In this episode of Flashback Files, Stephanie shares a story that challenges the idea that life has to follow a straight line.

After starting college and realizing it wasn’t the right fit, Stephanie made a decision most people wouldn’t even consider — she went back to high school to improve her grades.

That one decision led to Queen’s University, studying abroad in England and Cuba, mentoring students through the Four Directions Student Centre, and eventually pursuing a master’s in environmental sustainability while teaching Indigenous studies.

But this conversation isn’t just about academics — it’s about learning to trust yourself, letting go of outside expectations, and building confidence through lived experience.

If you’ve ever felt behind, unsure, or like you’re not on the “right path,” this episode is for you.