The BBU Podcast is a weekly podcast that teaches purposeful women how to be uncompromising in their faith, business, and total life success with God as the CEO. Get ready to be empowered, emboldened, and receive divine strategy to fulfill God’s plan for your life and business. Your host + sister in Christ and success, Tatum Temia Ayomike, is an award-winning entrepreneur, executive producer, author and devoted Christian who has committed her life to help women bridge the gap between faith and…
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What do you do when you have a deep desire, you know God is fully able to give it to you, but you also understand that He may say no? In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Tatum creates space for an honest conversation about faith, hope, and the desires of our hearts. How do you continue believing for healing, marriage, children, business success, restoration, or any other desire when God never…
In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up , Tatum reflects on her first year of law school and shares what God has taught her about navigating a non-traditional path. From balancing marriage, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and legal education to overcoming imposter syndrome and comparison, she offers honest encouragement for anyone whose journey doesn't fit the expected timeline. Whether you're…
Tatum reminds you to prioritize the 7 guardrails discussed in the last episode to protect your relationship with God as you build for His glory. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Tatum opens up about a season where the demands of ministry, business, and family started to make her relationship with God feel transactional instead of relational. Drawing on personal testimony, research on dual-role relationships and boundary theory, and Scripture (Revelation 2:2–5, Matthew 7:21–23), she unpacks why this shift happens to those called to "do business God's way" — and shares…
Tatum is currently under the weather and wanted to send you this reminder to disrupt well. -- Welcome back to another installment of our Bible on Business series! In today’s episode, we dive into the powerful message that Kingdom Entrepreneurs are Disruptors . Through the example of Apostle Paul in Ephesus (Acts 19:23-32), we explore how true kingdom businesses inevitably challenge cultural and…
Wrapping up the Ruthless Elimination of Hurry book club, Tatum shifts into a candid, personal conversation about the difference between genuine trust in God and avoidance dressed up as spirituality. Drawing from psychology, Scripture, and her own experience praying through her grandmother's stage-four cancer diagnosis, she unpacks how Christians — especially high-achieving entrepreneurs — often…
This episode wraps up the book club discussion of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry with the remaining ten practices for slowing down, plus a personal, unscripted reflection on trusting God through uncertainty. The episode opens with a raw moment about navigating law school as a non-traditional student, including a candid conversation with God about wanting to see the bigger picture before feeling…
This episode wraps up the discussion on simplicity and moves into the fourth and final practice of unhurried living: slowing. Before diving in, the episode opens with a personal reflection on what it looked like to actually live this out — a season of downsizing a business, laying off a team, and trusting God's call to slow down even when it made no practical sense. From there, the conversation…
In this episode, we continue our discussion of John Mark Comer's book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, picking up with his chapter on simplicity and money. Episode Overview This episode covers Comer's chapter on simplicity, including his take on Jesus' teachings about money, the practice of minimalism, and 12 principles for simpler living. The episode also includes a running critique of where…
In this episode, we continue our journey through The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, diving into the third principle of unhurried living: simplicity. Before getting into the chapter, there is a quick reminder about the moving sale — physical copies of the God Is My CEO Prayer Journal, the podcast planner, and She Is Uncompromising are still available for just $5 each plus…
We're continuing our book club series on The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, and this week we're diving into Part Three — the how of living an unhurried life. After covering silence and solitude last episode, today we go deep on one of the most underrated and underused spiritual practices in Christian spaces: the Sabbath . But first — Tatum shares a raw and beautiful testimony…
In this deeply personal episode of Blessed and Bossed Up, Tatum returns after finals season to continue the book club series on The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. This conversation explores the first practice for “unhurrying” your life: silence and solitude . From motherhood and entrepreneurship to law school and spiritual formation, Tatum shares how busyness, noise, and…
Tatum is in the trenches of her first-year law school finals, so this week she's bringing back one of her most foundational episodes — and as she always says, when an oldie comes back around, trust that the Lord is bringing it back for a reason. Whether you've heard it before or this is your first time, this one is worth sitting with. In this episode, Tatum opens up about the early years of making…
In this episode, we continue our book club series on The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, wrapping up the final chapter of Part Two and covering the intermission that sets the stage for Part Three. We open with one of the most convicting observations in the book: Jesus was rarely — if ever — in a hurry. Through stories like the raising of Lazarus and the healing of Jairus's…
In this episode, Tatum unpacks the difference between selfish ambition and godly ambition, challenging listeners to examine not just what they are pursuing, but why. Through personal reflection, biblical teaching, and practical examples, she reveals how easy it is to drift into misalignment—even with good intentions. This conversation calls you into deeper self-awareness, Spirit-led…
In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up , we continue our book club discussion of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, shifting from diagnosing the problem of hurry to uncovering the solution. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in a cycle of doing too much, this episode is your invitation to something deeper: the lifestyle of Jesus. We explore what it truly means…
In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up , we continue our book club series on The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, stepping into Part 2: The Solution. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like there aren’t enough hours in the day, this conversation will challenge the way you think about productivity, ambition, and success. Tatum shares a candid life…
In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up , Tatum takes time to rest and recover while revisiting one of the most impactful teachings she’s shared: the God Math Formula. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in survival mode, this episode invites you to take a different approach. Instead of striving, multitasking, and trying to do everything, Tatum breaks down a faith-based…
In this inspiring episode of Blessed and Bossed Up , Christian entrepreneur Tatum Temia answers listener questions about aligning ambition with God’s will, managing work-life harmony, and creating faith-based communities for women. She also shares a powerful testimony of her grandmother’s miraculous healing from stage four cancer, reminding listeners that God is faithful and sees every part of our…
This week on Blessed and Bossed Up , Tatum Temia dives deep into listener questions about balancing personal desires with God’s timing and navigating the complexities of Christian entrepreneurship. As we close out the first quarter of the year, this episode is a reminder to check in with your goals, your heart, and your faith. Tatum covers: Holding space for longings like marriage and motherhood…
In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up , we continue the book club discussion of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer , exploring chapters 2 and 3. Tatum dives into the history of speed in modern culture and how technological advancement, shifting cultural values, and the rise of the attention economy have created a lifestyle of chronic busyness. From alarm clocks and the invention…
In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up, Tatum kicks off the next book club series: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. https://amzn.to/4c9jPAK This national bestseller, with over one million copies sold, presents a compelling spiritual and emotional case against hurry and challenges the culture of busyness that defines modern life. For ambitious women balancing business,…
In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up , we’re having a sober, faith-centered conversation about artificial intelligence—what it is, how it already shows up in daily life, and how Christian entrepreneurs should engage with it wisely. What AI Is (and why you’re already using it) AI is software trained on data to predict, recommend, recognize, or generate without being told every step. It’s embedded…
In the previous episode, we were supposed to wrap up The Spirit-Filled Life by Charles Stanley. After waking up at 3 a.m. to record a full 57-minute episode, the final 17 minutes didn’t save. Rather than end abruptly, this episode finishes the discussion properly. We conclude our book club conversation by examining two final spiritual markers of the Spirit-filled life: The Word of God Wisdom We…
In this episode of the Blessed + Bossed Up Book Club, we continue wrapping up The Spirit-Filled Life by Charles Stanley by exploring one of the most important markers of living in step with the Holy Spirit: the Word of God. If you want to know what the Holy Spirit is saying, you must know what He has already said. The Bible is not just a collection of stories—it is the Holy Spirit’s thoughts on…
In this episode, Tatum shares a timely message about building spiritual muscle memory—the discipline of training your spirit to respond automatically to God, especially in seasons of pressure, warfare, and transition. Just as physical muscle memory develops through consistent repetition, spiritual muscle memory develops through daily prayer, studying the Word, obedience, and intentional separation…
In this episode of Blessed and Bossed Up , Tatum reframes commitment from a biblical perspective. Rather than defining commitment as discipline, motivation, or consistency, she defines it as spiritual restraint —the willingness to restrict your freedom of action in order to fully submit to God’s way. This teaching explores why commitment is a distinguishing mark of believers and how inconsistent…
In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up , we continue our book club discussion of The Spirit-Filled Life by Charles Stanley , wrapping up Part Three of the book. These final chapters focus on the spiritual markers the Holy Spirit uses to confirm God’s will—and today’s conversation dives into the first two: peace and the conscience . Tatum unpacks why peace is often the first and clearest indicator…
Today’s episode is a special one—Tatum sits down with Raevyn Hokett , a longtime friend and fan-favorite guest who first entered Tatum’s life as her business coach back in 2014 , helping her transition from employee to full-time entrepreneur. Their relationship has grown over the years into genuine friendship (Tatum even officiated Raevyn and her husband Tim’s wedding!), and in this conversation…
In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up , the host continues the book club series with The Spirit-Filled Life by Charles Stanley, covering Chapters 13 and 14 , which focus on the Holy Spirit’s role in guidance, decision-making, sensitivity, and neutrality before God. The episode opens with an invitation to the Clarity Reset , a free two-week challenge inside The Society , designed to help…
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and podcast fave Kristen Hopkins Vincent —and yes, we’re talking about the Vincent part today! Kristen returns with powerful updates on her life (she’s a wife and a mom now!) and on the incredible work happening through Black SEL . We dig into Kristen’s transition from Dangers of the Mind to Black SEL , why culturally-rooted social and emotional learning is…
In this bonus episode, we officially pick back up our book club read of The Spirit-Filled Life by Charles Stanley after pausing in Q4 due to major life transitions, including starting law school and welcoming a new baby. The goal now is simple: finish the book together and apply it practically as we move into a new year. If you are new to the book club, all previous episodes are linked in the show…
Welcome to the first episode of 2026—and the 9-year anniversary year of Blessed + Bossed Up ! In this special New Year kickoff, Tatum opens with prayer, gratitude, and a powerful reflection on what God has taught her through nine years of consistent podcasting and nine years of full-time entrepreneurship (11 years as an entrepreneur overall). This episode is part celebration, part reset, and part…
**Disclaimer** We are currently on our annual winter break. This is a replay of an episode that aired earlier in 2025. In this continuation of the Bible on Business series, Tatum walks through Acts 16:6–10 to illustrate how critical it is for Christian entrepreneurs to embrace mobility and flexibility when building a business God’s way. Using Paul’s second missionary journey as a framework, this…
**Disclaimer** We are currently on our annual winter break. This is a replay of an episode that aired earlier in 2025. In this continuation of our Bible on Business series, we dive deeper into the process of making Holy Spirit-led business decisions. Picking up from Part 1 (based on Acts 8), today’s discussion focuses on Acts 13:1-4 and how divine strategy and clarity are birthed from a lifestyle…
**Disclaimer** We are currently on our annual winter break. This is a replay of an episode that aired earlier in 2025. In today’s episode of Blessed + Bossed Up , we continue our Bible on Business series with a deep dive into what it looks like to make strategic business decisions led by the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Acts 8:26–40, Tatum unpacks the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch to…
**Disclaimer** We are currently on our annual winter break. This is a replay of an episode that aired earlier in 2025. In this episode of Blessed and Bossed Up , we continue our Bible on Business series by diving into the significance of strategic timing. Tatum unpacks the powerful lessons from Acts 2, examining how the Lord orchestrated the perfect moment for Pentecost and how this applies to our…
Before we get into today’s episode, I want to let you know that the Blessed + Bossed Up podcast is currently on a brief break as I reset, refocus, and prepare for what’s next in this new season. While we’re away, I’ll be sharing powerful sessions, teachings, and listener favorites from our community to continue pouring into you. Today’s replay is one of those sessions. Enjoy, and I pray it blesses…
In this vulnerable end-of-year episode, Tatum opens up about navigating a year of big transition—welcoming a new baby, starting law school, stewarding family and business, and still choosing to make God the CEO of it all. She shares how 2025 has exposed areas for growth, internal “shoulds,” and noise… but also how her foundation in God has kept her steady. Tatum also announces that the podcast…
In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up , Tatum sits down with one of our favorites, Pastor Tiffany Sowah , for a real and raw conversation about what it actually looks like to depend on God in business, ministry, and life. The last time Tiffany was on the show was in 2020. Since then, everything has changed: she’s become Pastor Tiffany , married, relocated twice (from Philly to North Carolina and…
In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up , Tatum continues the Bible on Business series with a sobering reminder: faith does not replace fundamentals. Yes, we pray, fast, and follow God’s leading—but we also have to be good stewards who understand the basic building blocks of business. Tatum walks you through what it really means to count the cost (Luke 14:28–30) and breaks down the core…
Episode summary: Today we kick off a new how-to series answering a listener’s question: “I study what you teach, but I still feel stuck.” Tatum lays the foundation— sobriety of mind and spirit —so you can actually apply the Bible to your business. She shares her pruning season (fasting, laying down a growing business, guarding inputs), why entrepreneurship can be intoxicating, and how to detox the…
A listener wrote in after the Bible on Business series saying they’re inspired, but struggle to get the same revelation when reading the Bible on their own—and don’t know how to apply it to business. That honest question surfaced a real gap between hearing and doing , which Tatum will address with a brand-new, step-by-step practical series on building a business with God today (not 2017). Before…
Tatum answers your submitted questions on (1) what to do when you feel like you’re not hearing from God, (2) discerning whether a pivot is Spirit-led, and (3) how to pursue higher education as a wife, mom, and entrepreneur—plus why she said “yes” to law school. Expect practical rhythms, biblical anchors, and real-life systems that protect your peace, family, and focus. Topics & Timestamps (from…
Tatum opens the episode reflecting on her recent midterm fatigue and decision to take a mental health day. She thanks listeners for their patience and reminds them that the podcast is a ministry, not a job. This space is about service — not clout, income, or obligation. “Part of taking what God entrusts to us seriously is knowing when we don’t have it to give — and honoring that.” [1:56] Listener…
In this honest check-in, I share why I’m temporarily shifting from two episodes a week while juggling law school, newborn life, and midterms—and I re-air one of your most requested episodes: Rhythm over Routine . We close out the “How to Make Spirit-Led Business Decisions” mini-series with a practical framework for building a business in step with the Spirit , not driven by hustle or ego. If…
In this week’s episode of Blessed and Bossed Up , we’re continuing our Bible on Business series by unpacking the power of holy boldness through the lens of Acts 4:13–22 . As Christian entrepreneurs, we are called to do more than just add scripture to our captions—we are called to build businesses that reflect the character of Christ and disrupt worldly systems with Kingdom values. This episode…
We pick the book club back up with Part II (“Looking Within”) of The Spirit-Filled Life by Dr. Charles Stanley. Tatum recaps the biblical foundation of the Holy Spirit’s indwelling (for all believers at salvation) versus His influencing (our moment-by-moment leading). Building on the recent Internal Harmony series, she explains that walking by the Spirit is not distant, rule-based “directions,”…
In this final episode of the Internal Harmony Series , we’re tackling the “big C word” — control . Control isn’t just a personality trait; it’s a spiritual stronghold that keeps us bound, quenches the Spirit, and robs us of God’s peace. In this episode, I share a recent testimony about what happened when I surrendered control, unpack why the Bible calls us to release it, and walk through case…
In this powerful conclusion to the Internal Harmony Series , Tatum shares what it's looked like to live in true peace while managing law school, motherhood, business, and ministry. Through personal testimony and Spirit-led insight, she unpacks the third psychological barrier to inner peace: emotional suppression . Tatum explains how suppression—pushing down emotions like sadness, joy, fear, or…
