Build What Matters—Right Where You Are

Belinda Gaston
Aug 27
2 min read

So many of us start chasing growth without asking why. Begin with heart, not hype.

If you’ve ever felt stuck—waiting for the “right time,” the “perfect plan,” or just the courage to start—today’s post is for you.

My guest Denise Taylor reveals so many gems in our soul-stirring conversation about faith-fueled entrepreneurship during Episode 4 of Season 2 on the Graced to Lead Podcast. We dove into what it looks like to build a business—or lead any project—with intention, even when clarity feels scarce.

We talk about entrepreneurship—not just the hustle and the highlight reels, but the heart behind it and what it really looks like to build something meaningful from right where you are.

Not when you have more time.

Not once you hit six figures.

But now. With what’s in your hand, in your heart, and under your feet.

I know what it’s like to feel the nudge to build something bigger, something that feels deeply aligned with your calling—and to simultaneously feel stuck by the question, “Where do I even begin?”

The answer? You begin on purpose.

You don’t need to wait for a big break or perfect conditions to start building with purpose.

Sometimes we get caught in the trap of thinking we need to be more ready, more clear, more resourced. But the truth is, most purpose-driven work doesn’t start in certainty—it starts with obedience.

That idea that’s been burning in your heart? That blog, that brand, that nonprofit, that coaching program? It matters. But it doesn’t have to be massive to be meaningful.

We can miss the beauty of purpose when we try to scale something that was never meant to grow that way. The question is not just, “What am I building?” but also, “Why am I building it?”

Because here’s the truth:

Take one step forward and God will meet you there.

Entrepreneurship led by faith means you don’t just work hard—you work well. You build in partnership with God, not in pursuit of public approval. That kind of work will stretch you—but it will never leave you empty.

Here's what I learned: