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How Creativity Fuels Growth with Andrea Holmes Oct 06, 2025

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What if creativity isn’t about paintbrushes or talent but about the choices you make every day?

In this inspiring episode, Elizabeth Mahusay sits down with mural artist and painter Andrea Holmes, whose vibrant works have transformed downtown McKinney and beyond. Together, they unpack what it really means to live creatively whether you’re running a business, leading a team, or simply learning to think differently.

You’ll Discover:

Why creativity is really just decision-making—and how to apply it in business and life
How to overcome limiting beliefs like “I’m not creative”
What it takes to turn your passion into a sustainable career
How reframing your past experiences can prepare you for future success
The power of persistence, play, and self-kindness in cultivating growth

Andrea also shares her journey from juggling multiple jobs to becoming a full-time artist, the surprising role technology plays in her mural process, and the mindset that helped her transform obstacles into opportunities.

✨Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or leader, this episode will reignite your creativity and remind you that the seeds you plant today can grow into something extraordinary.

More about Andrea Holmes:

Andrea Holmes is a Texas-based mural artist and painter known for her vibrant bird-themed works. Based in downtown McKinney, she began painting in 2010 and has since built a thriving career creating, teaching, and inspiring others through art. Known as the “bird lady,” Andrea is the founder of Birdtober, a global art challenge, and is currently on a mission to paint 100 bird murals around the world.

Connect with her:
🌐 aholmesartstudio.com
📸 Instagram & YouTube: @aholmesartstudio
📧 aholmesartstudio@gmail.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Birdtober Takes Over McKinney project
Community Lifeline Mural Project

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Taking Jesus to School | How Educators Can Live Their Faith Without Compromise with Dr. Jackie Minor Sep 29, 2025

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What does it really mean to “take Jesus to school”? In this episode of Thinking That Matters, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Jackie Minor—lifelong educator, trainer, and author of Taking Jesus to School: The Fruit of the Spirit on Display. Together, they unpack how Christian educators can live out their faith authentically in classrooms and leadership, even when cultural or institutional pressures suggest otherwise.

If you’ve ever wrestled with how to integrate faith into your professional life without compartmentalizing it, this conversation is for you. Dr. Minor offers practical wisdom on how to display Christ’s love daily—even in environments where faith expression feels limited.

By listening, you’ll discover:

Why every child deserves a teacher who truly loves their work.
How Christian educators can remain rooted in calling when challenges arise.
The surprising truth about God’s presence in schools—and why it doesn’t depend on what’s on the walls.
How to overcome limiting beliefs, step out in faith, and pursue God-given assignments (like writing a book).
Practical ways to display the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—in everyday work.

👉 Every Classroom Is a Mission Field. Discover how to authentically live out your calling as an educator. Start with Jackie Minor’s new book, Taking Jesus to School. Get it now.

https://www.victoriouseducator.com/taking-jesus-to-school
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Get to Know Dr. Jackie Minor
Dr. Jackie Minor is the founder of Victorious Educator Ministries and author of Taking Jesus to School: The Fruit of the Spirit on Display. With more than 20 years in public education and 16 years training educators worldwide, she is passionate about equipping Christian teachers to live out their faith and see their schools as mission fields.

Connect with Jackie:

Facebook: @victoriouseducator
Twitter: @JackieMinorVEM
Instagram: @victorious_educator_ministries
LinkedIn: Dr. Jackie Minor
Website: victoriouseeducator.com

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Overcoming Grief and Finding Hope Through Faith with Deanna Dotson Sep 22, 2025

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What do you do when life shatters in an instant? In this powerful episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with Deanna Dotson, Banking Center Manager at American National Bank of Texas, to share her journey through unimaginable loss and the faith that carries her forward.

Deanna opens up about losing her son, the raw emotions of grief, and the struggle between faith and human emotion. She also reveals the surprising ways God has shown up in her pain and how she finds her way back to peace when it feels impossible.

If you’ve ever faced grief, uncertainty, or a season where emotions threaten to overwhelm you, this conversation will give you practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement to keep going. You’ll learn what it means to rest in God’s peace and why cultivating “thinking that matters” is necessary for real change in life and business.

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Feeling Stuck? How to Break Through and Build Success with Katherine Gold Sep 15, 2025

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Ever felt stuck watching others move forward while you’re standing still?

In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with Katherine Gold, a private banker with Frost Bank, whose journey proves that success isn’t always linear. From burnout and closed doors to pastry school in Europe and back to banking, Katherine shares how pivotal moments, resilience, and mindset shifts helped her build her own success story.

You’ll discover:

Why comparing your path to others can keep you stuck and how Katherine broke free.
The surprising lessons a pastry school in Spain taught her about resilience and confidence
How asking the right questions and embracing curiosity shaped her growth.
The role family, culture, and support systems play in fueling long-term success.

Katherine’s story is a powerful reminder that you don’t know who you can become until you put that energy into yourself.

🔗 Learn more about Frost Bank: www.frostbank.com

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Get to know Katherine:

Katherine Gold is a Private Banker with Frost Bank, where she partners with clients to provide personalized financial solutions and build long-term relationships. With over five years of experience in banking, beginning right out of college, Katherine is passionate about solving problems and supporting the community where she lives, works, and serves.

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A Teens Battle Against Long Covid and Chronic Illness with Karis Hill Sep 08, 2025

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What happens when a 13-year-old’s life is turned upside down by long COVID, chronic illness, and uncertainty about the future? In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with Karis Hill and her mom, Laura Hill, for a raw, hope-filled conversation about resilience, faith, and reframing life’s hardest moments.

Karis shares her four-year journey from being bed-bound and unable to hold simple conversations, to now living with intentional hope, humility, and trust in God’s plan. Alongside her mother, Laura, a nurse who became her health advocate and protector of her mental well-being, they open up about the struggles, the questions no teenager ever expects to ask—Will I ever drive? Go to college? Live a normal life?—and the small yet powerful choices that helped Karis find healing and purpose.

You’ll discover:

How Karis reframed hopelessness into hope through faith and mindset.
The role intentional thinking plays in healing and resilience.
Why redefining painful anniversaries can transform your mental health.
Practical ways to cultivate thinking that matters, even in seasons of deep uncertainty.

This is more than a story of illness and recovery, it’s a masterclass in resilience, perspective, and the faith that carries us when our own strength runs out.

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Meet Elizabeth Mahusay:

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From Hearing Loss to Cochlear Implants: Whitney Wolff’s Story of Hope Sep 01, 2025

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"The hardest things in my life, my dad’s death and my hearing loss, are the very things that make me passionate and successful. I consider them a gift." – Whitney Wolf

What happens when you go from 5% hearing to 95% almost overnight? In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with Whitney Wolff, a special education teacher and mom whose journey with profound hearing loss led to an unexpected miracle during the pandemic, cochlear implants that changed everything.

Whitney shares what it was like to grow up with profound hearing loss, the life-changing decision to undergo cochlear implant surgery, and the faith that carried her through uncertainty. She reveals how she turned fear into courage, reframed adversity into purpose, and discovered both her confidence and her voice again.

Her story is a reminder that what feels like an ending can become the very beginning of a new life of clarity, confidence, and purpose.

About Whitney Wolff:

Whitney is a dedicated educator with 18 years of experience in special education. After receiving life-changing cochlear implants, she’s stepping into a new role as an educational diagnostician, bringing deep compassion and insight to the students and families she serves. A strong advocate for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, Whitney is also a proud single mom, active in her church, and passionate about faith, fitness, and personal growth.

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Get Elizabeth’s Book here:

Meet Elizabeth Mahusay:

Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay

Ready to shift the way you think and lead?

Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership.

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Leading as a Woman in Construction with Terri Gaber of TEXO Construction Association Aug 25, 2025

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What does it take to thrive and lead in a male-dominated industry?

In this episode of Thinking That Matters, Elizabeth sits down with Terri Graber, Vice President of Training and Development at TEXO, The Construction Association of North Texas. Terri shares her remarkable journey from project engineer to executive leadership, and how she’s helping 20,000+ members grow through professional development.

You’ll discover:

The biggest limiting beliefs that hold people back from promotions—and how to overcome them.
Why separating work and personal life is a myth (and what to do instead).
The real key to cultivating confidence, resilience, and growth in any industry.
How Terri’s faith shaped her ability to let go of control and trust the process.

This conversation isn’t just for people in construction—it’s for anyone who wants to pursue growth, embrace challenges, and think better of themselves than limiting voices around them.

Want to inspire the next generation of skilled professionals? TEXO is bringing the first Be Pro Be Proud mobile workshop to North Texas this Fall! Join us in connecting students, parents, and educators to high-demand technical careers. To learn more or become a partner, email terri@texoassociation.org

👉 Resources & Links Mentioned:

Learn more about TEXO: texoassociation.org
Explore Elizabeth’s books on Amazon: Elizabeth Mahusay on Amazon

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About Terri Gaber:

Terri Gaber is an accomplished professional with over 17 years of experience in the construction industry, where she has held roles spanning from operations, professional development, and strategic program design. Terri is currently the Vice President of Training and Development at TEXO, the Construction Association of North Texas. I am passionate about developing people and building purpose-driven cultures, combining practical insight with strategic vision to support workforce and leadership growth across the industry.

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Ready to shift the way you think and lead?

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135 Rethinking Marketing with Reed Hansen Aug 18, 2025

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Are you relying on a “checklist” approach to marketing only to wonder why the results never match your expectations?

In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with Reed Hansen, Chief Growth Officer and owner of Market Surge, to unpack the truth about scaling a business in today’s digital world. Reed shares how his own entrepreneurial journey, from running a photography studio with his wife to leading a marketing agency, taught him that quality of business drives the quality of marketing.

If you’ve ever struggled with doubts like:

Why aren’t my ads or emails converting?
Can I really afford to outsource marketing?
How do I balance being present with my family while growing my business?

…this conversation will give you a fresh perspective and practical strategies.

Get Your Free Keyword Heatmap!

See exactly where your business ranks against competitors. Email Reed at reed@marketsurge.io to claim your free visual heatmap for the keyword of your choice.

Resources & Links Mentioned

Visit Market Surge: https://marketsurge.io/
Connect with Reed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketsurgeio/
Email Reed for your local keyword ranking report: reed@marketsurge.io

Meet Reed Hansen:

Reed Hansen is the Chief Growth Officer at Market Surge, where he helps businesses scale with smart strategy and innovative technology. With an MBA from the University of Michigan and over a decade of experience in tech, marketing, and sales, Reed has worked with both scrappy startups and Fortune 500 companies.

Before launching Market Surge, he and his wife built a successful photography business, where he discovered his passion for blending process, automation, and marketing to drive results.

Today, Reed is known for bringing together data-driven insights and creative solutions to help businesses grow faster and smarter.

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134 Connecting Passions to Purpose with Dr. Stephanie Robinson Aug 11, 2025

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What if finding the right place to serve was easier than you thought? In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Robinson, Executive Director of Volunteer McKinney, shares how her team connects passionate people with causes that matter. From helping high schoolers find meaningful volunteer hours to equipping nonprofit leaders with the tools they need to thrive, Volunteer McKinney is making service simple, impactful, and deeply personal.

You’ll discover:

Why so many people hesitate to volunteer—and how to overcome it
How to match your passions with the right service opportunities
The role of technology in transforming learning and nonprofit leadership
Dr. Robinson’s inspiring career pivot and faith-led approach to service

Whether you’re a volunteer, a nonprofit leader, or someone looking for your next step, this episode will inspire you to serve with purpose and confidence.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Volunteer McKinney Website: https://www.volunteermckinney.org/
Email Dr. Stephanie Robinson: executivedirector@volunteermckinney.org
Volunteer Portal: https://www.volunteermckinney.org/volunteers

Make a Difference Day is coming this October! Nonprofits, submit your projects now so Volunteer McKinney can connect you with the people you need to get them done. Volunteers, mark your calendars and be ready to serve in a way that truly impacts your community. Reach out to Dr. Stephanie Robinson directly at executivedirector@volunteermckinney.org to submit your project details. Don’t miss the chance to rally the community and make a real impact.

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