Faith & Fearless Moves – Building a Business with God at the Center

In this faith-filled and empowering episode, Kristy sits down with the radiant Yolanda Mercer, a preacher, licensed counselor, and coach who has built a bold business rooted in obedience and authenticity. From battling imposter syndrome to growing an audience of 30,000 on Instagram, Yolanda shares how trusting God’s voice — even in uncertainty — has led to remarkable growth in both ministry and entrepreneurship.

They talk about faith-driven decision making, launching a business from your living room, and the weight (and wisdom) of waiting. This is an episode for anyone navigating transitions, holding tight to a promise, or needing a reminder that obedience is your superpower.

💡 Key Topics:

• Yolanda’s journey from quiet introvert to powerful preacher and entrepreneur

• How faith led her to launch her coaching business during COVID

• The difference between perfection and obedience

• Imposter syndrome and the trap of comparison on social media

• Why waiting seasons are not wasted seasons

• The importance of mentorship and seeing transition as a skill

• How introversion can be a leadership strength
  
  

🔑 Key Takeaways:

1. Faith Moves First: You don’t need perfect clarity to begin — you just need to move. God will meet you on the way.

2. Obedience Is Strategy: Yolanda built her business by listening to God’s specific instructions — from Instagram to coaching offers.

3. Stop Idolizing Certainty: Requiring perfect conditions limits your capacity. Sometimes, a “maybe” is enough.

4. There’s Power in the Wait: Being hidden is not being forgotten — it’s preparation for preservation.

5. Transition Is a Skill: Change is inevitable, but how you walk through it determines what grows next.

6. Quiet Doesn’t Mean Small: Yolanda reminds us that introverted doesn’t mean invisible — your quiet gifts still speak.
   
   Start with What You Have: She texted 20 people to see if they’d be clients — and that small bold move ignited a business.