Luminary Leadership Podcast

About Luminary Leadership Podcast

You built the business. Now what? Welcome to Your Big Next—the podcast for entrepreneurs who’ve conquered success but know there’s more. Here’s the truth: success alone isn’t enough, especially when it’s costing you your family, purpose, or quality of life. I’m Liz, founder of Luminary Leadership Co., homeschooling mom of four (yes, chaos is my love language), and the trusted sounding board for visionaries like John Maxwell. Over the past dozen years, I’ve coached hundreds of high-level leaders through the exact moment you might be facing now: when you realize scaling harder, hiring faster, and hustling more aren’t the answers. Here’s the thing: the world says do more. But what if the key isn’t doing at all? What if your next breakthrough requires slowing down, tuning in, and stepping into the calling that’s been quietly waiting for you to notice? This podcast isn’t about tweaking your to-do list or finding hacks to make life “easier.” It’s about flipping the script on success and stepping boldly into the work that actually matters—the kind that lights you up, fuels your family, and leaves a legacy worth talking about. Every week, we’ll hit you with paradigm-shifting ideas, game-changing strategies, and the kind of leadership insights that make you rethink everything you thought you knew about success. If you’re ready to trade burnout for brilliance, hustle for heart, and empty achievement for a legacy that actually means something, then welcome home. Your Big Next is waiting—let’s find it together.

Publisher

Elizabeth Hartke

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jul 2021

Latest episode

26 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

14 of 314 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   26 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   311. A Sabbatical Announcement: Making Room for More, What Success Looks Like Now, & What I Hope It Teaches You Too

   In this deeply bitter sweet episode, I’m sharing what’s been on my heart as I return from maternity leave and step into a new season. One that’s asking for greater clarity, deeper discernment, and a willingness to let go of what no longer aligns. Like many high-performing entrepreneurs, I’ve felt the fatigue that comes from constantly creating, pushing, and producing without pause. And in this space of reflection, I’ve realized: true leadership requires space. That’s why I’ve made the decision to take a sabbatical from the podcast. Not from the mission, not from the calling, but from the pace. This pause is making room for authorship, family, and the next evolution of how I’m meant to lead and serve. I’m still here, still guiding visionary founders through the Your Big Next Operating System (https://luminaryleadershipco.com/operatingsystem), and I’ll be back when it’s time. My hope is that this episode gives you permission to reflect on what you may need to release, realign, or reimagine. Sometimes the most strategic move is a sacred pause. And when we make room, the right next thing always finds us. Resources from this episode: Your Big Next - The Book is Coming SOON! https://www.yourbignextbook.com (https://www.yourbignextbook.com) Join My Email List to Stay in Touch https://luminaryleadershipco.com/insider (https://luminaryleadershipco.com/insider) The Big Next Operating System https://luminaryleadershipco.com/operatingsystem (https://luminaryleadershipco.com/operatingsystem) Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@elizhartke (https://www.youtube.com/@elizhartke) Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode311 (https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode311) Connect with me: Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/ (https://luminaryleadershipco.com/) If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at marketing@luminaryleadershipco.com (mailto:marketing@luminaryleadershipco.com). We'd love to chat! Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/elizhartke/?hl=en)! Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luminary-leadership-podcast/id1575781546)!

2. 

   19 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   310. Is Your Business Costing You Your Family? A Wake-Up Call for Founders

   Is Your Business Thriving at the Expense of Your Family? In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m asking a question that might sting a little, but one we need to face as founders and leaders: Is the way you're running your business costing you more than you realize at home? I share my own wake-up call. It was the moment I realized I was chasing business growth that didn’t actually align with how I wanted to show up for my family. From that breaking point came a deep pivot toward identity-led leadership, where business strategy doesn’t compete with your values. We talk about: Why traditional leadership models often create tension at home The subtle ways your business can begin to override your core identity How I began simplifying everything — structure, offers, and expectations A case study from a client who completely changed her leadership posture How the Big Next Operating System helps founders lead with clarity and conviction Whether you’re a CEO, coach, or service provider, this episode is your invitation to lead differently. Not by doing more, but by getting anchored in who you really are and what matters most. 🎧 Tune in and ask yourself: What’s the cost of doing it this way? And is there a better one?Resources from this episode: Your Big Next Operating System https://luminaryleadershipco.com/operatingsystem (https://luminaryleadershipco.com/operatingsystem) Take Your Leadership Assessment Here https://luminaryleadershipco.com/style (https://luminaryleadershipco.com/style) Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode310 (https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode310) Connect with me: Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/ (https://luminaryleadershipco.com/) If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at marketing@luminaryleadershipco.com (mailto:marketing@luminaryleadershipco.com). We'd love to chat! Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/elizhartke/?hl=en)! Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luminary-leadership-podcast/id1575781546)!

3. 

   12 Jan 2026

   309. How to Step Into True Leadership Without Adding More to Your Plate & 3 Questions to Clarify If the Goal Is Even Right for You

   Before you set another goal for your business, I want you to pause. In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shift that has completely changed the way I approach growth and why ambition without alignment can actually cost you more than you realize. We’re talking about the hidden price of our goals — the time, peace, money, and relationships we unknowingly trade in the name of “success.” I share both personal stories (including a $600,000 lesson) and patterns I see in high-achieving entrepreneurs who feel burned out, overbooked, or off-track. Here’s what we dig into: Why you shouldn’t set goals until you ask these 3 questions The difference between Operator Goals vs. Visionary Goals A real-life story that forced me to choose peace over profit The CEO Cheat Codes that help you lead with integrity How the Big Next Operating System helps you build aligned success This isn’t about dreaming smaller, truly it’s about building a business and life that actually feel good once you get there. Resources from this episode: 20 Cheat Code AI Prompts to Run Your Business Without You https://luminaryleadershipco.com/noforce (https://luminaryleadershipco.com/noforce) Your Big Next Operating System https://luminaryleadershipco.com/operatingsystem-waitlist (https://luminaryleadershipco.com/operatingsystem-waitlist) Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode309 (https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode309) Connect with me: Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/ (https://luminaryleadershipco.com/) If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at marketing@luminaryleadershipco.com (mailto:marketing@luminaryleadershipco.com). We'd love to chat! Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/elizhartke/?hl=en)! Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luminary-leadership-podcast/id1575781546)!

Inside a recent episode

311. A Sabbatical Announcement: Making Room for More, What Success Looks Like Now, & What I Hope It Teaches You Too

Published 26 Jan 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And I have released a podcast episode every single week, at least one, if not two, since 2018. And yet, I know this is making space for whatever is next. So, it's not happening in spite of the business. It's happening because of how we built it. And the blessing in it and my encouragement to everybody is to take time to make sure you're doing the same. From the beginning, we made different choices. We have prioritized saving and investing. And we said no when it would have been easy to say yes. And we built a lot of margin on purpose. So that obedience could be available to us and never feel financially irresponsible. […]

Who has been a guest on Luminary Leadership Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• ELIZABETH HARTKE
• Rosemary Lewis
• Mitch Matthews
• Aly Caffery
• Stefanie Gass

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

42,928

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

62 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

20 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

90