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E89: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with Faith-Based Leadership with Elaine Lankford

Haley Cooper | Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, Certified EmC Trainer Episode 89

On this episode, I am thrilled to welcome Elaine Lankford, a passionate advocate for Christian female entrepreneurs and a true champion of empowering women to pursue their God-sized dreams.

Elaine is the founder of She Steps Forward Coaching and She Steps Forward International. She has dedicated her life to equipping women to launch and grow successful businesses, ministries, and nonprofits. With her expertise as a certified John Maxwell team member, Elaine blends faith-based entrepreneurial coaching, leadership development, and strategic planning to help women step confidently into their calling.

I can’t wait for you to hear her wisdom on these topics today.


In this episode:

  • [02:39] Elaine’s transition from nursing to coaching
  • [05:53] The two main challenges female entrepreneurs face
  • [07:22] A four-pronged approach to empowering female entrepreneurs
  • [13:29] How to serve diverse communities
  • [19:00] John Maxwell’s leadership principles
  • [22:07] Key leadership traits for running a successful small business, nonprofit, or ministry
  • [23:47] Building organizational legacy
  • [26:31] Highlights from the She Steps Forward Conference


RESOURCES

Find John Maxwell’s books HERE.


CONNECT WITH ELAINE

LinkedIn: Elaine Lankford

Instagram: @shestepsforwardinternational

Email: elaine@shestepsforwardinternational.org 

Website: https://shestepsforwardinternational.org   


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CONNECT WITH HALEY
Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.
Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com

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