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When Adversity Becomes Direction with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer


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What if the moments that break you are actually pointing you toward who you’re meant to become next? In this powerful conversation, host Dionne Malush explores how adversity, when met with intention, can become the catalyst for clarity, courage, and reinvention.

Joined by Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, USA Today bestselling author, executive coach, and human capital strategist, Dionne dives into what it really means to push through unexpected career loss, identity shifts, and life’s hardest seasons. Together, they unpack how intentional action, even just seven minutes a day, can create momentum when everything feels uncertain.

This episode is a reminder that success does not protect us from hardship, but resilience, agency, and purposeful investment in yourself can transform setbacks into strategy. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly questioning what comes next, this conversation offers both perspective and a practical path forward.

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Website: https://www.dr-cynthia.com/

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Shine On SuccessBy Dionne Malush