DO GOOD X

Ep. 56 Building Your North Star: Mindset, Resilience, and Community

6/11/25

What anchors you in tough times? What’s your North Star guiding your entrepreneurial journey? Today's episode will kick off a new and exciting kind of episode where we will revisit topics and insights from season 1 of DO GOOD X. Kimberly Daniel and Stephen Lewis share insights on building a strong inner foundation. They delve into three key elements—mindset, resilience, and community—offering practical wisdom on cultivating a growth mindset, practicing gratitude, and engaging in physical activity to overcome setbacks, as well as fostering a supportive network for long-term success among entrepreneurs. Plus, discover practical tools and resources from the DO GOOD X Community designed to help entrepreneurs like you grow with support.

In This Episode

(00:00) Intro
(01:22) What anchors you? What is your North Star
(02:25) Beliefs that shape your mindset about yourself and your worldview
(07:28) Discussion of resilience, faith practices, and the importance of gratitude
(11:05) Community is critical for the successful entrepreneur, and the different influences around you
(15:20) Check out the resources of the DO GOOD X Community

Key Takeaways

Mindset Matters: Cultivate a growth mindset, believing abilities can improve through effort, to drive success. Reflect on self-talk and surroundings to stay forward-focused.
Build Resilience: Practice gratitude, engage in physical activity and use positive affirmations to overcome setbacks and maintain your determination.
Foster Community: Surround yourself with supportive people who challenge and encourage you. Seek local or online groups to build a network for long-term success.

About The Hosts

Kimberly R. Daniel

Kimberly R. Daniel catalyzes entrepreneurs and organizations to do good. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.

Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience in developing and leading communications efforts, she is committed to creating effective processes and authentic, “sticky” community-centered brands.

In addition, Kimberly has nearly ten years of experience as a certified life coach. She has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship with a focus on social impact. She co-authored A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).

She is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good in any aspect of her work.

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Stephen Lewis

Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and the creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X. This community provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.

He is an organizational change strategies and leadership development specialist focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work purposefully. Stephen co-authored Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (2020) and A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).