Ep. 3 - From Wall Street to Purpose-Driven

In this episode of Broken to Build, Lauryn DeLoach welcomes Gilda Green, a former Wall Street executive turned entrepreneur, to share her journey of self-discovery, surrender, and faith. Growing up as a first-generation American with a relentless drive for success, Gilda chased her ambitions all the way to a lucrative career in finance. But the pressures of Wall Street, combined with an identity rooted in performance and achievement, left her feeling empty and unfulfilled. When she encountered health challenges and postpartum depression, Gilda found herself at a crossroads, leading her to fully surrender her life to God. From this surrender came a transformative journey that would lead her to build a new life as a franchise owner of multiple Burn Bootcamp locations focused on empowering women and creating community.

Listen in as Gilda recounts powerful moments of divine intervention, the bold prayers she prayed, and how letting go of worldly success opened the door to true purpose and fulfillment. This episode reminds us all that our brokenness can become the foundation for building an extraordinary life.

0:00 - Introduction to Broken to Build, hosted by Lauryn DeLoach with guest Jilda Green.

1:00 - Jilda's upbringing as the daughter of immigrant parents and her early drive for success.

2:00 - Academic journey leading to Georgetown and the performance mindset guiding her career choice.

3:00 - Wall Street career motivations and early disconnection from personal fulfillment.

5:00 - Jilda's first encounters with faith and challenges understanding a personal relationship with God.

6:00 - Struggles with identity, depression, and the transformative power of surrendering to God.

10:00 - Return to work, balancing motherhood, and God’s presence in difficult times.

15:00 - Redefining values, God’s plan for her family, and the importance of a strong foundation in faith.

17:00 - Praying bold prayers, miracles in career transitions, and relocating to Florida.

20:00 - Materialism, mammon, and the ultimate surrender to God’s purpose over wealth.

26:00 - Vision for community impact through owning and leading Burn Bootcamp franchises.

29:00 - Career shift from Wall Street to gym ownership, financial challenges, and answered prayers.

35:00 - Embracing brokenness, surrendering ambitions, and walking with God for lasting fulfillment.

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