Episode 23.
A practicing Baptist Christian, Allyson brings her faith into all that she does. As a physician, co-founder of the apparel company Be Bougie, Deacon at her church and active volunteer in her sorority, not to mention time with family and friends, her sense of purpose derived from God guides her. Even in bad times, she retains her faith that God has a plan, knows what is best and is by her side. Experience has taught her that things will work out, even if she doesn’t know how or why. In this touching conversation, Allyson speaks from the heart, with tears and laughter, about her beliefs and how they support her each day.
Highlights:
· Growing spiritually is a top priority.
· Believing in God, in something bigger is critical, and helps her even in bad times.
· The development and safe birth of a baby is a miracle, and she thanks God each time.
· God has a plan and purpose for each person.
· Faith is present in all that Allyson does – her work, volunteering, and social time.
Quotes:
“We have a tagline that says: ‘Higher standards and unapologetic’, and the premise in the mission of Be Bougie is to uplift women to be who they are.”
“My faith is intertwined in my business in the sense that I believe God formed us all here for a reason and a purpose, and who you are is tied up into that purpose.”
“It is crucial that I have this grounding in my faith and in my spirituality, 'cause a lot of the things that I see and do as a physician, I can’t explain [by] being just me.”
“I've chosen to believe. That's my choice. And I've chosen to accept God's plan and purpose for my life. That's where my free will comes in.”
“I pray for comfort. I pray for understanding, I pray for strength, I pray for peace to get me through. And I believe that even in the midst of the dark place, God’s still with me.”
Social Media links for Allyson:
Website – www.bebougie.com
Too Bougie podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/too-bougie-friends/id1614259357
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest – shopbebougie
Social Media links for Méli:
Email – info@talkingwithgodproject.org
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisolomon/
Talking with God Project – https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org
Transcript:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851013/episodes/11479252-23-allyson-hilliard-the-lord-will-provide/edit
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