"What feels like an ending can actually be the mostbeautiful beginning."

In this week’s episode, Wayna sits down with Carol Fletcher. Carol is a woman of faith, resilience, and empowerment. As a wife, mother of five in a blended family, and entrepreneur, she has embraced both the beauty and challenges of transformation. With a background in advertising at iHeart Media, she now serves as a Sales Director in the beauty industry, where her work extends beyond selling products—it's about building confidence and restoring self-worth.

Carol shares her deeply personal journey—navigating divorce and single motherhood while redefining her purpose through entrepreneurship and self-care. She and Wayna discuss the profound impact of loss, the expectations placed on women, and the power of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-love in the healing process.

Through personal stories, Carol emphasizes faith, resilience, and the importance of having a strong ‘why’ to fuel personal growth and support her family. The conversation explores the challenges of parenting through difficult seasons, the role of community in healing, and how embracing change can lead to newfound strength and purpose.

Wayna and Carol also dive into the significance of self-care, the necessity of healthy boundaries, and the importance of surrounding yourself with positive influences. They highlight how grief, growth, and empowerment are deeply connected, reminding listeners that even life’s hardest moments can lead to profound transformation.

👉 If you’re facing a life transition, struggling with grief, or looking for inspiration to step into your purpose, this conversation is for you.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Rebuilding After Divorce – Carol’s story of resilience and redefining her future
• Self-Care & Setting Boundaries – Why prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary
• Faith & Transformation – How spiritual strength can guide personal growth
• Women & Entrepreneurship – Using business as a platform for empowerment
• Community & Support Systems – The power of surrounding yourself with people who uplift you 

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Key Takeaways:

1. Reinvention starts with acceptance. Sometimes, thethings we resist are exactly what we need.
2. Self-care is a necessity, not a luxury. True self-care includes emotional boundaries, faith, and personal growth.
3. You are not defined by your losses. Divorce, career shifts, and unexpected change don’t define you—they refine you.
4. God’s timing is always right. Even in uncertainty, trust that you’re being guided toward something greater.
5. Women need community and support. Surround yourself with people who uplift you and challenge you to grow.

Key Quotes:

💬“Every closed door is not the end of your story. It can be the beginning of something new.”💬“Self-care isn’t just spa days—it’s setting boundaries, protecting your energy, and giving yourself grace.”💬“We teach people how to treat us. Healthy boundaries are an act of self-respect.”💬“God’s plan is always bigger than our own. Sometimes, what we resist most is exactly what we need.”

Shoutouts & Mentions:

📌 John Maxwell –Leadership & personal growth inspiration📌PMS (Pamper My Sisters) Events – A self-care initiative for women led by Carol

Connect with Carol Fletcher:

📌 Instagram: @classwithcarol📌Facebook: Carol Fletcher

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