How to Overcome Adversity and Embrace Your Voice w/ Hope Sheree, Inspirational Artist

Imagine you have been working with the most popular artists in the R&B music industry...and only to be led by a radical faith experience to shift entirely into the gospel music world - a world that doesn’t really know how to deal with your ‘unchurchy’ background.

What would you do?

This was the situation facing Hope Sheree, an award-winning singer / songwriter, blogger, actress, motivational speaker and radio show host. After years of working with some of the most popular artists in the world of R&B and soul, she found herself facing challenges from every side - from a battle for her health, to a battle to present her authentic vision as an artist. With determination and a willingness to hold on through adversity, she has now found her purpose in sharing both her own gift, and amplifying the stories of others who have overcome the odds against them.

Hope's music has garnered national attention by such radio networks as Radio One, Clear Channel, Sheridan & Rejoice, and her music has charted with the likes of Mary Mary, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Tamela Mann, and more. Recently, Hope was featured on the Netflix series “Voices of Fire” as a member of Pharrell Williams’ Voices of Fire Choir, and has since appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Jimmy Kimmel Show.

In this raw, powerful and revealing talk, Hope reveals the tough lessons she learned as an artist who accepted Jesus later in life, and the radical adjustment that spiritual revelation made on her career expectations and goals. She relates with vulnerability how unforgiving the music industry can be on an artist’s self-image, and how she was able to find the freedom to be her true self and to embrace God’s unique calling on her life and career.

Connect with Hope Sheree

• Facebook: HopeShereeStith
• Instagram: @Iamhopeshereestith_askew
• Twitter:@HopeAskew
• Tik Tok: @HopeSheree
• A Dose of Hope Radio.org

Links Mentioned in this Podcast Episode:

• GodandGigs.com/ToolKit - check out ALL of our most trusted and effective tools and resources for faith-focused creatives
• Godandgigs.com/grow - FREE trainings where you’ll learn how to build your online audience and connect deeply with those you are called to reach with your creative work
• Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment
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More About the God and Gigs Show

Welcome to The God and Gigs Show, the podcast for Christian creators who want to build a creator lifestyle that honors God and gives you the joy and satisfaction you've always wanted.

This isn't a show about hustle culture or chasing the next algorithm trick. We go beyond surface-level tips to talk about what it actually looks like to create from a place of faith — practical strategies for podcasting, content creation, and growing a creative business that lasts. You'll hear conversations about staying consistent without burning out. We also dig into finding your creative voice along the way, even when ministry, family, and work are all pulling at the same hours.

Whether you're just exploring your creative gifts, or you've been creating professionally for years, this show gives Christian creators practical tools and spiritual encouragement to fully embrace God's creative calling - at any level of skill or vocational ability. The goal is to help you create consistently and embrace God's will for your creative life without sacrificing your calling.

Your host and founder is Allen C. Paul — podcaster, musician, author, and speaker based in South Florida.  We started this show to help creators thrive in faith, business, and creativity through simple, practical solutions.

We'll cover questions like:

• How do I work in secular arts and entertainment without losing my faith focus?
• What does it actually look like to build a creative business as a Christian?
• How can I stay consistent with content creation without burning out?
• What's the difference between hustle culture and sustainable creative work?
• How do I find my voice as a faith-driven or creator?
• How can I balance ministry, family, and creative work?
• What are practical first steps to working as a Christian creator?

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