Who you surround yourself with determines how far you go.

Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the five specific people every high-achieving woman needs in her inner circle if she wants to grow, scale, and step into her next level of leadership.

Because here’s the truth.

Not everyone gets access to you.
Not everyone gets to speak into your life.
Not everyone is called to go where you’re going.

If you feel stuck in business…
If your growth feels capped…
If your results haven’t matched your potential…

Take a look at your circle.

In This Episode:

• Why proximity determines growth
• The five roles every strong inner circle must have
• How the wrong relationships keep you stuck
• Why some friendships can’t go to your next level
• The difference between a mentor and a coach
• Why financially investing in coaching accelerates growth
• How accountability sharpens calling

This episode is about intentional leadership.

Because successful women don’t leave their circle to chance.

They build it on purpose.

The 5 People You Need in Your Inner Circle

1. The Cheerleader
   The one who believes in you before you believe in yourself. The one who fires you up and reminds you who you are.
2. The Bruiser
   The one who speaks truth in love. No sugarcoating. No excuses. Just growth.
3. The Softie
   The safe place. The encourager. The one who reminds you it’s okay to breathe when things feel heavy.
4. The Mentor
   Someone who has already done what you’re trying to do. They show you how to move.
5. The Coach
   The person you are financially invested in. The one who tweaks your swing, sharpens your strategy, and refuses to let you waste your potential.

You cannot use the same person for all five, and you might not have all five right now.

But if you want to reach your next level, you need to intentionally build this circle.

This Is for You If:

• You’re a Christian woman entrepreneur
• You’re building a six or seven-figure business
• You feel stuck or plateaued
• You know you’re capable of more
• You’re ready to level up your relationships
• You want stronger leadership and accountability

The new level will cost you.

New standards.
New discipline.
Sometimes new relationships.

But it’s worth it.

If you’re ready to scale with the right people around you, explore the For His Glory CEO Inner Circle.

Apply Here: 2026 Inner Circle Application

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Inner Circle: www.alispitsbergen.com/innercircle
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It really matters how you show up.

Not just in your strategy.
Not just in your offers.
Not just in your prayer life.

But in your standard.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what I call the CEO Standard and why it directly impacts how you scale your business, increase revenue, and lead at the next level.

If you’re a six or seven-figure woman building a faith-driven business, this conversation is going to challenge you in the best way.

Because you don’t rise to your goals.

You rise to your standards.

Inside this episode, I walk you through:

• What the CEO Standard actually means in real life
• Why executive presence impacts trust, sales, and authority
• How personal branding affects your revenue
• The difference between running a hobby and leading a business
• Why showing up intentionally changes how clients perceive you
• How proximity and accountability raise your leadership capacity
• The faith-driven mindset shift required to scale

This is not about vanity. This is about ownership.

When you show up casual, you’ll work your business casual.
When you show up on purpose, you work your business on purpose.

There is a difference between playing business and leading one.

Executive Presence Is Not Optional at the Next Level

If you want to attract higher-level clients…

If you want to be trusted faster…

If you want to increase your sales and step into seven-figure leadership…

You cannot ignore how you show up.

Your executive presence communicates before you ever open your mouth.

How you dress.
How you prepare.
How you carry yourself.
How you enter a room.

It all speaks.

In business, perception influences trust.
Trust influences sales.
Sales influence scale.

Faith, Excellence, and Leadership

As a Christian woman in business, excellence matters.

Not perfection.
Excellence.

There is something powerful about representing your calling with intention.

When you decide to dress the vision before you see the results, something shifts internally.

Your confidence increases.
Your clarity sharpens.
Your leadership expands.

Structure brings peace.
Standards build trust.
Intentionality multiplies impact.

This episode is for you if:

• You’re a Christian woman entrepreneur
• You’re building a six or seven-figure business
• You want stronger executive presence
• You know you’re capable of more
• You’re ready to stop playing small

If you’ve felt like you’ve hit a ceiling, this might be the adjustment that unlocks your next level.

You cannot expect seven-figure results with casual standards.

Act like it’s done before it’s done.

Show up like the leader you’re becoming.

Raise the bar.

Because how you show up determines how you scale.

If you’re ready to scale with the right people around you, explore the For His Glory CEO Inner Circle.

Apply Here: 2026 Inner Circle Application

If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or lit a fire, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who needs this message.

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What if clarity doesn’t come before the leap, but because of it?

In this powerful episode of For His Glory CEO, Ali sits down with empire builder Martha Mazor, whose story is living proof that God multiplies what you’re willing to move. From starting a childcare business in her garage as a single mom on food stamps to building an eight-figure empire, Martha shares what obedience really looks like when there’s no Plan B.

This conversation is raw, faith-filled, and deeply grounding for high-achieving women who feel the resistance… but know they’re being called higher.

You’ll hear why momentum builds momentum, why waiting for clarity keeps so many women stuck, and how God grows your capacity one step at a time, not all at once.

If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by the weight of “where this could lead,” this episode will shift everything.

Inside this episode, we cover:

• Why God multiplies what you’re willing to start, not what you wait to perfect
• How obedience creates clarity after movement, not before
• The power of momentum and why small steps matter more than big plans
• What it really looks like to build an eight-figure business without a Plan B
• Navigating fear, resistance, and risk with God-confidence
• Why discomfort is often confirmation you’re exactly where you should be
• How leadership capacity is built gradually, not downloaded all at once
• Letting go of control and trusting God with the next step, not the whole staircase

A word for the woman who feels stuck:

If God showed you everything upfront, you might never say yes.

Martha shares how she would’ve been paralyzed had she known what she’d one day be responsible for and why God’s design is progressive revelation, not instant overwhelm.

This episode is a reminder that faith without movement stays theoretical… but faith with action builds legacies.

About Martha Mazor

Martha Mazor is an empire builder, entrepreneur, and host of the Empire Builder Unfiltered podcast. She began her journey in education, opening a childcare center out of her garage while raising two young boys as a single mom. Today, she has built and scaled a multi-location, eight-figure childcare business and now mentors other women stepping into leadership, ownership, and bold obedience.

Her story is one of grit, faith, excellence, and unwavering commitment to what God has asked her to build.

Resources & Links

• Follow Martha on Instagram
• Listen to Empire Builder Unfiltered
• Learn more about Martha’s work

If you’re ready to scale with the right people around you, explore the For His Glory CEO Inner Circle.

Apply Here: 2026 Inner Circle Application

If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or lit a fire, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who needs this message.

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Inner Circle: www.alispitsbergen.com/innercircle
Website: www.alispitsbergen.com
For His Glory CEO Community: Join the For His Glory CEO Community TODAY!