When the call is clear but the path feels messy, most people mistake discomfort for a stop sign.

In this episode, Meg sits down with Melinda Emerson (SmallBizLady) to explore what happens after momentary ambition fades—when faith, fear, and real-world pressure collide.

Melinda shares how losing control of her business, her marriage, and her certainty became the proving ground for her purpose. Together, they unpack why buying a proven business or franchise can offer more stability than chasing another job, what it truly means to think like an owner, and why real freedom requires discipline—not shortcuts.

If you know you're meant for more but feel stuck in the middle, this conversation offers clarity, courage, and a grounded way forward.