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.

Episodes

How to Break Free From Your Messy Past (Once and for All) ft. Joshua Broome

21 minutes ago

21 minutes ago

1 hr 51 min

He spent nearly seven years in the adult film industry, built a successful career, and became known for something he would eventually have to walk away from. But leaving that life behind didn’t mean he knew how to leave the shame behind it. 

Joshua Broome is a pastor, speaker, author, and advocate who has lived through one of the most radical transformations imaginable. After walking away from the adult film industry, he began a new chapter of faith, healing, forgiveness, and purpose. But what looked like a completely different life on the outside still came with questions about who he really was and whether he could ever become someone new. 

In this episode, Joshua talks honestly about the adult film industry and what life looked like behind the success, the father wound that shaped his understanding of himself, and why bringing hidden pain into the light can be part of healing. He also shares what changed when he stopped trying to prove he was worthy and began to understand who God says he is. His story will challenge you to look at the parts of your own life you may still be letting define you, and to ask what could change if you finally saw yourself the way God does. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • What God sees when you only see your past
  • The connection between your pain, your memories, and your healing
  • What forgiveness looks like when you can’t control the outcome
  • What Jesus’ joy on the cross really means for you 
  • How God can redeem the parts of your story you want to erase

Timestamps:

(01:40) - The Story Behind Joshua Broome’s Transformation
(03:56) - The Messy Middle Nobody Talks About
(12:16) - The Attachment Theory
(13:22) - The Father Wound He Had to Face
(14:16) - What Forgiveness Looks Like Without Reconciliation
(21:28) - The Redemption Joshua Didn’t See Coming
(25:21) - What Becoming A Father Taught Joshua About God
(29:40) - Why Real Change Happens One Step at a Time 
(31:00) - How God’s Word Can Show You Which Direction to Take 
(33:41) - What the Right Mentor Can See That You Can’t 
(39:50) - What Jesus’ Joy on the Cross Really Means for You
(44:10) - The Spiritual Warfare You May Not Even Realise You’re In
(49:54) - The God Who Can Do More Than You Ever Imagined
(51:45) - What Your Failures Are Trying to Teach You
(58:12) - The Difference Between Being Changed and Being Ready to Lead
(01:07:26) - How God Turned Joshua’s Past Into a Platform
(01:19:23) - From Wound to Scar: What Redemption Really Looks Like    
(01:24:43) - What Happens When You Stop Comparing and Start Becoming?  
(01:29:14) - The Freedom That Comes From Sharing Your Story 
(01:34:25) -The Lies That Can Quietly Ruin Your Life 
(01:36:16) -  The Bank Teller Story
(01:37:56) - How Your Honesty Can Change the Depth of Your Healing 
(01:47:54) - Joshua’s Prayer

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21 minutes ago

1 hr 51 min

5 Signs Your Personal Brand Is Not Working For You (+ Tips to Fix It)

Sep 16, 2026

Sep 16, 2026

54 min

Is your personal brand working for you, or is it creating more work?

In this episode, Emily and Jake reveal the 5 signs that your personal brand may not be doing its job. From having to constantly explain what you do every time someone finds you online to constantly proving your expertise, they unpack why being good at what you do isn’t enough when people can’t immediately understand your value or see why they should choose you. 

Together, they explore the difference between simply creating content and building a brand that communicates who you are. They also break down why your content shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job, how brand DNA can bring more clarity to your message, and what happens when your brand keeps attracting opportunities you’ve already outgrown. Because sometimes the biggest shift isn’t learning how to market yourself better. It’s getting clear enough to decide what you want your brand to lead you toward.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The 5 signs your personal brand isn’t doing its job
  • The Hero’s Journey framework for telling your story
  • How to build a brand that creates opportunities instead of making you chase them
  • Tips for finding content ideas within your own expertise
  • What to do when your personal brand no longer reflects where you’re going

Timestamps:

(03:14) - Why Being Great At What You Do Isn’t Enough
(05:07) - Is Your Brand Confusing People?
(09:16) - The Outside Perspective Your Brand Needs
(10:10) - How to Stop Proving Yourself from Scratch
(12:28) - Letting Your Work Become Your Content
(15:42) - How to Turn Your Results into Credibility
(17:59) - The Hero’s Journey Framework for Your Personal Brand
(22:48) - Getting Clear on Who You Are and Who You Serve
(24:37) - Why Marketing Is More Than Just Content
(27:18) - Is Your Content Building a Brand or Just Keeping Instagram Alive?
(32:46) - How Brand DNA Builds Crown Authority 
(39:56) - What to Do When Interest Isn’t Enough to Create Action
(46:41) - The Reason Your Brand Keeps Bringing You the Wrong Opportunities

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

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Sep 16, 2026

54 min

Modernizing Breast Milk. Where Nature Meets Innovation ft. Jenney Korasick

Sep 2, 2026

Sep 2, 2026

1 hr 1 min

She spent over two decades building other people’s brands, and then motherhood gave her a problem she never expected to have: too much breast milk. 

Jenney Korasick is the co-founder of It’s My Leche, a first-of-its-kind company born from her own experience with breastfeeding. After finding herself with more milk than she knew what to do with, she began donating it to other mothers and quickly realized just how many women needed access to breast milk and how few options existed to help them. That realization led her to create a company that is giving mothers access to real breast milk, but in a completely different way. 

In this episode, Emily sits down with Jenney to explore what happens when you take something so personal to motherhood and turn it into a mission. They talk about what happens when breastfeeding doesn’t go the way you imagined and the stigma and misconceptions that still surround breast milk. Jenney also takes us behind the scenes of what it looks like to build a business around something that didn’t really exist before and what she hopes to change for the next generation of moms.

Whether you’re a mother navigating breastfeeding, a mom who has ever felt like motherhood wasn’t supposed to look this way, or a woman building something from personal experience, this episode will remind you that sometimes the most powerful change begins when we’re willing to challenge the way things have always been done. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why motherhood requires more flexibility than perfection
  • The surprising science behind freeze-dried breast milk
  • Why building a community can be more powerful than traditional marketing
  • The glass-ball vs rubber-ball approach to balancing motherhood and business
  • How motherhood can expand your capacity instead of limiting it

Timestamps:

(01:20) - From Brand Builder to Mom Entrepreneur
(04:01) - The Freezer That Started It All
(10:38) - What Parents Really Need from Formula
(13:58) - Why So Many Moms Stop Breastfeeding
(16:29) - Breaking the “All or Nothing” Mindset
(17:13) - Turning Breast Milk into Powder
(20:50) - How Long Does Breast Milk Actually Last?
(26:26) - Safety Checks Behind Donor Breast Milk
(28:42) - Why Leche Pays Its Breast Milk Donors
(35:46) - The Reality of Building Something Completely New 
(41:53) - The Power of Building a Business Around Your Audience
(47:05) - Why Successful Moms Don’t Actually “Do It All” 
(55:07) - What Your Calling Can Give You That Success Can’t
(58:56) - The Unexpected Way Motherhood Expands You

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Sep 2, 2026

1 hr 1 min

Stop Catfishing Your Followers With Your Personal Brand

Aug 26, 2026

Aug 26, 2026

56 min

You could be ruining your personal brand without even realizing it. AI can change how you look. Your voice can be replicated. And your captions can sound nothing like you. 

And the scary part? You can get so used to seeing the polished version of yourself online that you don’t even notice when your brand starts drifting away from who you actually are.

In this episode, Emily gets real about what AI, filters, and the pressure to look perfect are doing to personal branding. She calls it “catfish branding”. Because when your online brand doesn’t match the person people meet in real life, you create an integrity gap. And that gap can cost you the one thing every personal brand actually needs: trust.

Emily talks about what it looks like to build your brand from identity instead of performance, starting with who God created you to be before worrying about how you want to be seen. She also breaks down how easy it is to let trends and algorithms shape your brand until you barely recognize it yourself. Through the Recognition Test and Four Practical Moves, Emily shows you how to bring more of your story and personality back into the way you show up online. Because your personal brand doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to be you!

What You’ll Learn:

  • How AI can make your personal brand more polished, but less trustworthy
  • The simple test that reveals whether your brand is authentic or a “catfish”
  • Why an integrity gap can be a spiritual issue before it becomes a branding problem
  • Four moves to make your brand more human, recognizable, and magnetic
  • What it means to build a brand that reflects who God created you to be 

Timestamps:

(01:30) - Is AI Turning Your Brand into A Catfish?
(10:06) - Why Personal Branding Is Becoming More Important in the Trust Economy
(13:08) - What Makes People Actually Connect with a Personal Brand?
(16:16) - The Recognition Test
(24:00) - The Integrity Gap No One Is Talking About
(27:05) - Who Are You Building Your Brand For?
(30:20) - The 4 Moves That Will Make Your Brand More Magnetic
(39:02) - PIS: Passion, Interests, Skills
(44:43) - Branding the Build
(48:49) - What Your Catfish Brand Could Be Costing You
(54:16) - Why Being Different Is Your Biggest Advantage

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

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Aug 26, 2026

56 min

Why Do I Keep Attracting This? Solo Mentor Session w/ Emily

Aug 21, 2026

Aug 21, 2026

47 min

Most people ask, “Why does this keep happening to me?” Why do I keep attracting the same relationships? The same drama? The same type of business partner? The same disappointments?

In this powerful solo mentor session, Emily gets uncomfortable and challenges you to start asking a much harder question: What about me keeps drawing this in? Because the people you attract are often connected to the standards you live by - what you tolerate, what you consume, and what you consistently practice when nobody is watching. 

Emily breaks down the Law of Magnetism and why your life can become a reflection of your identity long before you realize it. She also shares personal stories from seasons when she had to raise her own standards and become more intentional about who and what she allowed into her life.

This episode is not about being perfect or having it all figured out. It’s about being willing to take an honest look at yourself and ask: Am I actually becoming the person I say I want to be? Because if you want better relationships, better opportunities, and a life that’s aligned with your God-given calling, the work doesn’t start with everyone else. It starts with you. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • The Law of Magnetism and what it says about what you attract
  • How your habits, discipline, and values shape what you allow into your life
  • What faith can teach you about relationships and identity 
  • How what you believe you deserve shapes your choices and growth
  • How raising your standards and embracing your God-given gifts can create deeper fulfillment

Timestamps:

(02:40) - When Life Gets You Off-Track from Your Purpose
(06:42) - Why Do I Keep Attracting This?
(08:16) - The Law of Magnetism: What You’re Really Attracting
(09:59) - How Your Discipline and Character Shape What You Attract
(14:43) - Being Clear About the Qualities You Want in Others
(20:14) - Do You Possess Those Qualities Yourself?
(22:22) - What Dating Taught Emily About Raising Her Standards
(27:17) - How Faith Changes What You Are Willing to Accept
(31:27) - What Happens When You Stop Forcing What Isn’t for You
(34:11) - The Identity Thermostat: Why You Keep Returning to the Same Level
(38:07) - How We Self-Sabotage Our Growth
(39:21) - Finding Your Glory Zone and Stepping Fully into Your God-Given Calling

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Aug 21, 2026

47 min

Our Wild Birth Story, Hiding Reign's Face, Plans Onward + More

Jul 22, 2026

Jul 22, 2026

1 hr 4 min

This is the most personal episode we’ve ever recorded. 

After days of labor, countless prayers, unexpected setbacks, and one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make, we finally met our son. What we thought would be one of the most carefully planned moments of our lives became a journey of surrender, reminding us that God is often doing His greatest work in the moments we never saw coming.

For the first time, we’re sharing the complete story behind Reign’s arrival. From the emotional highs and unexpected twists to the miracle of finally hearing his first cry. We also open up about why we’ve chosen to keep his face off social media, how becoming parents has reshaped our perspective on faith, purpose, and legacy, and what we’re believing God for as we step into this brand-new season together. 

This is more than a birth story. It's a conversation about trusting God when nothing goes according to plan, finding peace in the unexpected, and discovering that His greatest miracles are often waiting on the other side of surrender. Whether you're preparing for parenthood, walking through a season of uncertainty, or simply believing God for what's next, this episode is a reminder that His plans are always greater than our own.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The hardest decision we face during labor, and how we found peace in it
  • What becoming Mom and Dad revealed about trusting God’s timing
  • Why surrender is often the beginning of God’s greatest work
  • Why we’ve chosen to keep Reign’s face off social media
  • How becoming parents is reshaping our faith, marriage, and calling

Timestamps:

(02:15) - Our Pregnancy Story
(04:39) - When Labor Didn’t Go According to Plan
(11:29) - The Unexpected Setbacks That Tested Our Faith
(13:47) - The Spiritual Preparation Before Giving Birth
(24:59) - The Hardest Decision We Made Before Meeting Reign
(32:35) - The Moment We Heard His First Cry
(34:05) - What Nobody Tells You About the First Hours of Parenthood
(40:09) - The God-Given Meaning Behind Reign’s Name
(43:02) - Designing a Life That Holds Both Motherhood and Purpose
(44:43) - Why We’re Choosing to Keep Reign’s Face Off Social Media
(47:24) - The Hidden Danger Parents Need to Think About in the Age of AI
(50:00) - Why Prayer Should Be Your First Response, Not Your Last Resort
(57:20) - Building a Brand That Creates Freedom, Impact & Legacy

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Jul 22, 2026

1 hr 4 min

5 Business Decisions Ruining Your Personal Brand's Authority (We Get Tactical)

Jun 24, 2026

Jun 24, 2026

55 min

Every business decision is doing one of two things. It’s either building authority or destroying it. 

In this episode, Jake breaks down five business decisions that are silently ruining personal brand authority. From the way you position your pricing and package your offers to the way prospects experience your sales process, onboarding, and client journey, these hidden decisions shape whether people trust you, value your expertise, and see you as the obvious choice. 

Because personal branding is about far more than logos, colors, and social media presence. True authority is built throughout the entire customer journey. Every touchpoint either reinforces confidence or creates doubt.  

Whether you're a coach, consultant, service provider, or entrepreneur building something meaningful, this conversation will challenge the way you think about personal branding. Because authority isn't something you claim. It's something people experience. And when every part of your business is aligned to reinforce trust, growth becomes a whole lot easier. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • The five business decisions that quietly destroy personal brand authority
  • How to strategically design premium offers that elevate perceived value and strengthen credibility
  • The hidden mistakes that attract the wrong clients and repel the right ones
  • The overlooked touchpoints that either reinforce or erode trust throughout the customer journey
  • Practical ways to strengthen authority at every stage of your business

Timestamps:

(00:43) - Why Personal Branding Is More Than Logos, Content, and Social Media
(05:08) - Pricing & Positioning Mistakes That Destroy Authority
(06:22) - Why Premium Offers Build More Trust Than Hourly Services
(12:26) - Too Many Offers = Less Authority
(14:26) - The Signature Offer Framework That Builds Trust Faster
(24:15) - Sales & Conversion Mistakes That Cost You Clients
(33:39) - Brand Positioning and the Danger of Being a Generalist
(40:59) - Operations, Onboarding, and Client Experience
(41:34) - The Hidden Trust Leaks Creating Buyer's Remorse
(48:58) - Final Challenge: Which Business Decision Is Costing You Authority?

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

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Jun 24, 2026

55 min

“Influencer" vs. Woman of Influence (You Might Have Been Doing It Wrong) ft. Jake Havron

Jun 17, 2026

Jun 17, 2026

57 min

If you’re looking to be an influencer, then this episode isn’t for you. 

But if you’re looking to become a woman of influence, someone who knows she’s called to more, who wants to create real impact, and who believes her story can help change lives - you’re in the right place. 

In this episode, Jake Havron unpacks the difference between being an influencer and becoming a Crowned Authority - a woman whose influence isn’t built on attention, but on conviction, character, and calling. He breaks down why followers don’t determine your worth, and how the women changing the world are often the ones who stop performing and start owning who God created them to be. 

Because the truth is, the authority you’ve been searching for isn’t something you have to earn. It’s something God has already placed inside of you. The question is: will you have the courage to pick up the crown?

What You’ll Learn:

  • The difference between being an influencer and becoming a woman of influence
  • Why chasing followers may be keeping you from your calling
  • How to discover the unique authority God already placed inside you
  • How to build a personal brand that’s rooted in conviction instead of validation
  • The framework for becoming a Crowned Authority in your industry

Timestamps:

(01:56) - Why So Many Women Feel Called But Stay Hidden
(08:28) - The Difference Between An Influencer and A Woman of Influence
(10:50) - Billboard vs Architect: Influencers vs Crown Authorities
(12:43) - Why Trying to Help Everyone Is Hurting Your Brand
(17:52) - What Makes A Brand Feel Premium
(22:36) - Foundation Before Presence
(27:17) - Why Brands Without Souls Will Disappear
(31:57) - Is Your Brand Working for You or Against You?
(36:12) - Why Most Women Are More Qualified Than They Think
(37:36) - What Statistics Say About Founder-Led Brands
(42:41) - How to Train the Algorithm to Find Your Audience
(45:37) - Picking Up the Crown God Already Gave You

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

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Jun 17, 2026

57 min

The Healed Woman Behind the Brand: Emily Gets Interviewed (Unfiltered)

Jun 10, 2026

Jun 10, 2026

53 min

She built the business. She built the influence. She built the brand.
But before God expanded her impact, He had to heal her identity. 

In this episode, we’re sharing a powerful conversation from Emily’s guesting on The Inspire Effect Podcast with Phil Valdez. While many people know Emily as an entrepreneur, speaker, and personal branding expert, this episode reveals the deeper story of how God healed her identity and redefined her understanding of influence and purpose. 

From growing up without a father to building a nine-figure sales organization, Emily opens up about the wounds success couldn’t heal, the relationships she almost sabotaged, and the encounter with Jesus that transformed her life from the inside out. She shares how faith reshaped her approach to business, personal branding, marriage, leadership, and purpose, and why true confidence isn't found in what you build, but in knowing who God says you are.

Whether you're building a business, leading a family, or simply seeking clarity in your next season, this conversation is a reminder that before God expands your impact, He often heals your heart. And sometimes the breakthrough you've been praying for begins with allowing Him to restore the person behind the brand.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The hidden reason success still feels empty for so many high performers
  • The personal branding lesson God had to teach Emily before expanding her influence
  • Why influence can never outrun identity
  • What it means to find your confidence in Christ instead of your accomplishments
  • The role discernment plays in making life-changing business decisions

Timestamps:

(03:52) - How Childhood Wounds Shape Your Adult Life
(06:13) - Seeing Yourself the Way God Does
(09:58) - What Happens When You Finally Surrender to God
(19:01) - How One Person’s Belief Can Change Your Life
(22:03) - What Joseph’s Story Teaches Us About Finding Our Purpose
(25:23) - The Personal Branding Lesson Most People Miss
(27:47) - Authenticity in Personal Branding
(33:37) - Why Success Is Built in the Seasons No One Sees
(37:18) - Why Discernment Is More Valuable Than Strategy
(41:58) - What Happens When You Put God First in Business
(49:12) - Why Success Without Faith Will Always Feel Empty 

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Jun 10, 2026

53 min

Would I Follow Me Today? The Real Reason People Aren’t Buying + How to Fix It

Jun 3, 2026

Jun 3, 2026

33 min

You can have the perfect offer, the best strategy, and most polished brand. But why does it feel like something isn’t landing? Like people are listening, but not buying. They’re leaning in, but never fully committing. 

In this episode, Emily unpacks the uncomfortable truth behind influence and leadership - why people respond the way they do, and how your internal state is shaping outcomes far more than people are willing to admit. She also introduces a 5-step framework that opens up a different way of seeing what’s been driving your results all along, and what begins to shift when you finally become aware of it. 

This is a conversation about your spirit, your presence, and the invisible signals you’re sending every single day. If you’re ready to stop chasing outcomes and start becoming someone people are naturally drawn to, this episode will meet you there. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • The difference between striving in your own strength vs operating in obedience
  • The neuroscience behind “energy” and emotional contagion
  • What it means to steward your spirit before trying to grow your platform
  • The 5-Step Framework to shift your presence, influence, and leadership
  • What separates people who build momentum from those who stay stuck

Timestamps:

(02:28) - What “Energy” in Business Really Means
(05:37) - Obedience Over Hustle
(09:19) - The Science of Emotional Contagion
(18:51) - The Daily Audit That Changes Everything
(21:37) -  How What You Consume Shapes How You Lead
(26:39) - Setting the Tone Before You Show Up
(28:20) - Speaking Life, Not Survival
(30:00) - Are You Pouring Into People or Draining Them?
(31:31) -  Becoming the Woman You Are Called to Be

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Jun 3, 2026

33 min

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