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From Neurosurgery to YouTube—How Anita Morin Built Her Business on Faith
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🎯 In This Episode with Anita Morin, You’ll Discover:
- How Anita pivoted from neurosurgery to six-figure entrepreneur while raising three young kids
- What it really takes to grow your business with video (especially if you’re an introvert)
- The secret to building a business that aligns with your faith, values, and real life
📝 Episode Summary
What if the life you spent years building no longer fit the person God was calling you to become?
Anita Morin was a neurosurgery physician assistant with everything “on paper”—until she held her newborn and everything changed. In this episode, Anita shares her bold pivot into entrepreneurship, how she built a video marketing business while homeschooling three children, and why trust in God was the foundation every step of the way.
We dive into what it’s like to build a business in the thick of it, why mindset matters more than mechanics, and how making 1,000 videos in a single year helped her create massive impact and income.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared to show up, or unsure how to pivot without losing yourself—this one’s for you.
👋 About Our Guest
Anita Morin is a video marketing strategist and founder of FDS Creatives. A former neurosurgery PA turned faith-led entrepreneur, Anita helps purpose-driven business owners use video to build visibility, confidence, and consistent income—without burning out or selling their soul.
💡 Key Insights from Anita Morin
- Identity ≠ Income – Anita learned to detach her worth from her former title and step into a calling that prioritized her family, faith, and freedom.
- Video as a Trust-Building Tool – It’s not just about content—it’s about connection. Anita helps people overcome fear and leverage video to grow their brand and reach.
- Faith Over Fear – Every scary leap Anita made was covered in prayer and followed by action. She didn’t need a full plan—just the next right step.
🔗 Connect with Anita Morin
Website: https://www.fdscreatives.com
Instagram: @fdscreatives
LinkedIn: Anita Morin
✝️ Faith Connection
Anita’s entire journey is a testimony of praying through confusion and trusting God with the pivot. Her story reflects how obedience—especially when it doesn’t make sense—can lead to greater purpose, provision, and peace.
🎨 Multipassionate Application
For creatives with many interests, Anita's path shows how you don’t need to fit a mold. You can combine faith, family, video, and entrepreneurship—and still thrive. Start small, stay consistent, and let your unique blend become your brand.
🛠️ Resources Mentioned
- Airtable – for client workflow
- Marco Polo – for introverts to build camera confidence
🔄 Related Episodes
[Episode 31]: Devin Schubert – When God Disrupts Your Business Plan
[Episode 32]: George Bryant – Burnout, Mindset, and Leading with Heart
💪 Resilience Corner
Anita navigated motherhood, business, and pandemic uncertainty—all while building a brand from scratch. Her story reminds us: every season has grace... but you’ve got to meet it with grit.
🧠 Leadership Insight
Vision is great—but alignment is better. Anita reviews her business every 90 days based on her kids’ needs first. That’s not just intentional parenting—it’s adaptive leadership.
❓ Reflection Question
What’s your “next right step”? Not the 5-year plan—just the one obedient move God is nudging you to make today.
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