Redefining Hustle — When Ambition Surrenders and the Kingdom Advances with Erin Harrigan. (S5E08)
The Shepherd at Work
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 26 minutes
How does a corporate striver—an achievement chaser, a results-driven hustler—fully surrender their life to Christ without losing their drive?
Ask Erin Harrigan.
In this powerful episode, Krystal sits down with Erin, Christian business coach, author, and former corporate high-achiever, to unpack what happens when hustle is no longer fueled by identity, pressure, or performance—but by obedience.
Erin didn’t lack ambition.
She lacked peace.
After 25 years climbing the corporate ladder, her identity wrapped tightly around productivity and achievement, everything came to a breaking point in October 2014. Overwhelmed and spiritually empty, she found herself face-down on her carpet, crying out for a better way.
That was the moment she fully surrendered her life to Jesus Christ—and everything changed.
But the transformation didn’t stop there.
Earlier in the marketplace, Erin had been asked two life-altering questions that cut straight through titles, performance, and reputation:
Whose are you?
And what do you know about Jesus?
Those questions—and her surrender—completely redefined her understanding of success.
In this episode, Erin shares how God took the ashes of striving thoughts:
“I’m not doing enough.”
“I need to hustle harder.”
“My worth is tied to my achievements.”
“I can’t slow down or I’ll fall behind.”
—and redeemed them with truth.
She discovered that ambition isn’t the enemy.
It’s a gift.
But it must be channeled by God’s purpose, not the world’s expectations.
Today, Erin’s mission is clear: helping high-achieving Christian women redefine hustle, break free from overachievement and overwhelm, and build businesses that honor God without sacrificing faith, family, or well-being. Her work blends biblical wisdom with practical business strategy—proving that growth and surrender are not opposites.
This episode will challenge you to reassess:
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Your hustle
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Your identity
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Your labels
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Your definition of success
It will invite you to consider a better question than “How much more can I do?”
What if the real breakthrough comes from surrender?
If you’ve ever felt driven but empty…
Successful but restless…
Faith-filled yet exhausted…
Buckle up.
This conversation will reframe your ambition, reset your pace, and remind you that your business is a ministry—and your drive can advance the Kingdom when Jesus is truly at the helm.
Connect with Erin: https://erinharrigan.com/
🎧 Listen. Reflect. Redefine your hustle.
