In this inspiring conversation, Jennifer Slattery and guest Dawn Cazedessus explore how God heals the generational wounds, shame, and limiting beliefs to create a life of influence, purpose, and freedom. Dawn shares her journey from a trailer park in rural Louisiana to leading thousands as a CEO and regional director. Her story reveals how early adversity shaped her work ethic—but also how God transformed survival-driven striving into purposeful, Spirit-led leadership.

Listeners will hear Dawn’s vulnerable reflections on her positive and challenging childhood influences, scarcity versus abundant mindsets, and the emotional work required to renew her thinking and embrace her true Christ-centered identity. She speaks honestly about the discomfort of stepping into unfamiliar environments, the power of God-given hope, and the role of community in healing. Together, Jennifer and Dawn unpack how Scripture, neuroplasticity, and intentional growth plans help us move from “trailer park thinking” to the abundance mindset God desires for His children.

Whether you’re navigating hardship, battling internal lies, or longing to step into God’s purpose for your life, this episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and life-changing hope.

Resource Referenced: Trailer Park CEO: 12 Leadership Cornerstones to Become a Godly Woman of Influence – A Diverse Leadership Tool Kit for Christian Women in Business by Dawn Cazedessus

Discussion/Reflective Questions:


Dawn shared how leaving the trailer park immediately didn't remove her "trailer park thinking". Where do you feel free externally but still stuck mentally or emotionally?


What limiting belief from your past most affects how you see yourself today? What does the truth of Scripture say regarding that belief?


What recurring thought patterns in your life need to be held up to God’s truth?


When have you felt uncomfortable entering a new environment or opportunity? What helped (or could help) you stay present and keep moving forward?


Who in your life models the kind of thinking, stability, or faith you want to grow into? What are some ways you can actively learn from them?


What situations trigger a scarcity mindset for you?
What would it look like to adopt an “included” or abundance mindset based on Ephesians 3:20?


Dawn said Jesus was the first Person she could fully trust.How has trusting—or struggling to trust—God shaped your own story of growth?
What's one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

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In this inspiring conversation, Jennifer Slattery and guest Dawn Cazedessus explore how God heals the generational wounds, shame, and limiting beliefs to create a life of influence, purpose, and freedom. Dawn shares her journey from a trailer park in rural Louisiana to leading thousands as a CEO and regional director. Her story reveals how early adversity shaped her work ethic&mdash;but also how God transformed survival-driven striving into purposeful, Spirit-led leadership.
Listeners will hear Dawn&rsquo;s vulnerable reflections on her positive and challenging childhood influences, scarcity versus abundant mindsets, and the emotional work required to renew her thinking and embrace her true Christ-centered identity. She speaks honestly about the discomfort of stepping into unfamiliar environments, the power of God-given hope, and the role of community in healing. Together, Jennifer and Dawn unpack how Scripture, neuroplasticity, and intentional growth plans help us move from &ldquo;trailer park thinking&rdquo; to the abundance mindset God desires for His children.
Whether you&rsquo;re navigating hardship, battling internal lies, or longing to step into God&rsquo;s purpose for your life, this episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and life-changing hope.
Resource Referenced: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Park-CEO-Leadership-Cornerstones/dp/1424569982">Trailer Park CEO: 12 Leadership Cornerstones to Become a Godly Woman of Influence &ndash; A Diverse Leadership Tool Kit for Christian Women in Business by Dawn Cazedessus</a>
Discussion/Reflective Questions:
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Dawn shared how leaving the trailer park immediately didn't remove her "trailer park thinking". Where do you feel free externally but still stuck mentally or emotionally?
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What limiting belief from your past most affects how you see yourself today? What does the truth of Scripture say regarding that belief?
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What recurring thought patterns in your life need to be held up to God&rsquo;s truth?
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When have you felt uncomfortable entering a new environment or opportunity?&nbsp;What helped (or could help) you stay present and keep moving forward?
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Who in your life models the kind of thinking, stability, or faith you want to grow into? What are some ways you can actively learn from them?
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What situations trigger a scarcity mindset for you? What would it look like to adopt an &ldquo;included&rdquo; or abundance mindset based on <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%203%3A20&amp;version=NIV">Ephesians 3:20</a>?
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Dawn said Jesus was the first Person she could fully trust. How has trusting&mdash;or struggling to trust&mdash;God shaped your own story of growth?
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<li data-start="3339" data-end="3487">What's one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?</li>
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Find Dawn Cazedessus:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dawncazedessus/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dcazedessus/">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Park-CEO-Leadership-Cornerstones/dp/1424569982">Follow her writing on Amazon</a>
Find Jennifer Slattery:
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Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.

This podcast covers topics like:

⭐️ How to Overcome Fear
⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety
⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons
⭐️ Courage to Wait on God

Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear ⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety ⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons ⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily...