126 From Medicine to City Hall: Faith-Led Leadership with Dr. Geré Feltus

What happens when a doctor, single mom, and woman of faith says “yes” to public service—even when life feels messy? In this episode of Thinking I sit down with Dr. Geré Feltus, a family physician and city councilwoman, to explore what it means to lead with purpose, stay anchored in faith, and serve your community with courage—even when the path isn’t clear. Dr. Geré opens up about the real-life challenges of balancing motherhood, medicine, and civic leadership—including a season of divorce during her first campaign. She shares how her faith reshaped her mindset, taught her to give herself grace, and guided her into unexpected places of impact. Whether you’re a leader, parent, volunteer, or someone just wondering if your story matters—this conversation will leave you inspired to use whatever’s in your hands to make a difference.   In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Reframe your career as a ministry and your influence as service Develop resilience in the face of online criticism and public scrutiny Use your past pain to fuel your present purpose Create more positive community experiences—and shift mindsets from reactive to hopeful Anchor your decision-making in faith, not fear Make room for service in the middle of a busy life From learning to embrace grace over perfection to using everyday skills to solve civic “puzzles,” Dr. Gere reminds us that you don’t have to wait to feel ready to serve—you just have to show up and trust that God can use it.   Resources & Mentions: 📍 City Church McKinney – Learn more about the organization that impacted Dr. Gere’s early civic journey: https://www.citychurchmckinney.com 📧 Live in District 3 of McKinney? Contact Dr. Gere Feltus directly at: [email protected]   More about Dr. Geré Feltus:  Dr. Geré Feltus is a physician, nonprofit CEO, and public servant dedicated to expanding access to healthcare and creating lasting impact in her community. A Duncanville native, she currently serves as CEO of Healthy Family Services of Texas and as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of McKinney, representing District 3. With a background in family and community medicine, Dr. Feltus brings a unique lens to civic leadership, blending data-driven insight with deep compassion. She’s also a mentor, board leader, and proud mom to two daughters—roles that continue to shape her purpose and service.   Connect with her:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Feltus4McKinney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feltus4mckinney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gere%E2%80%99-feltus-md-88936982/         💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women!  https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Meet Elizabeth Mahusay: Elizabeth Mahusay is a coach, speaker, and author passionate about helping people transform their thinking and live with purpose. A former chemistry educator turned leadership coach, she has trained thousands to overcome limiting beliefs and grow personally and professionally. Elizabeth is a certified keynote speaker with Southwestern Consulting and author of Pick Your Path. She lives in Allen, Texas, with her husband of 28 years, Fred, and they have two adult sons. Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/   Don’t let another day slip by on autopilot. Pick Your Path gives you the roadmap to create lasting change. Get your copy now and put your plan into motion! https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Mental-Autopilot-ebook/dp/B0D6NGKLJP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.