A Positioned Woman: How You Position Yourself Matters!
- Sep 23
- 3 min read
We often talk about living with purpose, preparing for what’s ahead, and finding clarity in our callings. But in the midst of striving, we can miss something just as crucial our positioning.
In Episode 3 of Raised Women, we take a powerful detour to explore what it truly means to be a positioned woman. And honestly? This conversation will challenge and encourage you in equal measure.
At first, I underestimated the importance of positioning. But as I began to reflect, I realized how much it shapes not only our decisions but also our outcomes. Whether it's our role in the workplace, our place in the community, or how we show up in our families how we position ourselves determines whether we stand or fall when life’s storms come.
Like the man in Matthew 7 who built his house on the rock instead of sand, our lives need a strong foundation. And that starts with intentional positioning.
Sitting with a dear friend, Alicia, whose story beautifully reflects the power of choosing a better position even when life feels like it’s falling apart. Alicia is a single mother, a woman of deep faith, and a recovering addict who has not only turned her life around but now lifts others up in the process.
She shared with us what it looked like to rebuild her life from the ground up one day at a time, one decision at a time. She talked about the importance of community, how faith sustained her, and how choosing connection (even when it felt uncomfortable) positioned her for healing and hope.
“You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to show up, as you are.”
- Alicia
Alicia reminded us that being a positioned woman isn’t about having it all together. It’s about choosing to stand on something solid to plant ourselves in places, relationships, and routines that nourish our growth. It's knowing our limits, showing up faithfully, and allowing God to rebuild what once felt broken.
So what does it mean to be a Positioned Woman?
She builds her life on values that last.
She knows her worth and doesn’t wait for perfect conditions to start changing.
She leans into community even when it feels unfamiliar.
She embraces slow, intentional growth one small step at a time.
And here's the beautiful truth: Positioning is a choice. Every single day, we have the chance to choose where we stand, what we build upon, and who we become.
Upon reflection I was reminded of warfare examples, where in battle a common tactic was for groups to position themselves with a height advantage. Why? Because it gave them oversight. Where and how people have positioned themselves in battle has been key to whether they have won or lost. The same is true in life. You think it doesn't matter when it comes to the people you choose to surround yourself with, the partner you choose, the career choice you make, the situations you get yourself into. How you position yourself and who you position yourself with is key to your success when it comes to the life life you live.
Positioning is often why we can find ourselves hurt or wondering how we got to a point in life we never imagined. I guarantee the footprints all point back to tiny, ever so small, seemingly insignificant choices that slowly with time pivot us in a direction we were never meant for. Episode 3 in our podcast gives you some insight into what 'A Positioned Woman' looks like through the eyes of our guest Alicia and in such a practical way. I highly recommend tuning into it.
Reflect With Us:
1. Where in your life are you being invited to shift your position?
2. What’s one simple action you can take today to step in a different direction that will benefit you?
Want to hear Alicia’s full story?
Listen NOW Episode 3: A Positioned Woman on Raised Women Podcast – and get inspired to walk in advancement and positioning.
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