In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, we’re having a bold, honest conversation about leadership, authority, and why so many women hesitate to step into what they’re capable of. We explore why women often don’t volunteer for promotions, struggle to advocate for their worth, and feel uncomfortable owning their voice—even when they are already doing the work of leaders every single day.

Together, we unpack the cultural, emotional, and spiritual reasons women are held back, and we speak directly to the unique tension stage wives carry—supporting their families, managing life at home, and quietly holding everything together while often minimizing their own power.

This episode is about self-empowerment.
It’s about clarity.
It’s about ownership.
It’s about understanding that you don’t need permission to lead the life you’re already stewarding.

And yes… it’s about learning how to be a grounded, confident, purpose-driven baddie as a stage wife.

If you’ve ever felt small, unsure, overlooked, or hesitant to take up space—this one is for you.

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In this episode of Offstage and On Duty, we sit down with Shea Smith—business coach, business owner, stage wife, and mom—for an honest and hope-filled conversation about vision, identity, and building a life that actually fits who you are.

Together, we talk about what it really looks like to get to the root of the vision for your life—not just what you do, but why you do it. Shea shares her journey of entrepreneurship alongside stage life, and we explore the questions so many women silently carry:

Is it possible to be a business owner and a stage wife?
Is it possible to be an entrepreneur and support a touring husband?
Is it possible to deeply love your kids, show up for your family, and still chase the dreams in your heart?

Our answer, again and again, is yes.

This conversation is an invitation to step out of either/or thinking and into a fuller picture of what’s possible. Whether you’re feeling stretched thin, afraid to dream, or unsure how all the pieces of your life can coexist, this episode will remind you that clarity creates capacity—and vision changes everything.

If you’ve been longing for permission to build intentionally, dream boldly, and live aligned, this one is for you.

Want to stay connected with Shea?
Here are a few ways to explore her work and continue the conversation:
• Free Chapter of Beyond High Performance
A look at performance beyond pressure and hustle.
https://lp.novus.global/sheasmith

• Free Quiz
Identify what truly motivates you and how to leverage it in daily life.
https://lp.novus.global/sheasmith-5i

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Real conversations about leadership, identity, and life in high-pressure worlds.
https://www.instagram.com/thesheasmith

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As 2025 comes to a close, we’re slowing down to look back—and gently lift our eyes toward what’s ahead.

In this final episode of the year, we’re reflecting on the highs, the hard moments, the lessons learned, and the quiet growth that happened behind the scenes this past year. Life as a Stage Wife often unfolds offstage—in the waiting, the holding down the fort, the late nights, the early mornings, and the unseen faithfulness. And this year held plenty of all of it.

We talk honestly about what worked, what stretched us, and what we’re carrying forward into 2026. We also share what next year will look like for Offstage and On Duty, our hopes for this community, and the rhythms we’re choosing as we step into a new season.

Most of all, this episode is an encouragement—to remind you that you are not forgotten, not alone, and not behind. Wherever you’re ending this year—tired, hopeful, grateful, or unsure—there is grace here for you.

From our hearts to yours, thank you for walking this road with us. We’ll see you in the new year.

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