Natasha Hemmingway: When Success Isn't Enough. (S5E30)
The Shepherd at Work
Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 26 minutes
For more than 16 years, Natasha Hemmingway climbed the corporate ladder as a successful Fortune 500 sales leader. She was achieving everything she had worked for—until life took an unexpected turn. The heartbreaking loss of her newborn son, followed years later by earning a long-awaited promotion only to be laid off, forced her to ask a question many leaders never consider until everything changes:
Who am I when my title is gone?
That season of loss became the beginning of God's greater purpose. Coming to the end of herself, Natasha discovered that God truly is a lamp unto our feet—not revealing the entire journey, but faithfully lighting the next step. What began as a passion for helping others on their health journey soon opened incredible doors to coach, speak, and lead across the country and around the world.
Today, Natasha is the founder of Heart Not Hustle®, where she equips corporations, entrepreneurs, and sales leaders to build businesses fueled by purpose instead of pressure. Drawing from her own journey through grief, success, disappointment, and redemption, she helps leaders trade striving for significance and discover the joy that comes from living out God's calling.
In this episode, Natasha shares:
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Why so many leaders unknowingly attach their identity to their careers.
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How God meets us when everything we built is stripped away.
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Why purpose and joy are found in calling—not accomplishments.
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How to lead and sell with heart instead of hustle.
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Why the very thing you're resisting may be the thing God is calling you to.
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How taking one faithful step can open doors you never imagined.
If you've ever wondered whether your career has become your identity, wrestled with unexpected loss, or sensed God leading you into something new, this conversation will encourage you to stop running from your calling and start walking in it—one intentional step at a time.
