our identity. Rooted in biblical wisdom and honest reflection, Amy shares how creating peace, cultivating atmosphere, protecting your mindset, and loving people well are all forms of leadership and ministry. She also shares the emotional conversation she and Gene had about legacy—and why neither of them mentioned money, business success, or accomplishments when talking about how they hope to be remembered. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from what truly matters, this episode will help you slow down, refocus your heart, and reconnect with the purpose God has placed on your life. Because at the end of the day, the business is not the legacy. The way you love people is. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN * Why success, achievement, and business growth can never replace true purpose * How creating beauty, peace, and atmosphere can become a form of ministry and leadership * The importance of choosing joy when life doesn’t look the way you expected * Why protecting your peace and mindset matters as a faith-driven entrepreneur * How to stay rooted in your identity instead of your accomplishments * The difference between building a beautiful life and chasing a perfect one * Why legacy is ultimately about faith, love, and how you impact people 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Your Legacy Is Bigger Than Your Business. At the end of our lives, people will not remember our accomplishments nearly as much as they remember how we loved, encouraged, served, and pointed people toward Jesus. 2. Creating Peace Is Powerful Leadership. The atmosphere you create in your home, business, and relationships matters. Peace, warmth, encouragement, and intentionality are not small things—they are ministry. 3. Joy Is Often a Choice. Life will not always look the way you expected. But choosing joy, creating new memories, and remaining focused on eternal things allows you to move forward with peace instead of disappointment. SCRIPTURE REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Proverbs 31:27: “She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Colossians 3:2: “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS The world tells entrepreneurs to build more, achieve more, and chase more. But Scripture reminds us that success without alignment leaves us empty. You can love business, creativity, leadership, and beautiful things without allowing them to become your identity. This episode is a reminder to slow down, protect your peace, create meaningful moments, and stay rooted in what truly matters most. Because the greatest legacy you will ever leave is not what you built— It’s how deeply you loved. So here’s the question: If someone described your legacy today, would they talk more about your accomplishments or your impact? #ChristianEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #FaithAndBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #LeadershipGrowth #CreativeEntrepreneur #BusinessPodcast #FaithDrivenLeadership #PurposeDrivenLife #LegacyLeadership #MindsetAndFaith #BigGirlPantiesPodcast

EP 024: Embracing Worthiness: A Journey from Striving to Abiding

EMBRACING WORTHINESS IN BUSINESS: FROM HUSTLE TO ABIDING In this episode of Big Girl Panties and Other Business Essentials, Amy dives into a deeply personal and transformational topic every entrepreneur eventually faces: worthiness. But this conversation isn’t about confidence hacks, external validation, or achieving more to feel enough. Instead, Amy reframes worthiness through a faith-driven lens, revealing why your worth is not something you earn — it’s something you live from. So many women in business are striving—building, serving, achieving, and showing up for everyone else—quietly believing that their value is tied to their productivity. But beneath the surface, this creates burnout, misalignment, and a constant feeling of never quite arriving. For faith-driven entrepreneurs, this episode offers a powerful reset. Rooted in Scripture, Amy unpacks the difference between striving and abiding, showing how our identity in Christ must come before our output. When we build from worth instead of for worth, everything changes—our leadership, our focus, our peace, and our business growth. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overcommitted, or disconnected from your calling, this episode will help you realign with truth and step back into the lane God uniquely designed for you. Because the goal isn’t to produce more. It’s to remain. And from that place, everything flows. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN * Why many entrepreneurs unknowingly tie their worth to productivity and performance * The difference between striving for worth and abiding from identity * How burnout and busyness can disconnect you from God’s voice and direction * Why knowing your worth in Christ creates clarity in business and leadership * How to protect your “lane” and operate in your God-given gifts * The role of boundaries and saying no as acts of obedience * How abiding leads to sustainable, aligned business growth 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Your Worth Is Fixed — Not Earned Your value does not come from what you produce, achieve, or prove. Scripture reminds us you are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). Your identity is established before your output. 2. Striving Leads to Burnout — Abiding Leads to Fruit When you operate from pressure and performance, exhaustion follows. But when you remain connected to Christ (John 15), clarity, peace, and true productivity naturally flow. 3. Knowing Your Worth Protects Your Calling When you’re rooted in your identity, you stop saying yes to everything. You gain the confidence to protect your time, your gifts, and your God-given assignment. SCRIPTURE REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 15:4–5 “Remain in me, as I also remain in you… apart from me you can do nothing.” Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS The world tells entrepreneurs to prove their worth. But Scripture tells us our worth is already secure. Striving keeps you exhausted, distracted, and disconnected. Abiding keeps you aligned, focused, and fruitful. If you’ve been building your business from a place of pressure instead of peace, this episode will invite you into a better way. A way where your identity leads—and your work follows. So here’s the question: Are you striving to prove your worth… or abiding from it?   #ChristianEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #FaithAndBusiness #Worthiness #AbidingInChrist #LeadershipGrowth #CreativeEntrepreneur #BusinessPodcast #FaithDrivenLeadership #BigGirlPantiesPodcast

EP 023: Self-Discipline for Entrepreneurs: The Missing Key to Growth and Focus

SELF-DISCIPLINE FOR ENTREPRENEURS: THE SPIRITUAL KEY TO GROWTH, FOCUS, AND CALLING In this episode of Big Girl Panties and Other Business Essentials, Amy tackles a topic every entrepreneur eventually wrestles with: self-discipline. But this conversation is not about hustle culture, perfectionism, or grinding your way to success. Instead, Amy reframes discipline through a faith-driven lens, revealing why self-discipline is not punishment — it’s protection. So many women pray for greater influence, growth, provision, and impact. Yet the bridge between where we are and where we want to be often comes down to one overlooked principle: discipline. For creative entrepreneurs, makers, artists, and business owners, discipline can feel like the enemy of creativity. But Scripture tells a different story. Discipline is actually a gift empowered by the Holy Spirit — and it’s one of the most powerful tools for protecting your calling, strengthening your focus, and preparing you for the life you’re praying for. In this episode, Amy shares how discipline grows like fruit, how structure safeguards your purpose, and why small daily decisions quietly shape your future. If you’ve ever struggled with focus, consistency, distractions, or self-doubt in business or life, this episode will help you see discipline in a completely new way. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN * Why self-discipline is essential for entrepreneurs and creative leaders * The difference between discipline and hustle culture * How discipline protects your calling, peace, and focus * Why many creatives struggle with discipline — and how to overcome it * The biblical foundation for self-control as a fruit of the Spirit * How small daily decisions build strong character and leadership * Why discipline is actually training for the life you are praying for 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Discipline Is a Gift — Not a Personality Trait Self-discipline is not something reserved for naturally organized people. According to Scripture, it is empowered by the Holy Spirit and available to every believer. 2. Discipline Protects What Matters Most Without structure around our time, habits, finances, and thinking, we become vulnerable to distraction, anxiety, and burnout. Discipline builds the protective walls that safeguard your calling. 3. Discipline Prepares You for Answered Prayer If you’re praying for growth, influence, and responsibility, discipline is the training ground that builds the capacity to carry it. SCRIPTURE REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE 2 Timothy 1:7 “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” Proverbs 25:28 “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” 1 Corinthians 9:24 “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” Hebrews 12:11 “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS The world tells entrepreneurs to hustle harder. But Scripture tells us to train wisely. Discipline isn’t about becoming rigid — it’s about becoming reliable to the calling God has placed in your hands. If you’re praying for growth, this episode will challenge you to ask an important question: Are you training for the life you’re asking God to give you?   #ChristianEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #FaithAndBusiness #SelfDiscipline #LeadershipGrowth #CreativeEntrepreneur #BusinessPodcast #FaithDrivenLeadership #BigGirlPantiesPodcast

EP 022: Letting Go of Control When the World Feels Unstable

In today’s episode, Amy shares a deeply personal conversation about something many of us are feeling right now—uneasiness about the future. The headlines are loud. The noise is constant. And for women leading families, businesses, and teams, the instinct to control every outcome can feel overwhelming. But what if the peace we’re searching for doesn’t come from tighter control… but from loosening our grip and trusting God instead? After more than 35 years in business, Amy reflects on the moments where she tried to engineer every outcome—and the moments where she simply followed a quiet nudge from God. Surprisingly, the greatest breakthroughs in her life and business were not the ones she controlled. They were the ones where she stepped forward in faith. And as Amy recently began studying the Book of Revelation, one truth became clear: God is not surprised by the world we’re living in right now. He isn’t scrambling. He isn’t reacting. He is sovereign. So what does it look like to lead a business, a family, and a life of purpose when the world feels unstable? The answer might surprise you. Key Takeaways 1. Worry Is Not a Strategy Anxiety drains our energy but never produces clarity. Faith-led leaders prepare wisely—but refuse to live in fear. 2. Release Control Daily Peace comes when we stop gripping outcomes and begin casting our worries onto God. 3. Your Calling Has Not Changed Even when the world feels uncertain, your purpose remains steady. The mission God placed on your life does not change because the world feels unstable.

EP 021: 26 Years of Lessons: Building a Profitable Stationery Brand with Karen Adams

What happens when a creative calling, a family-first season, and a bold business pivot collide? In this episode of Big Girl Panties and Other Business Essentials, Amy sits down inside the stunning home of Karen Adams, founder of Karen Adams Designs, to unpack the real story behind building a luxury stationery + invitation brand—from early nonprofit event invitations to weathering major leadership tension, the 2008 economic downturn, and the hard-earned shift from custom work to scalable products. If you’re a creative entrepreneur, female founder, or faith-driven business owner trying to grow a brand without losing yourself in the process, Karen’s journey will give you both courage and clarity—especially if you’ve ever felt the stomach-knot stress of conflict, the pressure of making payroll, or the fear of starting without “wins.” You’ll hear how Karen learned to trust her gut, protect her creative energy, build a team of women she’s proud to employ, and create a business culture rooted in joy, dignity, and real-life sustainability. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE * How to Pivot Without Panicking (The 2008 Reinvention) * How to Lead With Both Profit and People in Mind * The Confidence Curve: Why Your Best Leadership Comes Later And so much more... LINKS MENTIONED * Karen Adams Designs [https://karenadamsdesigns.com/] #WomenInBusiness #FaithAndBusiness #ChristianEntrepreneur #CreativeEntrepreneur #SmallBusinessOwner #FemaleFounder #BusinessPodcast #EntrepreneurMindset #CreativeBusiness #BrandBuilding #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #ProductBasedBusiness #ScalingASmallBusiness #StartBeforeYoureReady #BigGirlPantiesPodcast