Meet young Chris and Ashley. At just 22 and 23 years old, they had no idea what was ahead of them. They didn’t know they’d one day grow a company together or host 500+ experts at a live event. In those early years, they served together in ministry at Chris’ dad’s church and even started a nonprofit to teach high school students on Chicago’s West Side how to land high-paying tech jobs after college. They loved their community, hosted workshops, and poured themselves into helping others. Chris was by Ashley’s side as she studied for law school and the bar exam. She passed—and soon began working long hours as an attorney. But the grind came at a cost. Ashley missed Chris deeply. They didn’t have children, and the pace of her schedule was so grueling that she didn’t think she’d ever become a mom. Even though she was making $300K a year as an associate attorney, Ashley realized something unsettling: her entire livelihood rested in the hands of a boss she didn’t trust. One particularly difficult day at work made it crystal clear—she never wanted her future determined by someone she didn’t trust. So she started building something new. Ashley wrote a book called The Law School Hustle while still working 80-hour weeks, serving at church, and running a nonprofit with Chris. That book opened the door to bulk book sales and paid speaking opportunities. She also began applying for awards to build her brand while still working her demanding day job—because she knew if she wanted to leave, she’d need more than a resume. She’d need a brand. Then came the breaking point. Work became so tense that Ashley quit before she felt ready. She thought her resume would carry her to another job easily—and it did. She landed an offer at another top firm. But just before she could step into that role, she prayed a prayer that would change everything: “God, I want a job that’s custom-made for me.” Within 24 hours, every single firm that had extended her an offer rescinded it. Every door slammed shut.