In this episode, Amy Cassles welcomes special guest Michelle Rukny, Multi-Certified PMU artist & Pretty Rich Bosses Coach, is the owner of The Beaute Compound in Texas. They discuss resilience, grit, and the profound impact of a challenging upbringing on personal growth. Michelle shares her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and finding strength through faith and self-discovery.

Key Points:

Resilience and Genetic Factors:

• Resilience often stems from genetic factors and experiences, particularly generational trauma.
• Childhood trauma can lead to a constant state of fight or flight, fostering hypervigilance.
• Michelle's difficult upbringing, although painful, played a pivotal role in shaping her into the strong individual she is today.
• Adversity can be viewed as a necessary part of personal growth and transformation.

Learning from Adversity:

• Gratitude for past experiences that shaped her into a confident, strong person.
• Breaking generational curses and setting a positive example for the next generation.
• God's ability to turn adversity into a powerful testimony to inspire and empower others.

Resilience in Business:

• Recognizing patterns of self-sabotage and blame in individuals who have faced childhood trauma.
• The importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and avoiding a victim mentality.
• Fostering small changes and developing positive habits to overcome adversity.

Turning Challenges into Opportunities:

• Emphasizing the significance of focusing on the positive aspects of adversity.
• Learning from each fall and taking responsibility as a crucial part of personal growth.
• Encouragement to reflect on patterns, overcome challenges, and harness one's resilience.

Quotable Moments:

"I needed that to happen in order to be who I am now." - Michelle Runky

"It's not the fall that's the problem; it's how you pick yourself up." - Michelle Runky

LINKS MENTIONED:

https://www.thebeautecompound.com/

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzoQfLNzz_ieatgaoWDTcw

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