You, my friend, are assigned to others who are praying for you. And every time you procrastinate your calling, they have to wait.

I want to tell you about the time I showed up to the Summit of Greatness, Lewis Howes' iconic personal development event, two days in a row. Hair done. Heels packed. Keynote outfit ready. I had emailed, cold-guessed email addresses, asked my coach to put in a word... I was READY to speak on that stage.

And I never got called.

And yet? I was so happy. Because showing up as if it's already done, THAT is what faith looks like in action.

That story is where this episode begins. And where it goes is an invitation, I want to extend to YOU: stop living on autopilot and start living as if today were your last day on earth. Not in a morbid way, in the most alive, intentional, purpose-filled way possible.

Free Purpose Workshop! Go to https://faithbasedcoachingacademy.com/purpose/ purpose to secure your spot

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

· Why procrastination is NOT a time problem, it's a FAITH problem (and what God showed me about this)

· The "One Day Syndrome" that keeps you stuck and how to make today Day One instead

· What's happening in your brain when you resist change, and how to bring it back intentionally

· The "Last Day Thinking" shift that instantly clears the noise and shows you what truly matters

· Why YOU are the producer and director of your own movie, and nobody is coming to do it for you

· Real stories from my clients and people I love dearly who waited for "the right time"... and what happened

💬 I WANT TO ASK YOU SOMETHING:

What is it that you have been wanting to do "one day"?

Today is Day One. Not "one day." DAY ONE.

If you feel called to shift careers, become a coach, show up differently for your family, your ministry, your community, I promise you, God's timing is perfect. And it might just be right now.

SIT WITH THESE QUESTIONS:

• What would you do differently if today were your last day on earth?

• What nudge or calling have you been ignoring because "the timing isn't right"?

• Who is waiting and praying for the version of you that you keep postponing?

Resources & Links:

• Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

• If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

• Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity: https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

• Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

• Free Purpose Workshop! Go to https://faithbasedcoachingacademy.com/purpose/ purpose to secure your spot

I am praying for you to have the strength, the wisdom, and the courage to get started today. I love you like crazy. 💛

🔔 If this episode moved you, SUBSCRIBE and share it with someone who needs to hear it today. You could be the nudge that changes everything for them.

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Why do women push through childbirth, the most painful experience known to humanity? Why does a janitor mop floors with love and light, or a baker stay up sweating over a kitchen to bring a family together? The answer is the same for all of them: purpose. And today, I am going to show you why yours is already inside you.

Free Purpose Workshop! Go to https://faithbasedcoachingacademy.com/purpose/ purpose to secure your spot

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

· Purpose vs. Vocation: Why your career is the body, and your purpose is the soul, and why losing one never means losing the other.

· The 3-Part Formula: When your gifts, your repurposed pain, and your passions come together to answer someone else's prayer… that is purpose.

· God's Will as Desire: Inspired by Wayne Dyer: why God's will show up in the form of your deepest desires, and purpose does NOT require sacrifice.

· The Ripple Effect: How my public journey through grief silently became hope for strangers, and why your purpose is never just about you.

· Purpose as Worship: Matthew 5:14-16, shining your God-given light is not vanity, it is worship. "How dare I not live my purpose?"

· One Body, Many Parts: You are not just a wave, you are part of the whole ocean. Living your purpose is assuming your irreplaceable role.

Where in your life have you stopped growing? Where is God nudging you toward something more, and you keep answering with "one day"? That stagnation is the gap between where you are and the purpose already living inside you.

If this episode gives you chills, it's because the message is already resonating with what you already know deep down. You were willfully, mindfully created to God's image and likeness, and that is reason enough to step into your greatness, right here, right now, with what you've got.

Resources & Links:

• Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

• If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

• Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity: https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

• Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

· Free Purpose Workshop! Go to https://faithbasedcoachingacademy.com/purpose/ purpose to secure your spot

Did this episode move you?

Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that their purpose is already within them. Your resurrection season is coming.

What if you lived every single day as if it were your last, not from fear, but from gratitude?

I need to tell you something that I say all the time that makes people look at me like I have three heads.

"I can die now."

I know, I know. Hear me out.

Every time I accomplish something that really mattered to me, something I deeply wanted to experience with my family, something I felt called to do, I say it. And I mean it. Not because I want to die. Trust me, I am absolutely obsessed with this life God has given me. But because I want to live so fully, so intentionally, so presently, that when my time does come, there is nothing left undone.

That's what this episode is about. Legacy.

And no, it is not about the money you leave behind, the business you build, or the things you accumulate. I've thought deeply about this, and I genuinely believe that legacy is not what you leave behind. It's what you leave inside people. It's how you made them feel.

In this episode I share:

• Why I tuck my kids in every night as if it were the last night we'd have together, and why that's not morbid at all, it's the most beautiful thing I do

• The story of Alfred Nobel and the obituary that made him completely change the course of his life (and how YOU might need your own "obituary wake-up call")

• What people who've had near-death experiences saw when they watched the movie of their lives — and why it had nothing to do with their accomplishments

• The "If I were to die next week..." question I use to make decisions, and why it made me fly to Puerto Rico for just 12 hours

• How I'm using AI to leave a living legacy for my kids and clients, even after I'm gone

• The bedtime practice I do with my three kids every single night that is literally rewiring their belief in themselves

• Why legacy is built in the holy moments, not the grand gestures

This episode is personal. It's raw. It's deeply rooted in faith. And I believe it is going to make you stop and ask yourself: What is the legacy I am leaving? And am I living like it matters, today?

Because we are not promised tomorrow, mi amor. We only have today. And today is the present, and that is the gift.

I love you. I hope this blesses you. 🙏🏽

Resources & Links:

Ready to step into your purpose and answer God's calling to do more?

Learn about the Faith-Based Coaching Academy at FaithAndGrowth.com

Book a clarity call at TalkToBetsy.com

Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity → https://a.co/d/ec4eQ8N

Download the Better with Betsy App for 24/7 faith-fueled coaching support → App Store / Google Play

🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode! 💬 Tell me in the comments, what is ONE legacy you want to be remembered for? ❤️ Share this with someone who needs this reminder today. You never know whose life you might change.

Have you ever thought, "I don't need help, I can figure this out on my own"?

What if that belief is the very thing keeping you from the greatness God created you for?

In this episode, I'm answering a question from a recent speaking engagement that stopped me in my tracks, because the truth is, more people than we think are still holding back from receiving the support that could change everything for them.

And then I'm going to tell you about Axel. A 21-year-old who walked up to me after a talk and asked one of the most powerful questions I've ever heard. His story moved me so deeply that I knew I had to share it with you.

In this episode, you'll discover:

The three real reasons people resist therapy, coaching, and personal development, and why none of them are serving you

Why outdated programming, ego, and ignorance are costing you more than you realize

How your greatest pain is actually your greatest superpower, and how to start using it

What self-fulfilling prophecy has to do with the patterns that keep showing up in your life

Why the kids who give us the hardest time are often the ones created for something bigger than the mold

This episode is especially for you if:

You've ever said "I don't need help", or if you love someone who has. Because the people assigned to you are waiting for you to rise. And you don't get to do that alone.

Resources & Links:

Ready to step into your purpose and answer God's calling to do more?

Learn about the Faith-Based Coaching Academy at FaithAndGrowth.com

Book a clarity call at TalkToBetsy.com

Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity → https://a.co/d/ec4eQ8N

Download the Better with Betsy App for 24/7 faith-fueled coaching support → App Store / Google Play

If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a review. Someone in your life needs this message today, be the one who blesses them with it.

Are you standing in the "messy middle," struggling to make a decision that aligns with God’s calling for your life?

In this episode, I share my personal framework for spiritual discernment and the five-step process I use to move from confusion to clarity. I dive into the importance of including God in your decision-making process so you can move forward with a peace that surpasses all understanding.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to Navigate the Messy Middle: What to do when you know you’re headed for "resurrection" but the current path feels overwhelming.

• The 5 Steps to Divine Discernment: A practical guide to making decisions that align with your purpose.

• The Power of Intentional Pausing: Why you should stop, drop, and pray before making any major move.

• Involving the Holy Spirit: How to seek divine wisdom and ask God for the specific "next step."

• The "Sleep On It" Rule: How to use your morning state of mind to confirm if a decision is truly right for you.

• Executing with Commitment: Why no decision is forever and how to trust that God is equipping you through every choice.

  
  

  Resources & Links:

• • Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

  • If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

  • Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity: https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

  • Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!

    
    

  Your decisions don't have to be made in a vacuum of stress. By including the indwelling God in your process, you can transform a period of uncertainty into a journey of trust and growth. If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and start executing with confidence, this episode is for you.

  
  

  Remember to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs clarity today.

  
  

I sat down with Angel Fernández, also known as Max Lewis, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and the mindset required to grow beyond your environment.

Angel shares what it was like growing up working from a young age. Selling mangoes. Washing cars. Learning responsibility early. Figuring things out without a clear roadmap. He speaks openly about building confidence through action, about stepping into rooms before feeling fully prepared, and about how environment quietly shapes the limits we place on ourselves.

We talk about the weight of other people’s expectations, about choosing whose voice you allow to influence your decisions, and about the discipline required to create opportunities instead of waiting for them. Angel also opens up about a season when he stepped away from his own company and the personal growth that followed. There’s honesty in the way he describes leadership, humility, and the internal work that comes with expansion.

This episode speaks to anyone who feels like they started behind, who is building something without a safety net, or who senses there’s more in them but doesn’t know how to access it yet. It’s about growth in real time. About maturing through experience. About understanding that who you become determines what you can sustain.

If you’re navigating ambition, self-doubt, faith, or leadership, this conversation with Angel Fernández offers perspective that feels lived and earned.

Watch the full episode and tell me which part connected with you.

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You may connect with Angel Fernández on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoismaxlewis/?hl=en

Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity here.

https://a.co/d/awwbAgc

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Are you tired of rushing through life like a "chicken without a head," waiting for the chaos to end before you can finally find peace?In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative power of intention, a divine decision made in union with God that allows you to change your entire experience without needing your external circumstances to shift at all.I share a personal story from November 2022, a day that was "supposed to be a disaster" as my father faced a cancer diagnosis while I managed a grueling work and travel schedule.By choosing to set an intention to be present and slow down, I discovered that you don't have to wait for a goal to be reached to experience the joy and peace you long for right now.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:- Intention vs. Goals: Why intentions are deeper emotional experiences that don't depend on a measurable outcome.- The Power of Deciding: How true "decision" means removing all other possibilities, like choosing happiness over misery.- Connecting to Divine Power: How to turn on your "spiritual GPS" and surrender to God's guidance to find the right path.- Living with Purpose: How to transform everyday chores, like doing dishes or folding laundry, into meaningful acts of love.- Measuring "The Gain": Why you should measure progress by looking backward at how far you've come rather than looking forward at the "gap".- Creating a North Star: How to use a "Word of the Year" and monthly intentions to guide your emotions and decisions.Resources & Links:Step Into Your Purpose: Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.comTake Action: Book a call at TalkToBetsy.comRead the Book: Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversity https://a.co/d/awwbAgcGet the App: Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot!Living with intention means you are the producer and director of your life, not your circumstances. Whether you are facing a difficult diagnosis or just a busy Tuesday, you have the power to choose how you show up. If you’re ready to stop mindlessly checking boxes and start living with divine purpose, this episode is for you.Remember to subscribe and share this with someone who needs to hear it!Follow me on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterwithbetsy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Betterwithbetsy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betterwithbetsy/Visit me at:https://hurt2hope.com/https://betterwithbetsy.com/https://faithbasedcoachingacademy.com/

I am terrified to share this episode.

For the first time, I’m not speaking from a scar, I’m speaking from the wound. In this raw and deeply vulnerable conversation, I open up about what it feels like to be in the messy middle of life: when your business isn’t producing the outcomes you hoped for, when your bank account feels tight, when your marriage feels tender, and when joy feels quieter than usual.

I’ve always declared that I am the happiest woman on earth. And I still believe that. But this week? I’ve been sad. And that doesn’t make me a sad person, it makes me someone walking through the middle of the journey.

In this episode, I share what it really looks like to navigate the tension between success and fulfillment. The difference between checking off boxes and actually feeling aligned. The reality of launching a faith-based business, pouring your heart into serving others, having $34 in your account after a $250 flat tire, and still choosing to praise God. The vulnerability of conflict in marriage. The frustration of effort not matching outcomes. The temptation to quit… and the faith to stay.

This episode is about faith, resilience, surrender, discernment, gratitude, abundance, and trusting God in uncertainty. It’s about staying obedient even when you’re uncomfortable. It’s about choosing fulfillment over metrics. It’s about believing that your story ends in resurrection, even if today feels like Good Friday.

If you’re in the messy middle of your business, your marriage, your finances, your health, or your purpose, this conversation is for you.

Keep on keeping on. Focus on fulfillment. Trust the process. The ending is joy.

Resources & Links:

Ready to step into your purpose and answer God’s calling to do more? Learn about my programs at FaithAndGrowth.com

If you’re ready to take action, book a call at TalkToBetsy.com

Grab my book, Hurt 2 Hope: Heal the Pain of Grief, Loss, and Adversityhttps://a.co/d/awwbAgc

Download the Better with Betsy App and gain 24/7 access to Betsy through her Betsy Bot.

If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, share it with someone in their messy middle, and leave a review. Your resurrection season is coming.