My mom is a special education teacher and former Special Olympics coach. Growing up, I had insights into the needs and gifts of people with intellectual, learning, and developmental disabilities in particular. Her experience also showed me how far our culture needs to go in order to fully include people of all physical, intellectual, and emotional abilities.

In the life of a Catholic woman in business, much of the most important work is carried quietly.

Building a successful business does not look the same for everyone. The illusion that it should has led many of my clients down paths of frustration and anxiety. If running your own business makes you feel more trapped than you did in your day job, I might suggest that you are doing it wrong.

Risk demands faith. And faith is what activates God’s providence in our lives. Go boldly into new spaces that take you out of your comfort zone. One thing I know for sure, God is ready and waiting to meet you there.

Running a business is exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming. As Catholic entrepreneurs, we’re called to be good stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. The above Scripture reminds us that we must pay attention to the numbers in our businesses.

Authentic Selling for faith-driven businesses: learn how to boost sales without being pushy by serving first, practicing honesty and humility, inviting clients to “come and see,” handling rejection with grace, and using stories and testimonials to let your products shine—turning sales into a ministry of love that builds trust and results.