The Power of Pause: Faith, Decision-Maki...

Have you ever wondered if you can truly blend deep faith, innovation, and business success without compromise? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Tim Winders sits down with Tamara Jackson, a Fortune 500 leader turned faith-driven entrepreneur, to explore what it really takes to lead with both purpose and excellence—especially when life throws unexpected challenges your way. Hear Tamara’s inspiring journey from corporate boardrooms to entrepreneurship, her honest struggles with trust, stewardship, and decision-making, and how she believes marketplace leaders can become catalysts for lasting change. If you’re seeking a fresh perspective on leadership, calling, or the intersection of faith and business, this conversation is one you can’t miss.

"God has equipped you and called you to make an impact in the world." - Tamara Jackson

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About Our Guest:

Tamara Jackson is a faith-based leadership consultant, visionary founder of Beacon Ship, and CEO of Lead Reviver. With an extensive background in Fortune 500 executive leadership, Tamara specializes in equipping faith-driven leaders to merge purpose and business in the digital age. She is known for her innovative approach, blending corporate expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and a heart for spirit-led transformation to help others reimagine leadership, giving, and engagement. Tamara’s hands-on experience navigating both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds—combined with her passion for empowering others to steward their talents and wealth purposefully—establishes her as a trusted voice for emerging and established leaders seeking to create meaningful impact.

Reasons to Listen:

1. Discover the Intersection of Faith and Business: Hear Tamara’s journey of blending spirituality with entrepreneurship, and how her faith impacted major decisions, especially during times of uncertainty like the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Unpack the Realities of Wealth Transfer: Tamara offers a fresh and personal perspective on inheritance and stewardship, going beyond buzzwords to discuss the challenges, mindset shifts, and unique responsibilities of receiving generational wealth.
3. Actionable Wisdom for Driven Leaders: Whether you’re in corporate or launching your own venture, this episode reveals powerful tools—like her decision-making process and the use of AI for biblical study—that can help you align big ambitions with deeper purpose.

Episode Resources & Action Steps:

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

1. Beacon Ship Podcast - Hosted by Tamara Jackson, this podcast brings on faith-based leaders from both ministry and marketplace to showcase their journeys and help mentor the next generation. Beacon Ship Podcast Website
2. Beacon of Excellence Scorecard - A tool developed by Tamara to help those looking for donors and investors better understand what decision-makers are looking for. It’s available for free on her website and is great for entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders. Beacon of Excellence Scorecard
3. Charlotte Redemptive Entrepreneurship Lab - An organization supporting faith-based entrepreneurs in Charlotte, NC, helping them develop their pitch decks and attract donors and investors.

Action Steps from the Episode:

1. Intentionally Pause Before Making Big Decisions - Tamara emphasized the importance of creating intentional space and slowing down to seek God’s guidance rather than...