Guest: Sandy Bastien, Author, Entrepreneur What happens when the opportunities in front of you all seem good… but not all of them are actually yours to carry?

In this episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, Melie sits down with entrepreneur, inventor, author, and mother of five Sandy Bastien for a grounded and encouraging conversation about purpose, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and learning how to discern what God is truly calling you toward. Together, they discuss what it looks like to build something meaningful while navigating real life, why growth often starts small, and how entrepreneurship is as much about personal transformation as it is about business.

Sandy shares her powerful story of overcoming an abusive relationship, reclaiming her identity in Christ, and stepping into entrepreneurship through motherhood. She also opens up about creating BabaLid, writing books, and learning to trust God through seasons where the fruit wasn't visible yet.

If you've been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed by expectations, or unsure what direction to take next, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to chase everything to walk in your calling.

In This Episode:

• How Sandy's entrepreneurial journey began as a little girl
• Reclaiming your identity in Christ after difficult seasons
• Discerning what is truly aligned with God's calling
• Why entrepreneurship starts with mindset and growth
• The story behind BabaLid and solving problems through creativity
• Motherhood as expansion instead of limitation
• Learning patience, obedience, and trust in the process
• Why "before the fruit, there are roots"

Connect with Sandy:

www.momhoodshop.com

www.babalid.com

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