The Grace-Filled CEO Podcast

The Grace-Filled CEO Podcast

The Grace-Filled CEO is hosted by Online Business Manager Jillian Dolberry, who shares an honest and energizing take on being a CEO, raising a family, and rocking at both. Prepare to feel seen by the "business bestie" you didn't know you needed! Each episode includes actionable steps that will encourage and empower you to build a business on systems, strategy, and most importantly, heart. You can join the conversation on Instagram @jilliandolberry and listen where you find your favorite podcasts or at www.jilliandolberry.com/podcast

Episodes

June 20, 2025 34 mins

In this Summer Series episode, I sit down with Gabe Cox, who helps Christian entrepreneurs pursue their goals in alignment with their faith and values. Gabe shares her journey of recognizing that the "all-in" hustle mentality was undermining both her wellbeing and business success. She discusses her bold decision to leave social media marketing entirely, and how this counter-cultural choice actually enhanced her busine...

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In this Summer Series episode, I sit down with Gillian Perkins, who teaches people how to start and build profitable online businesses that allow them to earn passive income and live a flexible lifestyle. Gillian shares practical strategies for documenting processes, effective delegation, and creating systems that scale. She reveals how unclear expectations can silently drain profits and team morale, while offering a s...

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In this Summer Series episode, I sits down with Lissa Figgins, who teaches clients to steward time as a gift from God as the C.E.O. (Christ Empowered Operator) of their Life + Biz. As an UN-Time Management Strategist, Lissa shares her journey from "busy-ness owner" to embracing an UN-hurried approach to leadership and time. She challenges conventional productivity methods and offers a refreshing perspective on how valu...

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In this Summer Series episode, I chat with Sabrina Gebhardt—lifestyle photographer, business coach, and passionate advocate for building sustainable businesses that align with your intuition. With 14+ years behind the lens and a heart for helping creative entrepreneurs, Sabrina brings a fresh, honest perspective on what it takes to run a business without burning out.

Together, we dive into the power of tru...

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If you’ve ever thought, “Why does my business only run when I’m running it?” — this episode is for you.

In today’s Summer Series episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my newest course, Overwhelmed to Owning It — a 30-day plan designed to help you finally stop doing everything yourself (without it all falling apart).

I created this course because I saw too many brilliant business ...

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In this episode, Jillian explores the concept of leadership courage in online business. She shares personal experiences as a supervisor and emphasizes the importance of addressing challenging topics, communicating clearly, and admitting when you're wrong. She also discusses the significance of being open to learning, challenging one's perspective, and honoring everyone involved, even in difficult situations. She encourages listener...

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In this episode, host Jillian Dolberry interviews Mara Kucirek, an online course expert. They discuss the importance of boundaries, especially for pregnant individuals, and then delve into the role of virtual assistants (VAs) in supporting course creation and business owners. Mara shares examples of clients she has worked with and highlights the mindset issues that arise when creating online courses. They also discuss the challenge...

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Job descriptions are a necessary evil for your business. I understand how easy it can be to create a template and then leave it alone for a while. However, that can lead to problems you may not see until you hire a new employee.

However, they can be used strategically to avoid those pitfalls! 

In today's episode, we will discuss three reasons to ditch the templated VA job description and update it to maximize your hiring process. 

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In this podcast episode, host Jillian Dolberry interviews website designer and podcaster Elizabeth McCravy. They discuss their personal lives, including motherhood and supporting their husbands' careers. The conversation then shifts to website essentials, with Elizabeth emphasizing the importance of copywriting and understanding why people would buy from you. They also discuss the trend of using videos and larger, bolder text on we...

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Tune in with Jillian as she hosts Amanda Warfield to discuss all things marketing and how to build the best strategies to make marketing more simple while still elevating your business. 

Key Takeaways:

  1. What the feast and famine marketing cycle is, and how we fall into that trap.
  2. Why best practices aren't the answer, and how often you should actu...
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  • Specific tools and strategies for keeping the lights on in your business while not being able to be fully present.
  • Encouragement and compassion to feel less alone.
  • Lessons Emily learned in this season.

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Join Jillian in discussing a few keys to building a collaborative team culture remotely! If you are someone who has a team already and you care about the people who you’ve been trusted with, and you want to build that collaborative community inside of your business where people rave about what it’s like to work with you, then tune in, this episode is for you. 

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In this week's episode, we discuss the top five intangibles that can help elevate your game in the virtual assistant space. If you're a CEO with a VA or currently looking for one, these are going to be the characteristics you'll want to look for when adding a new team member. 

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So many pressures in our lives cause us to be overstimulated. 

But there are many we can control. So, take heart, and join me today to get a few tips and tricks to tackle some of those areas to cut through the noise as a business owner. 



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Joining me this week is Beth Kocol, an automation expert and Dubsado specialist who is going to tell us how to build an automated AND personalized client experience using Dubsado. If you are looking to save time in your business without sacrificing being personable in your business, this episode is for you! 

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Samantha Weckesser from Mama Hen Media joins me for a great conversation about building out your content marketing strategy from scratch. If you're like me, all the options on where and how to market your business can be a little overwhelming. Sam makes it simple and easy for us to get started and feel confident about how we plan to put our businesses out there. 

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In this episode with Alex Cook of Sonrisa Studio, we talk about the ups and downs of raising a toddler while running a business and building out your brand. Alex shares some great tips on where to start building a brand and how to juggle all the things as your business and family grow. 

Connect with Alex!
• @sonrisastudio

Resources and Links:
• Join the Free Community for VAs and OBMs: Serve Your Heart Out
• Schedule a strategy cal...

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In this episode with Kelsey Pfleiderer, we talk about all the ways to continue showing up for the things that matter when you are going through a hard time. Kelsey shares her story and encourages us all to find joy in tiny moments. It is possible to continue to make an impact, even though you feel impacted by something going on in your own life. 

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Have you ever felt lonely in business? I have and I feel like you are nodding your head or whispering under your breath, YESSS along with me. Today we’re going to rest in the truth that you are NOT alone and don’t have to run your business alone either.  The conversation you will hear today will be about building community with others who support your voice. For this series, I brought in some fellow ...

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