Episodes

  • 19: Confused About Your Calling? Why Overthinking Keeps You Stuck

    19: Confused About Your Calling? Why Overthinking Keeps You Stuck
    Dec 23 2025
    It's Christmas week, and while everyone's wrapping presents, you're sitting with that familiar ache—knowing you're called to something more meaningful but paralyzed by confusion and doubt. If you're a high-achieving woman who's been overthinking every step of your next career move, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down exactly why confusion and doubt aren't helping you find your purpose—and sharing the three faith-based strategies that actually work. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Strategy #1: Replace Confusion with Clarity Questions Why "What's my purpose?" keeps you stuck (and what to ask instead)The 3 specific clarity questions that create momentum: "What problem do I solve better than most people?""Who do I feel called to serve?""What's the next right step, not the whole staircase?" How to identify your next right step without seeing the whole staircase Strategy #2: Replace Doubt with Decisive Belief Why doubt sounds like wisdom but actually prevents your purposeHow to counter specific doubts with God's truthThe decision + action formula that crushes doubt and creates momentum Strategy #3: Replace Waiting with Walking Why waiting for perfect clarity is stealing your abundant lifeHow to act on what you already know (even when it's imperfect)The power of celebrating small steps on your faith-fueled journey Key Scriptures Referenced: John 10:10 - Abundant lifeEphesians 2:10 - Created for good worksProverbs 16:3 - Commit your workPsalm 119:105 - A lamp to your feetJames 1:6-8 - Faith without doubtingHebrews 11:1 - Faith is assurance of things not seenRomans 12:2 - Transformed by renewal of mind A Special Christmas Reflection: Jesus didn't come to earth so you could spend your days riddled with confusion and doubt. He came to give you abundant, purposeful, meaningful life. This episode will remind you that your meaningful work already exists—God has already prepared it for you. Ready to Stop Overthinking and Start Walking? If you're tired of confusion and doubt keeping you stuck in corporate, the Faith-Fueled Exit program is your 24-week roadmap from employed and uncertain to running your own purpose-driven business with absolute clarity. Book your discovery call: stuckincorporate.com Connect With Holly: Website: stuckincorporate.comLinkedIn: @stuckincorporateInstagram: @stuckincorporate Love This Episode? Take a screenshot and share it on your Instagram or LinkedIn stories! Tag me @stuckincorporate—I love seeing your takeaways. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help other corporate women find this podcast!
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    23 mins
  • 18: Leaving Corporate Despite Financial Fear: A Guide

    18: Leaving Corporate Despite Financial Fear: A Guide
    Dec 16 2025
    Are you stuck in corporate burnout, knowing you're meant for something more, but financial fear keeps you frozen? In this episode, Faith-Fueled Exit Coach Holly breaks down exactly how to leave your corporate job and step into your purpose-driven entrepreneurial journey—even when money anxiety feels overwhelming. What You'll Learn: Understanding Financial Fear in Career Change Why financial fear paralyzes corporate professionals from pursuing their purposeThe difference between wisdom and fear when planning your entrepreneur journeyHow to recognize when corporate burnout is costing you more than staying Practical Financial Preparation for Entrepreneurs Know Your Numbers: Track exactly what you need to survive your career changeBuild Your Runway: Create 6-12 months of security before your corporate exitStart Building Before You Leave: Launch your service-based business while employed The Faith Component in Leaving Corporate Biblical wisdom for navigating financial fear during career transitionsWhy seeking your purpose doesn't mean being financially recklessHow God provides when you're strategically obedient to your calling The Mindset Shift Every Aspiring Entrepreneur Needs From "I can't afford to leave" to "I can't afford to stay in corporate burnout"Understanding the hidden cost of staying stuck in your corporate careerTaking strategic, faith-fueled action toward your entrepreneurial purpose Scripture Referenced: 2 Timothy 1:7 - God gives us power, love, and a sound mindProverbs 21:5 - The plans of the diligent lead to abundanceMatthew 6:33 - Seek first the kingdom of GodPhilippians 4:19 - God will supply every need Ready to Make Your Corporate Exit? If corporate burnout has drained your passion and financial fear has kept you stuck, it's time for a strategic career change. The Faith-Fueled Exit program helps corporate women transition from burnout to purpose-driven entrepreneur—in 24 weeks, while you're still employed. Book a Discovery Call: stuckincorporate.com No blind leaps. No financial recklessness. Just a proven path from corporate burnout to entrepreneurial purpose. Stay Connected: 📧 Subscribe to Weekly Emails: Get faith-fueled strategies for your career change delivered to your inbox every week. Click here https://carefree-bird-15610.myflodesk.com/uss5ljf2oq 💼 Connect on LinkedIn: Join 2,700+ corporate professionals planning their entrepreneur journey. Follow Holly for daily insights on leaving burnout behind and stepping into your purpose. Linked In About Your Host: Holly is a Faith-Fueled Exit Coach who left her corporate career at Lowe's in May 2025 to help other women escape corporate burnout. Through the Stuck in Corporate podcast and her coaching program, she guides corporate professionals through strategic career changes into purpose-driven entrepreneurial businesses—without financial chaos. Keywords: corporate burnout, leave corporate, financial fear, career change, entrepreneur, purpose-driven business, faith-based career coaching, corporate exit strategy, service-based business, corporate to entrepreneur Categories: Career, Business, Entrepreneurship, Self-Improvement, Christianity If this episode resonated with you, please rate and review! Your reviews help other women stuck in corporate burnout find the guidance they need to make their career change.
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    21 mins
  • 17: Are You Wasting Your Calling In Corporate: 5 Signs It's Time To Start Your Business

    17: Are You Wasting Your Calling In Corporate: 5 Signs It's Time To Start Your Business
    Dec 9 2025
    Are you sitting in your corporate job right now, feeling that pull toward something more? That whisper that says you're meant to coach, consult, or serve in a bigger way? In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 reasons why you need to stop wasting your calling and finally start your business. We're not just talking about WHAT's holding you back—we're diving into WHY it matters and exactly HOW to overcome each obstacle. This is your wake-up call. The world needs what you have to offer, and it's time to stop hiding it. Perfect for you if: You're burnt out in corporate but scared to make the leapYou know you're called to do something different but don't know where to startYou've been "thinking about it" for months (or years) but haven't taken actionYou're tired of trading your purpose for a paycheckYou're ready to build a coaching, consulting, or service-based business What You'll Learn in This Episode Reason #1: Your Dream Has an Expiration Date Why waiting is costing you more than you realizeHow to set a real launch date (not "someday")The action step you need to take THIS WEEK Reason #2: You're Trading Your Purpose for a Paycheck The real cost of staying in misalignmentWhy success without fulfillment is just exhaustion with a titleHow to take your first step toward alignment (in just 30 minutes) Reason #3: Fear is a Terrible Financial Advisor Why "I can't afford to leave" is keeping you brokeThe financial risk you're ALREADY taking by stayingHow to build your business WHILE you're still employed Reason #4: Your Story is Someone Else's Survival Guide Why your mess is your messageThe woman who's waiting for YOU to help herHow to find your first clients through authentic sharing Reason #5: The Best Time to Start Was Yesterday—The Second Best Time is Now Why you'll never feel "ready"The one decision you need to make this weekHow momentum builds belief (and belief builds your business) Key Quotes from This Episode "Every single day you stay stuck in corporate without taking action toward your calling, you're using up your precious reserves of courage, vision, and excitement." "The enemy of action isn't fear—it's familiarity." "Success without fulfillment is just exhaustion with a title." "You're so afraid of losing your current income that you're refusing to create new income." "Your experience—the good, the bad, the messy middle—that's your curriculum. That's what qualifies you to help others." "You will never feel completely ready. There will always be a reason to wait." Ready to Make Your Faith-Fueled Exit? If you're tired of staying stuck in corporate and you're ready to finally start your coaching, consulting, or service-based business, I want to help you make it happen. Faith-Fueled Exit is my 24-week program designed specifically for corporate women who are ready to build their business WHILE they're still employed. We break it down into three clear phases: ✅ Phase 1: Clarify your calling and offer ✅ Phase 2: Build your foundation (brand, messaging, systems) ✅ Phase 3: Launch and scale your business with confidence You don't have to figure this out alone. Let's build your exit strategy together. 🔗 Learn more and apply: www.stuckincorporate.com 📧 Questions? Email me: holly@stuckincorporate.com 💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Resources Mentioned in This Episode Faith-Fueled Exit Program: www.stuckincorporate.com Book a Discovery Call: Calendly Previous Episode: Apple Podcast About Stuck in Corporate Stuck in Corporate is the podcast for burnt-out corporate professionals who know they're meant for more. Hosted by Holly, a former corporate professional turned Christian life coach and business strategist, this show gives you the practical strategies, spiritual encouragement, and honest truth you need to make your faith-fueled exit from corporate and build the coaching, consulting, or service-based business of your dreams. New episodes drop every Monday. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Subscribe & Review If this episode resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd: Subscribe to Stuck in Corporate so you never miss an episodeLeave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts (it helps other corporate women find this show!)Share this episode with a friend who's stuck in corporate and needs to hear this messageTake a screenshot and tag me on LinkedIn—I love seeing what speaks to you! Your support helps me reach more women who are ready to stop wasting their calling and start living their purpose.
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    20 mins
  • How to Overcome Burnout When You're Too Tired to Try: 3 Biblical Strategies

    How to Overcome Burnout When You're Too Tired to Try: 3 Biblical Strategies
    Dec 2 2025

    Burnt out, financially stressed about the holidays, and too exhausted to even imagine what freedom could look like? You're not alone—and this episode is for you.

    If you've been telling yourself "I'll figure it out later" but later never comes... if you're tired of grinding through each day while dreaming of something more... if you feel like nobody truly understands how hard you're working—friend, let's talk.

    In this episode, I'm sharing three practical shifts to help you move from exhaustion to clarity, even in this chaotic season:

    • Stop Before You Start – Why stillness isn't a luxury and how to build it into your overwhelmed life (Psalm 46:10)
    • Name the Real Need – How to get beneath the fog of burnout and bring your specific needs to God (Philippians 4:6-7)
    • Choose Freedom in the Small – Why tiny choices build momentum toward the life you're dreaming of (Luke 16:10, Galatians 5:1)

    You don't have to overhaul your entire life by January. But you can take one small step today.

    Want weekly encouragement delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for my newsletter using the link below.

    👉https://carefree-bird-15610.myflodesk.com/uss5ljf2oq
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    22 mins
  • 15: Why Chasing Money Is Not What You Think It Is! The Truth About Purpose Dirven Success

    15: Why Chasing Money Is Not What You Think It Is! The Truth About Purpose Dirven Success
    Nov 25 2025

    What if chasing money is actually keeping you broke? In this episode, we're flipping the script on traditional success and diving deep into why purpose-driven work will always outperform money-chasing hustle. If you're building a business, starting a side hustle, or feeling stuck in the grind, this conversation will shift your entire perspective on success, fulfillment, and what really matters. IN THIS EPISODE: ✨ Why leading with purpose makes money a natural byproduct instead of an elusive target ✨ The real reason money-chasing always leads to burnout (and what to do instead) ✨ How to build sustainable success that doesn't sacrifice your health, relationships, or peace ✨ The difference between building a lifestyle and leaving a legacy ✨ Biblical principles for purpose-driven entrepreneurship KEY SCRIPTURES: 📖 Matthew 6:24 - You cannot serve both God and money 📖 Proverbs 11:28 & Matthew 6:33 - Seek first His kingdom 📖 Isaiah 40:31 & Galatians 6:9 - Renewed strength and not growing weary 📖 1 Timothy 6:17-19 - Laying up treasure for eternity 📖 1 Timothy 6:10 - The love of money REFLECTION QUESTION: What if your greatest success isn't measured by your bank account, but by the lives you've touched and the purpose you've fulfilled? What would you do differently today? ACTION STEPS: 1. Identify what problems you're genuinely passionate about solving 2. Create a purpose statement for your work beyond making money 3. Ask yourself legacy questions: What do you want to be known for? 4. Make decisions based on legacy, not just immediate profit CONNECT WITH ME: 📧 Join my FREE weekly email community for exclusive insights and strategies: https://carefree-bird-15610.myflodesk.com/uss5ljf2oq If this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message! --- Remember: You can't serve both God and money, but when you seek first His kingdom, all these things will be added to you. 💫

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    19 mins
  • 14: Stop Avoiding Your Bank Account: How God Uses Money to Break Fear & Build Faith

    14: Stop Avoiding Your Bank Account: How God Uses Money to Break Fear & Build Faith
    Nov 18 2025

    The Holidays are here… and so is the pressure to spend money you don’t actually have. But the real danger isn’t the debt — it’s the fear of looking at it.

    In this honest and freeing episode, Holly opens up about how she fell into debt through unchecked spending, relationship dynamics, and avoidance… and the moment everything shifted when she finally faced the numbers with God.

    You’ll learn: • Why avoiding your bank account keeps you stuck • How household spending affects your financial peace • What shame does to your clarity and calling • A simple pause to make before ANY purchase • How to start rebuilding your financial confidence with God

    If you’re tired of feeling stressed, ashamed, or confused about your money, this episode will give you hope, clarity, and a next step.

    DM Holly the word RUNWAY on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-powell-b463a5125/ to get the free Mini-Audit Sheet and early access to the 5-Day Stuck In Corporate Financial Bootcamp launching in January.
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    14 mins
  • 13: Scared But God Said Go: How I Found the Faith to Leave Corporate

    13: Scared But God Said Go: How I Found the Faith to Leave Corporate
    Nov 11 2025

    Are you sitting in a corporate job you once prayed for… but now secretly dread showing up to every day? Do you feel burned out, stuck, and torn between security and obedience — wondering if God’s really calling you to something more?

    You’re not alone, friend.

    In this episode of Stuck in Corporate?, I’m sharing how I faced my fears, wrestled with doubt, and finally took the leap of faith to leave my six-figure corporate job — scared, but obedient.

    We’ll talk about: ✨ How to know when it’s time to leave corporate (and when it’s not) ✨ The difference between a God calling and a good idea ✨ How to trust God’s timing when fear tells you to wait ✨ Practical steps to build faith and confidence before your exit ✨ Why obedience will always lead to peace — even when it feels scary

    Whether you’re a high-achieving professional, burned-out leader, or faith-driven person trying to discern your next step — this episode will give you hope, clarity, and courage to move in faith… even when you’re still scared.

    If this episode speaks to your heart, share it with a friend who’s standing at her own crossroads. And if you’re ready to start your Faith-Fueled Exit Plan, download my free Corporate to Calling Guide at stuckincorporate.com.

    Let’s trade burnout for breakthrough — together. 💛
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    24 mins
  • 12: From Corporate to Calling: Finding God-Led Clarity Before You Take the Leap

    12: From Corporate to Calling: Finding God-Led Clarity Before You Take the Leap
    Nov 4 2025

    Have you ever felt like you’re living a life that looks successful on paper—but your soul feels restless? In this episode of Stuck in Corporate?, Holly Powell shares the story of how God took her from burnout and busyness to peace, purpose, and clarity.

    Through prayer, reflection, and obedience, Holly discovered that clarity doesn’t come from striving—it comes from stillness and surrender. Tune in as she walks you through the four phases of clarity that helped her move from corporate exhaustion to her God-led calling, and learn how you can do the same.

    🌿 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    • The surprising moment that led Holly to ask, “God, what do You want from me?”

    • Why burnout can actually be a divine invitation for realignment

    • How to recognize the difference between success and calling

    • The four phases of clarity: Awakening, Alignment, Assignment, and Action

    • Practical journal prompts and scriptures to help you find your next step

    ✍️ Journal Prompts Mentioned:

    1. Where in your life is God whispering “enough”?

    2. What small act of obedience have you been avoiding because you can’t see the full plan?

    3. What’s one action step you can take this week toward your next season?

    💌 Grab the Free Guide

    Want to go deeper? Download From Corporate to Calling: A 4-Week Clarity Guide — your faith-led roadmap to move from confusion to calling. ➡️ Download the free guide here

    🌐 Connect with Holly

    • Website: www.stuckincorporate.com

    • Join the Weekly Newsletter: Get devotionals, journal prompts, and coaching insights straight to your inbox. ➡️ https://carefree-bird-15610.myflodesk.com/uss5ljf2oq

    • Email: holly@stuckincorporate.com

    🙏 Share the Love

    If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend who’s standing at their own crossroads — and remind them: You don’t need the whole plan. You just need the next step.
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    19 mins