In this inspiring episode of the Business by Referral Podcast, host Virginia Muzquiz by interviews Misty Gilbert, a self-made millionaire who shares her incredible journey of escaping an abusive past and building a life of freedom, choice, and entrepreneurship. Misty discusses the pivotal moments of her life, from leaving her restrictive home environment at a young age to facing significant challenges and becoming a successful business consultant and entrepreneur. The conversation delves into Misty's strategies for building a support network from scratch, the importance of living authentically, and the value of setting boundaries while giving back. This episode is a testament to Misty's resilience, faith, and determination to empower others through her story.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:21 Misty Gilbert's Early Life and Bold Decision
02:16 Building a New Life from Scratch
05:37 The Escape Plan and Family Confrontation
11:24 Starting Over in Texas
14:16 Journey into Entrepreneurship
15:57 Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success
20:43 Reflections on Entrepreneurship and Freedom
24:16 Taking Charge: From Office Manager to Interim CEO
24:51 The Stress of Bankruptcy and Health Crisis
27:31 Learning to Say No and Setting Boundaries
28:38 Networking and Reciprocity
29:56 Giving Back and Maintaining Balance
37:00 Building and Nurturing Relationships
43:45 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistywgilbert/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistywgilbert/
Website: https://mistywgilbert.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/mistywgilbert
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