Episode 188

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8th Apr 2023

Trust in God's Plan For You with Mary Valloni

#188: What would you do if God told you to leave the mastermind groups you're in and just follow His direction for your business?

This is the exact situation that our guest today encountered and like a lot of us type A personalities, this was difficult to follow at the beginning, however what happened next is amazing! In this video, we dive into releasing that control over your business and inviting God into it and how God is the ultimate business coach who doesn't need us to prove ourselves to Him, He loves us regardless and unconditionally.

Mary Valloni is a highly accomplished nonprofit coach, consultant, author and speaker with a successful track record of helping organizations get started, achieve their financial goals, and make a positive impact in their communities.

With over two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, Mary has worked with over a thousand clients, providing strategic advice and expert guidance on a variety of issues including program development, fundraising, and organizational effectiveness.

Prior to her current work, Mary held senior positions at several leading nonprofit organizations including the American Cancer Society, Special Olympics and the ALS Association where she raised over $4 million and gained a wealth of experience in the field.

Today, Mary is the award-winning author of the book, Fundraising Freedom, co-founder of Start and Grow Your Nonprofit, co-founder of Fully Funded Academy, and the host of the Fully Funded Podcast. Mary lives in St. Louis, Missouri with her husband, their daughter, and their two Dalmatians.

This episode is part of our Easter Christian Business Series, stay tuned for the next episode. :)

Listen to Mary's Story...

  • [03:55] - What was 1 turning point that God inspired or instructed to do something differently?
  • [05:24] - What was the result of that?
  • [09:56] - What advice would she give those who have heard from the Lord, but are afraid to let go of those communities?
  • [12:09] - Common mistake for entrepreneurs and a reminder of God's unconditional love for us

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Remember, YOU Matter! See you in the next episode. 

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Calling meets cashflow — without the burnout
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Kelly Baader is a TEDx speaker, Amazon bestselling author, and ICF-certified coach who's spent nearly two decades helping Christ-centered entrepreneurs across three continents build profitable businesses without burning out.

After building her own "successful" business that nearly cost her everything that mattered, God met her in her kitchen on her 50th birthday with a clear mandate: gather His Esthers and Josephs and equip them to take their places in the marketplace.

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