Smart Soulful Business with Becky & Laurie

Becky Brown & Laurie Graham

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Faith, strategy, and steady business growth.

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Smart Soulful Business treats entrepreneurship as both a practical craft and a matter of faith. Becky and Lori talk through email lists, early revenue, community, and decision-making with a steady, conversational pace.

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About Smart Soulful Business with Becky & Laurie

Smart Soulful Business is a conversational business show for Christian women building offers, audiences, and income without losing sight of faith or ordinary life. Its center of gravity is practical. Becky and Lori talk about email lists, early revenue, community, and focus in a way that sounds more like a working session than a polished keynote. The show repeatedly returns to a core idea: a business should fit real life, not swallow it. That gives the advice a steadier rhythm than much of the online business space. Episodes on email marketing avoid the purely technical angle and spend more time on the emotional blocks behind the blank screen. Unsubscribes are discussed as normal list movement, with room to notice patterns without turning every departure into a crisis. Open rates and other numbers matter, but they are not treated as a replacement for judgment. Faith is part of the framework, and so is strategy. The show is clear that faith should not mean ignoring data, consistency, or the mechanics of growth. When the topic turns to revenue, the emphasis stays small and concrete. Early revenue can come through simple invitations, warm relationships, and offers that solve a nearby problem. That stance makes the show especially useful for entrepreneurs tempted to overbuild a course, membership, or signature product before testing a smaller yes. Community comes up often too. Selling is framed as an extension of trust, not a quick fix for weak connection. The tone is friendly and candid, with enough humor to keep the material from feeling heavy. It is also quite specific about the mental pressure of keeping up, starting over each week, and trying to sound more impressive than necessary. The best moments make business feel less like constant performance and more like a continuous conversation. For listeners in its lane, the show offers permission to move slowly, think clearly, and keep building.

Made for: Christian women entrepreneurs building early-stage or growing businesses, especially those navigating email marketing, simple offers, community, and revenue. It suits listeners who want practical guidance without high-pressure online business posturing.

What sets it apart: The show treats emotional friction as part of the business system, not a side issue. It pairs faith language with concrete habits around email, offers, stats, trust, and steady follow-through.

In their own words

You can build a business that’s both purposeful and profitable - and we’re living proof it’s possible. Between us, we’ve launched courses, run communities, and coached women worldwide, all while keeping our faith, our sense of humor, and our sanity intact.This show is for Christian women entrepreneurs who want to grow with smart strategy and emotional intelligence, in ways that fit your life, not consume it. Each week, you’ll hear honest conversations, grounded strategy, and faith that fuels your business in real, practical ways.

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Becky and Lori turn business spirals into the next doable move, with faith intact.

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  • revenue advice that starts with a warm contact and a small, easy yes
  • email courage that treats unsubscribes as data, not a personal referendum
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029: Email Anxiety — Unsubscribes, Open Rates & the Fear of SendingApr 15, 2026

A calm reset for the fear that can follow after hitting send.

Email anxiety sits at the center of this episode: the uneasy moment after send, when the numbers start to answer back. Becky and Lori keep the advice steady and grounded, making the case that list churn is normal, that not every offer will land right away, and that unsubscribes…

027: The Hidden Pressure of “Keeping Up” (And Why Email Feels Overwhelming)Apr 1, 2026

A steadier frame for email that treats it as conversation, not a weekly performance.

Email is less about marketing here than the pressure it puts on a business owner's week. Becky and Lori name a familiar loop: the blank screen, the sense that every send has to feel fresh, and the quiet feeling of being behind before the work even starts.

016: Your First (or Next) $1K: The Simple Path to Revenue Without a Huge FollowingJan 14, 2026

Small offers, warm audiences, and simple invitations make the first thousand feel within reach.

Smart Soulful Business makes early revenue feel less distant by narrowing the aim to small offers, warm audiences, and clear invitations. Becky and Lori keep the attention on reaching a first or next $1K, and they present it as a grounded move that can fit a life-first,…

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Episodes

  1. 1

    047: Your Great Idea Won’t Be Your Last (Or Even Your Best)

    Aug 26, 2026·27m
  2. 2

    046: Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? Do You Have What It Takes?

    Aug 19, 2026·28m
  3. 3

    045: Business Is Always Changing ... What Happens When the Change Is You?

    Aug 12, 2026·30m
  4. 4

    044: Writing Habits That Will Change Your Business

    Aug 5, 2026·29m
  5. 5

    043: The Smart, Soulful Take On Panic, Overwhelm, and Fear

    Jul 29, 2026·31m
  6. 6

    042: Standing Out as a Real Person in an AI-World

    Jul 15, 2026·27m
  7. 7

    041: The Future of Business Isn't More Content. It's More Connection.

    Jul 8, 2026·28m
  8. 8

    040: From Survival Mode to Long-Term Vision

    Hidden gem

    Becky interviews Lori about how an unexpected divorce, moving from two incomes to one, and responsibility for her team pushed Small Church Ministry into a survival-focused season.

    Jul 1, 2026·40m·2 clips
  9. 9

    039: Building a Business for the Person You've Become

    Jun 24, 2026·32m
  10. 10

    038: Entrepreneur Hours Are Kind of Like Dog Years

    Jun 17, 2026·31m
  11. 11

    037: Stop Waiting to Feel Ready | Starting a Podcast, Part 7

    Smart Soulful Business hosts Becky and Lori argue that podcast creators should stop waiting for a future moment when confidence, time, and a perfect plan arrive.

    Jun 10, 2026·27m·1 clip
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    036: What If No One Listens? | Starting a Podcast, Part 6

    Jun 3, 2026·29m
  13. 13

    035: You Don’t Need a “Podcast Personality” to Start a Podcast | Starting a Podcast, Part 5

    May 27, 2026·32m
  14. 14

    034: What Do You Actually Need to Start a Podcast? (And What You Don’t) | Starting a Podcast, Part 4

    May 20, 2026·19m
  15. 15

    033: Starting a Podcast: What Happens After You Say Yes (And Why Most Don’t Stick With It) | Starting a Podcast, Part 3

    May 13, 2026·26m
  16. 16

    032: Why Starting a Podcast Is Worth It (And What It Actually Does for Your Business) | Starting a Podcast, Part 2

    May 6, 2026·28m
  17. 17

    031: Does the World Need One More Podcast? | Starting a Podcast, Part 1

    Apr 29, 2026·26m
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    030: Email Isn’t Just for “That Kind” of Business — It’s for Yours Too

    Apr 22, 2026·23m
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    029: Email Anxiety — Unsubscribes, Open Rates & the Fear of Sending

    Hidden gem

    Smart Soulful Business with Becky and Lori closes its email series by examining the anxiety that follows pressing send, especially unsubscribes, open rates, and silence.

    Apr 15, 2026·29m·2 clips
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    028: Email List Growth That Doesn’t Feel Slick, Salesy, or Forced

    Apr 8, 2026·25m
  21. 21

    027: The Hidden Pressure of “Keeping Up” (And Why Email Feels Overwhelming)

    Hidden gem

    Becky and Lori use Smart Soulful Business to explain why email feels like an "insurmountable mountain" when people keep pushing it "to tomorrow." They connect that pressure to real disruptions like a child staying home sick, vacation, and routines that never become "every Tuesday".

    Apr 1, 2026·24m·1 clip
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    026: Why So Many Smart Women Avoid Email (Even When They Know They Need It)

    Mar 25, 2026·29m
  23. 23

    025: What an Email List Actually Does for Your Business

    Becky and Lori introduce a series on email lists for Christian women entrepreneurs, promising a unique perspective on building and using email lists soulfully and strategically.

    Mar 18, 2026·23m
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    024: Our Real Book Sales Numbers: The Good, The Embarrassing & The Honest

    Mar 11, 2026·30m
  25. 25

    023: Why A Book Changes How People See You (Even in a Crowded World)

    Mar 4, 2026·29m
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    022: Your First Book: The Goal Isn’t ‘New York Times Bestseller’ (Here’s Why)

    Feb 25, 2026·26m
  27. 27

    021: Publishing Isn’t What It Used to Be - and That’s Actually Good News

    Feb 18, 2026·28m
  28. 28

    020: Why Everyone Should Write a Book (And Why So Many Never Do)

    Feb 11, 2026·26m
  29. 29

    019: Living Softly: A New Way to Hold Work, Business, and Creativity

    Feb 4, 2026·39m
  30. 30

    018: Ethical Scarcity: Timers, Flash Sales & Deadlines (That Don’t Feel Manipulative)

    Jan 28, 2026·26m
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    017: Selling Without the Ick: How to Share Your Offer Without Cringing

    Jan 21, 2026·27m
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    016: Your First (or Next) $1K: The Simple Path to Revenue Without a Huge Following

    Hidden gem

    Smart Soulful Business with Becky and Lori frames "your first or your next thousand dollars" as a patchwork of tiny wins instead of a polished launch.

    Jan 14, 2026·31m·2 clips
  33. 33

    015: Building Offers That Actually Sell (Without Feeling Salesy)

    Jan 7, 2026·28m
  34. 34

    014: Q1 Planning for Soulful Entrepreneurs: What to Focus on First

    Dec 31, 2025·32m
  35. 35

    013: What Jesus Taught Us About Influence (A Soulful Christmas Eve Episode)

    Dec 24, 2025·27m
  36. 36

    012: Hard Launch, Soft Launch, or Reveal? How to Start Something Without the Stress

    Dec 17, 2025·25m
  37. 37

    011: Why Every Small Business Needs an Email List (And Why It Matters More Than Social Media)

    Dec 10, 2025·27m
  38. 38

    010: Do You Really Need SEO? How to Know When It Matters (and When It Doesn’t)

    Dec 3, 2025·27m
  39. 39

    009: Choosing the Right Experts, Coaches, & Consultants (Who Get You and Your Business)

    Nov 26, 2025·26m
  40. 40

    008: What’s Worth It - The Best and Worst Money We’ve Spent as Entrepreneurs (and How to Choose Better)

    Nov 19, 2025·27m
  41. 41

    007: You’re the Boss of Your Time: Breaks, Sabbaths & Seasons That Work for You & Your Business

    Nov 12, 2025·26m
  42. 42

    006: The Biggest Mistakes We See New Entrepreneurs Make (and How to Avoid Them)

    Becky and Lori discuss five common mistakes new entrepreneurs make, emphasizing the importance of building community before selling.

    Nov 5, 2025·39m
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    005: How to Create Content That Connects (Even When You’re Out of Words)

    Oct 29, 2025·34m
  44. 44

    004: How to Build a Business Without Burnout (Faith + Strategy That Works)

    Oct 22, 2025·40m
  45. 45

    003: Why Your Business Feels Stuck (And How to Get Unstuck Today)

    Oct 15, 2025·30m
  46. 46

    002: The 3 Cs of Business Growth — Content, Community & Conversion Explained

    Oct 8, 2025·28m
  47. 47

    001: Stop Overthinking: 3 Simple Steps to Start the Business You Actually Want

    Oct 1, 2025·27m