EP 004: A $1,000 Start and a God-Sized Dream

06/08/2025 14 min
EP 004: A $1,000 Start and a God-Sized Dream

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Episode Synopsis


What can you build with $1,000, a van with a bad alternator, and an unshakable belief in God’s plan?
In this inspiring episode, Amy Howard shares the humble beginnings of her business journey with her husband Gene—from buying furniture at flea markets to catching the attention of Southern Accents magazine. But this isn’t just a story about business. It’s about marriage, sacrifice, vision, and trusting God even when you can’t see what’s next.
You’ll hear:


The surprising way Amy and Gene’s first business idea didn't go as planned


The little studio that sparked national attention—while Amy was 8 months pregnant


A major leap of faith that turned a rundown building into a dream realized


How grit, grace, and prayer fueled every step


This episode will encourage you if:


You’re building something from nothing


You feel stuck in the small beginnings


You’re wondering if God is really working behind the scenes


📌 Plus: Amy shares her 3 personal takeaways on starting small, trusting God’s timing, and embracing the hard work that growth requires.
Next Episode: A bold phone call takes Amy to Boston—and opens the door to a new chapter in her business.
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