From Crisis to Clarity: Melissa Hampton on What Matters Most

What happens when life brings everything to a full, heartbreaking stop?

This week, I’m joined by Melissa Hampton, a financial planner, entrepreneur, and mom whose world changed overnight when her seven-year-old son faced a life-threatening medical crisis. What followed was four months in the hospital, a surrender she never expected, and a profound rebuilding of what mattered most. 

Melissa shares how this experience reshaped her business, her boundaries, and the way she shows up for her clients and her kids. Her story is raw, hopeful, and a powerful reminder that we don’t need a crisis to choose a slower, more intentional life.

Learn more about Melissa’s work: hamptonwm.com

In this episode, Melissa and I talk about:

• The day an ordinary ER visit turned into a fight for survival
• What surrender really looked like in the hardest moments
• How crisis forced her to rethink success and simplify her life
• Why she rebuilt her business with clarity, boundaries, and heart
• The message she wants every overwhelmed woman to hear

Key Topics Inside:

• The illusion of control and the courage to release it
• Life-changing perspective from a medical emergency
• Rebuilding life and business with purpose
• Slowing down to protect what matters most
• Showing up for clients with deeper empathy and intention

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