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September 19, 2019 39 mins
Finding the WHY to Push Through Life Disruptions

A conversation with:
Melissa Smith, VP - Dean GIC Academy, Entrepreneur, Family Rock

Throughout her life, Melissa came back stronger after each life blow. She shares how finding a solid WHY helped her through those tough times. A 6 time Marathoner, her advice is to keep showing up and stay in the game!


Highlights from this conversation:

The family’s continual financial RUT
Off to college with $50
Pivotal life moments
Surviving the loss of a sibling
Becoming the ROCK for my family
Another blow - Cancer Strikes
Challenge of working in male dominated construction industry
Being Vulnerable
Tapping into creative passions
Life hacks for staying physically and mentally healthy
Having a TRIBE to lean on and support
Dig deep in moments of darkness
The journey is what gets you to the goal


Connect with Melissa:

Website: http://thehalelife.com
EMail: massmith22@yahoo.com
Facebook: thehale4life/
Instagram: thehale4life/
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