{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Elevate Your Life with J.E. Harrison","title":"Faith-Driven Leadership and Entrepreneurship with Deirdra Cox","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7d5d42e7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2390,"description":"Join us on this inspiring Elevate Your Life podcast episode with the visionary leader and community strategist, Deirdra Cox. As the executive director of the Gwinnett Chamber Foundation, Deirdra empowers underserved communities through workforce development, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. In this episode, we explore how Deidre's unwavering faith shapes her leadership style, the importance of staying spiritually grounded in the marketplace, and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Deidre shares personal stories of faith and perseverance, offering valuable insights on balancing professional integrity with spiritual values. Don't miss this powerful conversation filled with wisdom and encouragement for anyone looking to elevate their life and career.00:00 Introduction to Deirdra Cox01:51 Personal Reflections and Faith05:17 Challenges and Perseverance07:16 Bold Faith in the Marketplace14:28 Strategies for Overcoming Persecution20:15 Staying Grounded in Leadership20:51 Understanding Level Five Leadership23:49 Balancing Entrepreneurship and a 9-to-5 Job26:23 Building a Sustainable Business34:37 Choosing Principle Over Profit36:25 Rapid Fire Questions with Deirdra Cox37:35 Conclusion and Contact InformationShow Resources:Connect to Verizon Small Business HereConnect with Deirdra Cox on LinkedInHow to ELEVATE Your Life🎉Join my FREE  Elevate Your Life Challenge, Stop waiting for others to platform, position, or promote you. You are the something you’re waiting on to happen. Give yourself permission to be powerful!📖Grab the 10 Point Vision Mastery Guide, Elevating your Life begins with a well defined vision. This guide breaks down the 10 distinct areas of Life where vision is essential.💼Join ElevateHER Coaching and access the tools, inspiration, and support necessary to transform your mindset, achieve their goals, and lead lives filled with purpose and fulfillment.Enjoy the background music?  then you’ll adore the song, download “Better” wherever you love...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5RSy02kr9CQU9B9fsLQ2NNEfd4OtBO5I_ouAKImWRLM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNmVi/YzMzNTY3N2UzNTYz/MWI0NTA4M2U2NDYy/ZTVjOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}