146 | From Corporate to Calling: How Elona Washington Built Community & Cash Through Collaboration

Guest: Elona Washington, Chief Publishing Officer & Founder of The Author’s Journey
Series: CEO Moms Get Social Summit Preview


Episode Summary

In this inspiring episode, Linda Mendible sits down with Elona Washington, the powerhouse behind The Author’s Journey, to talk about what happens when faith meets collaboration.

After leaving a 25-year corporate marketing career, Elona followed God’s call to help women find their voices through authorship, storytelling, and community.
She shares her Three C FrameworkConnection, Community, and Cash — and how showing up 100 % can change everything in business and in life.

Together, Linda and Elona discuss how obedience, collaboration, and courage create alignment and open doors you could never force on your own.


🌿 What You’ll Learn

  • How to recognize when God is redirecting you from career to calling
  • The mindset shift from competition to collaboration
  • Why your story is your most powerful marketing tool
  • How Elona’s Three C Framework helps turn connection into cash

💬 Key Quotes

“When we collaborate, we multiply visibility — and that’s been my focus for this next season.” – Linda Mendible

“You can’t go half-throttle on your calling. If you want the results, you have to show up 100 %.” – Elona Washington

“Stop forcing doors open. The right collaborations are the ones God already aligned for you.” – Linda Mendible


🔗 Resources & Links


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➡️ Listen on LindaMendible.com
➡️ Also available on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts

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