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Work, Love, PrayUnity in 2025: A New Chapter for Work, Love, PrayTo kick off Season 6 of Work, Love, Pray, we are bringing you some exciting revamps. First new addition: a co-host! Host Jordan Johnstone welcomes her new co-host Jane Doerman to Work, Love, Pray, and together, they discuss the upcoming changes for the podcast in 2025. For the whole year, Work, Love, Pray will be focused on the theme of unity, tying into the merger of Polished and 4word. In this episode, Jordan and Jane share personal stories, including unique life experiences and unusual jobs, while also reflecting on valuable life advice and the importance of being mindful in...
2025-01-0836 min
Work, Love, PrayUnity in Purpose: A New Chapter for 4wordIn this episode, Melissa Harrison, Executive Director of 4word, and Catherine Gates, Executive Director of Polished Network, share their initial reactions to the decision to merge organizations, the vision for unity, and the importance of collaboration in serving Christian women in the workplace. The conversation also highlights the Taste of 4word Roadshow and the excitement surrounding the changes expected in 2025, emphasizing the commitment to support and empower even more Christian women in the workplace through this merger.
2024-11-2021 min
The Polished PodcastEP 35: Moving Forward Together: The Story of the Merger of Polished Network and 4word with Melissa HarrisonEpisode Show Notes: Melissa Harrison In this special episode of *The Polished Podcast*, host Jane Doerman takes a moment to pause from the usual format to introduce Melissa Harrison, the Executive Director and President of 4word. Fresh from the announcement at the BOLDLY Conference 2024, Polished Network and 4word are set to merge in January 2025, creating a united front to support and empower working women of faith. Jane and Melissa delve into the story behind this merger, discussing the vision to combine strengths, amplify missions, and create a lasting impact through collaboration. Me...
2024-11-1355 minThe Polished PodcastEP 35: Moving Forward Together: The Story of the Merger of Polished Network and 4word with Melissa HarrisonEpisode Show Notes: Melissa Harrison In this special episode of *The Polished Podcast*, host Jane Doerman takes a moment to pause from the usual format to introduce Melissa Harrison, the Executive Director and President of 4word. Fresh from the announcement at the BOLDLY Conference 2024, Polished Network and 4word are set to merge in January 2025, creating a united front to support and empower working women of faith. Jane and Melissa delve into the story behind this merger, discussing the vision to combine strengths, amplify missions, and create a lasting impact through collaboration. Me...
2024-11-1355 min
Work, Love, PrayIn the Kingdom of God, There is No CompetitionIn this episode, Heidi Rasmussen, 4word board chair and president, and Sheila Walls, Polished Network board president, discuss the origin of the merger between 4word and Polished Network. They share their personal journeys into leadership, the divine calling that led to the merger, and the importance of empowering women in the workplace. The conversation highlights the unity and collaboration between the two organizations, emphasizing the positive impact we aim to have on Christian women in the workplace.
2024-11-0621 min
Work, Love, PrayCelebrating the Stories of 4wordIn this special episode, host Jordan Johnstone speaks with 4word's Executive Director, Melissa Harrison, about the significance of 4word Giving Week and the special way we're sharing the impact of our global ministry.
2024-09-1829 min
The Integrated Life | Live a Purpose Full life97. Let's Go 4word!In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana is blessed to welcome her guest Melissa Harrison, the President and Executive Director of 4word Women. Diana has spoken often of 4word on her podcasts. They will share about the community and resources 4word offers to Christian women in the workplace. Community and belonging are so important to help women overcome the stresses placed on us today. Learn how you can find community with 4word. "Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting t...
2024-08-2736 min
Work, Love, PrayThe Importance of Mentorship in Integrating Faith and WorkIn this episode, Charmaine Solomon, a licensed professional counselor and mentor in the 4word Mentor Program, discusses the challenges of integrating faith in the workplace, and the role of mentorship in advancing in one's career and faith. She also highlights the benefits of the 4word Mentor Program and encourages listeners to sign up for the fall session. Key Takeaways Mentorship is essential for integrating faith and work, as it provides guidance, support, and accountability. Integrating faith in the workplace starts with declaring one's faith and acting in a Christian-like way. Building a community of like-minded individuals...
2024-08-2117 min
Work, Love, PrayHow a New Chapter For 4word Will Help Conquer LonelinessIn this episode, Diane Paddison and Melissa Harrison discuss their journey of meeting and working together to address the issue of loneliness among women leaders. They share their personal experiences of loneliness in their respective roles, and Diane shares how it led her to start 4word, a ministry that provides community and support for women leaders. Diane announces her transition to the founder role of 4word and introduces Melissa as our new executive director. They discuss the growth of 4word and their excitement for the future of the ministry. Key Takeaways Loneliness is a common struggle...
2024-02-2126 min
Work, Love, PrayWe Have Created a Culture of Loneliness in AmericaBeginning this month's discussion on loneliness is someone who has become a huge voice for speaking on it. Liz Forkin Bohannon, founder of Sseko Designs and the author of Beginner’s Pluck, is a dear friend of 4word and we love her because she is fearless, empathetic, and not afraid to get in the trenches on things she is passionate about. And what she is most passionate about these days is dissolving the stigma around loneliness and getting all of us very comfortable with identifying and resolving loneliness in our lives. Episode links: Watch "You Are Not...
2024-02-0745 min
Work, Love, PrayHow You Use Your Strengths Determines Your SuccessContinuing the conversation on grounded leadership is Linda Valdez Thompson. Linda is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leading global private and public sector organizations. After a 20+ year successful career at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport as an executive vice president and at Fortune 500 companies such as Levi Strauss, Baxter, and Hasbro, Linda consults with clients in the areas of Leadership Development & Training, Human Resources, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Linda is also a 4word Board member and a Certified Strengths Coach from Gallup. She is passionate about helping people not just find their strengths but al...
2024-01-1719 min
Work, Love, PrayGod's Blueprint for BusinessAs Christians, we know the Bible is God’s Word, meant to be a guide, a comforter, and a motivator as we each follow the path God has laid before us. But what might be of interest to you as you think about moving forward in your career, is that the Bible also talks extensively about business and offers insights for leaders at any place in their professional journey. In this episode, you will hear from Nicholas Leone, founder of Business Bible, and 4word founder, Diane Paddison. They discuss how faith integrated into business can produce miraculous res...
2024-01-0329 min
Work, Love, PrayFocus on "Being"—Not "Doing—This ChristmasTo wrap up the 2023 season of Work, Love, Pray, we wanted to bring back one of our favorite guests to speak about Christmas and what it means to her. Dr. Nicole Martin, Chief Impact Officer at Christianity Today, is one of our favorite people to share with our 4word community! We have never had an interaction with her in which we did not feel God speaking through her to us with the exact words and encouragement we needed most in that time. In this episode, Nicole talks about three things that make up her personal definition of C...
2023-12-0613 min
Work, Love, PraySpeak Your Gratitude—You Never Know How It Might Impact SomeoneIn this episode, 4word founder, Diane Paddison, and 4word's Director of Programs, Marion Medina, speak on how your gratitude can actually transform the lives of others. Diane and Marion also share what gratitude means to both of them and what they are especially grateful for at 4word this year.
2023-11-1529 min
Work, Love, Pray4 Ways Gratitude Can Transform Your LifeTo begin this month’s conversation centered around gratitude, Marisa Fienup, 4word advisory board member and Senior Director of Product Management for Tandem Diabetes, joins host, Jordan Johnstone, to share why gratitude is something she is very mindful to dedicate time to each day. Marisa also shares a list of 4 ways gratitude can transform every area of your life.
2023-11-0117 min
Work, Love, PrayThe Positive Financial Effects of a RecessionTo help you as you wrap up this year and plan for the next one, we are dedicating the month of October to talking about financial planning—what it looks like, how you do it, and why it’s so important. Join host Jordan Johnstone as she interviews Kay Lynn Mayhue, President of Merit, which manages over 5 billion in RIA and Brokerage assets under management. Kay Lynn is passionate about helping people take their careers – and themselves – to exceptional levels, which is exactly what we hope you are able to do with the resources that 4word provides this month!
2023-10-0424 min
Work, Love, PrayHow to Set Boundaries that Protect Your Mental HealthDo you want to be more resilient? Do you want to be more present? Do you want to feel more honest with yourself and in turn, with those in your life? Mental health plays a huge part in making those goals (and many others) a reality for your life. This month's guest is Dr. Shannan Crawford. If you’ve followed 4word for at least the past couple of years, you will recognize her name AND voice! Dr. Crawford is a licensed psychologist and the CEO of Crawford Clinics, and she is also the host of the podcast Unloc...
2023-05-0325 min
Work, Love, PrayNegative Emotions Can Point to Important DesiresAs you learn how to be unstoppable this year, you will see that planning and strategy are only effective if you put them to use. How do you take that first step of your plan for the year? What does it take to turn that dream or belief you’re carrying close to your heart into a tangible destiny? This month, you’ll hear from more about this journey of turning a belief into a destiny from someone very near and dear to the 4word community and someone very familiar with following after a desire: Liz Forkin Bohan...
2023-02-0128 min
Work, Love, PrayHow to Put Together Your Own 360 ReviewWelcome to Season 4 of Work, Love, Pray! This season will feature inspirational stories and God moments from 4word women who are not afraid to be unstoppable for their Creator. Share in these conversations with women who have come up against obstacles and setbacks and have not only figured out how to overcome those things but have learned to be even stronger and more focused on their end goal of being unstoppable for Christ and the work that He has called us to do for His glory. To kick off this year's conversations, host Jordan Johnstone spoke with Me...
2023-01-0428 min
Driven 4word'God is not the author of setbacks.' - Emma Sharma: Part 2In the last episode, we met Emma Sharma, founder of Swallowtail Group. Emma shared about how a personal success of becoming an attorney quickly morphed into something of a setback as she realized it was not the direction she felt called to, and how she was able to focus on the positives and move her setback back in a successful direction more in line with what God ultimately had in store for her life. In the rest of our conversation, listen as Emma explains how key it is to remember that creating with God is always a...
2022-10-2624 min
Driven 4word'We are all blessed so that we may be a blessing.' - Emma Sharma: Part 1The influential leader we will learn from this month is Emma Sharma. Emma is one of those people that you listen to and quickly understand just how important her faith is to everything she does. With a diverse background full of unique opportunities and years of high-level experience, Emma is a vast source of expert knowledge for the workplace, and an equally deep source of spiritual and personal guidance, stemming from many years of experiencing the highs and the lows that life brings all of us.
2022-10-1918 min
Driven 4wordHow to Keep Going When You Don't Love Your Job Anymore - Diana Romero: Part 2In the last episode, we met Diana Romero, founder and CEO of Integrated Purpose Management, and Diana talked through some of her greatest successes and achievements. In this episode, we shift direction and walk through a few times her life has been thrown into a setback, and what she did to make it through to the other side.
2022-09-2831 min
Driven 4wordYour Ministry is Where You Are Right Now - Diana Romero: Part 1The influential leader we will learn from this month is Diana Romero. And we will also be shaking things up a bit. We acknowledge that hearing the stories of aspirational and influential women is truly inspiring, but we also want to make sure that you, our listener, is coming away from our podcast having learned something or been inspired to take a next step on your personal journey. For the rest of this year, we will still be talking to these amazing women but I will be having them talk us through their greatest successes AND their g...
2022-09-1425 min
Driven 4wordErin Weidemann - Part 2In the last episode, we met Erin Weidemann, founder of Truth Becomes Her and best-selling author of the Bible Belles series. Erin’s success today is born out of her innate desire to see a dream become reality, but the journey she had to take to get to where God ultimately had plans to use her to grow His kingdom was an interesting one to say the least. And there’s nothing that Erin would go back and change today.
2022-08-2430 min
Driven 4wordErin Weidemann - Part 1The influential leader we will learn from this month is Erin Weidemann. Performance-driven from a young age but also fiercely guarded, Erin shares how her dream of a college softball scholarship dictated every step of her school years, while her faith grew less significant until it faded away completely during her high school years. But God still had plans to use Erin, and when He had her attention, incredible things began to fall into place.
2022-08-1015 min
Driven 4wordDonna Letier - Part 2In the last episode, we met Donna Letier, co-founder and CEO of Gardenuity. Being an entrepreneur suits Donna’s strong drive to succeed and make a difference in the world, but she will willingly admit that it takes equal willpower to practice what she preaches through the mission of Gardenuity. Through the influential kindness of a former boss and beloved mentor, as well as being a mother to two girls and dealing with the “life/work balance” conundrum that we can all relate to, Donna has come to understand that self-care and recognizing and cherishing the so...
2022-07-2724 min
Driven 4wordDonna Letier - Part 1The influential leader we will learn from this month is Donna Letier. You will catch on fairly quickly to the fact that from an early age, Donna has not been afraid to go after something. Her father worked in the oil industry which meant Donna and her family moved all over the world, a situation which gave her a love for everyone and a desire to always go after what she felt would bring joy and accomplishment to her life.
2022-07-1315 min
Driven 4wordDanelle Radney - Part 2In the last episode, we met Danelle Radney, director of corporate strategy and health equity at Davita. Growing up with parents in full-time ministry meant Danelle’s relationship with God started at a very young age, but throughout her personal and professional journey, Danelle often found herself needing to hit pause on her tireless drive to help others grow and achieve, and ensure that she was still following the roadmap God had placed before her to become the greatest influence for His kingdom.
2022-06-2230 min
Driven 4wordDanelle Radney - Part 1The influential leader we will learn from this month is Danelle Radney. The oldest of three girls and the daughter of two parents in full-time ministry, Danelle’s early years in Detroit and Minneapolis were full of hands-on ministry opportunities and exposure to multiple cultural communities. From a young age, Danelle leaned into an innate drive to succeed and make a difference in the world, and while this helped open doors for her, it also caused her to realize that God’s way truly is the best way. Listen as Danelle begins her story.
2022-06-0824 min
Driven 4wordMaria Tapias - Part 2In the last episode, we met Maria Tapias, co-founder of The Voice Society, an advertising firm located in Dallas, TX. We learned about how Maria came to the US from Colombia, and how her parents’ divorce and being raised in a new country by a single mom molded the trajectory for Maria’s life and career. When she left Florida—the state she had called home for years—and dove feet first into the new and vibrant life New York City had to offer, Maria began to truly see her professional dreams come true, but always had her questions about tr...
2022-05-2530 min
Driven 4wordMaria Tapias - Part 1The influential leader we will learn from this month is Maria Tapias. A highly-successful marketing professional living in the Dallas area, the Maria Tapias of today is a night and day difference from the little girl who was born in Colombia and ultimately raised in Miami. Even though she grew up in a religious family, Maria wrestled from an early age with questions about what a genuine relationship with God should look and feel like. Click here for more info: https://4wordwomen.org/driven-4word-podcast/maria-tapias-part-1/
2022-05-1119 min
Driven 4wordFavor Lee - Part 2Listen to Part 2 of Favor Lee's journey to finding a beautiful way to join all areas of her life together under the umbrella of faith.
2022-04-2732 min
Driven 4wordFavor Lee - Part 1Welcome back to Driven 4word: Influential Leaders Powered By God's Will. Join us each month as we share the life story of an influential leader who humbled themselves to God's plan for their life and embarked on a journey that only He could orchestrate. The influential leader we will learn from this month is Favor Lee. From a difficult childhood in Saipan and Korea to her current role as Director of Business Development at EisnerAmper in Dallas, TX, Favor’s story is absolutely one you will come away from feeling inspired to keep pushing and never let go...
2022-04-1317 min
Driven 4wordJennifer Jackson - Part 2In the previous episode, we met Jennifer Jackson, an entrepreneur and distinguished leader in the legal technology industry. Though her professional life has been highly successful and rewarding, her spiritual walk didn’t come into its own until she was in her thirties. As she grew in her faith and began to identify all the points in time that God had been right there beside her, Jennifer started to really see and value the impact that being an influence on others can have.
2022-03-2331 min
Driven 4wordJennifer Jackson - Part 1This month, we're sharing the story of influential leader and entrepreneur, Jennifer Jackson. Though she now calls Atlanta, GA, home, she is originally from Huntsville, AL. The only child of two scientists, Jennifer had to learn early on how to fend for herself, as she navigated her parents’ divorce and the demanding expectations of their careers. A self-called latchkey child, Jennifer quickly became outgoing, inclusive, and entrepreneurial. While none of those are bad traits, she still felt like she was missing something.
2022-03-0921 min
Success Made to Last LegendsSuccess Made to Last Mentoring Monday with Ka Cotter presented by 4word and Gracefully-Yours Greeting Cards4word mentor Ka Cotter reports on the 4word Gala and her conversation with famed Southwest Airlines pilot Tammie Jo Shults, showing Nerves of Steel. Hear the life lessons learned from one of America's great mentors. Listen to the insights on how to handle stressful situations and even land your next leadership position. Thanks to our sponsor Gracefully-Yours.com for offering a 50% discount to all listeners. Use discount code TPT on www.gracefully-yours.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
2022-03-0221 min
Driven 4wordLori Joe Brown - Part 2In the previous episode, we met Lori Joe Brown, a Senior Manager within the Global Field Enablement Team at American Express, and she shared about her childhood in Brooklyn, how her parents’ divorce shifted her whole life, and how she stayed true to her dream of being a professional.Listen to the conclusion of Lori's story below to hear why she thinks it's so important to find connection in the workplace, and what has driven her forward as she's traveled God's path for her life.For more information about Lori, click this link: https://4wordwomen.or...
2022-02-2334 min
Driven 4wordLori Joe Brown - Part 1This month's influential leader story is that of Lori Joe Brown. Born and raised in Brooklyn New York, Lori grew up in a diverse community and as a pastor’s daughter, she grew up in the church and flourished in her time there. But then her parents divorced, right as Lori was about to enter her teenage years, and the shift in her family caused Lori to question everything. Listen to Lori as she starts from the beginning and opens up about how God began working in her life.For more information about Lori, click thi...
2022-02-0931 min
Driven 4wordDiane Paddison - Part 2Listen to the conclusion of our time with 4word's founder, Diane Paddison. Show notes: https://4wordwomen.org/podcast/ Learn more about 4word: https://4wordwomen.org
2022-01-2618 min
Driven 4wordDiane Paddison - Part 1Welcome to Driven 4word, an all-new podcast from 4word. We invite you to come along on this amazing ride each month as we share the life stories of influential leaders powered by God’s will. This month, we begin with the story of our founder, Diane Paddison. Show notes: https://4wordwomen.org/podcast/Learn more about 4word: https://4wordwomen.org
2022-01-2615 min
Work, Love, PrayThank you for three wonderful seasons!Thank you for being a listener for three seasons! We hope you'll listen to our new podcast, Driven 4word, available on all major listening platforms.
2022-01-2602 min
Work, Love, PrayWhy Does God Want Us to Give?On this episode, Kim King, author of the book, When Women Give – The Adventure of a Generous Life, and former attorney and executive in the Law Department of Exxon Mobil Corporation, talks candidly about why she is so passionate about helping others learn how to live generously and why she believes God wants us to give to others.
2021-12-1524 min
Work, Love, PrayFinding The Joy (And Purpose) in Setting GoalsThere are times when goals—even the most well-planned and well-intentioned ones—slip into more of an antagonist role and instead of inspiring us, they start to make us feel like failures and want to give up. Is this because the goal was a bad goal? Or is it because our expectations of that goal and its timeline were a bit aggressive? On this episode, Christin Cardone McClave, the Chief Growth Officer of AchieveNEXT, a human capital advisory firm serving middle market companies in various stages of growth, chats about what goals have meant to her...
2021-12-0129 min
Work, Love, PrayShowing Gratitude at Work Can (And Should) Be SimpleWhich team culture do you think is more productive: one that regularly includes positive affirmation and genuine expression of gratefulness, or one that includes minimal feedback and more tasks being given out than moments of gratitude? It's probably a no-brainer. As a leader, you may want to be genuinely positive and grateful to your team, but if it isn't something that comes naturally to you, starting a regular practice of gratitude and creating a belonging culture might appear like too daunting of a task. On this episode, Trina Lee, manager of the 4word Mentor Program...
2021-11-1521 min
Work, Love, PrayDoes Expressing Gratitude At Work Make You Look Weak?How do we get gratitude in the spotlight? Is it really a practice that could negatively impact your workplace reputation? What does workplace gratitude even look like? On this episode, Cynthia Nwaubani, a corporate banking executive from Nigeria, shares an incredible story of gratitude for where her life has gone and what she has learned along the way. Click the link for this episode's show notes: https://4wordwomen.org/podcast/episode-21-does-workplace-gratitude-make-you-look-weak/
2021-11-0120 min
Work, Love, PraySenior VP at American Bible Society on Confidence Only Your Community Can BringOn this episode, Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin, Senior Vice President of Ministry Impact at American Bible Society, talks about what community has meant to her throughout her life, and why community has the potential to give you a powerful, unshakable confidence. Click the link for this episode's show notes: https://4wordwomen.org/podcast/episode-20-confidence-only-your-community-can-bring/
2021-10-1524 min
Work, Love, PrayHow Simply Listening Can Build Bridges in CommunityOn this episode, Marion Medina, 4word's new Director of Programs, shares what she believes God's role is for community in everyone's lives. She also discusses how listening—really listening—to each other is the best way to build bridges in communities that might be experiencing some fractures. Click the link for this episode's show notes: https://4wordwomen.org/podcast/episode-19-how-listening-can-build-bridges-in-community/
2021-10-0126 minSuccess Made to Last LegendsSuccess Made to Last Mentoring Monday with Jennifer Bickel Cook of 4word WomenSuccess Made to Last Mentoring Monday with Jennifer Bickel Cook of 4word Women. Jennifer Bickel Cook Author of Pass It On: What I Learned From Mary Kay Ash Jennifer began her association with Mary Kay in 1971 as a part-time employee working her way through college. After earning her degree in 1974 she became a full-time employee and Mary Kay's executive secretary, and was later promoted to Administrative Assistant and then supervisor of Mary Kay's staff, which Mary Kay called "the department of sunshine and rainbows." As she took on more and more responsibility, she was promoted to Manager in 1994. In 2016 God began...
2021-09-2017 min
Work, Love, PrayDe-Prioritizing: Your Secret Weapon For Reimagining How You WorkOn this episode, Elizabeth Knox, founder of MatchPace, an organizational effectiveness company that helps teams work well and live well, and author of the upcoming book, Work Reimagined, talks about why de-prioritizing has been key to her making it through the pandemic workflow and shares the advice she would give to anyone desperate to add balance and boundaries to their life. Click here for this episode's show notes!
2021-09-1528 min
Work, Love, PrayWhole-Self Wellness Starts With HolinessOn this episode, Dr. Mollie Bond, director of development operations for Lutheran Community Services Northwest and author of the upcoming devotional, Hopelessly Hopeful During Separation: 28 Daily Devotionals of Hope for Those Experiencing Marital Separation, shares her advice for the times when tough, life-altering decisions will need to be made in the name of giving yourself better quality of life. Click here for this episode's show notes!
2021-09-0117 min
Work, Love, PrayHow to Be Joyfully Generous, Even if You Can’t Give a DimeOn this episode, Lisa Payne, Retired Vice Chairman and CFO of Taubman Centers, Inc., talks about the topic of generosity, especially joyful generosity. Lisa has spent a lot of time learning how best to steward what God has given her and is here to help all of us understand and practice more joyful generosity in our lives. Click here for this episode's show notes!
2021-08-1526 min
Work, Love, PrayThe Best Way to Plan For Retirement Involves One Major Must: GodWhen you’re in the middle of (or just coming out of) a trying situation (you know, like a PANDEMIC), hearing about “financial planning” and “getting ready for retirement” might just feel like salt in your wounds. But if money was discussed more openly and confidently, many of us might have had different financial reactions and experiences during the pandemic. The good news is it’s never too late to start working on your financial planning and planning for retirement. On this episode, Judy A. Hulsey, a private wealth advisor with Ronald Blue Trust, shares her advice for planning...
2021-08-0121 min
Work, Love, PrayWomen Weren’t Created To Be Weak—Here’s How to Activate Your ConfidenceWomen in the workforce are constantly working toward something. Working to get a pay raise, working to be project lead, working to get a seat at the boardroom table. The secret ingredient to being successful at all of that? Confidence. Catherine Gates, the Executive Director for Women in the Marketplace, joins the podcast to discuss how she has developed her confidence over the span of her career and discusses her new book, The Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman's Guide to Fearless Leadership. Click here for this episode's show notes!
2021-07-1528 min
Work, Love, Pray‘It's not bragging if it's based on fact.’ - Redefining Your Self-PerceptionWhat is the first feeling you experience when someone compliments you? How do you first feel when someone corrects you or offers constructive criticism? How we process what others think of us is heavily influenced by what we think of ourselves, which is why understanding "self-perception" is so closely tied to growing as an individual. Jessie Niespolo, a Senior Strategy Lead on Google’s Automotive Retail Team and co-founder of 4word: Detroit, talks about how she's built up confidence in herself over her career, and shares her advice for sharing your worth with others in a way tha...
2021-07-0124 min
Work, Love, PrayLabels Need to Be Dropped To Make Way for Intentional InclusionIn this episode, Patricia Asp, 4word Board Member and founder of ASPire, shares why she's so passionate about helping companies embrace more inclusive values, and how she hopes ASPire will help hardwire company culture for sustainability. Click here for this episode's show notes!
2021-06-1531 min
Work, Love, PrayHow a Toyota Executive Got Her Dream Job (Hint: It Involved Prayer)On this episode, Alva P. Adams-Mason, Group Manager of Multicultural Business Alliance and Strategy and Multicultural Dealer Relations for Toyota Motor North America and 4word Advisory Board member, discusses how she found ways to advance her faith while advancing her career. She also talks about why mentors were vital for her to find a way to balance her life inside the walls of corporate America as well as outside those walls as a parent. Click here for this episode's show notes!
2021-06-0127 min
Work, Love, PrayStruggling Mentally Doesn't Make You Less of a Person (Or Christian)In this episode, we talk about getting to a place where we’re OK with not being OK. Are you cringing? Is your heart beating a little faster? Did your ears just perk up, even though everything in you is wanting to just skip this episode and keep pushing through your day? Then this episode is for you. Dr. Shannan Crawford, licensed clinical psychologist and leadership consultant, joins the podcast to talk about why we are so reluctant to admit when our mental health is suffering, and how she herself has learned when it's time to pause and...
2021-05-151h 03
Work, Love, PrayFinding Your Inner Strength Doesn’t Obligate You To Do EverythingSandi Mitchell, CEO of Apex Catalyst Group, takes us into the topic of “commanding your inner committee” and why mastering this is a crucial step in achieving effective inner strength. Click here for the show notes!
2021-05-0130 min
Work, Love, Pray“You Don’t Need Permission To Rest” - An Apple Manager’s Journey to Resting Without GuiltIf you had to give your daily rest practices a performance review, how would you do? In a work culture driven by results, it’s entirely possible that “rest” has all but fallen off your radar. Kyla Cragg, manager in AppleCare Engineering with Apple and a Project Manager for Inclusion & Equality, joins the podcast to chat about when she realized rest isn't something you need permission to do and shares how she's learned to rest without guilt. Click here for the show notes!
2021-04-1539 min
Work, Love, Pray3 Tips From an Entrepreneur Expert On Finding God-Driven BalanceShae Bynes, co-founder of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur and author of Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can’t, knows all about balance and when it's out of whack. She joins the podcast to share three tips she'd give any woman in the workforce who is struggling to bring order to her life. Click here for the show notes!
2021-04-0126 minSuccess Made to Last LegendsSuccess Made to Last with Naomi Inman on Mentoring Monday presented by 4wordNaomi Inman holds a Master of Arts in Journalism and Public Policy from Regent University (Virginia Beach, VA). She is a life coach, professional writer and journalist with more than 25 years of media experience in radio, magazine, nonprofit and corporate communications and PR. She recently transitioned to full time ICF certified life coaching and is active in lay ministry at Portland Christian Center. Naomi has been married to Greg for 30 years and has two sons in college. Naomi enjoys living out her faith through her work as a communications consultant, coach, 4word Mentor, prayer leader, and Bible teacher at Portland Chr...
2021-03-2220 min
Work, Love, PrayWhat Someone In a Crisis Situation Wishes You Knew About ThemThis episode's guest, Diane Darling, has ridden the wave of change becoming crisis many times in her life, and her desire is to see her story and experience comfort and embolden those who are living out life-altering experiences. Click here for this episode's links and show notes!
2021-03-1548 min
Work, Love, PrayHow Your Favorite Toothpaste Might Help Close the Gender GapJohanna (José) Zeilstra, CEO of Gender Fair, joins the podcast to talk about what Gender Fair is doing to drastically move up the timeline of gender equality in the workforce and how you, the consumer, can help bring positive change to your favorite companies. Click here for this episode's links and show notes!
2021-03-0125 min
Work, Love, PrayBreak Out of Your ‘Brady Bunch’ Zoom Box: Pandemic Team BuildingIs your team struggling to function effectively in your pandemic work arrangement? Joi Freeman, founder and CEO of Remnant Strategy, joins the podcast to talk about how to adapt to the ever-changing face of teamwork and why it is vital we all remember one simple fact: we are all human. Click here for this episode's links and show notes!
2021-02-1534 min
Work, Love, PrayWhat Are You Chasing? — Entrepreneurship & Balanced PrioritiesMolly Fletcher joins the podcast to talk about entrepreneurship, how to identify what you're chasing in your career and life, and how to make sure you balance your ambition with your values. Molly will be moderating our VIRTUAL 2021 4word 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala with former Olympian Mary Lou Retton on February 27, 2021, from 7-8PM CST. Click here to purchase your tickets now for a night you don't want to miss! Click here for this episode's links and show notes!
2021-02-0123 min
Work, Love, PrayLeveraging Your Memorial Stones for Strength Through Any BattleDawn F. Landry, author of ARMORED, joins the podcast to talk about how she was stretched and pressed into becoming a "care coach" for her husband through three major, life-threatening illnesses. Click here to see the links and resources for this episode!
2021-01-1520 min
Work, Love, PrayHow Sseko Founder Flexed Her 'Resilience Muscles' and Saved Her CompanyLiz Forkin Bohannon, founder of Sseko Designs, joins the podcast to talk about how she listened to Holy Spirit-inspired decisions and pivoted Sseko in 2020, and lays out how her resilience saved the company. Click here for this episode's links and resources
2021-01-0125 min
Work, Love, PrayHow to Use Business Strategy To Set Your Family’s BoundariesDr. Debra Dean, President and CEO of Dean Business Consulting, talks about how she’s protected her time spent with her six children and four grandchildren and discusses why she believes women in the workplace should use their business savvy to set airtight boundaries for their families. Click here for this episode's links and resources
2020-12-1531 min
Work, Love, PrayStay Sane and Grounded With Intentional Time This Holiday SeasonLisa Adams, coach, mentor, and leader of 4word: Saratoga Springs, returns to the podcast (catch her March episode here) to talk about making intentional living a reality and shares her tips for staying sane and grounded this holiday season. Click here to access this episode's links and resources!
2020-12-0121 min
Work, Love, PrayWhat Financial Planning Looks Like For WomenOn this episode, Valkyrie Lang, Investment Advisor Representative at Chisholm Trail Financial Group, an independent financial planning firm in Austin, TX, lists out the financial goals all women should aim for and how anyone can start making their financial future more secure, no matter your starting point. Click the link for this episode's links and resources: https://4wordwomen.org/podcast/episode-22-what-financial-planning-looks-like-for-women/
2020-11-1528 min
Work, Love, PrayTaking a Big Career Step—Even in a PandemicOn this episode, Elizabeth Knox, founder of MatchPace, shares simple steps to keep in mind when giving in to the "nudge" to make a big career change and talks about a couple of helpful tools MatchPace has developed to help women set themselves up for success, no matter where they are in their career. Click here to access this episode's links and resources!
2020-11-0134 min
Work, Love, PrayUse the Pain of Past Hurts to Find HealingOn this episode, Lauren Milsaps, a 4word mentor living in Miami, graciously talks about how the death of her grandfather was made even more unbearable by years-long rifts within her family and how she is working to help her loved ones find unity.
2020-10-1525 min
Work, Love, PrayHow Emotional Intelligence Can Make You a Better Person (And Christian)When something unexpected pops up (we're looking at you, pandemic!), how we respond is incredibly reflective of the level of emotional intelligence we possess. “Emotional intelligence” is a term you’ve likely heard of but maybe don’t know exactly what it means. Dr. Katherine Pang, licensed psychologist, founder/Clinical Director/Managing Psychologist of Lakewood Wellness Partners, founder of the Christian Life Institute, and member of 4word: Dallas, shares what healthy emotional intelligence can look like and why being emotionally intelligent can strengthen your Christian walk.
2020-10-0120 min
Work, Love, PrayHow Personality Assessments Can Make You a Pioneering LeaderYou know those quizzes that randomly show up on our social media feeds that inevitably draw us in? They reveal incredibly important information about you like, "Which color matches your personality?" or "Which pizza topping best describes you?" While those quizzes are just fun and games, there IS an underlying truth to them: we all want to know what makes us unique. We continue this month’s conversation on confident leadership by exploring the world of “assessments,” what they mean in the grown-up world, and learning how they can be used to help you be the best leader y...
2020-09-1530 min
Work, Love, PrayVulnerability Makes You a More Confident LeaderConfident leadership (no matter how big or small your leadership role is) just makes you feel good as a person, and yet it’s something that so many professionals struggle with. Why? How do we change that? In this episode, Jill Perrin, an executive coach and a 4word mentor from Dallas, Texas, shares best practices for learning to be more confident and why vulnerability is a big determiner in whether or not you'll succeed.
2020-09-0134 min
Work, Love, PrayTime Management in the 'New Workplace'How often do you find yourself wishing for just a few more hours in your day? It’s OK to wish for that when you’re on vacation (no one ever wants that to end!), but your everyday life shouldn’t routinely leave you wishing for longer days. In today’s COVID-19 workplace, time management is even more crucial than it was before, since you may be working outside the structure of an office but still needing to meet all the same deadlines and expectations. Kristen Montigny, an executive and life coach (and also a 4word Member Insider...
2020-08-1520 min
Work, Love, Pray'Making It Work’ Doesn’t Work: Work/Life IntegrationTalk to any professional woman and she will have heard the term “work life balance.” It’s something we’ve talked about many times at 4word, and it’s likely one of the top things discussed among professionals. But what about "work/life integration?" What's the difference? Emma Sharma, the Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Company Secretary of Valiant Integrated Services and 4word Advisory Board member, chats about why we should be embracing integration over balance and how to avoid just "making it work."
2020-08-0134 min
Work, Love, PrayCalled to Be Peculiar - Sharing Your Faith at WorkWhen something really exciting happens in your life, or you stumble across something new and interesting or just plain fun, you tell people about it, right? The same feelings of excitement and wanting to tell others should be true of our faith, too. There’s one big hurdle that many of us have met or anticipate coming up against, though: where do you even begin to share your faith at work? Nicole Arnold, Communications and Public Affairs Manager for an electric cooperative in Asheboro, NC, and a former lobbyist, shares what your spiritual walk can look like in...
2020-07-1529 min
Work, Love, PrayHow to Bring God to the OfficeAs Christians, we are called to be the hands and feet of Christ every day. For some of us, that may be easy to do. But what about when you’re at work? Dr. Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker, co-authors of Working in the Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work, share their research to help us all become more confident in living out our faith at work everyday.
2020-07-0132 min
Work, Love, PrayJust Listen: The power of quiet timeHearing God and being able to follow His guidance in your life is a massive part of growing spiritually. So how do we get some quiet in our lives? Predictably, it’s not an easy thing to do, but it is possible and it is worth the effort in the end. Patty Ross, former executive with Nike and Apple and 4word Board Member, talks about what silent retreats and making time for daily quiet have helped her achieve in her career and personal life.
2020-06-1525 min
Work, Love, PrayDon't Separate Your Faith From Your CareerHow often do you think of your workplace as your mission field? If you said, "Not very often," don't worry; you aren't alone. Kim Vastine, a Dallas/Ft. Worth area realtor and the Chaplain for 4word: Southlake, explores why we struggle to bring our faith to work and the advantages we have as Christians in the workplace.
2020-06-0138 min
Work, Love, PrayCan You Get Rid of Limiting Beliefs?In this episode, we hone in a little more on the lies we believe and discuss limiting beliefs. These go slightly beyond the lies we believe and dive into deeper, potentially more detrimental thought patterns and behaviors. Kristen Stockton, a business performance consultant, executive coach, and the chair of 4word: Washington D.C., coaches us through how to release ourselves from limiting beliefs.
2020-05-1545 min
Work, Love, PrayAll the Ways Fear is Dictating Your Life (And How to Shut It Down)Have you ever felt inadequate? Have you ever questioned the true value you bring to the world each day? Have you ever found yourself avoiding risky situations or big “next steps” because the fear of failing was greater than the hope of succeeding? Susan Tolles, 4word's Director of Local Groups and Member Insider, talks about the lies we all believe and how their shared foundation is fear.
2020-05-0235 min
Work, Love, PrayHow to Reinvent NetworkingJoAnne Baldwin, marketer at PitchBook and marketing co-director for 4word: Seattle, discusses why she goes into a networking situation with the intent to encourage others rather than simply use them for their connections and shares tips for you to reinvent the way you network.
2020-04-1530 min
Work, Love, PrayCreating a Network of AlliesAt work, you’re likely surrounded by people with tons of experience and business savvy that could truly help catapult you to your career dreams…but how do you even begin to approach the topic of getting their help? Diane Paddison, founder of 4word, shares her advice for utilizing the people in your circles and creating a network of allies. Click here to access this episode's show notes!
2020-04-0125 min
Work, Love, PrayUse Your Personality Style to Win More ConflictsConflict is an unavoidable part of life; we will all be in some kind of disagreement before we die. Maybe at work, maybe in a relationship, or maybe even at church. Lisa Adams, coach and leader of 4word: Saratoga Springs, talks about conflict and how you can try to avoid it with better communication. Click here to access this episode's show notes!
2020-03-1530 min
Faith Driven EntrepreneurEpisode 95 - Work, Love, and Women’s Mentoring with Diane Paddison of 4wordWe are so excited to share our interview with you today. Diane Paddison is the Founder and President of 4Word—a group where she is a leading advocate for the professional Christian women community. She is a Harvard MBA graduate, the former global executive of two Fortune 500 companies and one Fortune 1000 company, and she serves as an independent director for two corporations and four not-for-profits. She’s also the author of Work, Love, Pray: Practical Wisdom for Professional Christian Women and Those Who Want to Understand Them. Her insight into the experiences of Christian women in the workp...
2020-03-0335 min
Work, Love, PrayHow Neuroscience Can Help You Resolve ConflictsHave you ever had a disagreement with someone and you thought there was literally no way either one of you was going to make it out alive? Conflict pops up anywhere and everywhere and doesn’t really care about swarming into your life at a convenient time. Conflict also has this knack for twisting the truth and warping the reality of the situation. Sandi Mitchell, CEO of Apex Catalyst Group, joins the podcast to share her insights on navigating conflict with some tried-and-true tactics and a little bit of neuroscience. Click here to access this ep...
2020-03-0127 min
Work, Love, PrayA Belonging Company Culture Starts With YouTrina Lee, a non-profit professional and manager of the 4word Mentor Program, joins the podcast to talk about belonging culture and why it’s important for any size company to prioritize. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone. Click here to access this episode's show notes!
2020-02-1529 min
Work, Love, PrayThe Platinum Rule of Being a Caring LeaderWhat makes a good boss? What makes a bad boss? If you are a boss, how can you know where you lie on the spectrum? Kelly Thurman, speaker, facilitator, acute strategist, and 4word's Board Chair, joins the podcast to share her "platinum rule" anyone can follow to improve the quality of their leadership. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone. Click here to access this episode's show notes!
2020-02-0129 min