# Episode 89 | Leadership & Identity: Anchored with Purpose

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Podcast: [Lead with HOPE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-hope-6701890)
Published: 2026-03-28T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Summary In this episode of the Lead with Hope podcast, host Dr. Brandi Kelly is joined by Melissa Wilkinson, the founder of Anchored with Purpose . Melissa shares her powerful transition from leading a $28 million retail organization with over 200 employees to becoming a faith-based entrepreneur and podcaster. Together, they explore the profound questions leaders face during seasons of change: Who am I beyond my title? Understanding identity when careers and roles shift. What happens when God calls us to pivot? Navigating the move from corporate leadership to motherhood and entrepreneurship. How do we stay grounded in hope? Learning to trust the Holy Spirit’s guidance when life feels uncertain. Key Topics Faith-Based Leadership: Redefining success and leadership through a Christ-centered lens. Identity Shifts: Finding your true self when moving between corporate roles, motherhood, and business. Overcoming Adversity: Using prayer and the Holy Spirit to navigate anxiety and spiritual attacks. Dreaming Big: How to host "Dream Workshops" and give yourself permission to pursue your calling. Daily Faith Practice: Practical steps to start habit-stacking prayer and scripture reading. Habit Audits: Identifying what to start, stop, or continue to lead with optimism. Episodes 00:00 — Introduction to Melissa Wilkinson and Anchored with Purpose 04:35 — Transitioning from Corporate Retail to Motherhood 05:53 — The Struggle of Identity and Finding a New Calling 09:38 — Navigating Adversity and Spiritual Attacks 14:31 — God’s Better Vision: The Story of the Dream House 19:42 — Helping Women Dream Big Through Workshops 24:29 — Cultivating Optimism and Taking Thoughts Captive 30:57 — Why Do Bad Things Happen? Trusting God’s Will 32:19 — Resources and Connecting with Melissa Resources &a…

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