In this episode, Randi-Lee Bowslaugh and I talk about her incredible story, that includes losing her brother to addiction, being diagnosed herself with cervical cancer, and at the same time not feeling she could be the mother her son needed her to be when he needed her the most... when he was suicidal. Listen in to see how she was able to breakthrough, not only for herself, for her son too!   Randi is a mental health advocate, author, and YouTuber. She started writing at 14 years old as a coping strategy for her depression. Twenty years later she is now a mom, grandma, and thriving creative individual.    I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening! Please connect with Randi-Lee: Facebook- @RBwriting, Instagram- @RandiLeeBowslaugh, website- RBWriting.ca Pick up Randi-Lee’s book at   Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Randi by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies   Are YOU a READER? You can now read this episode on my BLOG at marcinettles.com/blog While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! Or do you prefer watching VIDEO?  You can watch this episode on YouTube here: Don't forget to subscribe while you are there!   If you loved this episode, try listening to these episodes: Episode #123: “You’re Physically Disabled Before Your Wedding, What Now?” with Chris Mitchell marcinettles.com/podcast/episode/365e48f6/episode-123-youre-physically-disabled-before-your-wedding-what-now-with-chris-mitchell   Episode #117: “You’re a Cancer Mutant, What Now?” with Eva Moon marcinettles.com/podcast/episode/1d7aed2a/episode-117-youre-a-cancer-mutant-what-now-with-eva-moon

In this episode, I introduce you to an additional focus of mine… I have found myself in a new season of life that brings so many changes to every aspect of living a life of a maturing woman… I recognize there are challenges that are faced that until you are there, you just don’t know. So, I will be offering guidance from my perspective to help maturing ladies look and feel the way they want, and have the finances and lifestyle they desire, as they move into their 50’s and beyond, the Kingdom way. In today’s episode you will learn all about what that means. It’s just like any difficulty in your life…, If you are a woman, you are either already in it, getting ready to hit it, or have it in your future… it is part of living.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Find Marci at marcinettles.com GUESS WHAT?!!!!  The “You’re Blank, What Now?” Podcast with Marci Nettles has a BLOG!! If you or someone you know prefers to read over listen, or maybe you are like me and like to do BOTH, you can now read the content here: marcinettles.com/post/you-re-a-woman-over-50-what-now-overcoming-challenges-in-your-50s-and-beyond   While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next! WATCH this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/Uk6DzSPxtAQ

In this episode, Gail Showalter and I talk about her life as a Navy wife that took a turn that led her to being suddenly divorced and the single mom to three children all under the age of six. Gail shares her struggles, tough decisions, the pivot that made all the difference and how she now helps other single mothers obtain continuing education as well as their basic needs. Listen in to hear how someone you know might benefit from the wisdom shared by Gail.    Gail Showalter raised three children as a single mother before she remarried. She has experienced the potholes, pests, and perils of being the single head-of-household. Gail worked as an educator in regular and special education for twenty years. She is the founder of , a nonprofit whose goal is Single Moms, Overjoyed, Rejuvenated, and Empowered. She is also a Certified Professional Coach and her stories have been published in several Christian books and magazines. Gail shares her personal experiences in her book, Living Learning Loving  is available on and MarciNettles.com/books    I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Gail on her websites: GailShowalter.com, GailShowalterBlog.com, SmoreForWomen.org   Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Gail by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Doug Lawrence and I talk about his experience of mental health issues, alcoholism, and PTSD that led him to a place where unbeknownst to him his wife almost left with their children… He was able to course correct his behavior before he ultimately lost her to cancer.   Doug Lawrence is the founder of TalentC® and Co-founder of the International Mentoring Community(IMC).  Doug has achieved the highest level of Mentoring certification – The Certificate of Practice - Journey Mentor (IMC). Currently, he alone holds this certification. Serving as a Staff Sargent in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for 25 years, Doug retired in 1999. He is a volunteer mentor with the Sir Richard Branson Entrepreneur Program in the Caribbean and with the American Corporate Partners in the United States working with military personnel in their transition from military life to civilian life. Doug, through research, has determined that there is a role for mentoring as a support for those struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). His experience in law enforcement coupled with working with people suffering from PTSD has afforded him a unique view of mentoring and mental health. In addition, Doug’s mentoring practice utilizes Effective Mentoring Processes, his system to help people on their mental health healing journey. Doug works with people who are struggling with their healing journey. Doug lost his wife, Debra to cancer in 2021 and has since devoted his life to helping others with their healing journey. Doug began his Mentoring Practice in 2009. He is an international speaker, mentor, and international best-selling author: “The Gift of Mentoring” (2014), “You Are Not Alone” (2022), and is launching “The Silent Pandemic in 2024/2025.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Doug: Website - TalentC.ca   Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Doug by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Glenda Benevides and I talk about her life experiences being a performing artist that started when she was a teenager. She had the support of her parents to do whatever she was passionate to do, and SHE DID! Until she found herself in an uncomfortable place where she felt she was no longer important enough and didn’t belong…    Glenda Benevides was born in Oakland Ca and has been singing professionally since the age of 16, having toured from Japan to the EU, the UK and through Canada. Her career has included singing and performing for the South African Film Festival in Canne, France, The Brava theater for a women’s fundraiser gala in San Francisco, the Popkomm Music conference in Berlin, a Beverly Wilshire, Los Angeles solo performance for best-selling author Harv Ecker and many more. Glenda is also a producer for herself and others and has been the creative director and producer for many private events where she donates a percentage from her music sales to One Tree Planted. She started her own record company Good Witch Records in 2004, along with Mirror Speaks the Truth productions for music in film and tv. She wrote and developed a tv script called Never Give Up and started Global Badass Goddess online Magazine and podcast in 2018, which features woman from around the world sharing stories of inspiration and empowerment. She now has the Glenda Benevides Music podcast to share stories from extraordinary artists in their trials and triumphs. Glenda is the author of Courage, Find Your Fire and Ignite Action in Your Life along with Own The Goddess Within e-book and workshop and has worked and sung with Toto, Jeffrey Osborne, Pink Martini and Broadway artist of "Aida" fame, Damian Perkins, and Steve Smith of Dirty Vegas, just to name a few.    I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Glenda:  GlendaMusic.com Facebook: facebook.com/glendabenevides Instagram: instagram.com/glendabenevidesmusic/   Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Glenda by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Tom Rose and I discuss his experience of ‘Changing Grief to Love’ after his wife passed from breast cancer battle. Tom shares his dark times after her passing and how a friend helped him by suggesting he write a book that ultimately led to his healing and moving into helping others embrace the change that comes with death.   Tom Rose: After the death of his wife from breast cancer in August of 2019, encouraged by a friend, Tom wrote a book, Balloon in a Box, Coping with Grief. With that little book he caught lightening in a bottle, because suddenly he became an author and a speaker. Since releasing the book in the spring of 2022.  He has made over 100 speaking appearances to audiences of 8 to 300 at churches, service clubs, retirement communities, corporate meetings and even prisons. The experience has resulted in significant life changes.  He delivers an uplifting presentation with love, humor, and reflection.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Tom: ThomasLRose.com   Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Tom by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Minister Jalisa Hardy and I have a deep conversation around abuse, the negative effects of words, even on an unborn baby, the truth that she was worthy to make tough decisions that would lead to something she had never wanted for her children… a divorce and broken home.   Minister Jalisa Hardyis a dedicated single mother of three, a licensed minister, poet, a self-published author, coach, global speaker, Organizer for The Mental Wealth Social on Meetup.com and a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. Known for her passion for holistic health and self-discovery, Jalisa has coined the name, "The Holistic Health Plug." She is committed to empowering women to tap into their innate abilities to heal themselves and build mutually beneficial support systems to thrive instead of just survive through life’s journey via her exclusive membership program, "She's Ready Society." In 2018, Jalisa published her debut book, "It's All in Me! - My Journey to Freedom and Living Abundantly," which serves as the foundation for her Freedom Framework. Minister Jalisa Hardy shines as a beacon of hope for women and their families looking to up level their lives with grace, ease and supportive communities. Her Freedom Framework continues to serve as a compassionate and practical guide to overcoming adversity and leading a fulfilling, abundant life.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect! Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Minister Jalisa: Instagram - @TheHolisticHealthPlug, On MeetUp – Mental Wealth Social   Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Jalisa by going to marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Chris Mitchell and I have an inspiring conversation about his life, how disabilities came with his birth and developed an unusual determination to prove himself in his childhood and young adult life.  Even though he was ‘invited’ to find education and employment elsewhere on several occasions, Chris shares how his positive attitude and extreme confidence led to finding his wife and the relationship that would carry him through the difficulties that were still to come in his life when he became physically disabled before their wedding day.   Chris Mitchell may know the meaning of many words, but quitting is not one of them.  Chris has faced disabilities, which he calls challenges. since the day he was born.  Chris is a person who is visually impaired, neurodiverse, a mental health warrior who battles depression, and the biggest challenge he faces is a physical disability, despite it all he is a 2x award-winning speaker, a three-time self-published author, the host of the Successful, Self-Employed & Disabled Podcast, a certified confidence life coach and the founder and CEO – Chief Empowerment Officer at #DefineYourself, a business whose mission is to develop a thriving disabled community – one person at a time.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Chris: TheChrisMitchell.com   Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Chris by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Stephanie Serone and I talk about her experience with being bullied as a child in school, in her first relationship with a narcissist, and even by co-workers and bosses she had. Stephanie shares her deep desire to be seen, cared for and loved after her father left… these desires led to her being a perfect target for others and led to her feeling she was too broken to be fixed.   Stephanie Serone is a licensed Transformologist® an authority in empowering women and facilitating the worlds only female specific transformation process. raising self-esteem & resolving chronic emotional issues to create profound, instant and irreversible change. Steph facilitates her clients to access the internal wisdom they have had all along, un-learn all the lies they ever took on about themselves and shift their perspectives from the deepest layer, so they can finally uncover their true selves.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening! Please connect with Stephanie: Instagram - _TheTrueYou_ Facebook - facebook.com/steffie8   Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Stephanie by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!

In this episode, Rick DellaRatta and I revisit his experience being an eye witness to 9/11 from only a quarter mile away… He shares how he immediately had the desire and the words to turn this tragedy into a peace mission. A poem written in that devastating moment turned into ‘Jazz for Peace.’   Rick DellaRatta is now considered by many to be one of the finest Singer/Pianists performing today and one of only a handful of Jazz Artists who can make a successful musical presentation to a large audience without having to abandon the true art form of Jazz. Rick is considered to be an innovator and a visionary through his lifelong endeavor to help advance people to their highest potential through the understanding of Jazz as well as spreading peace worldwide through his "Jazz for Peace World Tour."  Included in the tour were historic performances in the US, Europe, Africa, and Brazil as well as his landmark Jazz for Peace concert at the United Nations in New York in 2002 uniting Israeli, Palestinian and American musicians in concert is now considered one of the most significant cultural events of our time! This U.N. Concert has led to a benefit concert series that has gone on to raise funds, publicity, and awareness for over 700 non-profit organizations, garnered support and praise from distinguished Americans and was attended and enjoyed by ambassadors, celebrities, humanitarians, and music lovers worldwide!  Jazz Pianist, vocalist and composer Rick DellaRatta was included by The Foundation Center in their list of top musician philanthropists of our time along with Bono (U2), Elton John, Peter Gabriel and Sting.   I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let’s connect!    Thank you for listening! Please connect with Rick: jazzforpeace.org Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063540363794   Find Marci at marcinettles.com Don’t forget to claim your FREEBIE from Rick by going to Marcinettles.com/freebies While you are there, make sure to subscribe to receive the YBWN Podcast Newsletter, ‘Making Mondays,’ that will give insight to each episode and give you a heads up on what is coming next!