For as long as I can remember, I was driven. I had my sights set on becoming a top executive in a Fortune 500 company—and I was well on my way. I climbed the ladder, checked the boxes, and achieved the goals I had worked so hard for. But even at the height of my career, I felt something was missing. That’s when God captured my heart in a way I’ll never forget.
In a moment of deep clarity and conviction, I rededicated my life to Christ. I embraced the gospel with a renewed passion and a bold desire to share it. That decision changed everything. My life stopped being about titles and achievements and started being about obedience, generosity, and building the Kingdom.
A Life of Full Surrender
This transformation wasn’t just spiritual—it was practical. I began to align every part of my life with God’s purposes. My husband and I launched businesses that reflect our faith and calling. We’ve learned to follow the Spirit’s leading, even when it doesn’t make sense on paper. The Lord prompts us to do things that don’t make sense to the natural mind… He just blows our mind with the outcome.
Generosity as Worship
For me, generosity isn’t just about giving—it’s about worship. When I think about how freely Christ gave everything for us, I can’t help but respond with my whole life—my heart, my talents, my treasure. Financial generosity is a natural outgrowth of understanding how Christ freely gave all… It’s really just a form of worshiping the King.
My husband and I seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance in every decision. We trust that whatever we offer, God will multiply it and use it to bless others.
Boldness in Evangelism
Evangelism has become one of the greatest joys of my life. I often tell women that sharing your faith is like building a muscle—the more you do it, the more natural it becomes. And then, something beautiful happens: you begin to experience a supernatural boldness. Evangelism is like building a muscle… And then you start to get a supernatural boldness. We’re all called to be witnesses, right where we are—in our workplaces, our neighborhoods, and our everyday conversations.
Building the Kingdom Through Business
My entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in purpose. I don’t see my businesses as just ventures—I see them as platforms to build the Kingdom. Even writing my book was a Spirit-led process, one that stretched me and deepened my faith. Through our minute generosity, God has demonstrated His great generosity in blessing us so that we can be a greater blessing.
A Generous God
My life is a testimony to the truth of Zechariah 4:6—“Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit.” And Isaiah 58 reminds us that when we pour ourselves out for others, God meets us with abundance. Whatever we give, God gives back to us in multiples.
When we surrender our plans, God replaces them with purpose, joy, and impact. That’s the kind of life I want to live—and I believe it’s the kind of life we’re all invited into.
*This blog post was thoughtfully adapted from Dawn Hynes Esposito’s interview on The Finish Line podcast. In it, Dawn shares how her journey from corporate ambition to Kingdom purpose led her to a life of bold faith, Spirit-led generosity, and wholehearted surrender. You can listen to the full podcast interview here.
