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Episode Synopsis
In this powerful episode of I Slay Giants, host Joshua Hall sits down with Nicole Lashae Hall, CEO of Thrive In Design, to discuss how faith, perseverance, and vision can turn life's challenges into stepping stones toward purpose.
Nicole shares her journey from uncertainty and failed ventures to building a thriving business rooted in divine direction. She opens up about imposter syndrome, entrepreneurship as a calling, and how obedience to God’s prompting transformed her path.
Together, Joshua and Nicole unpack biblical wisdom for entrepreneurs navigating the “messy middle” of their journeys — reminding listeners that with God, even setbacks are setups for success.
This conversation is for anyone feeling stuck, doubting their qualifications, or struggling to trust God’s timing. You’ll walk away encouraged to take bold steps of faith, write your vision plainly, and believe that your trials are shaping your testimony.
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to I Slay Giants: Faith meets action and biblical wisdom.
01:00 – Introducing Nicole Lashae Hall, CEO of Thrive In Design.
02:00 – Nicole’s early career path and unexpected detours.
06:00 – Discovering entrepreneurship as a lifelong calling.
08:00 – Early business ventures, motherhood, and finding purpose.
09:30 – Facing imposter syndrome and overcoming self-doubt.
11:00 – How Thrive In Design was born from prayer and obedience.
13:00 – Taking leaps of faith and trusting divine confirmation.
15:00 – When faith meets fear: learning to trust God in uncertainty.
17:00 – Lessons from job losses and divine redirection.
19:00 – Encouragement to your past self — “Don’t give up.”
20:00 – Myths about entrepreneurship and the truth about strategy.
22:00 – Wisdom for those in the messy middle of their dream.
23:00 – Closing reflections and prayer.
Key Quotes
“You have everything that it takes to bring the vision to life inside of you. You just have to do it.” — Nicole Lashae Hall
“Passion is only 10 % of entrepreneurship — the rest is strategy, grit, and obedience.” — Nicole Lashae Hall
“When God gives you a vision, He will also provide the provision.” — Joshua Hall
“If you’re walking through the middle, find community — the enemy attacks when you’re isolated.” — Nicole Lashae Hall
“With faith and perseverance, you won’t just survive trials — you’ll thrive because of them.” — Joshua Hall
Relevant Links
Thrive In Design: www.thriveindesign.co
Free 7-Day Giant Slayer Devotional: devotional.islaygiants.co
Connect with Nicole Lashae Hall on Instagram: @NicoleLashae
Nicole shares her journey from uncertainty and failed ventures to building a thriving business rooted in divine direction. She opens up about imposter syndrome, entrepreneurship as a calling, and how obedience to God’s prompting transformed her path.
Together, Joshua and Nicole unpack biblical wisdom for entrepreneurs navigating the “messy middle” of their journeys — reminding listeners that with God, even setbacks are setups for success.
This conversation is for anyone feeling stuck, doubting their qualifications, or struggling to trust God’s timing. You’ll walk away encouraged to take bold steps of faith, write your vision plainly, and believe that your trials are shaping your testimony.
Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to I Slay Giants: Faith meets action and biblical wisdom.
01:00 – Introducing Nicole Lashae Hall, CEO of Thrive In Design.
02:00 – Nicole’s early career path and unexpected detours.
06:00 – Discovering entrepreneurship as a lifelong calling.
08:00 – Early business ventures, motherhood, and finding purpose.
09:30 – Facing imposter syndrome and overcoming self-doubt.
11:00 – How Thrive In Design was born from prayer and obedience.
13:00 – Taking leaps of faith and trusting divine confirmation.
15:00 – When faith meets fear: learning to trust God in uncertainty.
17:00 – Lessons from job losses and divine redirection.
19:00 – Encouragement to your past self — “Don’t give up.”
20:00 – Myths about entrepreneurship and the truth about strategy.
22:00 – Wisdom for those in the messy middle of their dream.
23:00 – Closing reflections and prayer.
Key Quotes
“You have everything that it takes to bring the vision to life inside of you. You just have to do it.” — Nicole Lashae Hall
“Passion is only 10 % of entrepreneurship — the rest is strategy, grit, and obedience.” — Nicole Lashae Hall
“When God gives you a vision, He will also provide the provision.” — Joshua Hall
“If you’re walking through the middle, find community — the enemy attacks when you’re isolated.” — Nicole Lashae Hall
“With faith and perseverance, you won’t just survive trials — you’ll thrive because of them.” — Joshua Hall
Relevant Links
Thrive In Design: www.thriveindesign.co
Free 7-Day Giant Slayer Devotional: devotional.islaygiants.co
Connect with Nicole Lashae Hall on Instagram: @NicoleLashae
In God we trust