In this episode, Colleen pulls back the curtain on a personal “bitch slap from the universe” that arrived in the form of a sudden, unexplained expulsion from a coaching program she once considered family. What could have been a spiral into shame became something else entirely—a masterclass in emotional sovereignty. She walks you through the shock, the grief, and the moment she realized: this wasn’t actually about her.

Instead of chasing fairness or demanding explanations, she chose action over rumination, redirecting her energy toward opportunities that actually align with her values. With candor, humor, and zero self-pity, Colleen models what it looks like to process hurt without handing away your power—and to see a painful ending as a door swinging wide to something better.

This is more than a story about rejection; it’s a real-time demonstration of the freedom that comes from owning your emotional narrative and refusing to let someone else’s decisions define you.

 

 

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Emotional pain often comes from the story you tell yourself, not the event itself.

• Shock and shame can be processed without spiraling into self-blame.

• You don’t need all the answers to move forward—you just need your next step.

• When someone shows you who they are, believe them.

• Choosing not to be bothered is a radical act of self-protection.

• Redirects—especially the unexpected ones—can open doors to better fits and bigger futures.

• Freedom comes from realizing you’re the only one who can set you free.

 

If you are ready to get support from a community of women who are co-creating this change with intention and clarity— Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL. 

 

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