Building a Purpose-Driven Business with Mercedes Eckert

What does it truly mean to build a business with purpose? How can faith, resilience, and a willingness to serve others shape a thriving entrepreneurial journey? This week on She Has The Audacity, I sit down with Mercedes Eckert, founder of iShop, to explore how she built a business rooted in impact, faith, and the power of taking action before you feel ready. Mercedes shares her journey from discovering mystery shopping as a way to earn extra income to turning it into a movement that has helped over 18,000 people create financial opportunities on their own terms. She opens up about the fears that often hold women back from stepping into entrepreneurship, the role faith plays in her decision-making, and why creating opportunities for others is the most rewarding part of building a business. Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode: ✨  Entrepreneurship as a calling How Mercedes embraced her journey with faith, trust, and a deep sense of purpose. ✨ Overcoming fear in business & life Why success requires taking action before you feel fully ready. ✨ Building a business with impact How iShop empowers women to create sustainable income and financial freedom. ✨ The role of patience & persistence Why true success is built over time, not overnight. ✨ Faith, mindset, and leadership How leaning into faith and intuition can guide bold business moves. Mercedes’ story is a testament to what’s possible when you trust yourself, take action, and build a business that uplifts others. 🎧 Listen Now! (Insert link) Connect with Mercedes Eckert: 🌎 Website: www.mercedeseckert.com 📱 TikTok: @mercedeseckert This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to step into purpose-driven entrepreneurship, create opportunities for others, and build something bigger than themselves. If it resonated, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts (add link)  or Spotify, and share it with a friend who’s ready to take bold action!   ✨ WORK WITH CHANA ROSS! ✨   Are you an ambitious woman who is a leader at work, at home or in the community and you are looking for support with overcoming perfectionism, determining your next right step, overcoming self-doubt and learning to advocate for yourself and fall in love with the next version of you? Chana can help you anywhere in the world through coaching. Visit chanaross.com to learn more.   Download Chana’s FREE Time Audit Guide to start creating more time and freedom in your life today! – chanaross.com/timeaudit