Today, I’m sharing the story I never thought I'd be telling — why I decided to leave my dream job in the NFL. 🏈 

It wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. I talk about what burnout really felt like, how mental health turned out to be my hidden superpower, and why choosing to pivot was the boldest move I've ever made.

Sometimes the real flex isn’t pushing through — it’s knowing when it’s time to choose yourself. 🤍

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, stuck, or questioning your path, this episode is your reminder: you're not crazy, you're evolving. Keep betting on YOU. 🎯

--

In the show I speak on the Chasing M's Foundation. The link below:

https://www.chasingmsfoundation.com/

Got an idea or guest you want on the pod? 🎙️ Text me who or what you want to hear next! 💬✨

Support the show

🎧 Hit play, subscribe, and get ready to step into your power — ready or not.

Follow along on Instagram @b4yr_show & @marissamonet for behind-the-scenes, updates, and more inspiration!

In this very first episode of Before You’re Ready, I walk you through my journey to becoming an NFL Athletic Trainer—a story filled with rejection, faith, growth, and grit. I almost re-recorded this episode because I didn’t feel like it was perfect, but I realized redoing it would take away from the rawness and vulnerability of the message. So here it is, just as it came out—with my heart fully in it.

I talk about the sacrifices, the unexpected pivots, the silent seasons, and the people who supported me along the way. I also share the lessons I’ve learned—from treating every day like an interview to truly being where your feet are.

I don’t think I answered every single question someone might have, so if there’s anything you’re curious about, send me your questions! I’d love to continue the conversation in future episodes or on social.

Thank you for being here. Let's grow—before we’re ready!

Got an idea or guest you want on the pod? 🎙️ Text me who or what you want to hear next! 💬✨

Support the show

🎧 Hit play, subscribe, and get ready to step into your power — ready or not.

Follow along on Instagram @b4yr_show & @marissamonet for behind-the-scenes, updates, and more inspiration!

🎙️ Welcome to *Before You’re Ready* — the podcast for ambitious dreamers, go-getters, and anyone who's ever thought, “Am I really ready for this?” (Spoiler alert: you don’t have to be.)

In this trailer, your host Marissa Figueroa introduces the heart behind B4YR — real stories, honest conversations, and powerful mindset shifts to help you take bold steps *before you feel fully ready*. Because let’s be real: the growth, the magic, and the impact all happen outside of your comfort zone.

✨ “This show is for the version of you that’s brave enough to take the first step — even when you’re scared, even when you’re doubting yourself, even when the timing isn’t perfect.”

Whether you're climbing the ladder, switching lanes, or building something of your own, this show is your dose of motivation, vulnerability, and real-life strategies to help you *go for it* — no matter what stage you're in.

Got an idea or guest you want on the pod? 🎙️ Text me who or what you want to hear next! 💬✨

Support the show

🎧 Hit play, subscribe, and get ready to step into your power — ready or not.

Follow along on Instagram @b4yr_show & @marissamonet for behind-the-scenes, updates, and more inspiration!