She Left America for the Philippines: Jenifer Ortiz's Radical YES to God

In this episode, I interviewed Jenifer Ortiz, a trauma counselor and missionary, who shares her journey from aspiring pediatrician to trauma counseling and mission work in Southeast Asia. We discuss the importance of faith in overcoming personal struggles, the challenges of cultural sensitivity while spreading the gospel, and the significance of self-care and personal growth. Jenifer emphasizes the need for women to embrace their identity and purpose while waiting for their kingdom marriage, and the importance of healing before entering into relationships. The conversation highlights the intersection of entrepreneurship, spirituality, and social impact, encouraging listeners to step out of their comfort zones and pursue their calling.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast01:20 Meet Jennifer Ortiz: A Journey of Healing03:23 From Medicine to Counseling: A Personal Transformation07:15 The Call to Southeast Asia: A Missionary Journey10:47 Faith and Fear: Stepping into the Unknown14:54 Spiritual Warfare and Cultural Sensitivity17:22 Divine Appointments: Sharing the Gospel21:06 Overcoming Feelings of Being Unqualified24:23 Integrating Faith with Counseling26:06 Travel and Healing: Creating Transformative Experiences27:49 Breaking Free from Poverty and Embracing Abundance29:32 Sustaining Life Abroad: A Faith Journey33:07 The Growth Found in Travel and Cultural Exchange35:10 Advice for Women Desiring Kingdom Marriages40:56 Healing Before Marriage: The Importance of Self-Work43:07 Embracing Femininity and Joy in Daily Life47:53 Grounding Practices While Living Abroad50:53 Building a Coaching Business and Future Plans52:46 Encouragement for Aspiring Trauma Counselors✨ To follow my journey, don't forget to subscribe to my channel ✨My podcast, biz resources and move abroad toolkit: https://stan.store/ShibiviaFor brand sponsorships, serious inquiries & collabs:Email: [email protected] With Jenifer Below: Jenifer's donation link for her mission to Brazil - all donations are tax deductible.https://fcsmnstry.io/15t/LY3N6cFt9QYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jeniferortiz-SheRoarsBook your one on one coaching services: https://stan.store/jortiz320Instagram: @jeniferortiz_414Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4diDcqijleAtCauwHjRmdM?si=k0uc4otCRo-netJCYkpZ6Q𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿If you are new here, I am Shibivia; a full-time business owner and entrepreneur, my husband is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. I walked away from my recent career as a Flight Attendant back in 2022 to pursue full-time entrepreneurship to have more time-freedom and peace of mind. I recently completed 6 years of military service in the United States Air Force Reserves. Shortly after leaving my Flight Attendant job in 2022, my husband and I took a month long sabbatical and traveled to Bali, Indonesia then Bangkok Thailand and simply fell in love. It was one of the most therapeutic experiences of my life. After visiting almost 30 countries, South East Asia definitely felt like home, and today - we get to call Thailand home.