Stuck in Old Patterns? Carmella Johnson on Breaking Cycles and Stepping Into Freedom

This week on The Shaping Freedom Podcast with Lisane Basquiat, we're diving into the transformative power of choosing faith over fear—and how that choice can shape everything from your purpose to your relationships.

Our guest, Carmella Johnson, knows what it’s like to live between the tension of safety and calling. A speaker, author, and leadership coach, Carmella shares her journey of leaving corporate life to pursue her soul’s work: helping others activate their voice and stand in their truth.

In this powerful and reflective conversation, Carmella and Lisane explore the lessons of surrender, the necessity of boundaries, and how generational patterns show up in our lives—until we decide to break them. Carmella opens up about the pivotal moment she realized she was living someone else’s version of success, and how letting go of the known made space for something far more authentic.

This episode is an invitation to trust yourself more deeply. To listen to the whispers. To honor your inner knowing—even when it leads you into the unknown.
Grab a pen, your favorite journal, and give yourself permission to reimagine what’s possible. You may just walk away with a new sense of clarity and courage.

Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop.