When God Uses Emergency Open-heart Surgery To Further His Kingdom Through Secular Work
Lauren Atherton is a former corporate design hustler turned entrepreneur. She is the founder of HeartSpark Design, a design studio exclusively for nonprofits. With a background in graphic design, Lauren uses her skills to help nonprofits build their brands and amplify their impact. She is passionate about using her talents to make a difference in the world and is dedicated to serving the nonprofit community
SHOW SUMMARY
In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe interviews Lauren Atherton, the founder of HeartSpark Design. Lauren shares her inspiring story of surviving an emergency open heart surgery and how it led her to pursue her dream of creating a design studio exclusively for nonprofits. She discusses the challenges she faced and the leaps of faith she took along the way. Lauren also talks about the importance of incorporating faith into her work and how she helps nonprofits tell their stories through branding and design.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Lauren's journey from surviving an emergency open heart surgery to founding HeartSpark Design.
The importance of embracing the unexpected and having faith in God's plan.
How Lauren incorporates her faith into her work with nonprofits and helps them amplify their impact.
The power of storytelling and branding in the nonprofit sector.
The value of empathy and taking initiative to support others in their time of need.
QUOTES
"Being fearless is also being able to sit in the uncomfortable zone, where you know being willing to just be with it and not have the answers or not have to explain this away or figure out why this is happening."
"Just taking initiative, saying, 'Hey, I'd love to come and watch a movie with you if you feel up for it. Or if you want me to just drop off popcorn and a movie, I just want you to know I'm thinking about you.' That meant way more to me than people just saying, 'I'm thinking about you' or 'I'm praying for you.'"
"I'm not afraid of those spaces where it's like, 'Oh, this is awkward and uncomfortable and I don't know what to do with that.' And that's okay."
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Connect and learn more about Lauren Atherton through the link/s below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenatherton/
https://www.instagram.com/laurenatherton/
Join us as we celebrate Covering the World in Christ! Get your tickets at:
https://coveringtheworldinchrist.com/
Discover the essence of meaningful expression at Do Remarkable Work—an inspiring Christian Clothing and Accessory company rooted in Colorado. Established in 2022 by the dynamic duo, David & Mary Grothe, our collection embodies faith and style. Explore the spirit of purposeful fashion and join us on a journey of empowerment at https://doremarkablework.com
Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: https://www.marygrothe.com/
Lauren Atherton is a former corporate design hustler turned entrepreneur. She is the founder of HeartSpark Design, a design studio exclusively for nonprofits. With a background in graphic design, Lauren uses her skills to help nonprofits build their brands and amplify their impact. She is passionate about using her talents to make a difference in the world and is dedicated to serving the nonprofit community
SHOW SUMMARY
In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe interviews Lauren Atherton, the founder of HeartSpark Design. Lauren shares her inspiring story of surviving an emergency open heart surgery and how it led her to pursue her dream of creating a design studio exclusively for nonprofits. She discusses the challenges she faced and the leaps of faith she took along the way. Lauren also talks about the importance of incorporating faith into her work and how she helps nonprofits tell their stories through branding and design.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Lauren's journey from surviving an emergency open heart surgery to founding HeartSpark Design.
- The importance of embracing the unexpected and having faith in God's plan.
- How Lauren incorporates her faith into her work with nonprofits and helps them amplify their impact.
- The power of storytelling and branding in the nonprofit sector.
- The value of empathy and taking initiative to support others in their time of need.
QUOTES
- "Being fearless is also being able to sit in the uncomfortable zone, where you know being willing to just be with it and not have the answers or not have to explain this away or figure out why this is happening."
- "Just taking initiative, saying, 'Hey, I'd love to come and watch a movie with you if you feel up for it. Or if you want me to just drop off popcorn and a movie, I just want you to know I'm thinking about you.' That meant way more to me than people just saying, 'I'm thinking about you' or 'I'm praying for you.'"
- "I'm not afraid of those spaces where it's like, 'Oh, this is awkward and uncomfortable and I don't know what to do with that.' And that's okay."
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Connect and learn more about Lauren Atherton through the link/s below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenatherton/
https://www.instagram.com/laurenatherton/
Join us as we celebrate Covering the World in Christ! Get your tickets at:
https://coveringtheworldinchrist.com/
Discover the essence of meaningful expression at Do Remarkable Work—an inspiring Christian Clothing and Accessory company rooted in Colorado. Established in 2022 by the dynamic duo, David & Mary Grothe, our collection embodies faith and style. Explore the spirit of purposeful fashion and join us on a journey of empowerment at https://doremarkablework.com
Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: https://www.marygrothe.com/
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