

Echos of Impact
Briana Gray
Welcome to Echos of Impact, where we explore how God works through life’s trials, challenges, and triumphs to shape us into vessels for His purpose. Hosted by Briana and Cherise, two Midwest Christian women passionate about faith and helping women discover who God created them to be, so they can make a greater impact in their lives, their loved ones, and their communities.
We believe that no story is ever wasted. Each moment—whether joyful or difficult—can be used by God. Through authentic testimonies and powerful stories of faith, resilience, and discovering purpose on a deeper level, our hope is to ignite inspiration in your own journey of trusting Him more deeply.
If you’re ready to uncover how God is using your story for something greater, this podcast is for you. Join us as we reflect on His work in our lives, learn from the experiences of others, and embrace the impact He’s calling you to make. Your story matters, and we’re here to remind you that through Him, your impact can echo far beyond what you can see.
We believe that no story is ever wasted. Each moment—whether joyful or difficult—can be used by God. Through authentic testimonies and powerful stories of faith, resilience, and discovering purpose on a deeper level, our hope is to ignite inspiration in your own journey of trusting Him more deeply.
If you’re ready to uncover how God is using your story for something greater, this podcast is for you. Join us as we reflect on His work in our lives, learn from the experiences of others, and embrace the impact He’s calling you to make. Your story matters, and we’re here to remind you that through Him, your impact can echo far beyond what you can see.
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May 23, 2024 • 53min
Ep. 4: Impacting India's Caste System With Food
In today’s episode, we interview Anna from Arkansas, who, along with her husband, runs a monthly underground kitchen out of their home. Combining their love for cooking and hosting with their passion for helping those trapped in India's lower caste systems, they have created a unique and impactful initiative. Tune in to hear how opening their home has enabled them to send thousands of dollars to India, helping widowed and abandoned women learn sewing skills and gain trades that can create a generational shift. Key Points in This Episode: Anna's story and the inspiration behind their underground kitchen The impact of their efforts on women in India's lower caste systems How their initiative helps widowed and abandoned women gain valuable skills The power of merging passion and purpose to create meaningful change Show Links: Visit Sobremesa’s Website: www.sobremesafarmkitchen.com Follow Sobremesa on Instagram: @sobremesafarmkitchen Join Sobremesa’s Facebook community: Free community Stay Connected: Interested in “The Woman’s Success Code” community and program for women? Find more information HERE Schedule a complimentary “Life Audit” session with Briana, our life and mindset coach HERE Follow us on Instagram: Join us! Join our Facebook community: Free Community If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us and leave a positive review. We love providing a platform to share these inspiring stories and greatly appreciate your support! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Echos of Impact or its hosts.

May 16, 2024 • 1h
Ep. 3: Battling Melanoma and Finding Joy
In today’s episode, we interview Hillary, a woman in her early 30s who discovered she had melanoma only after persistently advocating for further testing. Her journey involved intense surgeries and treatments, leading her to where she is today. Now, Hillary is a passionate advocate for self-advocacy in health matters and educating others about melanoma and the best ways to protect yourself. Key Points in This Episode: Hillary's personal story of discovering and battling melanoma The importance of being your own health advocate Facts about melanoma and prevention tips The impact of Hillary's advocacy work and her efforts to educate others Show Links: Follow Hillary on TikTok: @castanedaboymom (viral video) Follow Hillary on Instagram: @hillcastaneda Check out Hillary's podcast: Rise Up with Phoenix Fitness Visit Phoenix Women’s Fitness: 567 SE Melody Ln, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 Stay Connected: Schedule your complimentary “Life Audit” coaching session HERE Learn more about “The Woman’s Success Code” community and join us HERE Follow us on Instagram: @echos_of_impact Email: briana@echosofimpact.com If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us and leave a positive review. Your support helps us to continue providing a platform for inspiring stories. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Echos of Impact or its hosts.

May 16, 2024 • 1h
Ep. 2: Find purpose through foster parenting and adoption
In today’s extra special episode, Briana interviews her own sister, Ciara. With her husband, Ciara has been a foster parent for 10 years, providing a safe and loving home for 14 children. Recently, they adopted their son and are currently fostering two newborns who are six days apart (not related!). Ciara and Briana get very open and honest about the realities of being a foster parent and the adoption process. They discuss the struggles, unhelpful comments from others, and why parenting children who have experienced trauma can look very different from parenting biological children. This episode offers valuable insights whether you're considering foster parenting or adoption or simply want to understand more about this important topic. Key Points in This Episode: The journey of Ciara and her husband as foster parents for over a decade The adoption process and welcoming their son into their family The challenges and rewards of fostering and adopting children How to support foster and adoptive families in your community Did today's episode resonate with you? We'd love for you to leave us a positive review! If you're excited to join us on this journey of highlighting the diverse ways purpose can look and be lived out, please subscribe! Show Links: If you’d like to ask Ciara a specific question about being a foster parent, email her at ciaradanae@gmail.com. Schedule your complimentary “Life Audit” coaching session HERE Learn more about “The Woman’s Success Code” community and join us HERE Follow us on Instagram: @echos_of_impact If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us and leave a positive review. Your support helps us to continue providing a platform for inspiring stories like Ciara's. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Echos of Impact or its hosts.

May 16, 2024 • 56min
Ep. 1: Meet your hosts, Briana & Cherise!
Welcome to our podcast! We're two Midwest Christian women with a mission to help other women unearth their true selves and discover their God-given purpose in a bigger way. In this inaugural episode, we share our personal journeys that led us to start this movement and our hopes for what we aim to achieve through this podcast. We believe God wants us to live life to the fullest, using our talents, abilities, and passions for a reason. Join us as we discuss the stories you can expect to hear on this podcast and what you can learn for your own life. Key Points in This Episode: Our personal stories and the inspiration behind starting this movement The mission and goals of our podcast Sneak peeks into the types of stories and lessons we'll be sharing Did today's episode resonate with you? We'd love for you to leave us a positive review! If you're excited to join us on this journey of shining a light on the many ways purpose can look and be lived out, please subscribe! Show Links: Schedule your complimentary “Life Audit” coaching session HERE Learn more about “The Woman’s Success Code” community and join us HERE Follow us on Instagram: @echos_of_impact Email: briana@echosofimpact.com Stay Connected: Interested in “The Woman’s Success Code” community and program for women? Find more information HERE. Would you like to schedule a complimentary “Life Audit” session with Briana, our life and mindset coach? Click HERE. Follow us! Instagram: Join us! Facebook: Free Community If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us and leave a positive review. Your support helps us to continue providing a platform for inspiring stories. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Echos of Impact or its hosts.

May 8, 2024 • 3min
Welcome to Echos of Impact!
Briana & Cherise are midwest Christian women who are driven by a shared mission: to empower women to shine brighter and become more of their true selves, so that they can have a greater impact in their corner of the planet! We firmly believe that every individual possesses a unique, God-given purpose - yes, even and ESPECIALLY YOU! However, the task of uncovering your purpose can sometimes feel daunting, overwhelming, and confusing. It's our passion to guide women in discovering and embracing their purpose, illuminating even the smallest practical steps you can take starting today! Every week, this podcast will serve as a platform for women to share their authentic and vulnerable stories or their own journey towards living a more purposeful life. Our hope and our prayer is that their stories will ignite a flame of inspiration in you as you consider what resonates with you. If you’re ready to gain insight to what YOUR unique purpose is, you’re at the right place. We’re excited to help guide you in a positive direction!