Ep. #143 Bringing Faith, Friendship and Business Together

by Marci Barker / September 2nd, 2025
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In this episode, I share how accountability shows up in my life and business, and I reflect on reaching ten years as an entrepreneur. I talk about how much I’ve grown, not just in building a business but also in shaping a legacy that will last beyond me. I explain how my journey hasn’t been about chasing “success” as the world defines it, but about learning from mistakes, being grateful for growth, and staying true to my values.

I also introduce my upcoming event, Reignite the Light, created for Christian women to connect faith, friendship, and business. I open up about my own complicated relationship with mixing faith and business, why I avoided it in the past, how living in Utah shaped my perspective, and how moving to the South shifted my view. I share stories about scams, MLMs, and cultural pressures, and contrast that with the openness I’ve found in the South where faith and business can blend in healthier ways. Through it all, I emphasize the importance of accountability, anchoring in faith, and choosing what’s good in both life and business.
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Topics Covered in the Episode:
Celebrating 10 years in business and reflecting on growth, not just success
The role of accountability in business and personal life
Plans to share 10 key lessons learned over a decade of entrepreneurship
Announcing the Reignite the Light event for Christian women in faith, friendship, and business
Why I hesitated to ever mix faith and business in Utah
Personal experiences with scams, MLMs, and church culture that shaped my views
Differences between religious culture in Utah vs. the South
The importance of building true friendships and supportive communities
Using faith as an anchor for decision-making, guided by scripture (Moroni 7:11)
Creating a legacy built on family values, accountability, and living faith authentically
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