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The moment you said yes to using your gifts to serve others — the enemy took notice. Because when you operate in your calling, you're advancing the Kingdom… and that makes you a threat. But he's predictable. And once you learn to recognize his tactics, you can stop reacting in fear and start walking in peace — every single day. In this final episode of our October Discernment Series, we're talking about how to live aware all year long — not just in certain seasons. We'll unpack what it really looks like to stay spiritually grounded, keep your peace, and guard the ground you've already gained. Inside, I'm sharing: 🌿 How to live "in the world but not of it" when it comes to things like Halloween and other cultural moments 🌿 How to cultivate a daily rhythm with God (even in a busy, loud season) 🌿 Three simple, grace-filled steps to deepen your quiet time — no guilt required 🌿 The secret to building consistency that strengthens your discernment and your peace 🌿 A peek at what's coming in November (👀 hint: community, growth, and deeper study through the Sustainable Foundations Collective) Whether you're in a season of starting fresh or strengthening your spiritual foundation, this episode will help you reconnect with God's rhythm — so you can walk in clarity, confidence, and peace every day of the year. 🌱 Ready for your next right step? If you've loved this series and you're ready to go deeper, join me inside Roots Before Revenue — my mini course designed to help you detox from hustle culture and build a God-centered foundation for your business. We'll start with the heart work — uncovering the world's influence on your habits and mindset — and then move into creating spiritual rhythms that keep you rooted in peace and discernment. 👉 Learn more and join today at www.rootsbeforereveune.com Loved this conversation? You'll love the daily encouragement and behind-the-scenes chats happening over on Instagram! Come say hi and follow along at @sustainable_foundations.

This week we're continuing our October series on spiritual warfare and discernment — but we're taking it a step deeper. Because sometimes the battle isn't out there in the world… it's right here in your mind, your home, your peace, and your business rhythms. If you've ever looked around and realized that what once felt peaceful now feels pressured, or that your focus has quietly slipped away in the busyness — this conversation is going to hit home. We're talking about what it really means to take back your ground — the kind that can't be seen but absolutely can be felt. The kind that shapes how you show up as a Faith-Led CEO, spouse, mom, and leader. By the end of this episode, you'll be freshly reminded of the authority you already carry, the peace that's still yours, and the practical ways to start reclaiming what God already won for you. 💭 Inside This Episode We're unpacking together: ✨ The quiet ways the enemy tries to reclaim ground in your life — and how to spot it sooner. ✨ The difference between guarding your peace and reclaiming it. ✨ Why your authority in Christ changes everything about how you face resistance. ✨ How prayer, discernment, and small acts of obedience shift spiritual battles in your favor. 🙌 This Episode Is For You If… You're a faith-led entrepreneur who's felt stretched thin, distracted, or spiritually "off." You sense there's been a loss of peace in your mind, home, or business — but you can't quite name why. You're craving deeper awareness of what's happening in the unseen and how to walk in God-given authority with confidence and calm. Friend, the enemy might whisper, but he doesn't get the final word. You've got ground to reclaim — and peace to restore. Tune in to this week's episode to find out what that looks like for you… and how to start today. If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation. You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface. If you're ready to keep growing your faith-led business with peace, purpose, and clarity, make sure you're following along on Instagram @sustainable_foundations. That's where I share weekly encouragement, practical systems tips, and behind-the-scenes rhythms to help you keep reclaiming your ground. 

As faith-led entrepreneurs, we don't just lead businesses — we lead atmospheres. And every day, something is fighting for access to your peace, your focus, and your faith. In this powerful episode of the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, Ashleigh unpacks what it really means to guard your gates — the spiritual and emotional entry points to your life: your mind, your eyes, your ears, and your mouth. Because the truth is — spiritual warfare doesn't always look dramatic. It often looks ordinary. It sounds like "just one more scroll," "just one more episode," or "just one negative thought." But what we allow in through our gates will always shape what flows out — in our words, emotions, leadership, and even the way we build our faith-based businesses. In this episode, you'll learn: ✨ The four spiritual "gates" every Christian entrepreneur needs to guard — and how each one impacts your peace, purpose, and productivity ⚔️ How the enemy subtly uses distraction, deception, and desensitization to steal your focus 🕊️ What it looks like to live alert but not afraid — leading your home and business with spiritual discernment and confidence 💭 How to protect your atmosphere, renew your mind, and keep your peace anchored in God's presence This conversation will help you recognize where spiritual interference has crept in — and give you practical, faith-rooted tools to close those doors with truth and authority. Because guarding your gates isn't about fear — it's about stewardship. It's how you protect your calling, your clarity, and your connection with God in a world that's constantly trying to distract you from both. If you've been feeling mentally foggy, emotionally heavy, or spiritually distracted lately — this episode will help you reset your focus, strengthen your spiritual boundaries, and lead with renewed peace and purpose. Resources Mentioned: Seeing the Unseen by Joe Beam — the book that opened my eyes to the daily reality of spiritual warfare. If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation. You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface. Tag me @sustainable_foundations so I can cheer you on and pray over what God's growing in you.   

Every October, the world decorates with witches, ghosts, and playful devils — treating the unseen as entertainment. But as Faith-Led CEOs, we know better. This month on Sustainable Foundations, we're pulling back the curtain on what's really happening behind the scenes — because spiritual warfare isn't seasonal, it's strategic. In today's episode, we unpack how the enemy's number one weapon isn't power, it's deception. You'll learn to recognize resistance when it shows up in your thoughts, relationships, and work — and discover how to respond with truth and authority instead of fear. From the subtle distractions that keep you from your calling to the quiet discouragement that clouds your clarity, you'll see how the enemy works in the ordinary—and how to fight back with peace, prayer, and persistence. This conversation will help you: What spiritual warfare really looks like in modern life and business Why deception is the enemy's most effective weapon How to recognize resistance in your everyday rhythms How to discern between normal hardship and spiritual interference The four-step rhythm to stand firm when resistance hits Because discernment isn't about fear — it's about awareness.  And when you can see what's really happening, you stop fighting for victory and start fighting from it. So whether resistance is showing up as mental fog, miscommunication, or exhaustion — this episode will help you stand firm, stay peaceful, and stay focused on what God's called you to build. You don't need to fear darkness — you just need to recognize it. Because spiritual warfare isn't something that happens to you… it's something you're equipped to stand through. Resources Mentioned: Seeing the Unseen by Joe Beam — the book that opened my eyes to the daily reality of spiritual warfare. If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation. You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface. Tag me @sustainable_foundations so I can cheer you on and pray over what God's growing in you. 

Every October, the same questions start creeping in: 👉 What do I do with Halloween? 👉 Is it harmless fun, or something I should be cautious about? 👉 What does it mean for my family, my business, and my calling? If you've ever wrestled with these questions, you're not alone. And today's episode is for you. This week on the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, we're kicking off a brand-new series on spiritual warfare—a topic most people don't want to talk about… until October forces it into the spotlight. But here's the truth: this battle isn't limited to one day a year. The unseen war is happening every single day. And as Faith-Led CEOs, the moment we said "yes" to building God's Kingdom through our businesses, we stepped onto a battlefield. In This Episode, We'll Talk About: Why Halloween stirs up so much tension for Christians (and why it's about more than October 31st). How the Bible points to the reality of the unseen world—and what that means for us. What it looks like to "give the devil a foothold" (Ephesians 4:27) and how subtle compromises open the door to distraction, discouragement, and division. Why your role as a Faith-Led CEO makes discernment more important than ever. Practical ways to guard your home, business, and leadership without living in fear. Key Scriptures: Colossians 1:16–17 — "For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible…" Ephesians 4:27 — "Do not give the devil a foothold." Resources Mentioned: Seeing the Unseen by Joe Beam — the book that opened my eyes to the daily reality of spiritual warfare. If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation. You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface. Tag me @sustainable_foundations so I can cheer you on and pray over what God's growing in you. 

Can you believe we're already staring down the last quarter of the year? Everywhere you look it feels like goal-setting season. Your inbox is full of "Finish strong!" challenges, social feeds are buzzing with "Hit that revenue milestone before December!" reminders, and the pressure to sprint toward a year-end finish line is loud. But what if God's idea of success has nothing to do with the world's scoreboard? What if Q4 isn't about frantic finishing at all, but about partnering with Him to steward the season you're in? In this cozy, workshop-style episode of the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, I'm sharing the seven Kingdom steps I use every 90 days to plan with God's wisdom instead of the world's pressure. Together we'll slow down, breathe, and map out the next quarter with clarity, peace, and purpose. You'll learn how to: ✨ Reflect on God's faithfulness and release what no longer belongs ✨ Discern the season you're actually in (planting, tending, or harvesting) ✨ Redefine success by obedience and stewardship instead of numbers ✨ Listen for His assignments before you start listing your goals ✨ Create Spirit-led goals and a 90-day rhythm that protects margin and invites rest Whether you're planning in January, April, or October, these steps will help you trade hustle for holy focus and finish the year—any year—aligned with God's timing. 📥 Free Resource: Grab the Quarterly Goal Planner—a companion guide with scriptures, prompts, and planning pages to help you go deeper with today's process. Download it here. Take a deep breath, friend. Your next 90 days don't have to be a sprint. Let's plan with the One who holds every season in His hands. If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation. You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface. Tag me @sustainable_foundations so I can cheer you on and pray over what God's growing in you.   

How are you measuring success in your business? Is it the number of clients booked, the revenue on your spreadsheet, or the followers on your latest post? If you're honest, does your peace rise and fall with the numbers? In this episode of the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, we're continuing our Becoming a Faith-Led CEO series by taking a hard look at what success really means in God's Kingdom. Culture tells us to grow faster, scale bigger, and chase the next milestone. But Psalm 127:1 reminds us, "Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain." Together we'll explore: ✨ The four pillars of Kingdom success—Obedience, Stewardship, Faithfulness, and Dependence—and how they free you from the tyranny of outcomes ✨ How to break the quiet addiction to analytics and algorithms ✨ Practical ways to release your grip on numbers and rest in God's definition of prosperity ✨ A simple "One Surrender + One Stewardship" practice you can start today This isn't another pep talk to hustle harder. It's an invitation to trade fragile metrics for a foundation that cannot be shaken. Whether you're in a season of planting, tending, or harvesting, you'll leave with a fresh vision of success that's anchored in God's presence, not your performance. Ready to slow down and let God reshape your business from the roots up? Check out the Roots Before Revenue mini-course—your sacred pause to release hustle and build on lasting Kingdom principles. Use code PODCAST to save 20%. Take a deep breath, friend. Numbers will rise and fall, but the Builder of your house never changes. If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation. You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface. Tag me @sustainable_foundations so I can cheer you on and pray over what God's growing in you. 

You've tried all the strategies—funnels, launches, content plans. Maybe they even worked for a while. But the truth is… without stewardship, no strategy will last. In this episode of the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, we're continuing our series Becoming a Faith-Led CEO by tackling the hard truth: strategy without roots will always fail. I'll walk you through: The difference between the world's blueprint for success and God's way of building a business A powerful tree metaphor (roots, branches, fruit) to help you see why stewardship matters most Real-life examples of strategies that look good but leave you burned out How to discern if a strategy is rooted in God or just the world's noise Five simple stewardship practices you can start today to strengthen your branches If you've ever felt like you're spinning your wheels, stuck in the cycle of trying one new strategy after another, this episode will give you a fresh perspective—and a sustainable path forward. ✨ Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: Grab your 20% off discount for Roots Before Revenue with the code PODCAST Friend, it's time to stop chasing strategies that leave you burned out and start building God's way—with roots of stewardship, branches of strategy, and fruit that lasts. If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation. You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface. Tag me @sustainable_foundations so I can cheer you on and pray over what God's growing in you. 

Everywhere you turn, the world has something to say about success in business. 👉 Hustle harder. 👉 Work longer. 👉 Sacrifice now for freedom later. 👉 If you're not growing fast, you're failing. Sound familiar? The problem is, these messages don't just sound exhausting—they come with a hidden cost that most entrepreneurs don't see until it's too late. In this episode of the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, we're kicking off the brand-new Becoming a Faith-Led CEO Series by unpacking the truth about building your business the world's way. You'll hear: ✨ Why worldly strategies might look shiny but leave you burned out and unstable ✨ The hidden cycle of exhaustion that keeps solopreneurs stuck ✨ How chasing trends can pull your focus away from God's direction ✨ The real reason the freedom you dreamed of feels so far out of reach But friend—God never asked you to build this way. Romans 12:2 reminds us, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." There's another way forward. One rooted in peace, obedience, and sustainability. If you're ready to trade hustle for holy rhythms, this episode will help you see where the world's lies have been creeping into your business—and where God is inviting you into something better. 🎧 Tune in now to uncover the hidden costs of hustle and discover what it looks like to build your business on God's solid foundation. Links & Resources: ✨ Join Roots Before Revenue – Get 20% off with code PODCAST and start building your business on Kingdom foundations. 📖 Scripture reference: John 10:10, Romans 12:2 If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation. You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface. Tag me @sustainable_foundations so I can cheer you on and pray over what God's growing in you. 

In this episode, we're getting honest about something most business coaches don't talk about enough: What happens when your business starts growing… but your foundation is shaky? I want you to picture it like a garden — full of Pinterest dreams and hopeful seeds. But underneath the surface? The soil is dry. The roots are shallow. And the fruit… just isn't showing up the way you expected. Sound familiar? Today, we're talking about what it really means to grow a business from the inside out — not from hustle, pressure, or performance… but from clarity, peace, and alignment with God. Because the truth is: if your systems, rhythms, or decisions are being fueled by fear or comparison instead of faith? It will show. Maybe not right away — but eventually, the cracks will surface. So if you've been feeling stuck, burned out, or just unsure why your business doesn't feel sustainable… this episode is a sacred invitation to check the roots. ✨ In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✔️ Why even the best strategy can't make up for a shaky foundation ✔️ 5 signs your business is rooted in striving instead of sustainability ✔️ How fear, comparison, and perfectionism quietly creep in — and what to do about it ✔️ What happens when we skip the "heart work" and expect long-term fruit ✔️ A better way to grow: surrendered, sustainable, and spirit-led ✔️ Practical heart-check questions to reset your business from the inside out ✔️ What to do when you feel pressure to "keep the momentum going" ✔️ How to re-anchor your business in God's presence, purpose, and peace 📖 Scripture to Reflect On: Matthew 13:5–6 — "Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly… but when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root." John 15:5 — "I am the vine, you are the branches… apart from Me, you can do nothing." Mentioned in This Episode: 🌱 Roots Before Revenue — My heart-led mini course designed to help faith-led solopreneurs rebuild the foundation of their business from the inside out. We walk through four soul-deep shifts that will help you root your rhythms, mindset, and mission in peace — not pressure. It's time to grow from surrender, not just strategy. 💛 Learn more + join here → www.rootsbeforerevenue.com If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation. You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface. Or come share your biggest "root check" takeaway over on Instagram — I'd love to hear what landed for you. Tag me @sustainable_foundations so I can cheer you on and pray over what God's growing in you. 🌱✨

Today, we're talking about something that doesn't get enough airtime in the online business space: What do you do when the thing you prayed for… starts working? The clients are coming. The inbox is full. The calendar is booked. And yes — it's a blessing. But also? You're kind of freaking out inside. If you've ever found yourself in a season of fast growth and quietly thought, "This is amazing… but I don't know how long I can sustain this," this episode is for you. Because here's the truth no one talks about: Success doesn't always feel like peace. Even God-given growth can start to feel heavy when it's not rooted in grace. In this honest, soul-centered conversation, we're talking about what to do when blessings bring pressure, how to know if you're moving faster than God is calling you to, and the rhythms that will help you stay grounded in the middle of momentum. ✨ In This Episode, We'll Unpack: ✔️ Why success doesn't always feel like sustainability ✔️ The subtle signs that you're moving ahead of God's pace ✔️ 5 warning signs you're operating from pressure instead of presence ✔️ 4 faith-rooted anchors to help you lead with peace — not just performance ✔️ The powerful shift that happens when you stop trying to "keep the faucet on" ✔️ What Exodus 33 and God's promise to Moses can teach us about rest + leadership ✔️ A behind-the-scenes moment from my own growth season — and how God gently brought me back to center 📖 Scripture References: Exodus 33:14 – "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." Proverbs 16:9 – "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." 🎁 Mentioned in This Episode: ✨ Roots Before Revenue – My heart-centered mini course for faith-led solopreneurs ready to pause, reset, and rebuild a sustainable business — spiritually, strategically, and peacefully. If you're feeling overextended, overwhelmed, or spiritually off-center… this is your next step. 💛 Learn more + join here → www.rootsbeforerevenue.com If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's navigating a growth season too. Or tag me on Instagram @sustainable_foundations with your biggest takeaway! Friend, growth is good. But peace is better. Let's stop hustling to "keep the faucet on" — and start following the God who turned it on in the first place. 🎧 Hit play now, and let's reset together.

This is Part 2 of our Back-to-School Reset Series, and today we're getting super practical. If your brain is already tiptoeing into fall mode — even though your house still looks like summer exploded — you're in the right place. In this episode, we're talking about how to reset your business rhythms before the school year kicks in, so you don't end up feeling frazzled, overbooked, or totally off track come September. You'll hear me break down three really simple, strategic things you can do right now (yes, even with popsicle sticks still on the counter) to help you move into fall with clarity, peace, and purpose — not chaos. Here's what we're diving into today: ✔️ Why now — while it's still "kind of" summer — is the best time to prep ✔️ How to reflect on what actually worked (and didn't) this past season ✔️ How to map out the school year with your real capacity in mind ✔️ Why your weekly rhythm needs margin just as much as structure ✔️ How to set 2–3 mini goals that'll make your fall feel lighter, not heavier ✔️ And a gentle reminder that God's not asking for hustle — just surrender and stewardship Because here's the thing: you don't have to dive straight from hammock to hustle. You can take a breath, look at your rhythms, and reset with intention — and I'm going to walk you through exactly how to do that in today's episode. Resources + Links: 🎁 Grab my free guide: From Chaos to Clarity This step-by-step tool will help you reset your week with purpose, peace, and rhythms that actually work for your season. 📥 Download it here → www.ashleighfoy.com/from-chaos-to-clarity 🎧 Haven't listened to Part One yet? Make sure to go back and catch it! In that episode, we talk all about preparing your heart, your home, and your mindset for fall — before the routines and responsibilities ramp up. → DM me on Instagram: @sustainable_foundations — I'd love to hear what part of this episode spoke to your heart. → Subscribe to the Sustainable Foundations Podcast so you never miss an episode.

Today, we're kicking off a special two-part series designed specifically for the Christian mompreneur navigating the transition from a slower summer to a more structured fall — without defaulting back to hustle mode. In Part One of the Back-to-School Reset Series, we're talking all about the prep season — that awkward, in-between space where your heart still loves slow mornings, but your mind is already racing toward school routines, packed calendars, and how to keep your business moving in a new season. If you're a faith-led solopreneur who's enjoyed a summer of rest but now feels the pressure to "get back to it," this episode is your gentle runway — not a race. Inside this episode, we'll walk through: ✨ Why summer rhythms feel so sacred — and why it's hard to let go ✨ How God may have been restoring you beneath the surface ✨ 3 intentional steps to carry peace into fall instead of leaving it behind ✨ Why a "soft start" is the secret to sustainable structure in this next season ✨ How to align your rhythms with what actually matters in business, home, and soul Whether you're craving clarity in your business routine, structure in your family rhythms, or simply want to step into fall without burning out — this episode will help you move forward with intention, not anxiety. ✨ In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✔️ Why slow seasons are often where God restores your soul (Psalm 23:3) ✔️ How to acknowledge what summer really gave you (before you rush ahead) ✔️ How to define what you're actually ramping up for — not just defaulting to hustle ✔️ How to rebuild your rhythms with a gentle, grace-filled "soft start" ✔️ Practical reflection prompts + Scripture-based mindset shifts for the new season 📖 Scripture References: Psalm 23:3 — "He restores my soul. He leads me…" Isaiah 30:15 — "In returning and rest you shall be saved…" Proverbs 4:26 — "Give careful thought to the paths for your feet…" 📥 From Chaos to Clarity — My free guide to help you reset your rhythms with purpose, peace, and practical next steps for your current season. Grab it here → www.ashleighfoy.com/from-chaos-to-clarity 🔜 Coming Next Week in Part 2: We'll dive into how to: ✔️ Map out your school-year schedule with clarity, not chaos ✔️ Rebuild your weekly routine with sustainable structure ✔️ Set up your business for fall without overwhelming your life Don't miss it — the rhythms you've been craving are coming together. 🙌 Share This With a Friend: If you've got a fellow faith-led mama navigating the same tug between rest and responsibility, forward this episode her way — or tag me on Instagram @sustainable_foundations and let me know your favorite takeaway!

If you're in a slower season of business — one where the inquiries have paused, the calendar feels eerily quiet, and you're not sure whether to rest or panic — this episode is for you. Today, we're diving deep into what it really means to walk through the hidden seasons of entrepreneurship. You know the ones — where it looks like nothing is working… but under the surface, everything is shifting. Inside this episode, we explore: 🌾 Why slow doesn't mean stuck (or small) 🌾 What God might be forming in you while you wait 🌾 How to discern whether your striving is rooted in fear or faith 🌾 6 powerful ways to steward your slow season without hustling through it If you've ever wondered, "Am I off track?" or "What am I even doing wrong?" — you're not alone. But this quiet stretch might not be a step back… it might be holy ground. So take a walk, grab your coffee, or cozy up with your journal — and let's talk about how to embrace the pause, release the pressure, and grow deep roots that actually last.   RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: → Join Roots Before Revenue: A mini-course to help you build a Kingdom-rooted business from the inside out — without burnout. Click here to join. → [From Chaos to Clarity]: A free weekly reset guide to help you figure out what to focus on next — with intention → DM me on Instagram: @sustainable_foundations — I'd love to hear what part of this episode spoke to your heart. → Subscribe to the Sustainable Foundations Podcast so you never miss an episode.

Welcome back to The Sustainable Foundations Podcast — the go-to show for Christian women balancing motherhood and business with faith and purpose. Let's be real: Have you ever laid in bed thinking, "I didn't show up well today — not for my kids, not for my business, not even for myself…"? If that quiet ache feels all too familiar, this episode is for you. You're not lazy. You're not doing it wrong. You're just carrying a lot — and you care deeply. But the world doesn't talk about how heavy it can feel to steward both your home and your God-given mission at the same time. In this raw and grace-filled conversation, we're unpacking the guilt, overwhelm, and pressure that so many faith-led solopreneur moms silently carry. You'll learn how to release the belief that you're failing at both — and trade it for rhythms of peace, purpose, and presence. Inside this episode, we'll break down: ✨ Why the "I'm failing at everything" spiral happens — and what it's really revealing ✨ How to tell the difference between Holy Spirit conviction and self-imposed condemnation ✨ What the Bible really says about balancing motherhood and business ✨ Four practical, grace-filled rhythm shifts that will help you lead like a sustainable, faith-aligned CEO — without burning out This episode is for the Christian mompreneur who's tired of hustling for worth and ready to start living, leading, and showing up from a place of Kingdom confidence. Because here's the truth: You can be a present mom and a purposeful business owner. You can pursue your calling without compromising your peace. You're not failing — you're being formed. So grab your coffee (or take a walk), and let this episode remind you: You're not behind. You're becoming. And God is in all of it. Mentioned in this episode: →Grab your free From Chaos to Clarity guide — a weekly reset tool to help you create rhythms that support both your family and your business. 📥 Download it here: https://ashleighfoy.com/from-chaos-to-clarity → DM me on Instagram: @sustainable_foundations — I'd love to hear what part of this episode spoke to your heart. → Subscribe to the Sustainable Foundations Podcast so you never miss an episode.  

Ever look around your business and wonder, "Why doesn't this feel the way I thought it would?" You're checking the boxes. Posting the content. Hitting the goals. And yet… something still feels off. In this episode of the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, we're getting real about the quiet misalignment so many faith-led solopreneurs face — when the systems are strong but the soul is stretched thin. We're diving into the hard but holy truth: Your fruit will always match your focus. And if the fruit you're seeing in your life and business looks more like anxiety, exhaustion, and striving than peace, clarity, and purpose — it might be time for a root check. This one's part heart talk, part spiritual audit, and all grounded in the truth of Matthew 7: "You will know them by their fruit." 🍊 You'll walk away with: A three-step "Attention Audit" to uncover what's actually driving your days Scriptural encouragement to refocus and realign with God's pace (not hustle culture) Honest questions to ask when the metrics are climbing but your peace is crashing A powerful reminder: You don't need a better strategy. You need a surrendered blueprint. If you're ready to stop building for God and start building with Him — this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and return to what really matters. 🎧 Press play and let's get rooted, together. Scripture Highlights: "You will recognize them by their fruits." — Matthew 7:16–18 "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You." — Isaiah 26:3 "Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain." — Psalm 127:1 🪴 Want to go deeper? Join me inside Roots Before Revenue If today's episode stirred your spirit, Roots Before Revenue is the next right step. It's not a course — it's a reset. A short but powerful heart-level experience to help you release hustle, realign with God's pace, and rebuild from the inside out. Because before we scale… we get rooted. 🌱 💛 Let's stay connected: 👉 Come say hey on IG @sustainable_foundations 👉 Subscribe & leave a review if this episode blessed you — it helps more faith-led women find this message! 👉 Share this episode with a friend who's building a business and needs this heart-check

Hey friend — today's episode is a tender one. We're talking about something that doesn't always show up on the to-do list or strategy call, but quietly shapes the way we lead and build: what happens when God asks you to stop. I'm sharing a personal story from one of the hardest, most beautiful seasons of my life — when God invited me out of hustle and into the wilderness. At the height of business success, with systems thriving and strategy humming, I felt an unexpected tug… and before I knew it, everything paused. Maybe you're there now — still doing all the "right" things, but underneath, you're tired. Disconnected. Wondering how long you can keep going without breaking. If you've ever asked: 💭 "Why do I feel so drained, even though I'm being faithful?" 💭 "What if success looks right but feels off?" 💭 "Am I building with God… or just for Him?" Then pull up a seat, sis. This episode is for you. We're diving into: ✨ The hidden signs of hustle that don't look like hustle ✨ What a wilderness season really is — and why it's not punishment ✨ Four mindset shifts that helped me trade pressure for peace ✨ How to lead your business from a place of presence, not performance ✨ Practical steps you can take today to reconnect with God in the in-between Because when the soul is stretched thin, even the strongest systems can't sustain you. But when you let God rebuild the foundation? You can grow with peace — not panic. 🎧 Tune in and be reminded: You are not behind. You are not forgotten. You are being formed. — RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: → Join Roots Before Revenue: A mini-course to help you build a Kingdom-rooted business from the inside out — without burnout. Click here to join. → DM me on Instagram: @sustainable_foundations — I'd love to hear what part of this episode spoke to your heart. → Subscribe to the Sustainable Foundations Podcast so you never miss an episode.

Feeling stretched thin trying to be both the default parent and the CEO of your business? You're not alone. In this episode of Sustainable Foundations, we're naming the unspoken tension so many faith-led women carry—and walking through four practical, grace-filled shifts to help you steward your business and home without burning out. If you're juggling all the mental tabs, constantly interrupted, and wondering how to keep growing what God's called you to… this conversation will help you breathe again. We're talking real-life strategies to lighten your mental load, set boundaries around your energy, and build systems that actually support you—plus a reminder that you were never meant to carry all of this alone. If you're ready to move from overwhelm to overflow, this one's for you. ☕️ In This Episode, You'll Learn: The invisible weight of being the default parent—and why it's not just about the tasks The lie we've been sold about "doing it all," and how it's stealing your peace 4 stewardship shifts that protect your time, energy, and purpose How to start delegating (even if it's grilled cheese for dinner 😅) Why systems aren't just for big teams—and how simple ones can sustain your calling How to release what God never asked you to carry and reclaim space to lead with peace 📌 Resources & Links Mentioned: 🎧 Episode 7: The Art of Delegation – How to Stop Doing It All, Ask for Help, and Reclaim Your Time 🎧 Episode 8: Delegation That Actually Works – How to Hand Off Tasks Without Taking Them Back 🌱 Roots Before Revenue Mini Course: Ready to stop hustling and start building from rest? Join this heart-reset experience to renew your mind, anchor your rhythms, and align your business with God's pace. Grab your spot here → 👋 Stay Connected: Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review so more faith-led women can find this encouragement. And come say hi over on IG! I'd love to connect with you: @sustainable_foundations 📣 Share this Episode: Know another mama CEO who's carrying way too much? Text her this episode. Let her know she's not alone—and there's a better way to build.

In a culture obsessed with fast growth, flashy numbers, and viral wins, it's easy to feel like your small steps aren't enough. But in today's episode of the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, we're slowing things down and flipping that narrative — because in the Kingdom, faithfulness always outweighs flashiness. Ashleigh shares powerful encouragement and Biblical truth to remind you that slow doesn't mean stuck, unseen doesn't mean unfruitful, and quiet consistency might just be the greatest superpower in your business. If you've ever wondered, "Am I even doing enough?" or felt like your growth was too slow to matter — this one's for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why small, consistent action is one of the most strategic — and spiritual — things you can do as a Faith-Led CEO What Scripture says about starting small (hello, Zechariah 4:10 🙌) How God sees your business growth differently than the world does Four practical ways to stay anchored in faithfulness when results feel slow How to create a "Faithfulness Tracker" to shift your mindset and silence the lie that you're not doing enough Why consistency compounds — and how it can lead to lasting fruit in your life and business 💬 Favorite Quote: "Flashy fades. But faithfulness creates fruit that lasts." 📖 Scripture Mentioned: Zechariah 4:10 – "Do not despise these small beginnings…" Galatians 6:9 – "Let us not grow weary in doing good…" 🛠️ Resources & Links: 👉 Download From Chaos to Clarity (Free Guide) Ready to simplify your rhythms and lead with purpose, not pressure? Grab Ashleigh's step-by-step guide to help you cut through the overwhelm and get aligned with what actually matters. www.ashleighfoy.com/from-chaos-to-clarity 💛 Let's stay connected! Come hang out over on Instagram @sustainable_foundations for more faith-filled encouragement, behind-the-scenes CEO life, and practical tips to build a business that doesn't burn you out. 🎧 New here? Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode filled with faith-based encouragement and practical CEO strategy. 💌 And if today's episode blessed you, would you take a second to rate + review the show? Your words help other faith-led women find this space.

Hey sweet friend — welcome back to the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, the go-to show for faith-led solopreneurs who are done with the hustle and ready to build businesses anchored in peace, purpose, and sustainable growth. In today's episode, we're talking about a struggle that hits extra hard in summer: the pressure to keep up, show up, and hustle harder... even when everything in you is craving rest. If you've ever found yourself thinking: → "If I slow down, I'll fall behind." → "Everyone else is launching — maybe I should be doing more…" → "Can I really rest and still run a successful business?" …then this episode is your permission slip to breathe. You'll learn how to slow down your pace without stalling your purpose — and how to grow your business this summer without burning out. In this episode, we cover: ✅ The hustle lie that says rest = failure — and how to break up with it ✅ Why summer is not a setback, but a sacred opportunity to reset ✅ 4 strategic ways to grow your business with intention, not intensity ✅ How to let your systems carry what your summer schedule can't ✅ A faith-based reminder that you are not behind — you're being present ✅ Why rest isn't the absence of productivity — it's the presence of purpose ✅ A mindset shift that redefines "real work" for the season you're in 📎 Free Resource Mentioned: Grab your free From Chaos to Clarity guide — the summer rhythm reset that helps you align your business with your capacity, create margin, and steward what matters most. 👉 https://ashleighfoy.com/from-chaos-to-clarity 🌿 Whether you're juggling summer schedules, craving a slower pace, or wondering if it's okay to not "scale" this season… this episode will ground you in truth, strategy, and sustainability. You don't have to choose between rest and results. You can keep showing up — with peace. With purpose. With God at the center. 👋 LET'S STAY CONNECTED ➡️ Loving this episode? Screenshot and tag @sustainable_foundations  and share what rhythms you're rebuilding this summer.  Or better yet — send this to your biz bestie who's trying to juggle motherhood, business, and still make time for pool days and popsicles 🎙️ Subscribe to the Sustainable Foundations podcast so you never miss a soul-fueling episode.