What if influence was never meant to be about getting more attention—but about stewarding what God has already placed in your hands?

In this episode of The Flourishing Life Podcast, Jackie sits down with Molly Gomez, former television news anchor and ESPN sideline reporter turned Signature Story Strategist, international speaker, and founder of Signature Story Co.

Molly shares her journey from television news to helping faith-driven women uncover the stories that shape who they are, build trust, and communicate with greater clarity and conviction. She opens up about being fired—a moment she now sees as a blessing—and how God used that season to redirect her toward the work she was truly called to do.

Jackie and Molly dive into the tension so many women feel between wanting to make an impact and feeling pressure to perform. They talk about what happens when our identity becomes tied to achievement, attention, social media metrics, or the approval of others—and why influence carries a responsibility to continually check our heart posture.

They also explore one of the biggest things holding women back from using their voice: worthiness. Too often, women discount their experiences, assume their story isn't important enough, or allow past wounds and insecurities to keep them quiet. Molly challenges us to recognize that our stories don't have to be dramatic to matter. The experiences God has walked us through may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that your voice matters, your story has purpose, and influence is something to steward—not chase.

• Molly's transition from television news and ESPN to becoming a Signature Story Strategist

• Why being fired became one of the greatest blessings in Molly's career

• Separating your identity from your performance

• What it means to be secure in your identity in Christ

• How to examine your motives when pursuing growth or influence

• The pressure social media creates to constantly perform and produce

• Why leadership is ultimately about serving others

• The responsibility that comes with having influence

• Why so many women struggle with feeling worthy enough to use their voice

• How early experiences can shape the way we see ourselves

• The importance of surrounding yourself with people who will challenge and encourage you

• Why storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to build trust and connection

• How vulnerability can create deeper, more authentic relationships

• Why your story matters—even if it feels small or ordinary

• What it looks like to live a truly flourishing life rooted in simplicity, depth, faith, and purpose

Learn more about Molly, her work, The Seven Story System™, and Signature Story Co. through her website and social platforms @themollygomez

The Flourishing Life Podcast is about helping you flourish in every area of your life—physically, mentally, spiritually, and purposefully. Through meaningful conversations with experts, leaders, and people walking boldly in their calling, Jackie and Tad explore what it looks like to become who God created you to be.

For who God created you to be.