podcast-episodes

Built on Trust: Stephanie Archuleta on Faith, Perseverance, and Building a Business from Scratch

Stephanie Archuleta is the founder of Maid Mi Dia, a woman-owned home cleaning company in El Paso with a team of more than 20 people and over 20,000 homes cleaned.   Her story didn’t start with a business plan. It started with five years of prayer, a word from the Lord while washing dishes, and […]

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When Becomes Win: Kelsy Chavez on Discernment, Influence, and Taking the Next Small Step

Kelsy Chavez spent two decades in advertising and marketing, working with everything from small local businesses to brands like Walmart and Coca-Cola, before God called her to start a Substack called Fire in the Middle. In it, she writes about faith, family, and the way digital influence quietly shapes all of us, especially our kids.

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A Sign from the Lord: Roberto Garza Jr. on Healing, Purpose, and Serving Veterans in El Paso

Roberto Garza Jr. spent 21 years serving in the U.S. Army, earning a Purple Heart through deployments in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. When he came home, the real battle was just beginning. Roberto walked through years of PTSD, depression, and suicidal ideation before God used something as simple as a faded highway sign to redirect

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Faithful Steps: Ben Luna Jr. on Faith, Entrepreneurship, and Running for Office

Ben Luna Jr. is a 19-year journeyman electrician, multi-business owner, and now a candidate for New Mexico State House District 53. He grew up watching problems go unfixed in his community and decided to do something about it.   In this conversation, Ben shares how a moment of financial trust — accepting a pay cut

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Selling Is Serving: Scott Willingham on Others-Centered Sales and Faith at Work

Scott Willingham is back. He is the founder and CEO of Wake Effect, a Las Cruces-based consulting firm specializing in sales training and talent optimization.   In this follow-up conversation, we went deep on ASLAN, the sales methodology Scott uses with his clients, and why he chose it. The core idea is simple and countercultural:

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The Wake You Leave: Scott Willingham on People, Purpose, and Leading Well

Scott Willingham spent more than 20 years leading in sales organizations, running training programs for 500-person teams, and navigating the faith questions that come with corporate success, before stepping out to found Wake Effect, his Las Cruces-based consulting firm. He is one of a handful of Alan certified partners in the country and the only

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No Margin, No Mission: Jonathan Lopez on Money, Purpose, and Proactive Planning

Jonathan Lopez is a founding partner at Truvize Financial, an El Paso-based advisory firm he built alongside Drew Harris. He and Drew are known for meeting clients where they are, not just with numbers and strategies, but with honest conversations about why money matters and what it is ultimately for.   In this return visit

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Unashamed and Uncompromising: Cynthia Horton on Faith, Leadership, and Living with Purpose

Cynthia D. Horton is the founder of Shift to Grow, a leadership development firm based in El Paso, and a woman whose faith shows up in everything she does, from her work with nonprofits and corporations to fostering over 50 kids and helping bring a 10,000-piece international art collection to the Borderplex. In this conversation,

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Grounded in Faith, Brewed with Love by El Paso business owners Marcus Juarez & Madison Arrieta

Marcus Juarez and Madison Arrieta are the engaged co-founders of Blessed Beans Coffee Co., a faith-driven mobile coffee trailer based in El Paso. They launched in the fall of 2025 with a simple mission — grounded in faith, brewed with love — and rooted their business in Psalm 34:8.  In this conversation, we talk about

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