#412 - Elaine Lankford - Chief Empowerment Officer - our guest
16 May 2026

#412 - Elaine Lankford - Chief Empowerment Officer - our guest

Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan

About

Welcome to Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan #Podcast.


Elaine Lankford - our guest - is a passionate advocate for Christian female entrepreneurs. A Virginia native, Elaine Lankford has been married to her husband, Darrell, for over 31 years. They have one son, Nicholas. By leveraging her faith, gifts, and experience, Elaine is fostering a new generation of Christian female leaders ready to make a positive impact in the marketplace and their communities.


Elaine Lankford - is dedicated to helping female entrepreneurs launch and grow successful businesses, ministries, and nonprofits. As the founder of She Steps Forward Coaching and She Steps Forward International, she empowers women to step confidently into their God-sized dreams. Through She Steps Forward Coaching, Elaine offers targeted strategic planning and individualized support to aspiring female entrepreneurs. As a certified John Maxwell Team member, she brings expertise in speaking, writing, leadership development, and entrepreneurial coaching to her faith-based approach. Expanding her vision globally, Elaine established She Steps Forward International (SSFI), a nonprofit organization that equips both American and African women to lead impactful ventures. SSFI's flagship event, the She Steps Forward International Entrepreneurial Intensive, unites like-minded female entrepreneurs annually - each March in the United States and July in Africa - fostering a global community of inspiration and shared wisdom.


I am  Virginia Prodan— #international #humanrights #attorney, #keynote #speaker, #author of *Saving My Assassin*, and survivor of socialist Romania, and a a passionate advocate for freedom and capitalist entrepreneurs.        I know firsthand the price of freedom, the power of faith, and the courage it takes to stand for truth in the face of opposition.


On this channel, you’ll find weekly episodes that inspire and equip you to:


- Strengthen your #Christian #faith and live with bold #courage


- Defend #freedom and #values in an increasingly hostile culture


- Learn powerful lessons from history


- Discover your God-given purpose and calling


- Lead with conviction at home, in the church, and in society


📖 Subscribe today and join a growing community committed to faith, freedom, and courageous leadership. Whether you’re searching for encouragement, answers to cultural challenges, or practical steps to live boldly in your faith, this channel will equip you to stand strong.


🔔 New episodes every Wednesday and Saturday.


For more training - individual; group ; or CEO or company training - go to: https://www.virginiaprodanbooks.com/freedom-coaching


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