Success, Survival and Starting Over

In this soulful and candid conversation, Lauren sits down with business coach, musician, and digital nomad Heather Wylde to explore the deep intersections between personal growth, trauma recovery, and entrepreneurship. Celebrating her one-year anniversary as an international traveler, Heather shares how a leap of faith to move to Mexico changed the trajectory of her life and career. From confronting toxic coaching environments to becoming a champion of ethical sales and authentic business practices, Heather’s story is a masterclass in honoring intuition, embracing vulnerability, and finding success on your own terms. She also reflects on her cancer survivor journey and how it reshaped her understanding of resilience, identity, and connection in both life and business.

Episode Highlights:

Heather celebrated her one-year anniversary as a digital nomad.

Moving to Mexico was a leap of faith for Heather.

Personal trauma can significantly impact professional growth.

Intuition plays a crucial role in decision-making.

Cancer survivors often redefine their understanding of success.

Building authentic connections is vital in business.

It's important to surround yourself with supportive people.

Business is a messy science experiment, not a paint-by-numbers process.

Healing from trauma requires time and the right support.

Success looks different for everyone, especially after adversity.

Chapters

00:00 Celebrating a Year of Digital Nomad Life

02:37 The Journey to Mexico: A Leap of Faith

05:11 The Evolution of Heather's Career

07:48 Finding Purpose in Sales Coaching

10:22 Intuition and Life Decisions

13:12 Trusting Yourself Through Trauma

15:46 The Impact of Personal Growth on Business

26:18 Navigating Self-Doubt and Toxic Influences

29:03 Messages from the Depths of Despair

31:04 Finding Purpose in Coaching

33:34 The Impact of Personal Struggles on Coaching

35:03 The Evolution of Sales Perspectives

43:16 Redefining Sales: From Sleazy to Ethical

51:30 The Ripple Effect of Coaching

54:19 Misunderstandings in Sales and Lead Generation

56:09 Personal Growth and Overcoming Past Trauma

58:19 Redefining Success Through Healing

01:00:13 The Impact of Life Challenges on Mindset

01:04:08 Navigating Cancer Journeys and Personal Transformation

01:16:28 Finding Support in Difficult Times

01:19:04 Exciting New Directions in Life and Business

Connect with Heather Wylde:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/heatherwyldecoach

YouTube: http://YouTube.com/@heatherwylde

Fast YES Mini Course

https://go.heatherwylde.com/fastyesmini

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