Miracle Moment | Rae Taggett

Elaine Lankford opens this episode with a prayer that cuts straight to the heart of every woman standing at the edge of something bigger than herself. She asks God for a wink, for boldness, for the kind of peace that comes when you realize the rooms are already prepared and the doors are already unlocked. This isn't a strategy session. It's a moment of spiritual alignment for the entrepreneur who's been waiting for permission, clarity, or courage. Elaine reminds us that intimidation has no place in a calling that's already been set in motion. As a gift to listeners, Elaine is offering a free 30-minute Strategic Dream Session where you can bring your one burning entrepreneurial question and receive her strategic wisdom and guidance. Sign up at: https://meetcoachelaine.com Elaine Lankford Elaine is an Entrepreneurial Coach and passionate advocate for Christian female entrepreneurs, dedicated to helping both American and African women in their first 0-3 years launch and grow successful businesses, ministries, and nonprofits. After 16 years as a clinical nursing leader, she answered God's call and made a courageous leap of faith, turning her own breaking point into her greatest breakthrough. As the founder of She Steps Forward Coaching and She Steps Forward International (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), she empowers women to step boldly into their God-sized dreams using her proprietary Strategic DREAM Method. A certified John Maxwell Team member guided by Luke 1:45, she blends strategic expertise with biblical truth to help women build thriving businesses in God's economy without sacrificing their faith or values. Website: https://www.shestepsforwardcoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shestepsforward_coaching/ 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 skill that separates those who make an impact from those who stay stuck in preparation mode. It's not about having the perfect setup, the biggest audience, or even the wildest story. It's about showing up, speaking, and letting your voice do the work of transformation, both for you and for the people listening. Rae breaks down who should start a podcast, when to start, and why the soft ROI might be the most important return of all. She also gets honest about when you shouldn't start, what you actually need to get going, and how this one discipline can prepare you for everything God is calling you to do next. If you've been sitting on a story, a message, or a calling that won't leave you alone, this episode is your permission slip to stop overthinking and start speaking. Key Timestamps [00:02:15] - From Nursing to Business Coaching [00:07:45] - Navigating an Identity Shift & Lost Career [00:13:40] - Launching the She Steps Forward Conference [00:19:50] - Building a Hybrid For-Profit & Nonprofit Model [00:30:20] - Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Female Founder [00:33:45] - Real Client Transformation: Scaling a Small Business [00:38:10] - Integrating Values & Purpose into Your Brand [00:41:30] - What to Do When a Big Goal Feels Intimidating Memorable Quotes "When God gives us a dream, it's a God-sized dream, and we think we're too small for it, and that is the whole point. He doesn't want us to be big. If we were big enough to carry out the dream, we wouldn't need Him." – Elaine Lankford [00:08:34] "Hold on because you are just in the refiner's fire, and you can't see it when you're going through it. He's not trying to crush you. He's trying to perfect you." – Elaine Lankford [00:10:15] "You can do it afraid, and if you trust, He will catch you on the other side. Now He'll make you nervous. Don't get me wrong. He will make you bone-chilled nervous sometimes, but it's all testing ground." – Elaine Lankford [00:30:45] As a gift to listeners, Elaine is offering a free 30-minute Strategic Dream Session where you can bring your one burning entrepreneurial question and receive her strategic wisdom and guidance. Sign up at: https://meetcoachelaine.com Elaine Lankford Elaine is an Entrepreneurial Coach and passionate advocate for Christian female entrepreneurs, dedicated to helping both American and African women in their first 0-3 years launch and grow successful businesses, ministries, and nonprofits. After 16 years as a clinical nursing leader, she answered God's call and made a courageous leap of faith, turning her own breaking point into her greatest breakthrough. As the founder of She Steps Forward Coaching and She Steps Forward International (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), she empowers women to step boldly into their God-sized dreams using her proprietary Strategic DREAM Method. A certified John Maxwell Team member guided by Luke 1:45, she blends strategic expertise with biblical truth to help women build thriving businesses in God's economy without sacrificing their faith or values. Website: https://www.shestepsforwardcoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shestepsforward_coaching/ 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 waiting for the right time and waiting for permission you'll never get. This prayer is for the listener who's been circling the idea of starting a podcast, who knows they have a story worth sharing, but hasn't taken the first step yet. Rae Irelan prays over the courage it takes to start from wherever you are, with whatever you have, and to trust that obedience matters more than perfection. If you've been asking whether now is the time, this might be the clarity you've been looking for. 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 skill that separates those who make an impact from those who stay stuck in preparation mode. It's not about having the perfect setup, the biggest audience, or even the wildest story. It's about showing up, speaking, and letting your voice do the work of transformation, both for you and for the people listening. Rae breaks down who should start a podcast, when to start, and why the soft ROI might be the most important return of all. She also gets honest about when you shouldn't start, what you actually need to get going, and how this one discipline can prepare you for everything God is calling you to do next. If you've been sitting on a story, a message, or a calling that won't leave you alone, this episode is your permission slip to stop overthinking and start speaking. Key Timestamps [00:01:15] Why podcasting is the best skill-building tool for speakers and storytellers [00:04:30] The soft ROI: confidence, clarity, and communication [00:07:45] When you should start a podcast (hint: yesterday) [00:10:20] You don't need a fancy studio or a huge following [00:13:00] When you should NOT start a podcast [00:15:30] The power of interviewing guests as a relationship accelerator [00:18:00] Cadence, consistency, and batching your episodes [00:20:15] Podcasting as a healing journey and verbal processing tool Memorable Quotes "If you look at the people that are making some of the biggest impacts in the world, this is the skill that they've developed. It's speaking and storytelling." – Rae Irelan [00:06:12] "If you have a story, God's already called you to share it. It's the power of our testimony." – Rae Irelan [00:21:30] 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

Virginia Prodan opens this episode with a raw, unfiltered prayer that cuts straight to the heart of what it means to live as a witness in a world that doesn't always welcome the light. She prays for believers in government, in classrooms, in police stations and military bases, for those using podcasts and media to spread truth, and for Christians around the world who face death for their faith. This isn't a polished sermon. It's a plea for obedience, for courage, and for America to remember who it belongs to. Virginia prays for enemies, for second chances, for the strength to stand until the last breath. If you've ever wondered what it sounds like when someone who survived assassination under a communist regime asks God to move through a nation, this is it. Virginia Prodan Virginia Prodan is an international human rights attorney, bestselling author of *Saving My Assassin*, and keynote speaker. As a young attorney in communist Romania, she defended persecuted Christians under Nicolae Ceausescu's brutal regime. For this act of treason, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, and came within seconds of being executed. She shared the gospel with the assassin sent to kill her, and he accepted Christ. Twenty years later, they reunited in America, where he had become a pastor. Virginia now equips people worldwide to overcome fear and live boldly through faith-based coaching and speaking. Website: www.virginiaprodan.com Book: www.virginiaprodanbooks.com Social: https://www.instagram.com/virginiaprodan/ 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