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Guests: Hosts Catherine Gates, Nadya Dickson, & Martha Brangenberg Ministry/Business: ; ; When we spend time in community, we inevitably learn from one another! Today, the co-hosts of sheWorks4Him do exactly that. Sit with us for a spell and hear how God is stirring in our lives, which scriptures are specifically drawing us in, and some highlights from the first season of sheWorks4Him! Catherine Gates reminded us that we are not alone, to believe what God says about us, and to invest in community (Hebrews 1-:24-25). Her focus scripture is Isaiah 26:3. Nadya talked about her...
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Guests: Sheeba Philip Ministry/Business: Many of us have a vision for what we want our career to look like. But God has a way of changing our hearts and messing with our plans to achieve His purpose for each of us. Sheeba started her career as a chemical engineer working on construction sites for Merck. God moved in her heart on more than one occasion, leaving her in what felt like the wilderness. Today, Sheeba Philip is CEO of Akola, a globally inspired jewelry brand built to champion women around the world and empower them to get out of poverty and provide for themselves and their...
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Guests: Erica Stidham Ministry/Business: / Erica Stidham was raised in a Christian home and taught the value of being a stay-at-home mom. She had joined Mary & Martha for a discount, but when there was a financial shift in her husband’s work, she asked God if Mary & Martha could be the answer. She turned this opportunity into a ministry for her family and for others. Later, Erica no longer had to work but she had work as a blessing, and her family embraced the opportunity to be generous for the Kingdom. Often, we work to meet our own expenses, but God has called her to work...
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Guests: Shalynne Jackson Ministry/Business: City of Oklahoma City Over the last several years, we have seen a significant increase in senior executive positions to oversee diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI. These positions are not only focused on strategies to create diverse workplaces but also workplace cultures that value all employees regardless of ethnicity, skin color, gender, or diversabilities. Today’s guest, Shalynne Jackson, is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the City of Oklahoma City. Her passion is to help organizations understand how to create...
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Guests: Kim Levings Ministry/Business: Do you feel stuck? Have you settled for mediocrity? Are you unsure of what your next chapter looks like? Do you have big dreams but feel unsure of how to fulfill them? We go to Colorado Springs to talk with Coach and Consultant Kim Levings in today’s show. Kim went from a suicide attempt to a thriving, successful life living her passion! She believes that with the right mixture of thinking, belief, and action, anyone can set themselves free and live the life they were created to. Throughout her career, Kim has realized that she doesn’t...
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Guests: D. Michelle Thompson Ministry/Business: ; How do you create a workplace culture that is truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable? Business leaders wrestle with this question every day. Today’s guest, D. Michelle Thompson, has worked for top advertising agencies and consumer packaged goods companies, negotiating budgets of hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars. Her work facilitating sales and marketing training for Middle Eastern Executives in Dubai made her realize everyone has their own “belong” story. This led to the launch of the You Belong Podcast and...
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Guests: Tracy Mathews Ministry/Business: We are all bound to face uncertainty in our work. The truth is, we don’t know what tomorrow holds, but we do know the one who holds tomorrow. In Matthew 6:33, Jesus admonishes us to “seek first God’s kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Jesus was not just referring to food and clothing but also the resources we need for our work. God wants us to turn to Him and inquire about our work. Tracy Mathews and her organization Attune are all about helping teams do just that. Tracy worked for a...
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Guests: Angela Mitchell Ministry/Business: ; Nothing Wasted Ministries Do you ever wonder how everything is going to fall into place in your personal and professional life after a tragedy? In part two of two, we hear how God can take a myriad of experiences from the workplace, our education, victories and even tragedy, and turn it around for His Glory. Angela Mitchell and her husband Rolan own and operate several Chick-Fil-A franchise locations in the Charlotte area. Together they journeyed the tragic death of their 17-year-old son, Coleman, in 2013. A year later, a surprise...
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Guests: Angela Mitchell Ministry/Business: Have you ever wondered how everything will end up in your personal and work life after a tragedy? In part 1 of this two-part show, we hear about how God can take a myriad of experiences from the workplace, our education, victories, and even tragedy and turn them around for His Glory. Angela Mitchell and her husband Roland own and operate several Chik-Fil-A franchise locations in Charlotte. When a tragic series of events resulted in the death of their 17-year-old son, Coleman, in 2013, Angela began a journey from grief to healing. Before...
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Guests: Dr. Joyce Avedisian-Riedinger; Cissy Watson Ministry/Business: ; Leaders learning from those they lead - what a humble and vulnerable approach! Today we talk with Joyce Avedisian-Reidinger and Cissy Watson. Joyce runs an executive round table, Faith in Action, which is designed to help women apply Matthew 6:33 to their lives - seeking first the Kingdom of God. But when affordable housing developer Cissy Watson began attending and sharing the importance of aligning your values with the people you hire, Joyce listened. Tune in to hear these incredible women talk about taking...
info_outlineGuests: Shelley Simpson
Ministry/Business: J.B. Hunt Transportation
Our careers and lives don’t always unfold the way we expect. As Proverbs 16:9 tells us, “We can make plans, but it’s the Lord who orders our steps.” When Shelley Simpson took her first position with J.B. Hunt Transportation as a Customer Service Representative, she thought it was a temporary assignment. She had no idea that this would be the company she would grow with or just how far that growth would take her. Shelley is the poster child for “bloom where you’re planted.” Today, Shelley is Chief Commercial Officer and EVP of People and HR for J.B. Hunt, a demanding role that her relationship with the Lord carries her through.
A key turning point for Shelley was when she realized working outside the home AND being a great mom and wife can co-exist as we rely on the Lord. Shelley grew in her ability to live an integrated life from her experience with Workmatters and gives back by mentoring young professional women through the Workmatters Institute. Her personal mission statement – “I will create an eternal impact in leadership by serving people, loving others, and being a good witness while integrating my faith, family, work and community” – informs the framework for her day and supports her ability to set healthy boundaries and set a positive example for others.
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To learn more about the Workmatters Institute, where Shelley mentors, check out workmatters.org/institute. To craft your own personal mission statement, check out Shelley’s Women in the Marketplace video “Crafting Your Personal Mission Statement.”
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