Lead. Love. Thrive!

DescriptionSuccess in life isn't about being a “genius”. It's about your GRIT or the unique combination of passion, purpose, and long-term perseverance. To help me have this faith-filled conversation on HOW and WHY we need to develop our GRIT in life, I've asked inspirational and motivational speaker, coach, author, training and development leader, Kashonna Holland to join me.  Be sure to check her out on https://www.simplykashonna.com and sign up for her newsletter and don't forget to pick up her life-changing book, 7 Days to Simply Shift: A Daily Guide to Transforming Your Mindset Personally, Professionally and Spiritually. You can find it on Amazon, Barnes and Noble or on her website listed above.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

As women, we long for connection. And we long to share space with other women where we can: 1. share who we are authentically and unapologetically, free of shame and blame . 2. share our goals, hopes and dreams . 3. give support encouragement . 4. RECEIVE support, encouragement and healing By why is sisterhood so hard to find and create? What things are stopping us from experiencing meaningful sisterhood? These questions and more are what I discuss with my sister-friend, Crystal Heard in this podcast episode. I hope you'll listen and share your thoughts, feelings, and questions with us so we can continue the conversation with your experiences and feelings in mind.  I want to hear your story and thoughts so send me your comments at radhikacruz.training@gmail.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

As women, we long for connection. And we long to share space with other women where we can: -share who we are authentically and unapologetically, free of shame and blame -share our goals, hopes and dreams give support encouragement -RECEIVE support, encouragement and healing By why is sisterhood so hard to find and create? What things are stopping us from experiencing meaningful sisterhood? These questions and more are what I discuss with my sister-friend, Crystal Heard in this podcast episode. I hope you'll listen and share your thoughts, feelings, and questions with us so we can continue the conversation with your experiences and feelings in mind.  I want to hear your story and thoughts so send me your comments at radhikacruz.training@gmail.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

Join me for some expert financial advice from financial consultant Daniel Haynes ( CFE) as he shares his expertise and spiritual perspective on how we can best lead our finances during a global pandemic.  Daniel is the owner of Skyward Financial Solutions, a financial consulting business where he provides credit score consultation, credit care management and personal financial consulting where he helps clients assess their current financial health and  identify key areas of current success and improvements,  You can view all of Daniel's services and products at www.skywardfs.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

Join me for some expert financial advice from financial consultant Daniel Haynes ( CFE) as he shares his expertise and spiritual perspective on how we can best lead our finances during a global pandemic.  Daniel is the owner of Skyward Financial Solutions, a financial consulting business where he provides credit score consultation, credit care management and personal financial consulting where he helps clients assess their current financial health and  identify key areas of current success and improvements,  You can view all of Daniel's services and products at www.skywardfs.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

"Your purpose is not a job or a platform. It's not something to find. It's something to uncover because your purpose has been placed in you by God. And it doesn't matter who rejects you, who says you're not good enough, they can't change the purpose of God that's in you. ✨ Nothing anyone says or does to you can change or cancel out God's purpose in you"~ Ashley Peters ✨ Tune in to hear Ashley unpack what it means to forgive others and THRIVE in Christ. ✨ Be sure to connect with her on Facebook at Ashley Peters or on Instagram at ap_songbird ✨ For more insight and strategies for how to grow and thrive spiritually, mentally, emotionally and relationally, come visit my blog at www.radhikacruz.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

If you’ve ever struggled with co-dependency or thinking you’re not loved, accepted and good enough AS YOU ARE, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear how my successful, resilient and prophetic sister friend came to experience wholeness and healing in Christ. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

Katrina is a single mom of 3 AMAZING daughters who although she became pregnant at the age of 17, she completed high school on time, graduated from the University of Central Okla. with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and later went on to obtain her Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Langston University. Katrina is also the successful business owner of Midwest Vocational Rehabilitation Services where her company provides vocational assistance to individuals with disabling conditions as well as job placement services to individuals with challenging backgrounds or criminal history. Katrina is also the founder of A Bold and Beautiful Brunch where she launched her first round of brunches during the entire year of 2019. The brunches are free and by invitation only and geared towards empowering other women. In her interview, you'll hear how Katrina's faith was tested by an illness that almost took her daughter's life--BUT GOD MIRACULOUSLY STEPPED IN. Books mentioned: Destiny by TD JAKES Colliding with Destiny by Sarah Jakes Jump by Steve Harvey Empire State of mind by Zack O’Malley Greenburg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

Katrina is a single mom of 3 AMAZING daughters who although she became pregnant at the age of 17, she completed high school on time, graduated from the University of Central Okla. with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and later went on to obtain her Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Langston University. Katrina is also the successful business owner of Midwest Vocational Rehabilitation Services where her company provides vocational assistance to individuals with disabling conditions as well as job placement services to individuals with challenging backgrounds or criminal history. Katrina is also the founder of A Bold and Beautiful Brunch where she launched her first round of brunches during the entire year of 2019. The brunches are free and by invitation only and geared towards empowering other women. In her interview, you'll hear how Katrina's faith was tested by an illness that almost took her daughter's life--BUT GOD MIRACULOUSLY STEPPED IN. Books mentioned: Destiny by TD JAKES Colliding with Destiny by Sarah Jakes Jump by Steve Harvey Empire State of mind by Zack O’Malley Greenburg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

What should you look for in a spouse? What’s wrong with romance novels? How is pornography damaging to a relationship? Tune in to hear these single men and women openly share about their struggles and lessons learned in these areas and more. You’ll be enlightened, uplifted AND challenged. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

Join me as I chat with 4 Christian singles about some of the challenges, gifts and stigmas they’ve experienced with being single in today’s hyper-sexualized world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

Coach’s Corner: Insights and Strategies to help you lead yourself better so you can THRIVE in life! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

Have you ever said to yourself: I could never do that! I can't handle _____! I'm not good at _____! I'll never be able to ___! I don't have the time, talent or qualifications to do __. So many of us are flooded with limiting beliefs such as I'm not, I'll never and I can't. Often times, these beliefs are so embedded in our subconscious that we don't realize how they are negatively impacting our identity, well-being, and growth in life. But we can choose to believe differently because beliefs are our choice. In this episode, my guest co-host--Crystal Heard and discuss the dangers of limiting beliefs along with strategies for moving beyond them so we can become and do every single thing God has purposed for us to do and become.  Additional Resources to Explore: Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt. https://amzn.to/36scB5v Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer https://amzn.to/2Glp8Nn Putting away Childish Things by David Seamands https://amzn.to/37npHCb Switch on your brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf https://amzn.to/2GllanL 3 Things to Do when you are called but feel unqualified by Crystal Heard seasonedword.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

Approximately 15 to 20 percent of all pregnancies (or 1 in 4 known pregnancies) in the United States end in miscarriage with a majority of miscarriages occurring within the first seven weeks of pregnancy. A stillbirth is pregnancy loss that happens any time after 20 weeks. Approximately 50% of all cases of early pregnancy loss are due to fetal chromosomal abnormalities. No matter the cause,  experiencing the unexpected loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or SIDS is difficult and devastating. In this episode, you'll hear Crystal's story surrounding her adverse childbirth experiences and learn how she was able to nature her hope and obtain her healing. Infant loss Resource: Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support at http://nationalshare.org Crystal's Favorite Books: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers: https://amzn.to/39TJDy9 Finish. Give yourself the gift of done by Jon Acuff: https://amzn.to/39YqXx4 Crystal's Blog: https://seasonedword.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

Approximately 15 to 20 percent of all pregnancies (or 1 in 4 known pregnancies) in the United States end in miscarriage with a majority of miscarriages occurring within the first seven weeks of pregnancy. A stillbirth is pregnancy loss that happens any time after 20 weeks. Approximately 50% of all cases of early pregnancy loss are due to fetal chromosomal abnormalities. No matter the cause,  experiencing the unexpected loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or SIDS is difficult and devastating. In this episode, you'll hear Crystal's story surrounding her adverse childbirth experiences and learn how she was able to nature her hope and obtain her healing.  Infant loss Resource: Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support at http://nationalshare.org Crystal's Favorite Books: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers: https://amzn.to/39TJDy9 Finish. Give yourself the gift of done by Jon Acuff: https://amzn.to/39YqXx4 Crystal's Blog: https://seasonedword.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

We are most open to change in ourselves and our world when the pain of us staying the same exceeds the pain of change. . 🎯Yes change often brings pain but pain is a necessary part of our growth, healing and freedom process. If we avoid the pain of change, we avoid growth, healing and freedom. . 🎯Now, not everything about change and growth is painful. But God uses our painful experiences such as failure, loss , betrayal and disappointment to develop our character and expand our perspective. . 🎯The key is learning how to grow through our pain. Especially when we can't see any purpose for it. . In this episode, you‘ll hear how to conduct your own root cause analysis so you can identify the strongholds that need to be torn down in your life so you can live with more freedom, confidence, courage and peace. . 🔻 Additional Resources:  Leadership Pain by Dr. Samuel Chand: https://amzn.to/2ued8KO  . The Rewired Brain by Dr. Ski Chilton: https://amzn.to/37zOJOf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

🎯Are you tired of acting in ways to gain the approval of people? 🎯Are you fed up with experiencing fear, anxiety, low self-worth, self-doubt, self-loathing, low self-confidence or negative self-identity? Then this interview is for YOU. . In this conversation with my brother Pastor Rob Champion,  you'll receive practical AND spiritual strategies for how to overcome every negative thought, false belief and mindset that's stopping you from enjoying an abundant, joyful, more confident and peaceful life. 🔻 Additional Resources: •Leadership Pain by Dr. Samuel Chand: https://amzn.to/2ued8KO •The Rewired Brain by Dr. Ski Chilton: https://amzn.to/37zOJOf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

Do you attribute your success to luck or coincidence?Do you agonize over the smallest flaws or imperfections in your work? When you succeed, do you secretly feel like you've fooled others again? Do you worry that it’s just a matter of time before others find out you've been “running a game” on them? ✨ ✨ Studies suggest 70% of high achievers secretly believe they’re not as bright or capable as everyone “thinks” they are. They believe they 're inadequate and incompetent failures despite evidence that indicates they are skilled and quite successful. They feel like complete frauds when it comes to their identity because they attribute their achievements and accomplishments to luck rather than personal competence. This psychological phenomenon is called imposter syndrome. ✨ ✨ In this episode, I sit down with a licensed professional counselor to discuss the five different imposter archetypes, hear how they often show up in your life and receive 7 practical AND spiritual strategies for how to overcome it. ✨ ✨ For additional resources such as an imposter test, be sure to check out my blog titled "Overcoming Imposter Syndrome" at www.radhikacruz.com ✨ ✨ If you liked this episode, would you please consider rating it 5 stars and leaving one or two sentence review on iTunes? This helps bring the podcast to the attention of others who are looking for hope and encouragement for life . ✨ ✨ And by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit from this content, please share this episode using the share button. ✨ ✨ I would love for you to connect with me on Instagram at RadhikaCruz and on Facebook at Thrive w/Purpose ✨ ✨ Thanks for listening and remember, "LEAD yourself Strong, LOVE God, yourself and others on purpose, and make daily decisions to THRIVE!" If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry?  I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you! https://anchor.fm/radhikacruz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

In this coaching segment, you'll receive 4 "plays" for Goal-Gettin God's Way 1. God-driven: your goals need to be  support God's purpose for your life 2. SMARTER: your goals need to be  specific, measurable, achievable, time-bound, evaluated and readjusted 3. Actionable: your goals need to  include a plan of action because it's your action that gets results  4. Shared: your goals need to be shared with others for support and accountability  On the road to achieving your goals, you will experience some set-backs and challenges. It's not a matter of IF, it's a matter of WHEN. Here are some "plays" for getting your  perseverance plan in place to overcome those  1. Give yourself grace when you fall off. 2. Practice self-compassion. Forgive yourself 3.Stay positive in your self-talk 4. Depend on God for your strength to keep going  5. Reach out for support and encouragement  6.Focus your attention on your future instead of on the history of the past. What can you do today to change your tomorrows? You can’t change your past but you can make decisions today that will shape your tomorrows! With God in your side—you will succeed and THRIVE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support

If we want a particular result or outcome in our life, we have to take ACTION. What action will you take DAILY in 2020 that will lead to the results you want to see in your life? What new habits will help you move closer to who you God wants you to BE, what he wants you to DO and where he wants you to GO?  . . If you are looking from some insight into how to set and achieve your God-inspired goals and dreams, AND if you're looking for some practical steps and resources to guide you along the way, this episode is for you. . . Be sure to check out these goal-setting resources mentioned in the podcast  to help you succeed in 2020. . 🎯Habit Roadmap by BestSelf Co. ($14.99) https://bestself.co/products/habitroadmap . 🎯Eisenhower Decision-Making Matrix https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/ Be sure to stay connected to me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/leadlovethrive/ OR at https://www.instagram.com/radhikacruz/ and check out my other resources and insights shared on my blog at www.radhikacruz.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radhikacruz/support