In this conversation, Kim shares her journey of founding Flourish Executive Retreats, a space designed for kingdom-minded female executives to rest, refuel, and refocus. She discusses the importance of discerning one's personal calling, the unexpected nature of God's plans, and the significance of leading with purpose and focusing on people rather than results. Kim emphasizes the need for faithfulness over fruitfulness and encourages women to abide with the Lord, reminding them of His love and provision in their lives.

What you'll learn in this episode:
Kim never intended to own a retreat company, but followed God's call.
Flourish Executive Retreats are designed for kingdom-minded female executives.
Discerning a calling involves asking God for direction and being patient.
Callings are often unexpected and require dependence on God.
Leading is about supporting others in fulfilling their callings.
Influential women in leadership can inspire and guide others.
Abiding with the Lord is essential for effective leadership.
Faithfulness to God's calling is more important than visible results.
God loves and adores you as you are, not as you should be.
God has everything you need; just ask Him.

Kim's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-wygle-b9441642/

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Threads of Wisdom is the podcast passing on what Christian women in leadership have spent decades earning. Hosted by Caroline A. Mendez — author, coach, ordained minister, and advocate for Christian women in business for over 20 years — each episode features an honest, unfiltered conversation with a vetted Christian businesswoman living out her faith at the highest levels of her industry. From Gen Z to Boomers, across profit and non-profit, every guest brings real stories, hard-won perspective, and practical wisdom that goes far beyond the boardroom.
If you're a Christian woman navigating leadership, entrepreneurship, or building a business rooted in faith, this podcast was made for you. Tune in each week for conversations that challenge, equip, and inspire — and leave every episode with one piece of wisdom you can put to work today.

Shannon Keil is CEO of The Regent, a 10,000 square foot community event center in Riverview, Florida, but her influence stretches far beyond event planning. In this episode, Shannon draws on 25+ years of experience in hospitality and events — including work with Universal Studios Creative Development and the Young Presidents Organization — to explore what it truly means to lead with intention. She opens up about how her faith quietly shapes every leadership decision she makes, why legacy requires legs, and how being a servant leader means standing shoulder to shoulder with your team, not above them.Shannon shares the mentors who shaped her — from faith leader John Paul Jackson to YPO's Mark Forward, who literally charged her a dollar every time she undervalued herself — and reflects on the hard lessons of learning to trust both yourself and the anchors God places in your life. She talks candidly about imposter syndrome, the vulnerability required to grow, and why the most important thing a leader can do when they walk into a room is look for who they can give to, not what they can get.

Key Takeaways:
Legacy needs legs — impact grows when it flows outward into community, not when it's stored up for yourself
Servant leadership means doing the work alongside your team, not just directing from above
Faith at work doesn't have to be loud — character and integrity speak before words do
Every room you walk into has a purpose; shift your mindset from networking to assignment-seeking
Vulnerability and submission to mentorship are not weaknesses — they are growth accelerators
Stop waiting until you're fully qualified; God qualifies the called, not the other way around
Imposter syndrome is common among women leaders, but the antidote is connection and community
The best anchors in your life aren't holding you back — they're keeping you grounded

If Shannon's story resonated with you, take one insight from this episode and put it into practice this week.

Connect with Shannon and The Regent below.www.theregentfl.com
info@theregentfl.com
813-571-2494

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– Caroline and the Threads of Wisdom podcast team

Connect with Caroline A. Mendez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineamendez
Visit the Threads of Wisdom devotionals on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Threads-Wisdom-TRAILBLAZERS-Devotional-devotional/dp/B0F48K346C/

Listen to Threads of Wisdom on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HAwoKiHEdDJmwVt2CKoyr
Apple:​ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/threads-of-wisdom/id1887819451
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/753a548f-ec2a-468a-aee6-ace61c9638f6

#ThreadsOfWisdom #CarolineMendez #ChristianWomenInBusiness #FaithAndWork #ChristianLeadership #WomenInLeadership #ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithDrivenLeader #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfFaith #BusinessWomen #ChristianCoaching #FaithAtWork #WomenEmpowerment #LeadershipDevelopment
Threads of Wisdom is the podcast passing on what Christian women in leadership have spent decades earning. Hosted by Caroline A. Mendez — author, coach, ordained minister, and advocate for Christian women in business for over 20 years — each episode features an honest, unfiltered conversation with a vetted Christian businesswoman living out her faith at the highest levels of her industry. From Gen Z to Boomers, across profit and non-profit, every guest brings real stories, hard-won perspective, and practical wisdom that goes far beyond the boardroom.
If you're a Christian woman navigating leadership, entrepreneurship, or building a business rooted in faith, this podcast was made for you. Tune in each week for conversations that challenge, equip, and inspire — and leave every episode with one piece of wisdom you can put to work today.

Susan Springsteen is the co-founder of nth Solutions and President and CEO of H2O Connected, a woman-owned water technology company based in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. In this conversation, Susan shares how a faith-driven approach has shaped every dimension of her leadership journey — from her early days managing investments at Morgan Stanley to building two technology companies rooted in community impact and Christian mission. She opens up about what it means to run a business as a calling rather than a career, and how locating her companies in a high-poverty city was a deliberate, God-led decision to spur economic development and give people real opportunities.
Susan dives into the nuances of Christian women in leadership — navigating the tension between confidence in the boardroom and conviction at home, the importance of stewardship over ownership, and why busyness is one of the enemy's most effective tools. She also shares a remarkable story of a funding miracle that happened just days before recording, a reminder that faith in business isn't theoretical — it shows up on a Thursday afternoon when payroll is due on Friday.

Key takeaways:
Leadership ability and task excellence are two different skill sets — you don't have to be the best at something to lead effectively
Business as mission means intentionally using your company as a vehicle to serve people, spread values, and create opportunity in underserved communities
Stewardship, not ownership, is the mindset shift that changes how you lead, invest, and make decisions
Not all money is good money — mission alignment with your investors matters as much as the cheque they write
The enemy's greatest weapon against mature Christian women isn't doubt — it's busyness; guard your prayer time fiercely
Younger Christian women are missing out by not actively seeking wisdom from the generation ahead of them

"Obey God and leave the consequences to him" — practical advice for faith-driven entrepreneurs facing impossible decisions

Connect with Susan Springsteen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-springsteen-58788144/ H2O Connected: https://www.h2oconnected.com LeakAlertor 6000 (consumer product): available on Amazon
Pick up Threads of Wisdom Trailblazers on Amazon to read Susan's full story alongside 14 other Christian women leaders.

I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.
– Caroline and the Threads of Wisdom podcast team

Connect with Caroline A. Mendez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineamendez
Visit the Threads of Wisdom devotionals on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Threads-Wisdom-TRAILBLAZERS-Devotional-devotional/dp/B0F48K346C/

Listen to Threads of Wisdom on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HAwoKiHEdDJmwVt2CKoyr
Apple:​ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/threads-of-wisdom/id1887819451
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/753a548f-ec2a-468a-aee6-ace61c9638f6

#ThreadsOfWisdom #CarolineMendez #ChristianWomenInBusiness #FaithAndWork #ChristianLeadership #WomenInLeadership #ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithDrivenLeader #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfFaith #BusinessWomen #ChristianCoaching #FaithAtWork #WomenEmpowerment #LeadershipDevelopment
Threads of Wisdom is the podcast passing on what Christian women in leadership have spent decades earning. Hosted by Caroline A. Mendez — author, coach, ordained minister, and advocate for Christian women in business for over 20 years — each episode features an honest, unfiltered conversation with a vetted Christian businesswoman living out her faith at the highest levels of her industry. From Gen Z to Boomers, across profit and non-profit, every guest brings real stories, hard-won perspective, and practical wisdom that goes far beyond the boardroom.
If you're a Christian woman navigating leadership, entrepreneurship, or building a business rooted in faith, this podcast was made for you. Tune in each week for conversations that challenge, equip, and inspire — and leave every episode with one piece of wisdom you can put to work today.