In this soul-stirring episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy is joined by the incredible Ericka Nicole Malone — award-winning screenwriter, director, producer, and the visionary behind Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story.

From staging her own plays in college to fund her education to rewriting the narrative of her life through storytelling, Ericka shares the pivotal moments that shaped her path — including how stillness, self-belief, and creative courage became her compass. The two dive deep into themes of joy, trauma, transformation, and the sacred discipline of choosing your thoughts every day.

Ericka also opens up about her powerful documentary The Bucket Wish — a living testimony to the magic that unfolds when we dare to explore the parts of ourselves left dormant, face fear head-on, and reclaim forgotten dreams.

Whether you're in a season of transition, searching for joy, or craving inspiration to begin again — this episode is a love letter to the light that never left you.

-How to protect your energy as an empath
-What it means to “fall to the middle”
 -The transformative power of writing and creativity
 -Ericka’s journey from Kentucky to Hollywood
 -The joy behind the pain, and the stories that set us free

This one is a must-listen for every woman ready to stop surviving and start storytelling.

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