Episode 3 — $300K Invested. COVID Hit. Banks at Her Throat. | Chelsea Spencer on Bet On Yourself

🎙️ Episode 3 of Bet On Yourself with Angelo PitirriWhat happens when you finally chase your dream — and the world shuts down two weeks later?In this raw and emotional episode, Coach Chelsea Spencer joins host Angelo Pitirri to talk about risking everything to build a business… only to have COVID hit weeks later. Over $300,000 invested. No support. And the banks at her throat.But this isn’t just about entrepreneurship.It’s about identity, loss, mentorship, faith, and finding your voice — even when the world goes silent.Chelsea opens up about:The injury that ended her soccer career and shattered her sense of selfCrying herself to sleep, praying for guidance, and rebuilding from the ground upStarting a high-performance coaching business in the middle of a global crisisDiscovering her worth through community, coaching, and beliefAND… proudly declaring she’s single — “for any hot guys listening!” 🔥Angelo shares:His own struggle with grief and a God he doesn’t always understand — “Why are you picking on my mom?”His deep respect for Chelsea’s courage and mindsetThey also talk spirituality when Chelsea suggests visiting an angel reader, and Angelo unexpectedly finds himself open to the message.The episode wraps with a heartfelt book conversation on:📚 The Midnight Library — What if you could try the lives you never lived?📚 The Abundance Book — A mindset shift that reframes what you’re really chasingWhether you’re building something, breaking down, or simply trying to believe in yourself again — this episode will move you.💥 Real talk. Real stories. Real growth.00:00 - Cold Open: COVID, $300K, and No Support 01:15 - Episode Intro 02:00 - How Chelsea and Angelo First Met 04:00 - Signing the Lease Before COVID Hit 05:30 - Financial Pressure & No Government Support 07:00 - Breaking Down and Praying for Help 08:45 - Angelo's Mentorship & Community Support 11:00 - Emotional Toll and GoFundMe Story 13:00 - Chelsea's College Soccer Journey 16:00 - Sixth Concussion: Losing Her Identity 18:30 - Finding Purpose in Coaching 20:15 - Mentors, Moms, and Mindset 23:00 - Betting on Yourself with Nothing Left 25:30 - The Real Meaning of Support 28:00 - Empowering Girls in Sport 30:00 - Injury Stories and Mental Resilience 34:00 - Mental Health, High Rocks & Identity 38:00 - Chelsea’s Take on What BOY Means 41:00 - Angel Readers, Faith & Fighting for Purpose 44:00 - The Midnight Library & The Abundance Book 48:00 - Chelsea’s Academy, Big Plans & Being Single 50:00 - Final Thoughts: What Betting on Yourself Really Means 🔔 Hosted by Angelo Pitirri — Entrepreneur, Author, and creator of Bet On Yourself➤ Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@UCC19BZIz896ClcJj0qX-wJw ➤ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29Yusy9hKxMfXIeUDuSkYL➤ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bet-on-yourself-with-angelo-pitirri/id1809036090💥 Follow Chelsea Spencer: [e-mail]#ChelseaSpencer #AngeloPitirri #BetOnYourselfPodcast #EntrepreneurStory #CovidBusiness #InjuryRecovery #Resilience #FaithStruggles #AngelReader #TheMidnightLibrary #TheAbundanceBook #Podcast #StartupStruggles #AthleteToEntrepreneur #MindsetMatters #god #womenempowerment