by Ashley Baxter
The Mission Forward Podcast is for anyone ready to move their mission forward. Each episode will help you Lean In to who you were created to be, Let Go of what holds you back, Level Up in your mindset and leadership, and Launch into the life and impact you were made for. Through real stories, practical wisdom, and biblical truth, you'll be inspired to live with purpose and lead with impact—in your family, your work, and your world.
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May 7, 2026
<p data-start="160" data-end="466">In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Ashley Baxter challenges high-achieving women to rethink how they lead, live, and define success. Drawing from her own experience as a business leader, mother, and founder, she speaks directly to the pressure many women feel to "do it all"—and do it perfectly.</p> <p data-start="468" data-end="826">Ashley explores the hidden cost of achievement-driven living, where the desire to excel can quietly turn into the need to prove worth. She invites listeners to confront a transformative question: Who are you without what you do? From this foundation, she unpacks how true leadership begins with self-leadership—grounded not in performance, but in identity.</p> <p data-start="828" data-end="1056">Through a moving story of her colleague Lauren Gilbert, Ashley brings urgency and perspective to the conversation around time, reminding us that life's value isn't found in doing more, but in being present for what matters most.</p> <p data-start="1058" data-end="1158">Listeners will walk away with three practical strategies to reclaim control and lead with intention:</p> <ul data-start="1159" data-end="1386"> <li data-section-id="7v6yqt" data-start="1159" data-end="1233"> <strong data-start="1161" data-end="1191">Schedule your values first</strong>—align your time with what truly matters</li> <li data-section-id="1nnqz2x" data-start="1234" data-end="1309"> <strong data-start="1236" data-end="1254">Empower others</strong>—release control to create growth and multiply impact</li> <li data-section-id="1l1nd4p" data-start="1310" data-end="1386"> <strong data-start="1312" data-end="1339">Outsource without guilt</strong>—protect your energy for what only you can do</li> </ul> <p data-start="1388" data-end="1611">She also highlights the importance of community, emphasizing that no woman is meant to carry leadership, business, and life alone. Growth requires proximity to the right people—those who challenge, support, and elevate you.</p> <p data-start="1613" data-end="1772">This episode is both a wake-up call and a permission slip: you don't need more time—you need more intention. Stop proving your worth and start leading from it.</p>
March 26, 2026
<p data-start="202" data-end="431">In this episode, we sit down with <span class="whitespace-normal">Josh Cherry</span>—a former U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilot turned entrepreneur—whose journey is a masterclass in leadership, discipline, and building businesses that scale.</p> <p data-start="433" data-end="811">Josh shares how his 14-year military career, including three combat tours in Iraq and earning nine Air Medals, shaped his mindset around trust, systems, and high-stakes decision-making. But the real story begins when he transitions out of the military and into entrepreneurship—facing uncertainty, redefining identity, and ultimately committing to building something of his own.</p> <p data-start="813" data-end="1157">Through the <strong data-start= "825" data-end="854">Mission Forward framework</strong>—Lean In, Let Go, Level Up, and Launch—we explore how Josh co-founded <span class="whitespace-normal">Delta Life Fitness</span> and helped grow it into a national franchise with 75+ locations. He breaks down the systems, leadership principles, and mindset shifts required to move from operator to scalable business builder.</p> <p data-start="1159" data-end="1404">Now serving as President of <span class="whitespace-normal">MedLead Convert</span>, Josh is focused on helping medical practices grow through smarter marketing and lead conversion—while also coaching and speaking on leadership and franchising across the country.</p> <p data-start="1406" data-end="1541">This conversation is packed with insights for anyone navigating transition, building a business, or striving to lead at a higher level.</p> <p data-start="1543" data-end="1558"><strong data-start="1543" data-end="1558">Key Themes:</strong></p> <ul data-start="1559" data-end="1818"> <li data-section-id="i9fsyc" data-start="1559" data-end="1619"> Leadership under pressure and translating it to business</li> <li data-section-id="1hcoccw" data-start="1620" data-end="1675"> Letting go of structure to embrace entrepreneurship</li> <li data-section-id="1etn2re" data-start="1676" data-end="1726"> Building systems that scale beyond the founder</li> <li data-section-id="d4j4vv" data-start="1727" data-end="1771">The realities (and myths) of franchising</li> <li data-section-id="sobc5l" data-start="1772" data-end="1818"> Creating mission-driven impact in business</li> </ul> <p data-start="1820" data-end="1956" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Whether you're a veteran, entrepreneur, or leader in transition, this episode will challenge you to step forward into your next mission.</p>
February 27, 2026
<p data-start="160" data-end="532">In this episode of Mission Forward, we sit down with <strong data-start="215" data-end="230">Judith Rias</strong>, Founder of Empowering Nations, to explore a powerful model for transformational impact across the globe. Empowering Nations operates through a holistic approach—addressing body, mind, and spirit—to equip individuals and communities with the training, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.</p> <p data-start="534" data-end="926">Judith shares how the organization partners with local churches, community groups, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals across the USA, Europe, and Africa to create sustainable change. From grassroots initiatives to global collaborations, Empowering Nations is impacting thousands and demonstrating what happens when faith, strategy, and community come together for lasting transformation.</p>
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The Mission Forward Podcast is for anyone ready to move their mission forward. Each episode will help you Lean In to who you were created to be, Let Go of what holds you back, Level Up in your mindset and leadership, and Launch into the life and impact you were made for.
Through real stories, practical wisdom, and biblical truth, you'll be inspired to live with purpose and lead with impact—in your family, your work, and your world.
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