In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Stacey—a former special education teacher of 28 years who left the classroom to follow a calling she couldn’t ignore. After attending a personal growth conference she couldn’t technically afford, Stacey returned home with a bold decision: she was going to retire.

With no clear plan and no financial safety net, she took a leap of faith. That leap led her straight into purpose. Now, through her work with Bridging the Gap Advocacy, Stacey stands in the gap for families navigating the often-overwhelming world of IEPs, ensuring their children receive the support and services they deserve.

We dive deep into:

• What it looks like to walk through fear with your eyes wide open

• How self-development can awaken purpose in unexpected places

• Why healing connects the dots in ways we never could’ve predicted

• The power of advocacy—and what happens when one brave woman says “there has to be more”

If you’re in a season of transition or wondering what’s next, this episode will remind you that courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s doing it anyway.

Connect with Stacey:

https://bridgingthegapadvocacy.com/

https://www.facebook.com/stacey.porritt

https://www.instagram.com/staceyporritt/

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