Threads of Wisdom

Caroline A. Mendez

Threads of Wisdom is the podcast passing on what Christian women in leadership have spent decades earning. Hosted by Caroline A. Mendez — author, coach, ordained minister, and advocate for Christian women in business for over 20 years — each episode features an honest conversation with a vetted Christian businesswoman living out her faith at the highest levels of her industry. From Gen Z to Boomers, across profit and non-profit, every guest brings real stories, hard-won perspective, and practical wisdom rooted in 20+ years of research and documented in the Threads of Wisdom book series. If you're a Christian woman navigating leadership, entrepreneurship, or building a business rooted in faith — this podcast was made for you.

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Episodes

SE1 E06 Why Authenticity Wins in Sales and Life | Dr. Lenita Davis

In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode of Threads of Wisdom, we sit down with Dr. Lenita Davis, Executive Director of the Sales Program at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, to explore her extraordinary journey from corporate America to academia and the life-changing moment that shaped her purpose. After surviving a life-threatening accident, Dr. Davis made a bold decision to leave the corporate world and pursue a higher calling: helping businesses grow while inspiring and empowering...

Apr 30, 2026•37 min•Ep. 6

SE1 E05 From Wyoming to Business Success | Janey Walker

In this inspiring episode, Janey Walker, CEO and founder of Classic Mail Solutions, shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Wyoming to building a successful business in the commingling industry. Janey talks about how curiosity and a lifelong passion for learning shaped her career, ultimately leading her to entrepreneurship later in life. She explains how the commingling business works and how it helps companies reduce costs through efficient mail sorting and postal optimization. This co...

Apr 22, 2026•39 min•Ep. 5

SE01 E04 - Clarity in the Calling | Kim Wygle

In this conversation, Kim shares her journey of founding Flourish Executive Retreats, a space designed for kingdom-minded female executives to rest, refuel, and refocus. She discusses the importance of discerning one's personal calling, the unexpected nature of God's plans, and the significance of leading with purpose and focusing on people rather than results. Kim emphasizes the need for faithfulness over fruitfulness and encourages women to abide with the Lord, reminding them of His love and p...

Apr 17, 2026•30 min•Ep. 4

SE1 E03 Leading With Purpose: Faith, Community and Servant Leadership | With Shannon Keil

Shannon Keil is Chief Experience Officer of The Regent, a 10,000 square foot community event center in Riverview, Florida, but her influence stretches far beyond event planning. In this episode, Shannon draws on 25+ years of experience in hospitality and events — including work with Universal Studios Creative Development and the Young Presidents Organization — to explore what it truly means to lead with intention. She opens up about how her faith quietly shapes every leadership decision she make...

Apr 08, 2026•24 min•Ep. 3

SE1 E02 Faith, Business, and the Art of Servant Leadership | Susan Springsteen

Susan Springsteen is the co-founder of nth Solutions and President and CEO of H2O Connected, a woman-owned water technology company based in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. In this conversation, Susan shares how a faith-driven approach has shaped every dimension of her leadership journey — from her early days managing investments at Morgan Stanley to building two technology companies rooted in community impact and Christian mission. She opens up about what it means to run a business as a calling rath...

Apr 01, 2026•41 min•Ep. 2

SE1 E01 The Fruit of Obedience | Carolina Flores

What does it really mean to lead? For Carolina Flores, co-founder of HiHello Labs, a media production company serving clients nationwide, the answer is simple: service over everything. In this first episode of Threads of Wisdom, Carolina shares how growing up as a third-generation entrepreneur shaped her leadership philosophy from the ground up — and why she believes followers, not titles, are what define a true leader. She opens up about the hard lessons behind real delegation, what it took to ...

Mar 25, 2026•42 min•Ep. 1

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