Called & Crowned
 

Called & Crowned

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Welcome to Called & Crowned, where soulful entrepreneurship meets purposeful success! Hosted by Emily Ford, a powerhouse entrepreneur and globally acclaimed speaker, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming dreams into reality with authenticity, clarity, and unshakeable confidence. Since 2011, Emily has been inspiring entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and create impactful personal brands that reflect their God-given purpose. Join Emily as she brings her vibrant energy and insights, sharing uplifting stories, practical advice, and engaging interviews with world-class guests. Whether you’re looking to elevate your business, align with your mission, or thrive in every aspect of life, Called and Crowned has the tools and inspiration to stand unshaken no matter the challenge, communicate with impact, and shine brightly in everything you do.

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The Healing Table: When Your Body Breaks and God Rebuilds You From the Inside Out ft. Bethany Cameron

2 hours ago

2 hours ago

She nearly died. Gastroparesis. Candida. Parasites. Colitis. Doctors offered feeding tubes and medications with no end in sight. 

Bethany Cameron said no. Instead, she walked into her kitchen and started healing herself one recipe at a time. Today, over 2 million women follow her @lilsipper platform for gut health wisdom their doctors never gave them. She’s a cookbook author, host of the Digest This podcast, and the creator of Bethany’s Pantry, a clean supplement line born out of her own desperation when she couldn’t find a single protein powder that didn’t make her sicker. 

In this episode, Emily and Bethany explore what it means to steward your health as an act of faith. They unpack her near-death experience with gut dysfunction, the moment she chose to stop outsourcing her healing, and how she built a platform helping millions reclaim their bodies. 

Whether you’re in a season of healing or a season of building, this conversation is your invitation to trust that the broken places are where God does His deepest work. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why “clean eating” isn’t always clean
  • What the food and supplement industries don’t want you to know
  • The mindset shifts required to turn desperation into empowerment and healing
  • How vulnerability can become your superpower when building a personal brand
  • Why taking ownership of your wellness can transform not just your body but your life and calling

Timestamps:

(03:55) - Bethany’s Near-Death Health Crisis
(06:45) - Saying No to Medicine, Yes to Healing
(08:31) - The Baby-Food Diet That Saved Her
(09:53) - Rebuilding Strength and Reintroducing Food Without Fear
(14:29) - Turning Pain into a 2M+ Community
(19:48) - “Healthy Food” Lies They Don’t Tell You
(23:32) - Creating Her Own Protein Powder That Actually Works
(25:50) - How Vulnerability Can Be Your Greatest Marketing Tool
(27:49) - How Bethany’s Pantry Empowers Women to Take Ownership of Their Wellness
(29:30) - Daily Eating, Protein, and Gut-Friendly Choices
(34:22) - When Less Is More: Simplicity and Real Flavor in Every Meal
(36:15) - Bethany’s Protein Bread Recipe
(38:34) - Eating with Your Cycle
(43:16) - Traveling and Staying Healthy Without Compromise
(45:31) - Trauma, Abuse & Spiritual Healing
(56:38) - Faith as the Anchor Through Life’s Valleys
(01:07:22) - Healing Is Possible When You Start With Your Mind

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When Your Setback Becomes Your Setup for a Comeback ft. Tim Storey

Wednesday Mar 25, 2026

Wednesday Mar 25, 2026

Tim Storey is back on Called & Crowned! And this time, we’re going even deeper.

He’s the Original Comeback Coach. Author. Life strategist. The man Oprah called on for Super Soul. The one Robert Downey Jr. credits in his story of redemption. And he grew up in Compton, California, where losing his father at ten years old became the foundation for everything God would build through him.

In this episode, Emily and Tim unpack the Miracle Mentality, the framework that’s helped millions move from mundane to magical thinking. They dig into the 8 Buckets of Life, the Law of the Harvest, and why your comeback isn’t just about bouncing back… It’s about being positioned for something greater.

Whether you’re in a season of building or a season of breaking, this conversation is your invitation to rise.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why the season of silence is where your greatest transformation happens
  • The difference between a “good idea” and a “God idea” (and how to tell them apart)
  • The “8 Buckets of Life” and why success without balance leads to emptiness
  • How to stay grounded when success, influence, and opportunity increase
  • How obedience unlocks doors you could never open on your own

Timestamps:

(01:51) - Returning to the First Love and Keeping the Hunger Alive
(04:18) - Navigating Faith in Secular Spaces
(07:07) - Growing Up Fatherless and Its Impact
(10:52) - Why Mentorship Changes Everything
(11:38) - The 8 Buckets of Life Explained
(13:47) - Why Success Still Feels Empty
(16:27) - The Truth About Eternal Life
(18:39) - The Law of the Harvest
(24:04) - Staying Grounded in Faith
(27:44) - The Power of Criticism & Why It Can Make You Better
(32:25) - Ego vs Humility in Leadership
(34:24) - How Faith Is Not Ignoring Reality But Trusting the Greater One
(38:06) - Walking in Divine Purpose: Man’s Wisdom vs God’s Word
(40:20) - How to Know When a Season Is Over
(45:08) - Why “Hopping” Keeps You Stuck
(47:55) - Good Idea vs God Idea
(1:03:51) - What It Means to Be Called & Crowned

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How to Monetize Your Personal Brand in 2026 (Using Your God-Given Influence)

Wednesday Feb 25, 2026

Wednesday Feb 25, 2026

Your personal brand isn’t just your profile. It’s your God-given influence waiting to create impact and income. 

In this episode, Emily reveals how to monetize your personal brand using the gifts, experiences, and influence God placed in your hands. She explains how to position yourself as a crowned authority, attract the right audience, and sell transformation, all while staying rooted in service and faith. By the end, you’ll understand how to steward your personal brand as a tool for transformation, both for your audience and the calling God has placed on your life. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why depth over numbers wins in today’s trust economy
  • The 9 most powerful ways to monetize your personal brand
  • How to identify the transformation you’re uniquely positioned to teach
  • The difference between opportunity and divine assignment
  • Why obedience creates more fruit than hustle ever will

Timestamps:

00:26  - You Are the Brand
01:31 - Depth Over Numbers, Trust Over Trends
02:23 - What It Means to Be a Crowned Authority
05:45 - What Do People Come to You For?
10:01 - Your Transformation Is Your Superpower
16:16 - Signature Programs & Courses
18:29 - One-on-One & Group Coaching
23:21 - Hosting Retreats & Experiences
25:47 - Network Marketing & Affiliate Links
33:50 - Brand Partnerships That Actually Work
38:45 - Speaking & Authority Positioning
42:04 - Memberships & Recurring Revenue
43:37 - Digital Products & Quiet Income Streams
45:31 - Discernment & Alignment: Monetize Without Compromising Your Calling
48:51 - Obedience Over Hustle

Are You Seen as a True Crowned Authority™ With Your Personal Brand?

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How to Identify Strongholds in Your Life

Wednesday Feb 11, 2026

Wednesday Feb 11, 2026

You’re not stuck. You’re not broken. You’re battling a stronghold. 

These invisible barriers often show up as fear, doubt, or repeated cycles that keep you from stepping fully into your purpose.

In this solo episode, Emily uncovers how strongholds take root in your mind, how they quietly control your decisions, and the practical and spiritual strategies you can use to break free. She reveals how these hidden barriers can block your purpose, and how to take every thought captive so you can pursue your calling with clarity, confidence, and unshakeable resolve. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to stand firm and step fully into the life you were meant to live. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • The difference between personality and strongholds
  • Common types of strongholds and how they show up
  • The role of spiritual anchoring in overcoming strongholds
  • The four-step framework to break free
  • Why consistency beats intensity in rewiring your mind and building belief

Timestamps:

(00:29) -  Psalm 16:8 - Never Be Shaken
(02:53) - Understanding Emotional Instability & Repeated Cycles
(04:30) - God as Our Unshakeable Foundation
(07:15) - Strongholds: What They Are & How They Form
(08:37) - Identity Strongholds & Limiting Beliefs
(12:40) - Fear, Rejection, and Control Strongholds
(17:22) - Comparison and Social Media Traps
(18:45) - Performance and Perfectionism
(21:37) - How Strongholds Grow
(23:29) - Awareness as Freedom: Breaking Strongholds Without Shame
(24:24) - Four Steps to Break Free from Strongholds
(29:49) - Consistency Over Intensity
(31:35) - Emily’s Prayer: Breaking the Lie and Protecting Your Calling

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You’re Looking for Inspiration in the Wrong Place - Try This Mindset Shift. Ft. Natalie Buchoz

Wednesday Feb 04, 2026

Wednesday Feb 04, 2026

Most people shrink when life hands them what feels unbearable. Natalie Buchoz didn’t.

After a life-altering accident left her navigating immense physical and emotional challenges, Natalie faced a choice: retreat into fear or step into the discomfort of being seen. Through that journey, she discovered that showing up authentically, even when it’s hard, can unlock unexpected confidence and the ability to influence others in profound ways. 

In this episode, Natalie shares the raw and honest moments of her recovery, the fears she had to confront, and the inner resilience that propelled her toward leadership and influence. By facing her vulnerability head-on, she discovered that the courage to be seen doesn’t just change your life. It ripples outward, touching hearts and rewriting what others believe they can do.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to turn moments of fear into opportunities for growth and courage
  • Why fear of judgment is the biggest barrier to influence
  • Pain shared is pain divided: the hidden power of sharing your story
  • The Self-Extraction Process: Releasing what no longer serves you
  • Practical strategies to balance authenticity and credibility in your content 

Timestamps:

(02:46) - Natalie’s Story
(08:22) - Keynote Moment: Allowing Herself to Be Seen
(11:52) - Vulnerability and the Truth About Inspiration
(16:06) - Taking the Leap: Showing Up Online
(17:55) - Sharing Your Struggles to Inspire Others
(19:52) - The Scrapbook of Truth: Real Life, Real Struggles, Real Growth
(25:10) - Pain Shared Is Pain Divided
(28:02) - The Power of Stillness
(31:49) - Your Thoughts Are Not Facts
(35:53) - The Self-Extraction Process
(37:23) - Using Stories to Showcase Your Personality
(42:45) - Attitude Over Circumstance: Showing Up Every Day
(45:19) - Why Competence Beats Confidence
(47:08) - Consistency Over Motivation: Building Your Social Media Plan

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Reality TV to Real Influence: Faith, Influence & the Untold Side of Gretchen Rossi

Wednesday Jan 28, 2026

Wednesday Jan 28, 2026

Most people know Gretchen Rossi from reality TV, but her story goes far beyond the screen. 

Gretchen has been building influence long before the word “influencer” existed. She has built a brand that feels intentional, grounded, and enduring. She has navigated public attention with grace, and she has done it while remaining true to her purpose. 

In this episode, Emily sits down with Gretchen to uncover the real mechanics of influence. Gretchen talks about building trust, staying consistent, and refusing to sacrifice integrity for a quick win. She also shares how faith has shaped her identity and guided her decisions, even when the spotlight felt heavy. If you want influence that lasts, a platform that becomes a real business, and a life that stays true to purpose in a world that rewards noise, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The difference between being seen and being influential
  • What separates real influence from temporary fame
  • How to build trust without oversharing
  • How faith fuels confidence, resilience, and identity
  • How to steward visibility with wisdom and purpose

Timestamps:

(02:07) - Gretchen Beyond Reality TV
(05:32) - Building Trust Takes Time
(07:00) - Choosing Trust Over Profit
(08:08) - Showing Up Even When Life Gets Hard
(11:05) - How Much Should You Share Online?
(17:56) - Faith Before Fame
(26:24) - Where Confidence Really Comes From
(29:00) - Your Gift Is the Key to Your Purpose
(29:54) - Visibility vs Sustainability
(37:03) - Building a Business Around Real Value
(42:04) - Creating Content That Scales
(46:05) - The Purpose-Driven Influencer Mindset

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Fully Her: Building a Digital Empire & Choosing Authenticity in a Filtered Culture ft. Chalene Johnson

Wednesday Jan 21, 2026

Wednesday Jan 21, 2026

Everyone wants to be authentic, but few are willing to be fully themselves in a filtered culture.

Chalene Johnson did not build her empire by chasing attention. She built it by choosing clarity over chaos and truth over performance. She stayed fully herself even when the culture moved in the opposite direction. She understands that the strongest influence isn’t created in a moment. It’s built over time through clarity, strategy, and consistency. 

In this episode, Emily and Chalene explore the content strategy that deepens with time, the kind that turns authenticity into timeless authority. Together, they unpack the shift happening in the creator economy, the future of premium content, and how leaders can stay fully aligned while adapting to change. If you’re done performing and ready to lead, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why authenticity alone doesn’t build authority
  • How to be fully yourself and strategically influential
  • What women get wrong about aging, visibility, and self-expression
  • How to turn lived experience into content that teaches, not just entertains
  • How to build authority that compounds over time

Timestamps:

(02:43) - Building Without Chasing Attention
(08:07) - Authenticity vs Performative Influence
(11:25) - Navigating the Influencer World and Building Trust
(19:07) - Share the “What Not to Do” As Well
(21:19) - The Shift Women Must Make With Fitness & Aging
(26:58) - The Power of Community
(31:50) - How Long-form Content Creates Deeper Influence
(35:19) - Becoming An Authority
(39:36) - Keeping it simple!
(50:08) - When the Top Creators Walk Away
(53:03) - AI, Influence, and the Future of Online Business
(55:36) - The New Rules of Personal Branding in a Shifting Online World
(57:17) Age Maxing vs Anti-Aging

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The Future of Content - What Actually Worked in 2025 (And What Will Dominate 2026) ft. Natalie Buchoz

Wednesday Jan 14, 2026

Wednesday Jan 14, 2026

2025 rewrote the rules of content, and most people missed it. 

As a media strategist and personal branding expert, Natalie Buchoz doesn’t chase trends. She understands the psychology behind attention, influence, and why some brands stick while others disappear. Her insights will make you rethink everything you thought you knew!

In this episode, Natalie joins Emily for some real talk on what actually worked in 2025, and what will define the next era of content and personal branding. Because going viral isn’t the goal anymore. And the brands that will win won’t be louder, they’ll be deeper, clearer, and impossible to ignore. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • What went viral in 2025 (and why it mattered)
  • Why most content is failing, even when it looks successful
  • How to attract brand deals without an agent
  • The truth about AI, monetization, and trust
  • Personal branding strategies that will dominate 2026

Timestamps:

(03:38) - The #1 most viral content
(06:50) - How virality works now
(08:13) - Controversial campaigns and personal branding
(10:01) - Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, and the new celebrity strategy
(16:49) - Why long-form and behind-the-scenes content is winning
(23:49) - The rise of AI and its potential benefits and pitfalls
(31:42) - How to attract brand deals without an agent
(35:47) - Lessons from Oh Lala Cafe and Tarte
(39:02) - Hashtags vs Keywords: How discovery works now
(51:47) - Why personal brand will matter more than niches
(55:59) - The power of authenticity
(01:01:02) - The future of content monetization
(01:04:20) - The future of content is about being valuable

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The Courage to Be Seen: Why Your Story Matters More Than You Think ft. Erik Rock

Wednesday Jan 07, 2026

Wednesday Jan 07, 2026

Most people don’t fear failure. They fear being seen. 

After achieving success by every external measure, Erik Rock believed he had “made it.” But when his grandmother passed away, a single realization changed everything: success without purpose is empty. That loss sparked a spiritual awakening that led Erik to step into the light, reveal the truth about his past, and live fully aligned with his calling. Guided by mentors like Ed Mylett, Erik became a voice for resilience and redemption, helping millions reclaim their story and move forward in obedience, not fear. 

In this episode, Erik joins Emily to unpack why your story holds more power than your fear, how choosing significance over success changes everything, and why your willingness to be seen might be exactly what someone else needs.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why fear often intensifies before alignment
  • How hiding parts of your story limits your impact
  • The subtle ways success can distract you from significance
  • What actually shifts when you stop performing and start living with purpose
  • Why truth is the doorway to peace, purpose, and impact

Timestamps:

(03:39) - Why fear shows up when you’re called to more
(05:30) - Erik’s defining moment with Ed Mylett
(11:02) - The transformative impact of sharing your story
(13:26) - The struggle to win without purpose
(15:10) - Healing and finding inner peace
(17:53) - Erik’s conversation with his grandmother that changed everything
(21:24) - Wresting with the duality of life
(22:45) - Why pain is a gift
(28:19) - Man on a Mission
(35:49) - How truth creates peace
(40:59) - Pursuing impossible goals
(48:58) - Erik’s vision for the future
(57:46) - Sneak Peek of the Hero Awards

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We’re Having a Baby!

Wednesday Dec 31, 2025

Wednesday Dec 31, 2025

We’ve been keeping a secret, and it’s one of the hardest but most beautiful things to hold in. 

There have been little moments, strange cravings, weird energy shifts, and things happening in our lives that just didn’t make sense at first. But now, it’s time to finally share the story that’s been quietly unfolding.

We’re having a baby! And we want to take you along for this ride. From the first moments of uncertainty to the overwhelming joy of seeing that heartbeat on the screen, we’re opening up about everything. Join us as we share our story, our excitement, and the beautiful chaos of preparing for a new life. 

In this episode:

  • The beginning of a new chapter
  • Preparing the home, mindset, and environment for a child even before they arrive
  • The importance of teamwork, support, and shared responsibility in preparing for a baby
  • Real talk on cravings, wellness, self-care, and the grace it requires
  • Trusting God’s timing with intention and purpose

Timestamps:

(00:18) - We’re having a baby!
(02”02) - Early signs and surprises
(04:16) - Is it PMS or something else?
(06:36) - First doctor’s appointment
(07:53) - Waiting for answers
(13:45) - The moment reality sets in
(15:40) - Protecting what God is forming
(18:53) - Navigating change together
(25:37) - Intuitive solutions for healthy cravings
(39:04) - Reflections on parenting, support, and the journey ahead

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