Hey friends, I’m back from my solo birthday trip to Cabo—something I’ve never really done before and I’ve been reflecting on this past year and, honestly, my entire life. Turning 44 hit differently, and I wanted to share four big lessons that have shaped me, especially recently.
I’m talking about trusting that the universe has your back (even when it feels like it doesn’t), finding the opportunity in tough situations, taking action before you talk yourself out of it, and believing people when they show you who they are. I’ve learned a lot about friendships, business, and just life in general, and I hope something in this episode speaks to you.
Also, a huge shout out to the listener who messaged me saying they’ve listened to every single episode—you have no idea how much that means! And if you haven’t left a review yet, consider it my birthday gift! 😉
Let’s get into it.
What I Talk About in This Episode:
- Why I finally took a solo trip and what it taught me
- The moment I realized I had to trust that things happen for a reason
- A tough friendship situation that showed me the truth about people
- How taking action (before you're ready) has changed my business and life
- Why podcasting is one of the best ways to connect, grow, and share your voice
If this episode resonates with you, send me a DM! I love hearing from you. And if you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast, I’ve got something coming for you soon.
[02:30] – Do you reflect on your birthday, or is that just me?
[04:00] – Lesson 1: Trust that the universe has your back
[07:00] – Lesson 2: Look for the opportunity in tough situations
[09:40] – Lesson 3: Take action before you talk yourself out of it
[14:10] – Lesson 4: When people show you who they are, believe them
[16:30] – Why podcasting is one of the most powerful things you can do
[18:00] – A special listener message that made my day
[19:30] – Thinking about starting a podcast? Here’s my advice
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