Why I Had to Let It Go

Letting go is not easy when you’re the kind of person who loves hard, builds hard, and stays loyal to what you started.But in this episode of The Estherpreneur Podcast, I’m sharing why I had to let it go—because I realized something: You can’t step into new fruit while you’re holding onto old weight.I talk about the emotional side of release, the difficulty of walking away from things that feel comfortable, and how pruning can feel like loss even when it’s actually preparation for expansion. We’ll also confront the tension between internal conviction and external pressure—the push to follow trends, gurus, and noise, even when the Spirit is leading you differently.If you’ve been forcing momentum, this episode will help you stop wrestling and start discerning.The Estherpreneur Podcast is for CEOs, founders, and faith-driven entrepreneurs who are growing—but something feels misaligned. Whether it's your structure, your clarity, or your capacity, this show helps you identify what's off and what to focus on next.Hosted by Edna Harding, author of "The Ugly Side of Sales 2.0" and founder of Favor & Wealth, a business growth strategy firm that helps leaders scale with clarity, structure, and biblical alignment.📖 SPECIAL OFFER: GET THE BOOK + STRATEGY SESSIONWhen you purchase "The Ugly Side of Sales 2.0," you can book a private 90-minute strategy session with Edna for $1,111 (exclusive to book readers)! During this focused session, we'll examine:✅ Your current sales structure✅ Strategic adjustments to increase conversions✅ How to align your systems with your God-given assignment👉 https://www.favorandwealth.com/book-the-ugly-side-of-sales/🎯 TAKE THE FREE GROWTH AUDIT:Discover what's actually misaligned in your business in 3 minutes. 👉 https://www.favorandwealth.com/no-to-known-growth-audit/🔗 JOIN IGNITE BIZ COMMUNITY:Free business directory for entrepreneurs and service-based businesses. 👉 https://www.ignitebizcommunity.com/Connect with Edna:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ednaharding/Website: favorandwealth.com📲 BONUS: Download the Favor & Wealth app for free trainings and live workshops!  👉 ednaharding.com (00:00) - "Esspreneur Podcast: Commitment & Community" (06:06) - Letting Go for Business Growth (08:11) - "Breaking Free from Worldly Trends" (11:06) - "Finding Clarity Through Stillness" (16:14) - Counterfeit Guidance vs True Help (18:42) - "Building Self-Sufficiency from Wisdom" (20:52) - "Bible-Based Business Growth Strategies" (24:36) - "Simplify to Avoid Overwhelm" (28:45) - "Acceptance or Redirection?" (32:12) - "God's Approval Over Man's" (35:36) - "Joyful Surrender to Christ" (36:59) - "Estrepreneur: Resources and Insights"