Unlocking Personal and Professional Growth: Conversations with Christian Business Coach April Morris

In today’s conversation, April Morris and Michele Duwe talk about what a growth gap is, how it shows up for Christian women in business, and why the real issue isn’t always “needing a better strategy.” We also dig into the difference between a rigid routine and a growth rhythm, and how surrender plays a key role in moving forward with God. Because so many Christian business owners are doing “all the right things” — planning, praying, learning, taking notes — and still feel stuck or inconsistent. This episode helps you name what’s happening without shame and gives you a faith-led way to move forward without striving and burnout.

This conversation brings clarity and relief by helping you:

• Identify what kind of gap is actually holding you back (not just guessing)
• Stop assuming you’re “behind” or “broken”
• Shift from rigid routines that fall apart in real life to a rhythm you can return to
• Rebuild confidence through follow-through, not perfection
• Practice daily surrender so you can grow with God instead of forcing outcomes

00:00 Introduction and Personal Affirmations 00:19 Guest Introduction: April Morris 01:54 April's Journey: From Self-Doubt to Confidence 03:37 Understanding the Growth Gap 05:31 Identifying the Five Growth Gaps 08:13 Overcoming Distractions and Building Consistency 14:51 Exploring Confidence and Vision 17:45 Clarifying Your Purpose and Mission 21:37 Unmasking the Fear Behind Clarity 23:19 Embracing Growth Through Rhythm 29:19 The Role of Faith in Closing the Growth Gap 35:38 Daily Surrender and Trust in God's Plan 37:12 Becoming God's Masterpiece 40:02 Final Thoughts and Resources

If this episode hit home, take April’s Growth Gap Quiz so you can identify which gap is loudest right now — and get the roadmap to start closing it: https://thegrowthquiz.com

And if you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend who’s been feeling stuck, then leave a review so more women can find the show.

• Take the Growth Gap Quiz: https://thegrowthquiz.com
• Connect with April on Instagram: **https://www.instagram.com/april.morris and** https://www.instagram.com/pd4christianwomeninbiz
• **IAmThePerfectFit.com (it’s under construction, will be released in 2026**

Michele’s Links:

Link to the blog post: https://misstask.com/cold-pitching

DFY Content Repurposing: https://misstask.com/content-repurposing-starter-pack

FREE RESOURCE: Organic Content Creation Workflow and Content Organization https://misstask.com/content-creation-workflow

Visit the website: https://misstask.com

*Disclaimer: If you happen to purchase anything I recommend in this or any of my communications, it’s likely I'll receive some kind of affiliate compensation from these products that I use and love. Please do not feel obligated to purchase anything through my links.

Implementing Content Systems: Streamlining Your Process to Reduce Overwhelm

In this episode of the Content Systems for Growth podcast, host Michele Duwe addresses the common struggle of feeling unfocused and overwhelmed by scattered content creation efforts. Michele emphasizes the importance of hiring help and creating structured content systems to alleviate the burden. She discusses the initial resistance to hiring due to the perceived effort of training someone and highlights the benefits of investing time upfront to build a content system. Michele shares practical steps for capturing and organizing content processes, suggesting simple methods like recording your screen and creating checklists. By doing so, business owners can transition to leadership roles, reduce interruptions, and improve communication. Michele also encourages starting small when hiring a content assistant and offers resources like her Trello board to help listeners build their systems. She invites listeners to reach out with questions and assures them that they are not failing but growing through the process.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:06 The Struggle of Scattered Efforts 00:54 The Challenge of Hiring Help 02:22 The Importance of Systems 04:20 Steps to Prepare for Hiring 06:01 Offering Solutions and Encouragement 06:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Michele’s Links:

Link to the blog post: https://misstask.com/cold-pitching

DFY Content Repurposing: https://misstask.com/content-repurposing-starter-pack

FREE RESOURCE: Organic Content Creation Workflow and Content Organization https://misstask.com/content-creation-workflow

Visit the website: https://misstask.com

*Disclaimer: If you happen to purchase anything I recommend in this or any of my communications, it’s likely I'll receive some kind of affiliate compensation from these products that I use and love. Please do not feel obligated to purchase anything through my links.

Mastering Visual Goal Tracking: Staying Aligned with Your Commitments

Hey friend!

If you’ve spent time planning, praying, and thinking through the year ahead—but you’re wondering how to actually stay aligned once real life starts moving again—this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, we’re talking about visually tracking your goals, not as a productivity trick or another system to manage, but as a way to stay grounded, focused, and honest with yourself as the year unfolds. This episode is especially helpful if you’ve ever set goals with the best intentions, only to feel scattered, distracted, or quietly off-course a few weeks later.

I walk you through why visibility matters more than motivation, how visual goal tracking helps you notice fear, perfectionism, or overcommitment sooner, and why keeping your goals in your line of sight can bring clarity without pressure. You’ll hear simple ways to do this—both physically and digitally—without creating another system you won’t use.

I also share how visual goal tracking has shaped my own 2026 planning and strategy, including intentional shifts I’m making in my business and content. This episode is about permission—permission to adjust, to simplify, and to choose alignment over volume as you step into the new year.

If you’re craving clarity, peace, and a steadier way to follow through on what you’ve already said yes to, I pray this episode blesses you.

[00:00] Why December 31 is the perfect pause point for alignment

[00:00:29] The question that reveals whether your goals are actually visible

[00:00:59] Why distraction isn’t a discipline problem—it’s a visibility problem

[00:01:49] How visual goal tracking helps you notice fear, perfectionism, and drift

[00:02:00] The chalkboard method and why physical visibility still works

[00:02:40] Why letting your family see your goals matters more than you think

[00:03:14] Using Notion as a simple home base for visual alignment

[00:04:14] How visual goal tracking shaped my 2026 planning and strategy

[00:05:09] Why I’m shifting the podcast to two episodes per month

[00:05:52] Choosing alignment over volume in this season

[00:06:00] Reframing messy, imperfect action as clarity instead of pressure

[00:06:54] Reflection questions to help you enter the new year with intention

If this episode encouraged you, I’d be so grateful if you’d take a minute to share it with a business friend, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review. Your reviews truly help this show reach more women who want to build their businesses with clarity and intention.

And if you’re realizing that staying consistent doesn’t mean doing everything yourself, I’d love to support you. You can learn more about my services or reach out with questions anytime over at misstask.com.

Friend, you don’t need more willpower. You need clarity—and the courage to stay aligned with what you’ve already said yes to. I appreciate you so much, and I’ll see you in the next episode.

Michele’s Links:

Link to the blog post: https://misstask.com/visually-tracking-your-goals/

DFY Content Repurposing: https://misstask.com/content-repurposing-starter-pack

FREE RESOURCE: Organic Content Creation Workflow and Content Organization https://misstask.com/content-creation-workflow

Visit the website: https://misstask.com

*Disclaimer: If you happen to purchase anything I recommend in this or any of my communications, it’s likely I'll receive some kind of affiliate compensation from these products that I use and love. Please do not feel obligated to purchase anything through my links.