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YOUR BIG NEXT | business growth, leadership development, scaling with purpose, faith and family first entrepreneur
Hosted by Elizabeth Hartke · EN
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.
21episodes
Episodes
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311. A Sabbatical Announcement: Making Room for More, What Success Looks Like Now, & What I Hope It Teaches You Too
Jan 2600:32:11Tap to summarizeIn 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, 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 Join My Email List to Stay in Touch https://luminaryleadershipco.com/insiderThe Big Next Operating System https://luminaryleadershipco.com/operatingsystemSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@elizhartkeShow notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode311Connect with me:Website: 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. We'd love to chat!Connect with me on Instagram!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!
Transcribe →310. Is Your Business Costing You Your Family? A Wake-Up Call for Founders
Jan 1900:16:56Tap to summarizeIs 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 homeThe subtle ways your business can begin to override your core identityHow I began simplifying everything — structure, offers, and expectationsA case study from a client who completely changed her leadership postureHow the Big Next Operating System helps founders lead with clarity and convictionWhether 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/operatingsystemTake Your Leadership Assessment Here https://luminaryleadershipco.com/styleShow notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode310Connect with me:Website: 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. We'd love to chat!Connect with me on Instagram!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!
Transcribe →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
Jan 1200:23:02Tap to summarizeBefore 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 questionsThe difference between Operator Goals vs. Visionary GoalsA real-life story that forced me to choose peace over profitThe CEO Cheat Codes that help you lead with integrityHow the Big Next Operating System helps you build aligned successThis 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/noforceYour Big Next Operating System https://luminaryleadershipco.com/operatingsystemShow notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode309Connect with me:Website: 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. We'd love to chat!Connect with me on Instagram!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!
Transcribe →308. Reclaim 20+ Hours a Week with AI: Advanced Tools for Founders Who Want More Time, Clarity, & Margin
Jan 500:17:20Tap to summarizeIf you've ever felt like you're drowning in decision fatigue, repetitive tasks, or trying to be everywhere at once in your business… this episode is your lifeline. I'm pulling back the curtain on the real ways I’m using AI to reclaim 20+ hours a week, not with fluffy hacks, but with systems that actually elevate leadership and build in margin.We're talking about AI as your strategic second brain. These aren’t surface-level shortcuts. They’re smart, repeatable tools that help you lead better, communicate clearer, and grow without burning out.Here's what we cover in this episode:The exact ways I use AI to free up 20+ hours/weekHow to simulate your strategic brain for better decision-makingA framework for solving repeat problems with AI (so you stop firefighting)Using time and energy mapping to lead your team with clarityWhy your peace is worth protecting and how AI can helpIf you’re craving more space in your life and more structure in your business… this episode is your next right step. 🎯 Let’s reclaim your time and design a business that honors your vision.Resources from this episode:DM me FORWARD on Instagram for the FREE Founder's Recalibration Process20 CEO Cheat Code AI Prompts https://luminaryleadershipco.com/noforceGet Rize to start tracking your time https://rize.io/?via=elizabeth-hartkeWatch on YouTube Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode308Connect with me:Website: 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. We'd love to chat!Connect with me on Instagram!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!
Transcribe →307. These 3 CEO-Level Decisions Will Change How You Scale, Simplify, & Stay in Alignment (They Did for Me)
Dec 2900:22:20Tap to summarizeIt’s the season of goal-setting… but before you fill your whiteboard or planner with all the things, let’s pause. We’re bombarded with goal-setting advice this time of year, but what if the way we’ve been taught to pursue success is actually keeping us stuck?In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m giving you the three powerful decisions I made that changed everything for how I lead, plan, and grow as a family first founder. These shifts helped me stop operating from pressure and start building a business that aligns with my values, vision, and capacity.In this episode, I cover:Why traditional goal-setting creates pressure instead of purposeHow to create trajectory instead of just checking boxesThe decision that changed my leadership identity from the inside outWhy protecting your time is a leadership skill — not a luxuryHow to multiply your impact without multiplying your workloadIf you’re ready to lead differently in the year ahead, this is the recalibration you’ve been waiting for. You’ll also get access to my free Founder’s Recalibration process so you can step into your Big Next with clarity and confidence.Resources from this episode:DM me FORWARD on Instagram for the FREE Founder's Recalibration ProcessLeadership Advantage Assessment https://luminaryleadershipco.com/styleWatch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@elizhartkeShow notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode307Connect with me:Website: 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. We'd love to chat!Connect with me on Instagram!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!
Transcribe →306. The Money Mindset Shifts That Changed My Life & Grew My Business
Dec 2200:15:53Tap to summarizeThere was a time I was hitting consistent revenue milestones…but still lying awake at night, stressed about money.In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sharing the money mindset shifts that changed everything—in my business, my leadership, and my personal peace. You’ll hear the real story of how I went from undercharging, over-functioning, and carrying an invisible fear of lack to raising my prices, building a high-performing team, and creating more space, alignment, and overflow than ever before.This wasn’t just about numbers. It was about identity, stewardship, and trust. And it took a wake-up call, one I didn’t see coming to finally shift the way I viewed money for good.Inside this episode:The toxic money cycle I didn’t realize I was inThe breakthrough moment that reframed everything3 money mindset shifts that rewired my beliefsHow I moved from “I can’t afford it” → “How can I?”The importance of value creation over scarcity thinkingWhy stewarding wealth is a responsibility, not a rewardWhat alignment with your financial beliefs really feels likeWhether you’re undercharging, overspending, or simply sensing it’s time for a deeper financial reset this episode is an invitation to look at your money story through a new lens.Resources from this episode:Your Big Next Book is Coming SOON! Get on the waitlist https://yourbignextbook.com/Leadership Advantage Assessment https://luminaryleadershipco.com/styleShow notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode306Connect with me:Website: 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. We'd love to chat!Connect with me on Instagram!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!
Transcribe →305. You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck in 2026 | Your Big Next Starts With This Internal Upgrade
Dec 1500:22:38Tap to summarizeWe talk about confidence like it’s a vibe. But the truth is, belief isn’t a mindset hack—it’s a leadership skill. In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m talking about one of the biggest bottlenecks I see in high-capacity founders (and yes, I’ve lived it too): deep, unconscious self-doubt.We’re talking about belief at the cellular level, because the ROI of belief touches everything: → The way you lead → The way you sell → The way you partner, parent, and buildI’ll walk you through:The CEO beliefs that silently stall growthWhy we can't “strategize” our way out of misalignmentHow to install new beliefs with what I call the Belief Installation ProtocolAnd what happens when you finally start leading from overflow, not overcompensationI want to help you see the cost of old belief systems and show you how to shift into a new era of conviction and clarity. If you’re done being your own growth ceiling, let’s go there.Resources from this episode:Your Big Next Book is Coming SOON! Get on the waitlist https://yourbignextbook.com/Leadership Advantage Assessment https://luminaryleadershipco.com/styleWatch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@elizhartkeShow notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode305Connect with me:Website: 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. We'd love to chat!Connect with me on Instagram!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!
Transcribe →304. The Worst Time Management Mistakes I Made in My Early Business
Dec 800:18:18Tap to summarizeFor years, I thought my calendar just needed better color-coding. More hacks. More hustle. But the truth? The way I was managing time was keeping me small.If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing all the right things” but still not moving the needle—you’re gonna want to hear this. In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m calling out the 3 biggest time-wasters I see (and have personally battled) that keep high-level founders spinning:The myth of productivity as progress & why working harder isn’t the flexLetting your calendar run you like it’s a democracy (Spoiler: it’s not. You’re the CEO.)And why energy management > time management every single timeI’m also sharing how I now structure my days around high-leverage tasks and natural energy rhythms, and how that simple shift has transformed my impact and peace.This isn’t about squeezing more into your week. It’s about becoming a leader who moves from alignment, not obligation.If you’re done being busy and ready to be effective, let’s go.Resources from this episode:Visionary CEO Template https://luminaryleadershipco.com/templateYour Big Next Book is Coming SOON! Get on the waitlist https://yourbignextbook.com/Overflow CEO Mastermind https://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermindShow notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode304Connect with me:Website: 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. We'd love to chat!Connect with me on Instagram!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!
Transcribe →303. How I Fixed My Focus and Got More Done (How You Can Too!)
Dec 100:19:39Tap to summarizeLet me be real honest… you don’t have a time problem, you have a focus problem.And that’s actually good news, because it means you’re not broken, you’re just misaligned.In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m breaking down the 5 steps I walk my clients through when their schedule is spiraling, they’re spinning their wheels, and it feels like they’re working hard but going nowhere.We’ll dive into:The exact way I audit my calendar like a CEO (and how this one practice shifts everything)How to cut the fluff and finally define what actually matters in this seasonWhy your current schedule might be sabotaging your success and how to install the Visionary CEO Schedule insteadThe importance of building rhythms that match your leadership style and nervous systemAnd how to align your time with your calling, not just your to-do listThis isn’t just about productivity. It’s about peace, alignment, and becoming the kind of leader who knows exactly where her energy goes and why.Resources from this episode:Get Rize to start tracking your time https://rize.io/?via=elizabeth-hartkeVisionary CEO Template https://luminaryleadershipco.com/templateYour Big Next Book is Coming SOON! Get on the waitlist https://yourbignextbook.com/Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@elizhartkeOverflow CEO Mastermind https://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermindShow notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode303Connect with me:Website: 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. We'd love to chat!Connect with me on Instagram!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!
Transcribe →302. How to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings as an Entrepreneur CEO
Nov 2400:16:38Tap to summarizeLet’s be honest… most meetings are a waste of time. They drain your time, stall momentum, and leave your team more confused than when they joined. In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sharing the details on how I’ve restructured meetings in my business—not just to save time, but to drive results.I’ll walk you through:The real cost of ineffective meetings (and how they’re quietly killing your business growth)The mindset shift that changed how I show up as a CEO and lead my teamMy simple framework for hosting powerful meetings with purpose, not fluffWhat to always define before you ever hit “schedule”Who shouldn’t be in the room and why fewer people = more clarityHow to end every meeting with clear ownership and next stepsIf you want to lead like a visionary and stop spinning in unnecessary conversations, this one’s for you.Resources from this episode:Visionary CEO Schedule Template https://luminaryleadershipco.com/templateYour Big Next Book is Coming SOON! Get on the waitlist https://yourbignextbook.com/Overflow CEO Mastermind https://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermindShow notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode302Connect with me:Website: 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. We'd love to chat!Connect with me on Instagram!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!
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