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Graced to LeadS2/E11 - Time to Strip: The Truth About You That Can Set You Free with Belinda GastonWhat's holding you back from your most authentic leadership? Today, Belinda takes a bold departure from the usual podcast format to share one of the most vulnerable chapters from my new book, Equipped by God. Graced to Lead. Reading from Chapter Four, "Time to Strip," she invites listeners into a profound space of reflection about how our unaddressed wounds and hidden struggles affect our ability to lead effectively.The most compelling revelation? Your greatest leadership moments will likely emerge from your places of deepest weakness. As Scripture reminds us, God's power is made perfect in weakness—not in...2025-07-1126 min
Graced to LeadS2/E10 - Rebuilding After Loss: Navigating Leadership When Your World Collapses with Dawn Mann SandersWhat happens when a leader's world completely falls apart? When the carefully constructed life you've built suddenly crumbles beneath you? Dawn Mann Sanders knows this territory intimately. After experiencing three miscarriages and the sudden death of her husband within a single year, Dawn found herself in an uncharted wilderness no leadership manual had prepared her for.This powerful conversation unveils the rarely discussed intersection of personal devastation and leadership responsibility. Dawn, a spiritual architect and associate minister, shares how losing her husband and unborn children didn't just represent the loss of loved ones—it represented the loss of...2025-07-0351 min
Graced to LeadS2/E9 - When God Says Shift + New Book! with Belinda GastonHave you ever felt the discomfort of divine redirection just when you've mastered your current assignment? That unsettling moment when God shifts your comfortable path toward something new? This episode takes an unexpected turn as I share the journey behind my new book "Equipped by God. Graced to Lead.," only to find myself discussing the very process of transition that's happening in real-time. What began as a book announcement evolved into a vulnerable exploration of what happens when God redirects our paths mid-journey. Leadership is full of these kind of "pivot" moments when we've established syst...2025-06-2627 min
I CHOOSE MY BEST LIFE311 Equipped to Lead Belinda Gaston joins Dr. Saundra to share how healing your past is not only possible—it’s essential for rising into your God-given identity and leading with boldness, grace, and wholeness. Check out Belinda's Graced to Lead Podcast and her free Leadership Guide. Get your copy of Equipped by God. Graced to Lead. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live...2025-06-1828 min
Graced to LeadS2/E8 - Activate the Dream: How to Move From Stuck to Start with Dr. Joyce GilmerEver felt that stirring within—knowing you were made for more, yet struggling to bring that vision to life? Dr. Joyce Gilmer's wisdom on the Grace to Lead podcast might just be the catalyst you need. Known as "The Dream Activator," Dr. Gilmer shares her extraordinary journey from feeling trapped by unrealized potential to helping others birth their God-given dreams.The conversation takes a powerful turn when Dr. Gilmer reveals how God instructed her to "be what you desire to see"—a profound reminder that sometimes we're called to become the very example we're searching for. She intr...2025-06-1233 min
Graced to LeadS2/E7 : You Have the Vision, Now Execute It! with Marquissa WilliamsWhat happens when God gives you a vision but the path forward isn't crystal clear? Marquissa Williams, founder of Elevate Leadership Enterprises, shares powerful insights on discovering and executing your divine calling even when uncertainty looms large.Drawing from over two decades of corporate leadership experience and her role as an executive pastor, Marquissa reveals how she recognized God's pattern of placing her in pioneering positions throughout her life. "God created you to lead, to show others the way," she recalls hearing, a message that transformed her understanding of her unique purpose as a change agent in...2025-06-0546 min
Graced to LeadS2/E6: Being Fully Known with Dr. Saundra Dalton-SmithWhat happens when you move beyond sacred rest into a deeper understanding of who you truly are? Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, board-certified physician and wellness expert, takes us on a journey from her work on the seven types of rest to her newest revelation about identity and belonging.The conversation explores her framework of beholding, becoming, and belonging that challenges everything you thought you knew about fitting in. Dr. Saundra makes a compelling distinction: fitting in means blending with the crowd, while true belonging happens when you uniquely fill a space with what only you can bring. For...2025-05-2939 min
Graced to LeadS2/E5: Wrestling with Faith While Leading Others with Dr. Jenny CarterEver stood strong for everyone else while secretly questioning everything? In this soul-stirring episode, Dr. Jenny Carter—professor, researcher, and minister with over 20 years studying spiritual formation—shares her journey through spiritual struggle and how it shaped her understanding of authentic faith and leadership.Dr. Carter vulnerably recounts a moment when her honest questions about faith were met with judgment: "I used to respect you, and now I'm not even sure you're a Christian." This painful interaction highlights the unspoken pressure leaders face to project certainty while privately wrestling with doubt. With remarkable candor, she explains how ques...2025-05-2247 min
Graced to LeadS2/E4 - Purposeful Entrepreneurship: Start Where You Are. Build What Matters.What does it really take to walk away from corporate success and build a business aligned with your deepest purpose? The answer lies beyond spreadsheets and business plans, as our guest Denise Taylor reveals in this soul-stirring conversation about faith-fueled entrepreneurship. Denise's journey from corporate leadership to purpose-driven business ownership provides a roadmap for women standing at similar crossroads. She candidly discusses the fears, doubts, and practical considerations that accompany such a significant professional pivot. Rather than offering sanitized success stories, she shares the messy, beautiful reality of building something meaningful from the ground up – and how fait...2025-05-1535 min
Graced to LeadS2/E3: When No One is Watching: The Hidden Work of LeadershipEver feel like all the hard work happening behind the scenes in your leadership goes completely unnoticed? You're showing up, making tough calls, and carrying burdens you can't fully share—yet nobody sees the tears, prayers, and silent battles that shape who you are as a leader. The hidden work of leadership might be the most important work you do. Those late nights wrestling with decisions, protecting your team from anxiety during uncertain seasons, and maintaining faith when progress seems painfully slow—these unseen moments are where your leadership is truly forged. Drawing from personal experience navigating organi...2025-05-1022 min
Betting Weekly StudiosBW Tennis Live: Rome ATP & WTA Tennis Predictions & Best BetsWith Mitch Michals and Nigel Seeley taking a deep dive look into ATP and WTA Rome. The return of World #1 Jannik Sinner has generated some massive interest. Check out the best betting angles, in-play & bracket breakdowns.
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04:00 -- Cameron Norrie vs. Christopher O'Connell
05:20 -- Maria Sakkari vs. Belinda Bencic
09:15 -- Luciano Darderi vs. Yunchaokete Bu
12:10 -- Emma Raducanu vs. Maya Joint
13:40 -- Alexandra Eala vs. Marta Kostyuk
15:35 -- Laslo Djere vs. Tomas Martin Etcheverry
17:20 -- Marcos Giron vs. Gabriel Diallo
21:50 -- Roberto Bauti...2025-05-0737 min
Graced to LeadS2/Ep.2 - Pause. Pivot. Realign. Career Wisdom with Amy KrymkowskiWhen that persistent feeling of career discontent refuses to go away, it's often more than just a bad day—it's your internal compass signaling misalignment. Career and leadership coach Amy Krymkowski joins us to unpack the nuanced signs that it might be time for a professional pivot and how to navigate that journey with intention and courage.Amy shares her powerful framework for understanding career transitions, revealing how we must move through distinct zones—comfort, fear, learning, and growth—to evolve professionally. She compassionately explains why that "fear zone" keeps so many talented professionals stuck, offering practical strate...2025-05-0149 min
Graced to LeadS2/Ep.1 - Season Two is Here: New Content, New Challenges, Same GraceHas perfectionism ever kept you from moving forward? In this vulnerable Season 2 opener, I pull back the curtain on my own struggle with perfectionism that delayed the podcast's return. Despite previously preaching "progress over perfection," I found myself caught in an all-too-familiar trap—comparing my current self not to others, but to my past success.This comparison paralysis affects countless leaders. After experiencing success (which often propels us into leadership positions), we become hyperaware of maintaining or exceeding those standards. Questions like "What if it doesn't work like it did last time?" or "What if people respond di...2025-04-2413 min
Graced to LeadBonus Ep. 21- From Corporate to Calling: A Journey to Purposeful Entrepreneurship with Christal NewkirkChristal Newkirk, a two-time international best-selling author and executive coach, joins us for an inspiring conversation on her journey from corporate life to thriving entrepreneurship. As the oldest daughter in a family of seven, Christal Newkirks path was influenced by her mother's success in the telecommunications industry, igniting her ambition to break away from the confines of a traditional nine-to-five job. Tune in as she shares how her spiritual beliefs and the unwavering support of her entrepreneurial twin brother guided her through the challenges of self-doubt and imposter syndrome, ultimately leading her to a life of independence and purpose.2024-11-2136 min
Dream Out Loud PodcastEpisode 85: Uncovering Hidden Dreams with Belinda GastonCoaching can help you draw out dreams you never even knew you had. On this episode of the Dream Out Loud podcast, Belinda Gaston shares her journey of becoming a coach with Dream Releaser, the joy she has found in permitting others to dream big, and the beauty of discovering what you didn’t even know was there.2024-10-3126 min
Graced to LeadEp. 20 - Transforming Ideas into Reality: Strategies for Success with Britt KnightEver found yourself overwhelmed by a big idea and didn't know where to start? This episode is your roadmap to transforming dreams into reality! Join me, Belinda Gaston, as we celebrate the final episode of our first season with the incredible Britt Knight, my podcast coach and strategist. Together, we reflect on our journey from the podcast's inception to reaching this significant milestone. Britt shares her invaluable expertise on creating tailored strategies that align with individual visions, especially for women leaders. You'll gain practical insights on turning your great ideas into successful projects and the importance of influence and...2024-09-0542 min
Graced to LeadEp. 19: Empowering Leaders: Expert Tips for Career Growth with Ayana CarrollDiscover some keys to career growth with expert insights from Ayana Carroll, a trailblazer in human resources and leadership development. Join us as Ayana shares tips on overcoming leadership struggles like imposter syndrome and the unique pressures faced by women in male-dominated environments. Ayanna reveals how acknowledging your right to lead is the first step towards dismantling unrealistic expectations and fostering a healthier leadership mindset.Mid-level leaders, often the unsung heroes of organizations, face unique challenges, and Ayana offers practical advice to empower them. She emphasizes self-advocacy, increasing visibility, and becoming an expert in your field as...2024-08-2932 min