Faith Driven Entrepreneur

Angel and Dan Rutledge, co-founders of SignUpGenius and advocates for faith-driven entrepreneurs, share their entrepreneurial journeys. They discuss frustrations leading to online sign-up systems, the importance of faith in business decisions, and balancing family life while running a company. They also talk about supporting vulnerable children, impactful community education, and reflections on seeking God's guidance in decision-making.

In this engaging conversation, spiritual leader and justice advocate Danielle Strickland, along with entrepreneur Liz Bohannan, discuss the importance of collaboration between women and men in transforming society. Strickland shares insights from her book "Better Together," emphasizing how embracing differences can heal divides. They tackle gender bias in entrepreneurship, the cultural challenges from movements like Me Too, and advocate for shared leadership as a divine design. Their dialogue inspires listeners to envision a brighter, more inclusive future.

Paula Faris has spent well over two decades in broadcast television. Most recently, she spent nine years at ABC News where she co-anchored “Good Morning America Weekend,” co-hosted “The View” and launched the “Journeys Of Faith with Paula Faris”. The Emmy-Award winning journalist released her first book, “Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs For A Life of True Calling.” When she’s not speaking or writing, Paula is running CARRY Media, a company she founded to amplify the story of the working mom. As part of a series of episodes focusing on women entrepreneurs, we’re joined by Liz Forkin Bohannon who serves as co-host today. Liz is a renowned business owner and a previous guest on the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast.

Keren Pybus, co-founder of Ethical Apparel Africa, discusses her journey in revolutionizing the fashion industry with ethical manufacturing practices in West Africa. She emphasizes the importance of creating job opportunities, especially for women, contributing to community empowerment. Jeff Kahler joins the conversation, highlighting the need for faith-driven investment in Africa. They explore integrating faith into business, fostering supportive environments, and forming partnerships that balance profit with social impact.

With a $200 loan and a pocket full of old bullet casings, Carmin Black set out to wage war on hunger. Today, HALF UNITED is sold in more than 300 stores globally and has been able to provide more than 1 million meals to children in need and gainful employment to artisans all over the world. 

Mindy Caliguire, founder of Soul Care, emphasizes the crucial link between spiritual health and entrepreneurial success. She discusses the emotional challenges faced by faith-driven entrepreneurs and shares her transformative journey in ministry and business. Mindy highlights the dangers of neglecting the soul and advocates for a holistic approach to well-being through self-reflection and community support. The conversation also touches on inviting God's wisdom into leadership roles and the continuous journey of personal growth in faith.

Chris Evans, an entrepreneur and author of "Fruit at Work," joins pastor JD Greear to discuss infusing Christian virtues into business practices. They explore how faith can reshape identity beyond financial success and emphasize the significance of character in entrepreneurship. The conversation highlights the fruits of the Spirit as foundational in professional settings and the need for church leaders to support entrepreneurs. Community and patience are also key themes, stressing the importance of shared experiences among faith-driven business leaders.

Pastor Kyle Kaigler grew up in Dallas, TX, and attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. After working in the Employee Benefits business for five years, he made the switch to full-time ministry with Lake Highlands Young Life. In August 2015, Kyle, his wife and several other families started the Plano Campus where he served as Campus Pastor. Kyle has moved to CityBridge Church in Plano, TX, where he is continuing his pastoral ministry. We’re excited to talk with Pastor Kyle on the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast to discuss some practical ways we all can live out our faith on a daily basis. 

We often talk about the lonely road many entrepreneurs travel. But rarely do we discuss the pitfalls that come with the pressures to perform. It may sound like hyperbole, but for Mickey Peters, this combination of isolation and expectation ushered him to the doorstep of ruin. Mickey was leading a subsidiary of Duke Energy in Lima, Peru, with hundreds of employees looking to him for guidance. Mickey had no support network to lean upon, no friends to confide in. He soon found himself involved with a prostitute. Not long after, Mickey’s extramarital affair resulted in the birth of a child. Most marriages would have crumbled under the weight of this kind of devastation. Mickey admits that his would have, too, had it not been for the grace and forgiveness of God.

Justin Dillon has been working at the intersection of technology and human rights for over a decade. While advising the White House, United Nations, Fortune 500's and even The Vatican about slavery in supply chains, Justin saw a gaping hole in supply chain transparency tools and began to build what became FRDM. Investor Wesley Lyons is a general partner at Eagle Venture Funds and he recognized the need for accountability as well, which is why he has partnered with FRDM to redeem the supply chain. Justin and Wesley join us on the Faith Driven Investor Podcast to talk more about the demand for better supply chains.