Unlocking Your God-Given Potential: Faith, Business, and the Entrepreneurial Journey with Liz McShane

In this inspiring episode, Caroline welcomes Liz McShane, a dynamic wife, mother, and entrepreneur, to discuss the intersection of faith, business, and personal growth. Liz shares her journey of discovering her unique gifts, overcoming challenges, and building successful businesses while prioritizing faith and family. The conversation delves into the importance of trusting in God's plan, finding strength in faith, and the realities of balancing entrepreneurship with family life.  

Liz McShane is a multifaceted woman: a dedicated wife, a loving mother of three, and the owner of Repurpose Photography and On-Trend Creative Studio. Her entrepreneurial spirit is interwoven with her deep faith, which has been a guiding force throughout her personal and professional life. The name "Repurpose Photography" reflects a significant period of rededication and transformation in Liz's life. With On-Trend Creative Studio, Liz and her team provide comprehensive social media management for business owners. Liz's approach to business and life is characterized by her emphasis on service, her belief in trusting God's plan, and her commitment to continuous growth. She advocates for progress over perfection and encourages women to step into their potential, even amidst fear and hesitation.

Key Takeaways:

• Discovering Your True Self: Liz discusses the importance of self-discovery through tools like the Enneagram test and how recognizing her unique, God-given skills has brought her fulfillment.  
• The Entrepreneurial Spark: Liz shares what inspired her to become an entrepreneur, emphasizing the desire for flexibility and control over her schedule, especially as a mother.  
• Faith as a Foundation: Liz shares personal stories of how her faith has influenced her business and personal life, including a powerful experience of trusting God during her journey to become a mother.  
• Overcoming Challenges with Faith and Patience: The discussion addresses the challenges of entrepreneurship and balancing work with family, with Liz emphasizing the importance of patience and relying on faith to navigate difficulties.  
• Integrating Faith into Daily Life: Liz shares how she integrates her faith into her daily routine through service, modeling her business in a way that honors God, and referencing the Bible for guidance.  
• The Power of Proverbs 31: Liz offers a fresh perspective on the Proverbs 31 woman, viewing her as a strong and capable entrepreneur.  
• Balancing Act: Liz shares her strategies for balancing entrepreneurship and family life, including involving her children in her business.  
• Mindset Shifts for Success: Liz discusses the importance of letting go of the fear of failure, not taking things personally, and having grace for others. 
• Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Liz encourages hesitant or scared women to step into entrepreneurship, emphasizing that time will pass anyway and it's important to start and learn along the way.

Notable Quotes:

• “Ultimately, I think what brings him joy is seeing us use our skills, which also brings us joy.”  
• “Don't let time be your deterrent, because that time's gonna pass you by anyway.”  
• “Progress over perfection.” 

Resources Mentioned:

• Enneagram Test 
• Strength Finder Test 
• Proverbs 3:5  
• Proverbs 31  

 

Connect with Liz!

• IG: @ontrendcreativestudio and @repurposed_photography 
• Website: ontrendcreativestudio.com 

 

Connect with Caroline!

• IG: @carolineharrisward 
• Email: caroline@transfitathens.com
• Web: www.transfitathens.com
• App:  TransFit Personal Training App  

 

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