When Life Hands You the Unexpected: Melody’s Story of Purpose”
What do you do when life hands you something you didn’t want?
In this episode of Her Purpose, Kindra Morse interviews Melody Balmes, a woman who transitioned from a 25-year banking career to running a successful powder coating business. Melody shares her journey of overcoming personal and professional challenges, including the emotional turmoil of losing her job and dealing with family tragedies.
She emphasizes the importance of building strong customer relationships, learning from mistakes, and fostering a family-oriented work environment. Melody also discusses her leadership style, the power of choice, and the significance of communication in business. Her story serves as an inspiration for women in business and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Join us as Melody opens up about navigating life’s unplanned detours and how she found purpose amidst the unwanted. Her journey is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and the courage to keep moving forward—even when the path is uncertain.
If you’ve ever faced a setback that made you question your purpose, this episode is for you. Tune in and be inspired by Melody’s story of finding hope and purpose in the most unexpected places.
Listen now and discover how to turn life’s curveballs into stepping stones for growth and purpose.
Takeaways
Melody transitioned from banking to running a powder coating business after losing her job.
She faced personal challenges, including family tragedies, that shaped her journey.
Building strong customer relationships has been key to her business success.
Mistakes and failures are essential for growth and learning in business.
Effective communication is crucial in both personal and professional relationships.
Melody emphasizes the importance of choice in shaping one's path.
She fosters a family-oriented work environment for her employees.
Leadership should empower staff rather than dictate.
Melody's journey highlights the resilience of women in business.
Success can be defined in many ways, not just financially.
Chapters
00:00 From Banking to Powder Coating: A New Journey
08:39 Building a Business from the Ground Up
15:45 Navigating Challenges and Learning from Mistakes
20:38 The Importance of Communication and Leadership Style
30:14 Leadership Lessons from Experience
32:48 Personal Growth Through Adversity
36:15 The Power of Choice in Life and Business
39:54 Finding Fulfillment in Entrepreneurship
46:34 Building a Family-Oriented Business
51:35 Learning from Failures
53:32 Empowering Choices for Future Generations
55:05 New Chapter
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