Life moves fast, and it rarely waits for us to feel ready. Many of us spend years reacting instead of choosing, putting off joy while handling responsibilities, loss, and constant pressure. This conversation centers on reclaiming control and deciding how we truly want to live.
Business strategist and connector, Heather Nelson, shares how unexpected loss reshaped her perspective on time, relationships, and leadership. Her journey from survival mode to intentional living now drives how she builds businesses, connections, and community.
Press play to explore how we move from drifting through life to actively shaping it.
Becoming the driver of our own life
How loss creates clarity and urgency
Letting go of waiting for the perfect time
Building a life aligned with value
The role of connection in growth and resilience
Moving from survival to thriving: how the road looks like

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Episode Highlights:
02:52 Meet Heather
09:58 Divorce, Starting Over & Choosing to Build a Life You Truly Love
15:28 Letting Go of Phones, Money Stress & Re-Focusing on What Really Matters
18:45 Moving Forward After Loss as a Business Owner (Getting Unstuck)
22:46 Rebuilding After Divorce
24:41 Mom of Four & Surrogacy
35:28 Manifesting, Abundance
43:53 Helping Hospitality & Event Businesses Grow

Resources:
Books
📖Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over by Dr. Kimberly Hubenette
📖Live, Love, Survive, Thrive! by Dr. Kimberly Hubenette
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