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Chichi Ukomadu - Christian Business Coach, Implementation Coach, Accountability Coach
The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to start an online service-based business from scratch!** TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED CHRISTIAN BUSINESS PODCAST**Are you ready to streamline your focus and get clarity to start your online service-based business?Are you tired of struggling with lack of clarity, self-doubt, and the fear of being a public failure?Do you wish you had a clear plan you could follow to make your calling a reality?Hey Friend! You don’t have to stay stuck any longer. With a renewed mindset and a clear plan, you can start a business that fulfills your calling and makes a profit.I’m Chichi Ukomadu, a Christian business coach, implementation coach, and a seven-figure service-based entrepreneur.In this podcast, I’ll teach you how to:- Streamline your focus- Get clarity on your business idea- Create your business launch plan- Set up your business essentials and- Launch your sustainable and profitable business from scratchYou’ll get tons of encouragement, godly wisdom, and accountability to grow in your faith and new business journey.It’s time to partner with God and take your first step to start that business.You know the one I’m talking about.Yes, that one you’ve been putting off for a long time.Next Steps:- Download Business Clarity Blueprint: https://www.startthatbusinesspodcast.com- Book Coaching Session: http://bit.ly/4b5Hq23- Join Free Business Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/startaservicebasedbusinesscommunity/ - Visit Website: https://www.chichiukomadu.com/ - Email Us: gethelp@chichiukomadu.com
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Sep 20, 2025 • 23min
131 | How To Go From Overwhelmed To Organized In Your Home & Business With Chelsi Jo
Hey Friend,
Welcome to the “Start That Business” podcast, where I help Christian moms working a corporate job launch their first coaching or consulting business from scratch without quitting their jobs yet.
Today, I’m so excited to have my Systems coach, ChelsiJo, back on the podcast! Chelsi is a wife, mom, CEO, top-ranked podcaster, and system-obsessed professional on a mission to help moms create a consistent income without sacrificing their home or themselves.
She’s a Home Management Expert, Professional Business Organizer, and Team & Operational Excellence Leader, teaching work-from-home moms the strategic systems they need to manage their home efficiently and make a major impact in the hours they set aside to work. From time-blocking and workflows to team management, her systems are the secret sauce for every modern working mom’s success.
In this episode, ChelsiJo shares how to go from overwhelmed to organized in Your Home & Business, and so you create time to work on the business God has placed in your heart.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
Create more time in your schedule
Organize your home and business
Focus on tasks that move the needle
I pray this episode blesses you and sparks the changes you’ve been waiting for!
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Connect with ChelsiJo
Instagram: @chelsijo.co
Website: chelsijo.co
If you’re ready to escape overwhelm and create time for your dream business, join ChelsiJo’s 5-Day ESCAPE LIVE Challenge from Mon, Sep 22 – Fri, Sep 26.
Register here: chelsijo.co/escapechallenge
5-Day ESCAPE Challenge Overview:
Day 1: Organize Your Clutter
Day 2: Organize Your Goals
Day 3: Organize Your Schedule
Day 4: Organize Your Work Block
Day 5: Organize Your Productive Week
Each day builds on the last, giving you the clarity, systems, and confidence you need to simplify your life, escape overwhelm, and make room for your business dreams.
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Next Steps >> Work with Me
Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business?
Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
Get clarity, confidence, and your Custom Transition Clarity blueprint to go from corporate job to thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌
What's Included:
A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll answer clarifying questions that help you get clear on where you are on your new business journey and what you need to do to launch your thriving business.
A Custom Transition Clarity Blueprint
Coaching session notes and recordings with next action steps
1 month of “Coach in Your Pocket” access (text/audio/video chat access to ask 5 business questions)
Your Transition Clarity call is tailored to your current stage of transition.
Book your Transition Clarity Call Now

Sep 20, 2025 • 43min
130 | Obedience Before Opportunity: How To Start The Business God Is Calling You To With Stacy Wallace
Hey Friend,
Welcome to the “Start That Business” podcast, where I help Christian moms working a corporate job launch their first coaching or professional services business from scratch without quitting their jobs yet.
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Staci Wallace, a mom, wife, and faith-driven business strategist, to hear her incredible story of surrender, faith, and obedience.
In 2017, Staci and her husband Larry gave away everything they owned — their home, cars, and income to follow a radical calling from God. For two years, they lived fully by faith, witnessing miracle after miracle. What followed was even more extraordinary: rebuilding their lives and businesses with total dependence on God, scaling multiple organizations with peace, profit, and Holy Spirit partnership.
Staci shares:
How saying “yes” to God can require radical obedience and complete surrender
The moments that stretched her faith to the limit and how God showed up
Lessons learned while rebuilding and scaling her businesses in partnership with the Holy Spirit
Encouragement for women who feel called to entrepreneurship but are paralyzed by fear
If you’re a Christian mom in a corporate job ready to start your first coaching or professional services business, this episode is packed with faith-fueled insights to help you step into your calling with confidence and obedience.
Tune in and discover how obedience truly comes before opportunity.
I pray this blesses you.
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Connect with Staci Wallace
Follow Staci on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn: @staciwallace
Learn more about her work and resources: www.staciwallace.com
Don’t miss her Free 3-Day Business Launchpad Workshop happening at the end of September: Join here
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Next Steps >> Work with Me
Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business?
Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
Get clarity, confidence, and your Custom Transition Clarity blueprint to go from corporate job to thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌
What's Included:
A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll answer clarifying questions that help you get clear on where you are on your new business journey and what you need to do to launch your thriving business.
A Custom Transition Clarity Blueprint
Coaching session notes and recordings with next action steps
1 month of “Coach in Your Pocket” access (text/audio/video chat access to ask 5 business questions)
Your Transition Clarity call is tailored to your current stage of transition.
Book your Transition Clarity Call Now

Sep 13, 2025 • 19min
129 | 4 Growth Mindsets Every Aspiring Coach & Consultant Needs to Build a Profitable & Sustainable Business
Hey Friend,
Welcome to the “Start That Business” podcast, where I help Christian moms working a corporate job launch their first coaching or consulting business from scratch without quitting their jobs yet.
Starting and growing a profitable, sustainable coaching and consulting business isn’t just about strategies and tools. It begins with the right mindset.
In this episode, I share 4 powerful growth mindsets you need to cultivate to thrive in your business. These 4 growth mindsets focus on:
Sustainable Growth
Kingdom Impact
Personal Growth
God’s Faithfulness
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, listen now to be encouraged and equipped with the perspective shifts needed for lasting success.
I pray this blesses you.
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Mentioned On The Podcast
EP127: How To Transition Successfully From Employee To Entrepreneur with Samuel Mpamugo
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Next Steps >> Work with Me
Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business?
Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
Get clarity, confidence, and your Custom Transition Clarity blueprint to go from corporate job to thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌
What's Included:
A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll answer clarifying questions that help you get clear on where you are on your new business journey and what you need to do to launch your thriving business.
A Custom Transition Clarity Blueprint
Coaching session notes and recordings with next action steps
1 month of “Coach in Your Pocket” access (text/audio/video chat access to ask 5 business questions)
Your Transition Clarity call is tailored to your current stage of transition.
Book your Transition Clarity Call Now

Sep 13, 2025 • 33min
128 | The Fear of Starting A Business And How To Overcome It With Remi Roy
Hey Friend,
Welcome to the “Start That Business” podcast, where I help Christian moms working a corporate job launch their first coaching or consulting business from scratch without quitting their jobs yet.
Fear is the #1 calling blocker keeping Christian moms from launching the coaching or consulting business God is nudging them to build. In this episode, I sit down with Remi Roy, founder of PodGround.io and host of The Driven Introvert Podcast, to expose common entrepreneurial fears for what they really are—and how to break free from them.
Remi shares her journey as an introverted entrepreneur, and we dive deep into the fears of failure, inadequacy, judgment, and even success that disguise themselves as wisdom but keep you stuck. Whether you're wrestling with capacity concerns as a busy mom or wondering how faith shapes your approach to bold business moves, this conversation offers practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you step into the work God has placed on your heart.
I pray this blesses you.
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Connect with Remi Roy
Freebie ⇒ Download Get Unstuck Journal
Website ⇒ Podground.io
Podcast ⇒ The Driven Introvert
Apply for ⇒ The PodGround Grant
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Mentioned On The Podcast
The Next Right Thing Book
EP129: 4 Growth Mindsets Every Aspiring Coach & Consultant Needs to Build a Profitable and Sustainable Business
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Next Steps >> Work with Me
Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business?
Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
Get clarity, confidence, and your Custom Transition Clarity blueprint to go from corporate job to thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌
What's Included:
A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll answer clarifying questions that help you get clear on where you are on your new business journey and what you need to do to launch your thriving business.
A Custom Transition Clarity Blueprint
Coaching session notes and recordings with next action steps
1 month of “Coach in Your Pocket” access (text/audio/video chat access to ask 5 business questions)
Your Transition Clarity call is tailored to your current stage of transition.
Book your Transition Clarity Call Now

Aug 13, 2025 • 23min
127 | How To Transition Successfully From Employee To Entrepreneur with Samuel Mpamugo
Hey Friend,
Welcome to the “Start That Business” podcast, where I help Christian moms working a corporate job launch their first coaching or consulting business from scratch without quitting their jobs yet.
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to go from the security of a 9-to-5 paycheck to building your own business, this episode is your roadmap. In the first part of our 5-part series on transitioning successfully from employee to entrepreneur, I’m joined by Samuel Mpamugo to unpack the mindset shifts and strategic steps you need before making the leap.
We’ll explore:
The key differences between the employee mindset and the entrepreneur mindset, and why ignoring this gap can sabotage your success.
How to plan your transition so you avoid the “crickets and panic” phase so many new entrepreneurs face.
Why coaching can be the bridge that helps you replace limiting beliefs with the tools, skills, and confidence to thrive.
Whether you’re still in corporate life, preparing to launch your side business, or counting down the years to retirement and wondering what’s next, this conversation will challenge the way you think about entrepreneurship and equip you to start strong.
Listen in, reflect on your current mindset, and take your first step toward creating the future you want.
I pray this blesses you.
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Connect with Samuel Mpamugo
Samuel Mpamugo is an executive coach and author of Fit to Lead. As a coach, he helps leaders and high-performance professionals to successfully navigate transitions, specifically business, career, and purpose transitions. Connect with him on LinkedIn.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelmpamugo/
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Mentioned On The Podcast
EP126: How To Save For Your Coaching Business Before You Quit Your Job
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Next Steps >> Work with Me
Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business?
Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
Get clarity, confidence, and your Custom ****Transition Clarity ****blueprint to go from corporate job to thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌
What's Included:
A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll answer clarifying questions that help you get clear on where you are on your new business journey and what you need to do to launch your thriving business.
A Custom Transition Clarity Blueprint
Coaching session notes and recordings with next action steps
1 month of “Coach in Your Pocket” access (text/audio/video chat access to ask 5 business questions)
Your Transition Clarity call is tailored to your current stage of transition.
Book your Transition Clarity Call Now

Aug 9, 2025 • 23min
126 | How To Save For Your Coaching Business Before You Quit Your Job
Hey Friend,
Welcome to the “Start That Business” podcast, where I help Christian moms working a corporate job launch their first coaching or consulting business from scratch without quitting their jobs yet.
What if your 9–5 income is actually God’s way of funding your calling?
In this episode, we’re diving into how to financially prepare for your coaching or consulting business before you quit your job. Your paycheck isn’t just for bills, it’s also your seed.
I’ll walk you through what I call the Joseph Strategy - a biblical, practical approach to saving inspired by Genesis 41:33-36 and 2 Corinthians 9:10. You’ll learn how to see your paycheck as both bread to eat and seed to sow into your calling.
Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode:
Why saving is a spiritual act of stewardship, not a lack of faith
How to position your household like Joseph positioned Egypt
3 simple, practical ways to start saving (even if your budget feels tight)
How to navigate common challenges like unsupportive spouses or financial stress
Whether you’re just beginning to explore entrepreneurship or already clear on your vision, this episode will help you take your first financial step toward launching your business with wisdom and faith.
Your current job isn’t holding you back; it’s preparing and funding your next chapter.
I pray this blesses you.
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🎙 Podcast Spotlight: Success By The Book with Dr. Una
Discover Timeless Business Wisdom from the Bible
Success by the Book with Dr. Una blends ancient biblical wisdom with modern business strategy. Whether you're a faith-driven entrepreneur or just curious, this channel offers simple, powerful insights to grow your business, one timeless principle at a time.
Discover how Scripture reveals the keys to success, leadership, and lasting impact.
Join thousands who are building profitable, purpose-filled businesses by the Book.
Connect with Dr. Una:
▶️ YouTube Channel
🙏 Daily Prayer Call
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Mentioned On The Podcast
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Next Steps >> Work with Me
Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business?
Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
Get clarity, confidence, and your Custom ****Transition Clarity ****blueprint to go from corporate job to thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌
What's Included:
A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll answer clarifying questions that help you get clear on where you are on your new business journey and what you need to do to launch your thriving business.
A Custom Transition Clarity Blueprint
Coaching session notes and recordings with next action steps
1 month of “Coach in Your Pocket” access (text/audio/video chat access to ask 5 business questions)
Your Transition Clarity call is tailored to your current stage of transition.
Book your Transition Clarity Call Now

Jul 31, 2025 • 14min
125 | 5 Steps To Go From Corporate Job To Thriving Business: Step 5 - Business Growth
Hey Friend,
Welcome to the “Start That Business” podcast, where I help Christian moms working a corporate job launch their first coaching or consulting business from scratch without quitting their jobs yet.
Over the last four episodes, we’ve walked through the first four steps to go from your corporate job to launching a thriving, service-based business:
Clarity (EP 121), Strategy (EP 122), Design (EP 123), and Launch (EP 124).
Now that you’ve identified your business vision, launched your MVB (Minimum Viable Business), and set up your marketing and systems, it’s time to grow.
In today’s episode, we’re diving into Step 5: Business Growth.
Think of your business like a lemonade stand—you’ve set it up, built the kitchen and the dining area, and flipped the “Open for Business” sign. But God didn’t call you to just launch your business. He called you to thrive, to serve more people, and to multiply your impact.
Key Takeaways:
Moving from 1:1 services to scalable offers (like group programs or courses)
Hiring a team and creating a healthy culture
Building systems that support your next level
Investing time and money into your highest-performing lead and sales strategies
Just like the Israelites grew after settling into their promised land, now it’s your turn. God has equipped you with everything you need. Now go build the business He’s calling you to, and watch Him multiply your impact beyond what you can imagine.
Let’s turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business!
Press play and listen now.
I pray this blesses you.
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🎙 Podcast Spotlight: Success By The Book with Dr. Una
Discover Timeless Business Wisdom from the Bible
Success by the Book with Dr. Una blends ancient biblical wisdom with modern business strategy. Whether you're a faith-driven entrepreneur or just curious, this channel offers simple, powerful insights to grow your business, one timeless principle at a time.
Discover how Scripture reveals the keys to success, leadership, and lasting impact.
Join thousands who are building profitable, purpose-filled businesses by the Book.
Connect with Dr. Una:
▶️ YouTube Channel
🙏 Daily Prayer Call
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Next Steps >> Work with Me
Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business?
Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
Get clarity, confidence, and your Custom Transition Clarity blueprint to go from corporate job to thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌
What's Included:
A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll answer clarifying questions that help you get clear on where you are on your new business journey and what you need to do to launch your thriving business.
A Custom Transition Clarity Blueprint
Coaching session notes and recordings with next action steps
1 month of “Coach in Your Pocket” access (text/audio/video chat access to ask 5 business questions)
Your Transition Clarity call is tailored to your current stage of transition.
Book your Transition Clarity Call Now

Jul 23, 2025 • 22min
124 | 5 Steps To Go From Corporate Job To Thriving Business: Step 4 - Business Launch
Hey Friend,
Welcome to the “Start That Business” podcast, where I help Christian moms working a corporate job launch their first coaching or consulting business from scratch without quitting their jobs yet.
You’ve gained clarity about your transition (EP 121), crafted your strategy (EP 122), and designed your business with a proven Minimum Viable Business model (EP 123). Now, it's time for Step 4: Business Launch—the moment you've been preparing for.
In this episode, we dive into how to officially open your business to the public and create the front office of your business so you can market and serve more people.
Think of it like a restaurant: the kitchen is ready—now it’s time to set the tables, design the menu, and put the sign out front. Visibility and marketing matter.
Key Takeaways:
How to build your Marketing + Sales Machine (Capture, Nurture, Close)
Why launch isn't a one-time event. It’s a consistent campaign of faith and action
A simple 3-step launch action plan you can start today
You’re not just launching a business, you’re opening the doors to something God has entrusted you to build. Let’s do it well.
Let’s turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business!
Press play and listen now.
I pray this blesses you.
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Next Steps >> Work with Me
Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business?
Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
Get clarity, confidence, and your Custom Transition Clarity Roadmap to go from corporate job to thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌
What's Included:
A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll answer clarifying questions that help you get clear on where you are on your new business journey and what you need to do to launch your thriving business.
A Custom Transition Clarity Roadmap with next action steps.
Lifetime access to coaching session notes and recordings.
1 month of “Coach in Your Pocket” access (text/audio/video chat access to ask 5 business questions)
Your Transition Clarity call is customized to where you are on your transition journey!
Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
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🎙 Podcast Spotlight: Success By The Book with Dr. Una
Discover Timeless Business Wisdom from the Bible
Success by the Book with Dr. Una blends ancient biblical wisdom with modern business strategy. Whether you're a faith-driven entrepreneur or just curious, this channel offers simple, powerful insights to grow your business, one timeless principle at a time.
Discover how Scripture reveals the keys to success, leadership, and lasting impact.
Join thousands who are building profitable, purpose-filled businesses by the Book.
Connect with Dr. Una:
▶️ YouTube Channel
🙏 Daily Prayer Call

Jul 16, 2025 • 18min
123 | 5 Steps To Go From Corporate Job To Thriving Business: Step 3 - Business Design
Hey Friend,
Welcome to the “Start That Business” podcast, where I help Christian moms working a corporate job launch their first coaching or consulting business from scratch without quitting their jobs yet.
You've validated your business concept with your first 10 customers—congratulations! Now it's time to build the back office that will allow you to serve many more people with excellence and sustainability. We're moving from your "lemonade stand" to building the "kitchen" of your business.
The Israelites transitioned from wandering to building sustainable communities. This episode covers the five essential pillars of business design: legal & financial foundations, core offers, customer experience, payment systems, and service delivery while maintaining momentum with your existing clients.
Key Takeaways:
The five pillars every coaching/consulting business needs
Why back-office systems determine front-office success
If you’re ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business, press play and listen now.
I pray this blesses you.
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Next Steps >> Work with Me
Ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving coaching or consulting business?
Take the first step! ⇒ Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
Get clarity, confidence, and your Personalized BE-DO-HAVE Blueprint to go from a corporate job to a thriving business without the overwhelm. 🙌
What's Included: A 60-minute Transition Clarity Call where we'll work on your BE, DO, and HAVE transition clarity framework together, answer questions, identify your biggest obstacles, and create your next action steps.
Your Transition Clarity call is customized to where you are on your transition journey!
Book your Transition Clarity Call Now
.
🎙 Podcast Spotlight: Success By The Book with Dr. Una
Discover Timeless Business Wisdom from the Bible
Success by the Book with Dr. Una blends ancient biblical wisdom with modern business strategy. Whether you're a faith-driven entrepreneur or just curious, this channel offers simple, powerful insights to grow your business, one timeless principle at a time.
Discover how Scripture reveals the keys to success, leadership, and lasting impact.
Join thousands who are building profitable, purpose-filled businesses by the Book.
Connect with Dr. Una:
▶️ YouTube Channel
🙏 Daily Prayer Call

Jul 9, 2025 • 19min
122 | 5 Steps To Go From Corporate Job To Thriving Business: Step 2 - Transition Strategy
Uncover the vital steps for transitioning from a corporate job to entrepreneurship. The discussion highlights the importance of developing a strategic transition plan and testing your business idea with a Minimum Viable Business mindset. Discover why targeting 10 customers is essential for validation and how to learn from early feedback. Biblical insights provide a unique perspective on overcoming fear and embracing opportunities. Bridging vision and action, this episode offers a clear roadmap for aspiring business owners.