What happens when you stop chasing the “safe” path and start following the quiet calling inside you?

In this episode of the Write Your Own Story Podcast, Betsy sits down with Sarah Trop, founder of Fun Cycled, award-winning interior designer, and HGTV Flea Market Flip champion. Sarah shares the real story behind building a business rooted in creativity, faith, and family.

Starting with nothing more than roadside furniture and late-night nap-time work sessions, Sarah turned a small idea into a thriving design studio known for transforming forgotten pieces and historic homes into spaces filled with purpose and beauty.

But this conversation goes far beyond business strategy.

Sarah opens up about:

• The moment she realized the traditional 9-to-5 life wasn’t aligned with the life she wanted to build
• How a simple experiment flipping furniture turned into a full-time business in just months
• Why entrepreneurs must get comfortable being uncomfortable
• The power of storytelling when selling your work
• How faith, stillness, and reflection guide her biggest business decisions
• What it really takes to build a sustainable business (hint: it’s not overnight success)

They also explore the deeper question many women wrestle with: Can you build something meaningful without sacrificing your values, family, or wellbeing?

If you’ve ever felt a pull to create something of your own—but fear, perfectionism, or uncertainty keeps holding you back—this episode is your reminder:

You don’t need a perfect plan.
You just need to start.

Because as Sarah says, “It’s already a no if you never try.”

This conversation is equal parts practical, honest, and deeply inspiring for anyone ready to take the next step toward building a life—and business—that truly feels aligned.

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