Teri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and non-profits. When she started trading stocks nine years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to simply supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin trading full-time. While traveling, Teri was constantly asked to show others how she was successfully trading in the stock market. She set up and taught her first class in Thailand, her second in Vietnam, and had a fully-fledged curriculum created by the time she returned to the States. Teri now offers an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. She also partners with organizations and companies to train and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom and build wealth through investing.
Teri received her Bachelors degree in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her Masters in Media and Communications from Dallas Theological Seminary. She was named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association, and was the Grand Champion of Teachable’s 2019 Creator Challenge. You can reach her on instagram at @imaninvestor , or online at itradeandtravel.com.
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Instagram: @imaninvestor
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Have you ever struggled to reconcile parts of your faith? This time of year tends to bring up all of the feelings about church and our own relationship with God, which can leave us feeling lost in the questions. If you can relate, there’s no need to feel alone! In today’s episode, Taylor shares how she has learned to reconcile her faith when she doesn’t see the world or her faith in black and white.
Taylor Nichols is a podcaster, speaker and the chief vision office at Nichols Construction.
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Instagram: @nichols_taylor
Verses:
Proverbs 15:4 "Gentle words are a tree of life"
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Cheryl Luke is committed to helping people connect with their God-given purpose and challenges them to embrace the story of their lives. With over 35 years in ministry, Cheryl's goal is to equip and inspire others to acknowledge Christ’s unyielding love and share it with those around them. Her warmth and wisdom resonate as she delivers God’s message of restoration and hope. Cheryl lives in Austin, Texas and works at Shoreline Church.
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Instagram: @cherylluke
Website: Cherylluke.com
Verses:
Galatians 5:1 " It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
Hebrews 12:1-2 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Romans 15:13 " May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
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Mary Amoedo is a lover of Jesus, wife of Richard, and proud mother of Brittany, Vyvien and Zachary (in that order)!
Mary is a former engineer whose passion for personal growth combined with her love of people has helped her and her husband, Richard, to become one of the most successful couples in direct sales. They are currently top income earners with Ambit Energy, the largest direct seller of energy in the world. It’s their passion to help others achieve their dreams that has catapulted them to their current level of success.
In 1998 while in her young 20s, she was introduced to the concept of personal growth and development and it radically changed her life. Since then, she has been on the never-ending journey to be everything that God created her to be.
Mary leads as a servant leader and has a calling to coach and train other women in having it all without sacrificing anything. She has found a powerful way to intentionally integrate her faith, family and business. Her desire is to help as many people as she can to become free – financially, emotionally, and spiritually.
She was born as the 6th of 7 children of immigrant parents. She was born as they were emigrating from Vietnam and spent the early days of her life in a cradle made from a cardboard box. She never forgets the humble beginnings she came from and uses that to help others know that their future is never dictated by their past.
Mary's Life Verse
Matthew 5:16
16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that[a] they may see your good works andgive glory to your Father who is in heaven.
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Instagram: @maryamoedo
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Sheila Walls has been described as a calm yet strategic influencer positioned to ignite and cultivate positive change in individuals, teams, and organizations. She is a wife, mother, inspirational speaker, teacher, preacher, pastor, and leader who passionately pursues purpose and Kingdom impact.
Sheila has been married to her best friend and her partner for life, Christopher Walls, for 24 fruitful years. They have been blessed with four amazing miracles: Ernest, Christopher II, Evan, and Kiersten.
Sheila is Associate Pastor of Life Community Church-Collin County in McKinney, Texas under the leadership of her husband who serves as Senior Pastor; is the founder and overseer of Faith Empowered Women - a ministry that equips women to be empowered by their faith, to live life victoriously, laugh contagiously, and love willingly. She is employed by State Farm Insurance Companies where she leads and develops people, builds highly productive teams, and together with her team achieves remarkable results.
When asked what do you really want others to remember about you, Sheila responds "that I am completely in love with Jesus Christ and above all else, my desire is simply to please Him."
Today's episode is sponsored by Dyan Elizabeth Photography.
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Instagram: @sdeewalls
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