What does it mean to find joy when life feels impossible? In this episode of Your Next Best Step, I sit down with Mercedes Wilson—TV host, author, nonprofit founder, wife, and mom—who has walked through trauma, divorce, betrayal, and two cancer diagnoses, including stage 4 breast cancer.Mercedes shares how faith, therapy, and self-reflection transformed her pain into peace and taught her how to lead herself and others with hope and authenticity.

Together, we explore:

- The power of facing trauma instead of hiding it

- Why self-awareness and therapy are leadership essentials

- How faith and gratitude can shift even the hardest seasons

- Practical steps to slow down, breathe, and find joy today

If you’ve ever felt tired, stuck, or overwhelmed by life’s battles, Mercedes’ story will inspire you to keep moving forward—rooted in hope and grounded in resilience.

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