Miracle Moment | Rae Irelan

Sometimes the most powerful moment in a conversation happens before the conversation even starts. Marissa McCrory, a functional health practitioner who helps women heal at the root, opens this episode with a prayer that feels less like a formality and more like an invitation. She prays for the woman who's tired of feeling alone in her health journey. For the woman who has a dream she's too afraid to follow. For the woman who needs to hear that healing isn't just about protocols; it's about being seen. This isn't a typical health episode. It's a moment of pause, of intention, of asking God to do what no supplement or strategy ever could. If you've been waiting for permission to believe your body can heal or your dream is worth chasing, this might be the sign you didn't know you needed. Connect with Marissa McCrory Marissa McCrory is a functional health practitioner and founder of Lumina Path. She helps women heal at the root by addressing gut health, liver function, mineral balance, and nervous system regulation. Her work blends functional testing with simple, sustainable strategies that actually move the needle. With a background in psychology and over 20 years in ministry doing inner healing and deliverance, Marissa brings a holistic approach that integrates the physical, emotional, and spiritual. Website: www.luminapath.com   Instagram: @marissareneemccrory   Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

High-achieving women are masters at producing. But somewhere between the doing and the building, most of us forgot how to stop giving up on ourselves. Marissa McCrory is a functional health practitioner who helps women heal at the root by addressing gut health, liver function, mineral balance, and nervous system regulation. But her work goes deeper than protocols. She's unraveling the mental game that keeps women stuck in cycles of self-abandonment, yo-yo habits, and the belief that rest is optional. In this conversation, she and Rae talk about the difference between your who and your do, why every culture except ours cleanses for parasites, and how stewardship of your body is an act of faith, not control. This isn't about adding more to your plate. It's about recognizing what season you're in and whether you've been shoulding all over yourself for way too long. Key Timestamps [00:06:12] Adventure, risk, and resilience in family culture   [00:13:18] The difference between your who and your do   [00:20:22] Seven types of rest and why physical rest isn't the only kind   [00:24:10] Stewardship vs. dependence: taking care of your health as an act of faith   [00:31:00] The pattern of giving up on yourself and where it started   [00:41:00] Advocating for yourself Memorable Quotes "Taking care of our health is actually stewardship. And if you don't get to that point of seeing how amazing and miraculous your body is, it's something He gave you, and it is a walking miracle." – Marissa McCrory [00:24:10]  "Women are convinced that they need to produce way more to be valuable, and a lot of it I have to address, like if we put together a plan and they don't follow it, it's like, okay, so where did you learn to give up on yourself?" – Marissa McCrory [00:31:00]  Connect with Marissa McCrory Marissa McCrory is a functional health practitioner and founder of Lumina Path. She helps women heal at the root by addressing gut health, liver function, mineral balance, and nervous system regulation. Her work blends functional testing with simple, sustainable strategies that actually move the needle. With a background in psychology and over 20 years in ministry doing inner healing and deliverance, Marissa brings a holistic approach that integrates the physical, emotional, and spiritual. Website: www.luminapath.com   Instagram: @marissareneemccrory   Email: [email protected] Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a prayer. Not a teaching, not a conversation. Just Ade praying over the podcast, over Rae, and over you. He asks for wisdom for those trying to figure out what to do with their lives in this space. He prays for discernment, provision, the right team. He prays for people who might be called to give financially or step into coaching. And he prays for peace in the Middle East, for families separated by war, for children caught in the chaos, for anyone listening who might be called to help. It's short. It's honest. And it's meant for right now. Connect With Ade Olowo Organization: Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO.org)   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ade-olowo-8ba56850 Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ade Olowo moved into a Nigerian orphanage as a "house uncle" to 14 boys when he was supposed to become an engineer. Now he works across Africa, bringing governments, nonprofits, and orphanage leaders to the same table, people who often see each other as the enemy. The statistic that changes everything: 80% of children in orphanages have at least one living parent. So why are they there? The answers involve poverty, stigma, witchcraft accusations, and systems that were never designed to reunite families. Ade shares stories from the ground, including children burned and accused, leaders who apologized for shutting down orphanages without listening, and the slow, patient work of changing minds across cultures. This conversation will expand your perspective on what it means to protect the vulnerable, and why the fastest solution isn't always the right one. Key Timestamps [00:03:45] How Ade went from volunteer to house uncle for 14 boys   [00:08:30] Bringing opposing sides to the table: family care vs. institutional care   [00:11:20] The Ghanaian leader who apologized for shutting down orphanages   [00:14:00] The 80% statistic: most orphans have living parents   [00:16:45] Poverty, HIV stigma, and witchcraft accusations   [00:23:15] Why some children can't go back home, even when parents want them   [00:26:00] Ade's prayer: bringing the right people and waiting for change Memorable Quotes "Research says that 80% of kids who live in orphanages have a living parent. But it begs the question, why are these children in the orphanage in the first place?" – Ade Olowo [00:14:52]  "When God puts a passion in your heart, He will bring the right pieces, the right people to help accomplish it." – Ade Olowo [00:27:15]  Connect With Ade Olowo Organization: Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO.org)   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ade-olowo-8ba56850 Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes we're so focused on waiting for the next miracle that we miss the ones already unfolding around us. This prayer moment invites you to pause and ask yourself a different question: not what miracle you need, but what miracles you've already been given. There's a tension between the battles we walk through and the victory story God is writing. The tragedy, the loss, the details that consume us can obscure the bigger picture. This is a reset. A chance to recognize that being identified as God's child means miracles aren't just coming. They're here. Memorable Quotes "God, thank you for just giving this space and time to the listener to be able to dive into these questions, for them to ask themselves what a miracle truly is to them and what creates a miracle moment." – Rae Irelan "I pray that the listener may get strengthened in your Word and in the Spirit, and also always be able to recognize the miracles that are right in front of them." – Rae Irelan Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've survived something. Maybe you've even called it a miracle. But if you're still replaying it in your mind, still feeling guilty for wanting more, or still stuck in the identity of someone it happened to, there's something God wants you to see that you haven't yet. Rae breaks down the most common questions about miracle moments: how to know if what you experienced actually was one, why trauma and breaking points aren't as different as you think, and how to stop living like a victim of your past when God is trying to use you as a vessel for your future. This isn't about summarizing your story. It's about letting Him rewrite your relationship to it. If you've been waiting for permission to want something bigger, or if you're tired of feeling defined by what happened instead of who you're becoming, this episode will shift something. Key Timestamps [00:02:15] How to know if what happened to you was really a miracle moment   [00:09:18] Why do you feel guilty for wanting something more after everything you've been through   [00:11:45] How to stop feeling like a victim of your circumstances   [00:14:20] Rebuilding your identity: Where to start and who God says you are  Memorable Quotes "It could be whatever your level of tolerance is. I think God knew me well enough to say 'I'm gonna kinda give her something a little big and intense.'" – Rae Irelan [00:06:30]  "If you are coming to God as a victim, there's so much that you're actually missing, and there's a piece of the fruitfulness of your faith that is not going to get lit on fire." – Rae Irelan [00:12:15]  Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a gap between who you think you need to be in a room and who God already made you to be. For anyone who's ever felt the weight of doubt in group settings or questioned whether they have what it takes to connect, this prayer episode cuts straight to the source. Rae speaks directly to the listener wrestling with confidence, especially in relationships and social dynamics. She reframes the entire conversation around identity: not as something you build, but as something you receive. Your first identity is as a child of God. Everything else flows from that. This isn't about faking it or forcing yourself into a mold. It's about letting God work through you, equip you, and speak through you. Because the connections you're meant to make aren't about your strength. They're about His. Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being stuck isn't about lacking ideas. It's about a lack of connection. Jack Hinman, psychologist and co-founder of Engage Young Adult Transitions, breaks down the real drivers behind burnout and stagnation: disconnection and loss of control. He shares why your network matters more than your intellect, how bilateral stimulation on a bike ride can unlock deeper conversations, and why healthy hazing might be the resiliency skill we've forgotten how to teach. This conversation doesn't hand you a productivity hack. It hands you a mirror. Jack and Rae explore the intersection of friendship, intentionality, and the discipline required to protect what actually fuels you. If you've been grinding harder but getting the same results, this episode will shift how you think about showing up in your work, your relationships, and your life. You'll walk away with one clear truth: connection is the fuel. Everything else is just noise. Key Timestamps [00:05:42] Why bike rides create better coaching moments than conference rooms   [00:09:18] The hazing principle: resiliency, ego strength, and social pragmatics   [00:18:45] The two things that drive being stuck: burnout and disconnection   [00:24:00] Never undervalue the role of relationships in your success   Memorable Quotes [00:18:45] "One of the two things that really drive being stuck is feeling burnout or feeling disconnected. The thing about burnout is that you put in more input and you get the same results, which creates burnout, which creates being stuck." – Jack Hinman [00:21:35] "Being stuck means you're not maybe really fully accessing your resources. A lot of times it's being disciplined about fun, being disciplined about taking time off, being intentional about your day." – Jack Hinman [00:24:18] "When it comes down to life, the most important thing in life is relationships. It can be fuel to your fire, is feeling connected." – Jack Hinman About Jack Hinman Jack Hinman is a psychologist and the Co-Founder of Engage Young Adult Transitions in Cedar City, Utah. He specializes in helping young adults build connected, purposeful lives through clinical structure, autonomy, and community integration. Jack's work focuses on attachment, motivation, and the balance between independence and support in transitional care. He has presented nationally on topics such as attunement, executive functioning, and family systems in young adult treatment. Outside of work, Jack is passionate about mountain biking, travel, and time outdoors with his family. Website: https://engagelifenow.com/   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jack-hinman-engagelifenow Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some miracles don't reveal their full meaning the first time you live them. Rae Irelan offers a prayer for anyone who's walked through something extraordinary but hasn't yet seen it clearly through God's perspective. This isn't about asking for new breakthroughs. It's about receiving fresh understanding of the ones you've already experienced. There's a difference between surviving a season and truly seeing what God was doing in it. This prayer asks for the keys to unlock that understanding, for fresh oil and anointing that brings clarity to the past and solid footing for what's coming next. If you've been moving forward but still feel unsteady, this moment is for you.  Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your brain keeps dragging you back to the same moment. The same scene. The same conversation. You've tried everything to make it stop, but it won't. You think you're stuck in the past, but something else is happening. Rae shares a profound shift that happened in her prayer space, one that changed everything about how she sees those repeating moments. It's not about fixing what happened. It's not about finally understanding the lesson. It's about recognizing the invitation you didn't know you were receiving. If you've been caught in a mental replay loop, wondering why you can't move forward, this episode will help you see the miracle moment that's been hiding in the repetition all along. Key Timestamps [00:02:15] The broken record: when your brain won't stop replaying what happened  [00:04:30] Why your mind isn't torturing you, it's protecting you  [00:06:45] The shift from "Why did this happen?" to "What do You want to birth through this?"  [00:09:20] "God, I want to wash your feet" and the response that changed everything  [00:12:10] How to create a sacred pause and hear God in your own story  [00:14:00] The miracle is in the aftermath, not just the moment itself Memorable Quotes [00:04:42] "Your mind is not trying to just torture you in repeating the miracle moments that have happened. It's actually working on protecting you, so that way you can take the time to fully understand why God put you on that path." – Rae Irelan [00:08:15] "This is not just a backwards analysis of what had happened, this is actually to help me have clear, more intentional vision and guidance for what's coming next and what's ahead." – Rae Irelan Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a prayer for every leader who has ever felt the weight of their calling. It's for the ones who know they're meant to reach hearts and souls, but sometimes wonder if they're truly supported in that mission. Ellie Shefi offers a moment of grounding and connection, asking for guidance to step fully into voice, path, and impact. It's a reminder that the work of shining light isn't done alone, and that the darkest corners are exactly where that light is needed most. Short, powerful, and deeply intentional. This is for anyone ready to rise. Guest Information Ellie Shefi is a business and book alchemist for visionary women leaders, experts, and founders ready to turn their expertise into authority, impact, and revenue. An attorney, strategist, keynote speaker, and 12x #1 international best-selling author, she is the founder of Made to Change the World™ Publishing and MTC Consulting, a powerful consulting and publishing ecosystem that helps experts turn their knowledge into best-selling books that drive credibility, visibility, and revenue. Her work demystifies thought leadership as a growth lever, showing entrepreneurs how to move from "experienced" to "recognized authority" via strategy-first books that actually grow their businesses. Ellie is known for her unapologetic belief that a book is not a vanity project—it's a revenue engine and a leadership platform. Website: www.ellieshefi.com   Free Resources: https://www.ellieshefi.com/freeresources   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellieshefi   Made to Change the World Publishing: https://www.ellieshefi.com/freeresources Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellie Shefi flushed $25,000 down the drain before she figured out what most authors never learn: your book isn't supposed to make money from royalties. It's supposed to build a business. In this conversation, the attorney-turned-publishing strategist pulls back the curtain on why over 97% of books never sell more than 1,000 copies, what actually happens on day three of her book writing retreats when every author wants to quit, and the single question that should drive every decision you make about your authority. This isn't about writing a book. It's about whether you're willing to do what you came here to do before it's too late. Key Timestamps [00:00:52] "Over 97% of books never, ever, ever sell more than 1,000 copies" [00:03:15] How three hours on Zoom during COVID changed everything [00:06:42] The $25,000 lesson in publishing fraud [00:11:28] Why your book will never make money from royalties [00:15:45] The most common lies wannabe authors tell themselves [00:19:33] How men and women approach authority differently [00:22:47] What happens on day three when everyone wants to quit [00:28:15] The question every entrepreneur should ask before leveling up Memorable Quotes [00:11:28] "Over 97% of books never, ever, ever sell more than 1,000 copies. And so when people think, 'I want to write a book, and I'm gonna make all this money off it,' you're not." – Ellie Shefi [00:23:18] "Sometimes you need somebody to believe in you more than you believe in yourself." – Ellie Shefi [00:28:22] "If I died today, did I do what I came here to do?" – Ellie Shefi Guest Information Ellie Shefi is a business and book alchemist for visionary women leaders, experts, and founders ready to turn their expertise into authority, impact, and revenue. An attorney, strategist, keynote speaker, and 12x #1 international best-selling author, she is the founder of Made to Change the World™ Publishing and MTC Consulting, a powerful consulting and publishing ecosystem that helps experts turn their knowledge into best-selling books that drive credibility, visibility, and revenue. Her work demystifies thought leadership as a growth lever, showing entrepreneurs how to move from "experienced" to "recognized authority" via strategy-first books that actually grow their businesses. Ellie is known for her unapologetic belief that a book is not a vanity project—it's a revenue engine and a leadership platform. Website: www.ellieshefi.com   Free Resources: https://www.ellieshefi.com/freeresources   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellieshefi   Made to Change the World Publishing: https://www.ellieshefi.com/freeresources Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some leaders wait for readiness. Others move with conviction before they feel prepared. This prayer is for the woman who knows she has something to say but hasn't yet stepped fully into her volume. Rae Irelan opens this episode with a direct invitation from the Father: to amplify your confidence, your clarity, and your willingness to act imperfectly. Whether your platform is a book, a podcast, or a stage you've been circling for months, this moment is about receiving confirmation that you're already going in the right direction. This isn't about having it all figured out. It's about being anointed with a new surge of oil and becoming the voice God designed you to be. Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a lie most of us carry: that platforms are reserved for the elite, the famous, the ones who've "made it." Rae Ireland believed it too, until a book coach looked her in the eyes and asked a question that changed everything. In this episode, Rae pulls back the curtain on what it's really like inside the rooms where authors, podcasters, and storytellers are born. Spoiler: they're not celebrities. They're moms, dads, and everyday people who decided their story mattered enough to tell it. She breaks down the weight of holding back, the pattern of inaction that gets heavier with time, and the small steps that prove you're an action taker, not just a dreamer. If you've been waiting for permission to share your story, this is it. Key Timestamps [00:01:15] Meeting the other authors: real people, not celebrities [00:04:30] The gift of witnessing everyday storytellers [00:05:15] How that book retreat shaped Evolved Podcasting [00:07:00] The pattern of inaction: deciding you'll never do it because you never did [00:08:15] Doubt, disappointment, and distraction: the daily battle [00:09:00] Dreamer entrepreneur vs. action taker entrepreneur [00:10:30] Start small: share your story in safe environments Memorable Quotes [00:02:45] "HOPE, Help One Person Every Day. Imagine a world where we all took that responsibility and said, 'Okay, who's the one person I'm gonna help today?'" – Rae Ireland [00:07:00] "People that don't take action then create a pattern of inaction, and they decide that they will never do it, because they never did it." – Rae Ireland [00:08:15] "Most entrepreneurs deal with doubt, disappointment, and distraction every single day. So are you gonna be a dreamer entrepreneur who's just dreaming about it... or are you gonna be an action taker entrepreneur?" – Rae Ireland Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a moment right before you step into something big where everything tightens. Your body knows the stakes. Your mind starts running scenarios. And you have a choice: let the nerves take over, or reframe them into fuel. In this short, powerful prayer episode, mental performance coach Mariel Anderson walks you through the exact affirmation she'd give an athlete standing at the edge of their biggest moment. It's not about pretending you're not scared. It's about recognizing that the feeling in your chest isn't fear, it's readiness. This is the mindset shift that separates those who freeze from those who fly. Bookmark this one. You'll want to come back to it every time you're about to do something that matters. --- Memorable Quotes [00:01:15] "Courage means that this is something that might be a little big and scary, but I am excited to do it anyways." – Mariel Anderson [00:01:28] "That angsty feeling that I have inside is not being nervous; it is being excited, and I have prepared for this." – Mariel Anderson [00:01:48] "Whatever the outcome, I am strong, I am powerful, I am important, and I am ready to be here. Let's go." – Mariel Anderson About Mariel Anderson Mariel Anderson is a mental performance coach, speaker, and founder of Forged Youth | Legacy Within, a movement built on the belief that adversity isn't just something to survive, it's the forge that shapes greatness. She blends sport psychology, storytelling, and lived experience to help youth athletes and high performers grow stronger from the challenges they face. With a background in counselling and competitive sport, Mariel now equips teams, parents, and coaches across the world with tools to train confidence, resilience, and legacy. Her goal? To build humans who thrive not despite pressure, but because of it. Connect with Mariel: Website: www.forgedyouth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariel.nichole/ Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mariel Anderson was headed to the Olympics. Then trauma derailed everything. Her body held the score, chronic pain took over, and the identity she'd built her entire life around collapsed. But in the darkest moment, she discovered something most high performers miss: the mental skills that made her elite in sport were the same ones that could pull her out of the darkness. Now she works with youth athletes, teaching them to become antifragile. Not resilient. Antifragile. There's a difference, and it changes everything. This conversation goes deep into identity shifts, the controllables that matter when everything feels out of control, and the visualization technique that rewires your brain for the struggles you haven't faced yet. If you've been under pressure and wondering if it's breaking you or building you, this episode will reframe everything. Key Timestamps [00:03:45] From elite volleyball player to Olympic recruitment   [00:09:30] The identity crisis after losing the athlete label   [00:17:50] The miracle moment that changed everything   [00:23:15] The concept of being antifragile   [00:35:20] The three S's of visualization [00:40:15] The controllables list before high-pressure environments   Memorable Quotes [00:01:12] "Antifragile means that the struggles, the pressure, is an opportunity for us to become stronger because of it, not in spite of it." – Mariel Anderson [00:01:28] "When I'm under extreme pressure, I go, 'Okay, I'm about to level up.'" – Mariel Anderson [00:41:05] "There are five things that you can control. There's your effort, your attitude, your self-talk, your preparation, and your focus. Everything else outside of that, we just don't have control over." – Mariel Anderson About Mariel Anderson Mariel Anderson is a mental performance coach, speaker, and founder of Forged Youth | Legacy Within, a movement built on the belief that adversity isn't just something to survive, it's the forge that shapes greatness. She blends sport psychology, storytelling, and lived experience to help youth athletes and high performers grow stronger from the challenges they face. With a background in counselling and competitive sport, Mariel now equips teams, parents, and coaches across the world with tools to train confidence, resilience, and legacy. Her goal? To build humans who thrive not despite pressure, but because of it. Join the Forged Youth | Legacy Within CommunityFree Skool Group for parents of athletes: https://www.skool.com/forged-youth-legacy-within-3069/aboutFollow Forged Youth:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forged.youth.podcast/?next=%2F&hl=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/forgedyouthpodcast Podcast: https://forgedyouthlegacywithin.buzzsprout.com Website: www.forgedyouth.comConnect with Mariel Anderson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariel.nichole/?hl=en Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not every season is meant to produce fruit. And not every season is meant for rest. But somewhere in the tension between pushing forward and pulling back, there's a rhythm that isn't yours to create. It's yours to align with. This prayer episode asks for one thing: clarity about the season you're actually in. Because when you know whether it's time to fight forward or get quiet, the work stops feeling like guesswork. And when you're walking in step with God's timing, the unfolding doesn't just feel possible. It feels like partnership. Key Timestamps [00:00:32] Understanding the rhythm of seasons: fruit-bearing and rest   [00:01:15] Knowing when to push and when to be still   Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can work harder, post more, and share your story everywhere, but if your message isn't landing, none of it matters. Rae reveals the counterintuitive move that led to her first $100K month: she stopped. She slowed down, traveled, and gave herself permission to think. What came next wasn't just revenue. It was clarity, alignment, and a mastermind that filled in days. This isn't about doing more. It's about trimming the sails so the wind can actually move you forward. If your audience feels confused, they won't buy, even if they want to. Rae walks through the exact shift that turned scattered effort into streamlined success, and why the most powerful thing you can do for your business might be to step away from it. Key Timestamps [00:01:15] The one thing that led to Rae's first $100K month   [00:04:45] The month of travel that changed everything   [00:07:20] Trimming the sails for momentum   [00:09:10] The cost of unclear messaging   [00:11:00] How thinking time creates million-dollar businesses   Memorable Quotes [00:01:15] "The first 100K month that I hit came specifically from doing this one thing, and this one thing I was pretty scared of doing because I felt like if I actually do it, I'm gonna be taking my eyes off my business." – Rae Irelan [00:02:30] "You can be working, working, working and sharing so much and putting so much out there and sharing your story, sharing your testimony, growing your business, and yet not seeing the results that you desire, and that's because your message isn't landing." – Rae Irelan [00:07:20] "When you trim the sails, that's when you can have steadier winds, right? And that's the same thing. When you really dial in your message, you can streamline success." – Rae Irelan [00:14:30] "If you're messy and unclear, they're not gonna be able to find you, and that's one of the worst parts that we wanna just really avoid, is I want you to be able to go out and serve the people that you are meant to serve." – Rae Irelan Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes the most powerful episodes are the simplest. This is a prayer spoken over Rae, her family, her mission, and everyone listening. It's a moment of pause in a world that rarely stops moving. There's a request here for open doors, for deeper relationship, for hearts to change where they need to. And there's protection asked over the voices still coming, the testimonies not yet shared, the people not yet reached. If you've been searching for something you can't quite name, this might be the invitation you didn't know you needed. Key Timestamps [00:00:30] Prayer for listeners seeking a deeper connection with God   About Amy Barrie Amy Barrie is a faith-driven entrepreneur, sales leader, and athlete who believes integrity matters more than the outcome. She has spent eight years in high-stakes legal sales, learning firsthand that real success is built through humility, consistency, and doing the right thing when no one is watching. Her work blends discipline, health, and purpose, grounded in lived experience rather than theory. At the core of everything she builds is a simple aim: to grow, serve, and lead with conviction. Website: https://broughtonpartners.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsabarrie/  Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Barrie built a $100 million legal advertising company from an air mattress in Fort Lauderdale. She sold everything in her closet to afford the flight that changed her life. But before the deals, the growth, and the influence came three years as a wrecking ball: addicted, estranged from her family, and running on survival mode. This episode isn't about how she scaled a business. It's about the moment in Rwanda that broke her open. The bones in the church. The strangers who asked about her mother. The grace she didn't think she deserved. Amy talks about losing her father at 16, the years she spent proving she didn't need anyone, and the humbling work of loving her mom through the parts that still sting. If you're chasing success but feel the weight of unfinished business with the people who raised you, this one will land. Amy's story is a reminder that the hardest work we do isn't always in the boardroom. Key Timestamps [00:03:45] How Amy got into the legal advertising and mass tort industry   [00:10:21] Growing the company from five people to over $100 million   [00:17:56] The wrecking ball years: fitness, addiction, and survival mode   [00:26:47] The moment strangers confronted her about not speaking to her mother   Memorable Quotes [00:29:03] "Parenting or life doesn't come with a rule book, except the Bible. We have to have grace for our parents on the choices that they've made and the mistakes that they've made." – Amy Barrie [00:32:18] "You can't change people. You can only love people." – Amy Barrie About Amy Barrie Amy Barrie is a faith-driven entrepreneur, sales leader, and athlete who believes integrity matters more than the outcome. She has spent eight years in high-stakes legal sales, learning firsthand that real success is built through humility, consistency, and doing the right thing when no one is watching. Her work blends discipline, health, and purpose, grounded in lived experience rather than theory. At the core of everything she builds is a simple aim: to grow, serve, and lead with conviction. Website: https://broughtonpartners.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsabarrie/  Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a difference between having a story and believing it matters. This prayer episode cuts straight to the permission you might be waiting for: your story doesn't need to be extraordinary to be worthy of being told. Rae speaks directly to the woman who questions whether her testimony is enough, whether her path is special enough, whether anyone will care. The answer isn't about doing more or being more. It's about recognizing the divine orchestration already present in your unique life path and stepping into the courage to share it. Key Timestamps [00:00:32] The power of sharing your story in God's glory   [00:00:48] Your story is worthy to be told and multiplied   [00:01:38] A surge of creative wisdom and courage to share boldly Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've looked around and seen everyone else telling their story. Coaches, authors, speakers. And you've wondered if there's room for yours. If it even matters when someone else has already said it better, louder, with more polish. Rae breaks down the moment she almost let that doubt win. And then she shares what happened when she showed up exhausted, unrehearsed, and barely present at an event, only to receive messages afterward from people whose lives shifted because of it. Not because she performed. Because she was real. This episode is for anyone who's ever held back because they thought their story wasn't special enough. Rae reminds you that your unique expression, your specific perspective, is the only version someone out there is waiting to hear. Key Timestamps [00:02:15] The witness effect: Why everyone sees the same story differently [00:06:18] Is this self-doubt, or should you just show up as you? [00:08:45] Finding the one-liners that land after sharing your story over and over Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This prayer isn't ceremonial. It's an entry point for the curious, the searching, and those already walking the path but hungry to go deeper. In less than three minutes, the posture is set: hearts open, minds ready, ears tuned. Whether you're stepping into citizenship for the first time or anchoring yourself more firmly in the country you already belong to, this is where the episode begins. About Malcolm Hawkins Since the age of ten, Malcolm Hawkins has been chasing truth through story—shaped by triumph and trial, joy and loss, yet always anchored by a singular desire: that the glory of God would be seen and known. From music to authorship, his work carries quiet reverence and deep attentiveness to God's unfolding kingdom. Alongside his wife, Tiarah, he has served in ministry for over five years and now leads a discipleship-centered work in the Greater Orlando area. An author, speaker, filmmaker, and minister of the gospel, Malcolm offers storytelling as an act of worship, inviting families into a journey that stirs the soul, awakens hope, and leads straight to the heart of God. Website: https://hawkinshousecfd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawkinshousecfd Join the Christian Parents Academy on Facebook to connect with a community of parents passionate about gospel-centered discipleship at home. Powered by Hawkins House Christian Family Development, this cohort will walk you through practical pathways to establish a vibrant culture of faith in your family. Facebook Group: Christian Parents Academy https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DACzSGxdf/ New Releases:  - God's Country: The City Light – A guide to the six tenants of the Kingdom of God  - The Advocate – A mystery/thriller allegory of the passion of Christ (released January 15th) Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Malcolm Hawkins was ten years old when he prayed Solomon's prayer for wisdom. What followed wasn't a straight path to ministry but years of wrestling, wandering, and eventually homelessness. The hunger was there. The questions were real. But discipleship? That was missing. Now a father, author, and minister leading a discipleship-centered work in Orlando, Malcolm is building what he couldn't find: a comprehensive pathway for parents to disciple their children at home. Not through programs. Not through outsourcing faith to the church. Through presence, story, and the person of the Holy Spirit. His work with Hawkins House Christian Family Development is helping families understand that heaven isn't a faraway escape plan. It's a country with citizenship, culture, language, and law—and your kids should know what that means. This conversation goes beyond parenting tips. It's about identity, sonship, and what happens when you stop waiting for someone else to steward the next generation. Key Timestamps [00:03:12] Malcolm Hawkins and the question of discipleship at home   [00:08:23] The gap between church life and home life   [00:14:56] The Voice of the Wind: introducing children to the Holy Spirit   [00:26:45] Understanding heaven as a real country with real citizenship   About Malcolm Hawkins Since the age of ten, Malcolm Hawkins has been chasing truth through story—shaped by triumph and trial, joy and loss, yet always anchored by a singular desire: that the glory of God would be seen and known. From music to authorship, his work carries quiet reverence and deep attentiveness to God's unfolding kingdom. Alongside his wife, Tiarah, he has served in ministry for over five years and now leads a discipleship-centered work in the Greater Orlando area. An author, speaker, filmmaker, and minister of the gospel, Malcolm offers storytelling as an act of worship, inviting families into a journey that stirs the soul, awakens hope, and leads straight to the heart of God. Website: https://hawkinshousecfd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawkinshousecfd Join the Christian Parents Academy on Facebook to connect with a community of parents passionate about gospel-centered discipleship at home. Powered by Hawkins House Christian Family Development, this cohort will walk you through practical pathways to establish a vibrant culture of faith in your family. Facebook Group: Christian Parents Academy https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DACzSGxdf/ New Releases:  - God's Country: The City Light – A guide to the six tenants of the Kingdom of God  - The Advocate – A mystery/thriller allegory of the passion of Christ (released January 15th) Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes the hardest step is the one God is asking you to take right now. This prayer is for the listener who feels the pull to act, to reach out, to say the thing that feels uncomfortable, but knows deep down it's obedience calling. Rae prays over you for clarity in the steps ahead, for courage to move when your heart is racing, and for the people God is placing in your path to meet you with open arms. This is a prayer for multiplication, for new things in your business that stem from a deeper experience of your identity in Christ. Key Timestamps [00:00:32] Prayer for the listener to be wrapped in God's love and salvation   [00:01:32] Prayer for God to bless acts of obedience   [00:02:03] Prayer for open doors and new things in business rooted in identity in Christ Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

High-level achievers obsess over sales, growth, and habits. But the thing that actually changes everything comes back to relationships, connection, and communication. Rae just returned from a mastermind where she witnessed two women experience a breakthrough in real time, and it all started with a compliment about a laugh. The enemy lies to you in your area of gifting. He tells you you're not confident when confidence is your strength. He tells you you're too loud when your joy is contagious. Awareness isn't enough. Repentance is the missing step between knowing the lie and walking in freedom. This episode is about what happens when you stop agreeing with the enemy and start speaking life into the women around you. Key Timestamps [00:02:15] Why masterminds create exponential growth   [00:06:45] What the enemy attacks in your area of gifting   [00:10:15] The woman who was ashamed of her laugh   Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes the most powerful moments happen in the quiet spaces between conversations. This brief but deeply intentional prayer focuses on the intersection of spiritual vision and practical discipline, addressing a truth many believers wrestle with: how to maintain healthy habits that fuel both our relationship with God and our earthly calling. The prayer touches on renewal for those who've fallen off track, the burning passion that comes with clear vision, and the divine power needed to walk faithfully in our gifts and talents. It's a reminder that our habits aren't just personal productivity tools—they're spiritual disciplines that shape how we show up in the world. Key Timestamps [00:01:15] Focus on developing healthy habits for spiritual growth [00:01:45] Prayer for gifts, talents, and walking in calling [00:02:15] Encouragement for those who've broken their streak About Granville Jones Mr. Granville Jones, III, is the founder and executive director of Fruit of the Spirit Christian Academies, a nationwide online high school based in Austin, Texas. With over 22 years in education and a decade of prior experience as a Corporate Executive Officer, Jones brings a unique blend of educational expertise and business leadership to Christian education. He holds a Master of Education in School Administration & Supervision from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. Website: https://fosaatx.org/ Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Granville Jones walked away from a successful career in public education when anti-biblical doctrine became too much to handle. But instead of retreating, he built something bigger: a nationwide online Christian academy that refuses to compromise on either academic rigor or spiritual depth. In this conversation, Jones reveals the tension he discovered in both public and private Christian schools, the investigation that led to his breakthrough approach to student mentorship, and the daily spiritual disciplines that keep him anchored while stewarding hundreds of families across America. He gets vulnerable about losing 500-day streaks, the moment his vision had to expand beyond three states, and why meeting students where they are changes everything. Key Timestamps [00:04:30] The anti-biblical push in public schools [00:15:40] Meeting students where they are [00:18:25] Vision expansion from brick-and-mortar to online [00:28:50] Daily spiritual habits and accountability About Granville Jones Mr. Granville Jones, III, is the founder and executive director of Fruit of the Spirit Christian Academies, a nationwide online high school based in Austin, Texas. With over 22 years in education and a decade of prior experience as a Corporate Executive Officer, Jones brings a unique blend of educational expertise and business leadership to Christian education. He holds a Master of Education in School Administration & Supervision from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. Website: https://fosaatx.org/ Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting:⁠ www.evolvedpodcasting.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a spirit of racing that wants to hijack your calling. It whispers that you need to hustle harder, post more, chase the algorithm, and force your way to millions of followers. But what if the very thing driving you forward is actually holding you back? In this powerful prayer episode, we're binding the spirits of overworking, self-sabotage, and perfectionism that keep you striving instead of trusting. Because when God has a plan for your story to reach millions, He doesn't need your frantic energy to make it happen. He needs your alignment with His divine timing. Key Timestamps [00:01:15] Binding the spirit of racing and rushing [00:02:30] God's suddenly moments vs. seasons of grace Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most leaders face a brutal choice: chase algorithmic success or speak their complete truth. Rae reveals why the most powerful influencers go through a "purging season" where followers drop, engagement falls, and external validation disappears. But there's something waiting on the other side that changes everything. Through her own journey of taking down her bestselling book and losing followers after bringing her faith fully into her message, Rae breaks down the hidden cost of partial truth-telling and why consistency in your core message creates unshakeable authority. She shares the five essential steps to build influence that survives algorithm changes and cultural shifts. Key Timestamps [00:03:45] Aligning authority beyond algorithmic success [00:06:30] The purging season - bringing faith into business [00:15:20] The oak tree leadership model [00:21:30] Five steps to unshakeable leadership Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! ⁠https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a⁠ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes the most powerful moments happen in the quiet spaces between conversations. Rachel Doyon opens her heart in prayer, acknowledging the divine source of every dream planted within us and the courage required to pursue them. This isn't just a prayer, it's a declaration that creative work serves a purpose beyond the material world. Rachel speaks directly to those hitting roadblocks, offering a reminder that confusion and obstacles are part of the process, not evidence of failure. Her words create a bridge between earthly ambition and heavenly purpose, inviting listeners to find strength in surrender and clarity in faith. Rachel Doyon Rachel Doyon is the Founder of Collabarét. With 10+ years experience working in Entertainment, Marketing, Hospitality and PR, Rachel has directly supported Fortune 500 Companies and Unicorn Startups, to build bold brands and influential communities from the ground up. Rachel is an artist at heart with a passion for people. She graduated from The New School in New York City, upon receiving a full ride creative writing scholarship, with a BA in Non-Fiction and Musicology. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radlifewithray/ Collabarate: https://www.collabaretcreative.com/ Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raetagget/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Doyon discovered something most art schools get wrong: creativity thrives when disciplines collide, not when they're isolated. After watching talented artists struggle in separate silos, she built Collabarate, a platform that matches dancers with painters, tattoo artists with mixologists, creating unexpected collaborations that generate real income and cultural impact. But building community isn't just about bringing people together. It's about navigating the tension between artistic vulnerability and entrepreneurial necessity. Rachel shares how she transformed from a creative writing student into a tech founder, producing over 30 immersive experiences while learning to lead artists through the uncomfortable shift from creator to entrepreneur. Her latest venture leverages AI and blockchain to reimagine how creatives connect globally, proving that the most innovative solutions come from those willing to push the boulder, even when it won't budge. Key Timestamps [00:04:30] The university silo problem and cross-disciplinary inspiration [00:12:20] Moving to Berlin during COVID and finding European creative community [00:22:10] Artist-entrepreneur tension and empowerment philosophy Rachel Doyon Rachel Doyon is the Founder of Collabarét. With 10+ years experience working in Entertainment, Marketing, Hospitality and PR, Rachel has directly supported Fortune 500 Companies and Unicorn Startups, to build bold brands and influential communities from the ground up. Rachel is an artist at heart with a passion for people. She graduated from The New School in New York City, upon receiving a full ride creative writing scholarship, with a BA in Non-Fiction and Musicology. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radlifewithray/ Collabarate: https://www.collabaretcreative.com/ Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting:⁠ www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes the most powerful moments happen when we stop trying to control the narrative and surrender completely to divine guidance. In this intimate prayer episode, Rae opens her heart in raw conversation with God about the tension between personal ambition and spiritual calling. This isn't just another prayer recording. It's a vulnerable glimpse into the internal struggle of knowing when to speak and when to stay silent, when to share your story and when to keep it contained. The kind of surrender that transforms platforms into purpose. Key Timestamps [00:00:30] Request for divine guidance in communication [00:01:15] Surrendering platform and storytelling to God's will [00:01:45] Prayer for boldness and divine provision Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting:⁠ www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most entrepreneurs think building a personal brand means sharing everything. But here's the uncomfortable truth: the brands that burn brightest often burn out fastest. Like a candle lit at both ends, oversharing creates distrust, not connection. Rae breaks down the real mechanics of brand trust and why consistency trumps confession every time. She reveals the five non-negotiables for maintaining your sanity while scaling your visibility, and why your audience actually craves mystery more than they crave your dirty laundry. This isn't about hiding who you are. It's about understanding that authority requires boundaries, and that the most magnetic brands know exactly which doors to keep closed. Key Timestamps [00:03:15] The candle metaphor: Why burning at both ends destroys trust [00:09:30] The five strategies for authentic boundaries [00:13:45] The power of delegation in maintaining core strengths Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting:⁠ www.evolvedpodcasting.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leslie Jones spent decades locked in performance mode, coaching leaders while battling her own stage anxiety and podcast fears. Then something shifted two months ago that changed everything about how she shows up. The creator of the Spiral Method reveals why the billion-dollar self-help industry keeps us trapped in hungry ghost syndrome, and how real transformation happens not through weekend workshops but in sustained community containers. She's dismantling 20 years of mental frameworks to get back to something simpler: real people having real conversations about being human together. This isn't about fixing yourself. It's about remembering what we've forgotten about authentic connection and why the future of leadership depends on our ability to create psychological safety in an increasingly artificial world. Key Timestamps [00:06:12] The shift from stage anxiety to podcast ease [00:11:30] Why Leslie targets white male leaders specifically [00:22:18] Cultivating conditions for magic and miracles in community [00:35:20] Creating containers for authentic vulnerability [00:41:15] The fear of entering community and social anxiety About Leslie Jones: Leslie is passionate about assisting leaders seeking a balanced, holistic approach to life and business while having a huge impact on the companies and people they lead. As a lifelong learner and entrepreneur, Leslie has started numerous businesses over the past 25 years, including Leslie Jones Coaching, Jones Associates, Let's Go Live, the InnerActive Institute, and SpiralMethod. As a master executive coach, Leslie helps other entrepreneurs, medium-sized businesses, and Fortune 500 companies uncover the underlying obstacles that prevent peak performance. She has developed proven systems that work to resolve issues and create dramatic increases in income, productivity, personal power, satisfaction, and work/life balance. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiralmethod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliejonescoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpiralMethod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8a0l_jJuvp01Jxpp-uIj1g Website: https://spiralmethod.com/leslie-jones/ Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! ⁠https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a⁠ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes the most transformative stories God gives us aren't meant for the masses. In this intimate prayer episode, we seek divine guidance on the delicate balance between testimony and sacred silence, between opening our hearts and guarding our tongues. There's profound tension in knowing when to speak and when to stay quiet, when to use the megaphone and when to hold something in the sacred container of privacy. This prayer covers the listener in protection as she navigates the enemy's attempts to pervert her words while growing in discernment about God's timing for her truth. Key Timestamps [00:00:30] Prayer for discernment between testimony and privacy [00:01:15] Protection prayer against enemy interference [00:02:00] Closing prayer for guarded heart and tongue Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a razor-thin line between authentic vulnerability and damaging overshare. Most speakers get this wrong and it destroys their impact before they even realize it's happening. Rae reveals the costly mistakes she made while building her brand - from trauma-dumping in public to swinging so far toward privacy that she lost all connection with her audience. The solution isn't what you think. It's not about finding balance or following content formulas. It's about taking your stories to God first and letting Him decide what serves His mission. When you stop performing your pain and start sharing from a place of complete healing, everything changes. Key Timestamps [00:02:15] The privacy vs. public brand dilemma [00:06:45] The painful swing to surface-level content [00:15:30] Stories that need time to season and mature [00:23:30] Morning challenge: Asking God how to serve through your story Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rae Irelan opens this episode with a heartfelt prayer, setting the intention for listeners to discover new levels of freedom in their life and business. The conversation with former television reporter-turned Signature Story Strategist Molly Gomez promises to deliver blueprints for creating not just time, location, and financial freedom, but spiritual freedom within business and relationships. About Molly Gomez Molly Gomez is a former television reporter turned international speaker and Signature Story Strategist who helps leaders find their voice, own their authority, and build personal brands that stand out in any room. She equips entrepreneurs and executives with the storytelling, communication, and on-camera presence they need to become powerhouse speakers and the go-to voices in their industry. 3 Pillar Exercise to Gain Clarity with Your Story: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/JFSEInKnqej67FgwSBVb?notrack=true Website: www.signaturestoryco.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly_trotter   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Molly_gomez Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rae Irelan had everything the world calls success: a nationally touring band, amphitheater stages, and recognition everywhere she went. But behind the spotlight, she felt like a slave in her own life. The night she drove her car off a cliff changed everything. In this raw conversation, Ray shares the divine encounter that shifted her from suicidal despair to building a seven-figure business while living nomadically around the world. She reveals the three-step framework that transformed her identity crisis into unshakeable worthiness, and why vulnerability became her secret weapon for creating true freedom. This isn't just another entrepreneurship story. It's about the moment when God's vision collides with human willingness, and what happens when you choose to chase promises that seem impossible from a jail cell. Key Timestamps [00:03:45] Rae's background as a performing artist and touring musician [00:08:12] The injury that ended her dance career and shifted her identity [00:18:45] The divine vision of marriage, family, business and impact [00:28:15] The three pillars: Dream, Create, Impact About Molly Gomez Molly Gomez is a former television reporter turned international speaker and Signature Story Strategist who helps leaders find their voice, own their authority, and build personal brands that stand out in any room. She equips entrepreneurs and executives with the storytelling, communication, and on-camera presence they need to become powerhouse speakers and the go-to voices in their industry. 3 Pillar Exercise to Gain Clarity with Your Story: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/JFSEInKnqej67FgwSBVb?notrack=true Website: www.signaturestoryco.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly_trotter   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Molly_gomez Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes the most powerful moments happen before we even begin speaking. In this intimate prayer opening, Molly Gomez calls down a breakthrough for every listener struggling to find their authentic voice in a world full of noise and comparison. This isn't just another prayer; it's a declaration over the voices that need to rise up right now. Molly speaks directly to the shame, the chains, and the fear that keep so many gifted people silent when the world desperately needs what they have to offer. Key Timestamps [00:01:15] Prayer for unlocking God-given voices [00:02:00] Breaking chains and demolishing shame About Molly Gomez Molly Gomez is a former television reporter turned international speaker and Signature Story Strategist who helps leaders find their voice, own their authority, and build personal brands that stand out in any room. She equips entrepreneurs and executives with the storytelling, communication, and on-camera presence they need to become powerhouse speakers and the go-to voices in their industry. 3 Pillar Exercise to Gain Clarity with Your Story: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/JFSEInKnqej67FgwSBVb?notrack=true Website: www.signaturestoryco.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly_trotter   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Molly_gomez Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Success can become its own cage. Former TV reporter Molly Gomez thought she had found her voice behind the anchor desk until the industry fired her for refusing to dim her light. Now she helps high-achieving women break free from the performance trap that keeps them playing small, even at seven and eight-figure levels. This conversation cuts deep into the difference between being a good communicator and being a truth teller. Molly reveals why delegation isn't just about time management, it's about identity management. She shares the viral moment that changed everything and why the stories that terrify us most are often the ones that set us free. Key Timestamps [00:06:12] The photo that got her fired from TV news [00:15:45] The difference between offense and defense in storytelling [00:25:30] The freedom that comes from sharing your truth [00:32:45] The delegation trap that keeps leaders small [00:43:30] The "It's Bigger Than Me" philosophy About Molly Gomez Molly Gomez is a former television reporter turned international speaker and Signature Story Strategist who helps leaders find their voice, own their authority, and build personal brands that stand out in any room. She equips entrepreneurs and executives with the storytelling, communication, and on-camera presence they need to become powerhouse speakers and the go-to voices in their industry. 3 Pillar Exercise to Gain Clarity with Your Story: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/JFSEInKnqej67FgwSBVb?notrack=true Website: www.signaturestoryco.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly_trotter   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Molly_gomez Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every voice carries a unique vibration, as distinct as a thumbprint or snowflake. In this powerful prayer moment, we're reminded that the stories we've walked through aren't just personal experiences—they're divine gifts meant to echo throughout history. The question isn't whether you have influence, but whether you're preparing for the moment when God uses your story to reach thousands of people you may never see. This isn't about becoming a celebrity; it's about recognizing the seed that's already been planted and stepping into expectant, heart-centered preparation. [00:01:15] Stories as echoes throughout history [00:02:15] Expectant heart-centered space Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your audience loved your story, felt connected, but walked away empty-handed. The feedback stings because you know you had something powerful to share, yet somehow it didn't stick. Rae reveals the brutal truth about why even our most passionate messages fail to create the ripple effect we're desperate for. The human mind can only hold three things at once, but most speakers ignore this reality. Through her own stage experience and the stories that people still repeat back to her years later, Rae breaks down the difference between messages that die in the moment and those that echo through generations. This isn't about perfecting your delivery - it's about understanding why simple, clear stories become the foundation of true legacy leadership. Key Timestamps [00:04:30] Jesus' story as the ultimate example of repeatable messaging [00:06:45] The mountain echo principle for amplifying impact [00:09:20] Understanding your audience to identify their three key needs [00:14:15] The boring story paradox - why repetition builds legacy Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes the most powerful moments come in the quietest spaces. Sarah Fuentes opens this episode with a prayer that cuts straight to the heart of human worth and divine perspective. In just one minute, she addresses the universal experience of feeling discarded while pointing toward a radical shift in how we see value. This isn't just about sustainability or waste management; it's about recognizing treasure where others see trash, both in materials and in people. About Sarah Fuentes Sarah is the Founder and President of Smart Waste, a women-owned startup focused on waste technologies and zero-waste programs. She serves as Chairwoman of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) and co-hosts the Trash Magic! podcast about the circular economy. Before entering the waste industry in 2020, Sarah worked with special needs children and at-risk youth, bringing her caregiving heart to environmental stewardship. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraevefuentes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-eve-fuentes-6a620422 Website: https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/ Smart Waste: https://smartwasteusa.com Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting:⁠ www.evolvedpodcasting.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Fuentes built a business around something most people want to forget exists: trash. But her work in waste management revealed a deeper truth about how we discard not just materials, but people, ideas, and opportunities that still hold immense value. In this conversation, Sarah unpacks the spiritual discipline of stewardship through the lens of her waste reduction company, revealing how our consumeristic habits mirror the way we treat relationships and resources. From emergency C-sections to abandoned houses turned churches, this episode explores the miracle of finding treasure in what others have thrown away. Key Timestamps [00:05:00] Trash magic: finding value in discarded things [00:12:00] Life as borrowed breath and divine flow [00:18:00] The role of women and divine femininity About Sarah Fuentes Sarah is the Founder and President of Smart Waste, a women-owned startup focused on waste technologies and zero-waste programs. She serves as Chairwoman of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) and co-hosts the Trash Magic! podcast about the circular economy. Before entering the waste industry in 2020, Sarah worked with special needs children and at-risk youth, bringing her caregiving heart to environmental stewardship. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraevefuentes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-eve-fuentes-6a620422 Website: https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/ Smart Waste: https://smartwasteusa.com Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a prayer for the woman who feels the stretch in her voice. The butterflies.  The nerves.  The holy discomfort that comes right before expansion. In this prayer, I’m inviting God to multiply your voice, remove delay, and amplify the reach of your story. Not so you can be louder for the sake of being seen, but so you can be a clearer megaphone for what Heaven is already saying through you. If you’ve been sensing that it’s time to speak, share, or step onto a new stage, but something keeps holding you back, this prayer is for you. This Prayer Is for the Woman Who… Feels stretched when she opens her mouth, but knows it’s part of her calling Wants clarity to discern God’s voice from fear or hesitation Knows her story and testimony are meant to be shared Feels delayed, stuck, or hesitant about using her voice fully Is ready for God to expand her territory and influence What You’ll Walk Away With Renewed courage to speak and share boldly Peace in the stretching and growth process Confidence to trust the sensations, nerves, and nudges Spiritual clarity around using your voice with obedience Momentum to step onto new stages God is opening Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are moments when everything seems to go wrong right before you step into what God has called you to do. The tech breaks. Your body crashes. Travel falls apart. Tension creeps into your closest relationships. And you start wondering, “Why now?” In this episode, I’m sharing a very real behind-the-scenes look at what happened to Sammy and me right before stepping onto big stages, and why I don’t believe those disruptions were random. I talk openly about how setbacks can actually be spiritual resistance meant to silence your voice right when it matters most. This conversation is about learning how to recognize spiritual attacks without fear, choosing unity over division, and responding with prayer, grounding, and clarity instead of panic. If you’ve been feeling resistance every time you try to show up boldly, this episode will help you reframe what’s happening and step forward anyway. We also discuss: Not every setback is random; some resistance is spiritual Division is often the enemy’s first strategy Unity strengthens your authority and clarity Prayer shifts anxiety into grounded confidence God’s presence matters more than perfect conditions Your voice is worth fighting for Timestamps [00:05:50] Speaking together on stage challenges. [00:12:50] Overcoming spiritual attacks together. [00:18:18] Prayer and activation. Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a sacred invitation for the woman who needs to remember who she is in God’s Kingdom. A prayer that calls you out of hiding, out of “less than,” and back into the fullness of the abundant life Jesus died to give you. If you’ve felt overlooked, weary, or in need of deep inner healing, this prayer is for you. This Prayer Is for the Woman Who… Feels like she’s been carrying hidden wounds she can’t quite name. Needs a fresh touch of God’s presence and peace. Is ready to receive healing, restoration, and renewed identity. Knows she’s called to lead but needs Heaven’s affirmation. Wants to live fully alive in the abundant life God promised. What You’ll Walk Away With… A renewed awareness of God’s love for you as His daughter. Permission to invite Jesus into the hidden and forgotten places. Fresh spiritual fire, gifts, and anointing for this season. Peace that comes from surrendering control to the Holy Spirit. A deeper alignment with God’s Kingdom purpose for your life. Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the missing piece in your life or business isn’t strategy, discipline, or hustle, but intimacy with God? In this episode of Miracle Moment, I sit down with Robin Lewis to have an honest, grounded conversation about what it actually looks like to build life and business from a deep, personal relationship with God, not just faith in theory, but intimacy in practice. We talk about how God isn’t meant to be a last resort or a quick prayer over your to-do list, but the true source of guidance, peace, and direction in every season. We unpack what happens when responsibility, pressure, and leadership start to feel heavy, and how those moments are often invitations back into deeper dependence on God. From navigating unclear seasons to building trust through lived experience, this episode is for the woman who wants success without sacrificing her soul. If you’ve been craving clarity, peace, and alignment in both your calling and your work, this conversation will remind you that God doesn’t just care about your business, He wants to walk with you through it. We also discuss: God is the ultimate life and business coach, not a backup plan. Intimacy with God determines clarity more than strategy ever will. Heavy responsibility is often a cue to return to dependence. Trust is built by remembering how God has guided you before. Business growth requires spiritual depth, not just skill. Peace comes from partnership, not pressure. Timestamps [00:06:31] God connections in business. [00:10:08] Transformation through healing and faith. [00:17:03] God as business coach. [00:22:03] Reliance on God in business. About Robin Lewis - Awakened Discipleship & Coaching Co.:Robin Lewis is a certified Life Coach, Inner Healer, and disciple-maker whose life was transformed through deep inner healing and renewed identity in Christ. After years of loving God but feeling worn down and powerless, a pivotal moment of surrender changed everything. Today, she leads an international ministry impacting women in over 12 nations, helping them step into real freedom, healing, and the abundant life God promised, by choice, not by chance. Website: https://www.robinlewislife.com/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This prayer is a sacred invitation to stop hiding the very voice God designed on purpose. It’s a moment to remember that your sound, your story, and your presence were never accidental, and they were never meant to stay small or unseen. In this prayer, I call forth courage, clarity, and holy confidence for the woman who has felt the tension between being visible and staying safe. The woman who knows she’s been created to share more, speak louder, and step forward, but may still feel fear, hesitation, or shame lingering in the background. This is a prayer about visibility with integrity. About self-promotion that doesn’t glorify self, but magnifies God. And about finally placing your light on the lampstand where it belongs. This Prayer Is for the Woman Who… Feels called to share her story but struggles with confidence or fear of being seen Has minimized her voice even though she knows God has given her something to say Wants to promote her work, message, or mission without feeling pride or guilt Has felt hidden, out of service, or stuck in hesitation Is ready to step into visibility as an act of obedience, not ego What You’ll Walk Away With Renewed confidence in the voice God uniquely gave you Freedom from shame, fear, and hesitation around visibility A faith-aligned understanding of self-promotion as service Courage to place your light on the lampstand and be seen A deeper trust that God will expand your impact as you step forward Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices