Awakening HER : Life and Business for Women
Have you ever felt like you needed to be in the perfect mood, energy, or mindset before saying yes to an opportunity? In this episode, Deidre shares a powerful story about a trip that almost didn’t happen — after she slipped on ice, sprained her ankle, and nearly cancelled everything. What unfolded next became a reminder that you don’t need to feel 100% ready, confident, or “high vibe” for incredible things to happen. By choosing to show up anyway — even when things weren’t going perfectly — Deidre experienced a series of unexpected opportunities, meaningful connections, and moments that wouldn’t have happened if she had stayed home. In this conversation, you’ll walk away with a powerful mindset shift: you don’t have to wait until everything feels aligned to take action. You’ll learn how staying open, meeting life halfway, and saying yes when it would be easier to opt out can create opportunities you never could have planned. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready before putting yourself out there, this episode will remind you that sometimes the magic happens when you show up exactly as you are. 00:00 – Welcome to the episode Deidre introduces today’s story and the lesson behind it. 01:00 – The unexpected accident before the trip She shares how she slipped on ice, sprained her ankle, and thought she might have to cancel her travel plans. 03:30 – Family healing traditions and deciding what to do next A conversation with her dad and a reminder of her family’s healing lineage. 04:30 – Choosing to go on the trip anyway Despite the injury, she decides to wait until the morning before cancelling her flight. 05:30 – Arriving at the event and not feeling her best She shares how she wasn’t feeling confident or energetic but still showed up. 07:00 – Unexpected connections begin to happen Reconnecting with past collaborators and building new relationships at the event. 08:30 – The dinner she almost skipped A moment where she nearly returned to her hotel room instead of attending dinner. 10:00 – Conversations that lead to new opportunities Sharing her story leads to invitations to speak on stages and appear on podcasts. 12:30 – Reconnecting with family in Toronto An unexpected visit with her uncle becomes a meaningful moment during the trip. 14:30 – The airport mistake She discovers she’s at the wrong airport and may miss her flight entirely. 16:30 – Taking a chance anyway Instead of giving up, she decides to try to make the flight. 18:30 – Making the flight against the odds Everything aligns — the plane is delayed and she makes it onboard. 20:30 – Reflecting on the lesson How meeting life halfway changed the entire experience. 23:00 – The message for entrepreneurs and leaders Why you don’t need to be perfect or fully ready to take action. 26:00 – A mindset shift: What if things worked out for you? How believing things can work out changes what you’re open to seeing. 28:30 – Invitation for listeners to reflect and share their stories Deidre asks listeners to share moments where things unexpectedly worked out.
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