Introduction:
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Generous Girl podcast! In today’s conversation,Kim sits down with Helen Schmid, former Walmart marketing executive, founder of My StrategyMentor, and board member of Women Doing Well.
Together, they dive deep into the journey of living generously, making tough career transitions, and redefining success beyond titles and financial security.
Meet Helen Schmid
Helen shares her personal story of immigrating from China, building a high-powered career in New York City, and ultimately embracing a life of purposeful stewardship, contentment, and faith-driven generosity.
Whether you find yourself trapped by the “golden handcuffs” of ambition or are searching for clarity in a new life season, you’ll walk away with real wisdom—and encouragement—for taking your next bold step toward a life of significance and generosity.
Timestamped Overview
V105:44 Balancing career and new motherhood
07:36 Discussing parenting and career balance
10:58 Joy of charitable giving
14:41 Discussing faith and generosity
16:44 Finding and valuing mentorship
19:20 Discussing financial stewardship with God
24:44 Supporting women feeling trapped
28:06 Helping women find their purpose
31:08 Embracing new family roles
33:04 Overcoming fearthrough faith
36:27 Wrapping up with gratitude
Women Doing Well
This section discusses Women Doing Well, an organization that assists women ind iscovering their purpose statement, identifying their passions, and planning for generosity, highlighting its impact on encouraging strategic choices regarding time, talents, and treasures.
05:44 The speaker reflects on her journey from pursuing excellence in marketing while balancing her identity as a Christian and woman in New York City to embracing motherhood in 2019, prompting a shift in values towards generosity and openness to new opportunities.
07:36 The text discusses the challenges and unique dynamics couples face in parenting, balancing time demands, career choices, and raising children with faith within a marriage, emphasizing the individuality of each couple’s situation.
14:41 The section discusses the evolving understanding of spiritual teachings as living words that provide support and accountability among women, highlighting challenges in discussing concepts like generosity beyond traditional tithing.
16:44 At a redemptive real estate conference in Dallas, a speaker shared how two mentors significantly influenced his life by meeting with him regularly for decades and eventually giving him a box of notes from all of their meetings.
19:20 The section discusses the importance of understanding one’s abilities and purpose,auditing talents and resources, and defining a financial and lifestyle vision to align with God’s ownership and desired legacy, particularly to avoid lifestyle creep and ensure meaningful generosity and stewardship.
28:06 The section discusses the author’s approach of nurturing and supporting women and children to realize their full potential, emphasizing the importance of finding one’s own purpose beyond roles defined by relationships.
31:08 The section discusses the joy of a grandparent having more time to spend with grandchildren, as they may not have had the chance during their earlier parenting years, and reflects on how this opportunity aligns with the purpose of imparting wisdom.
