Your Divorce Doesn't Define Your Financial Future

Your Divorce Doesn't Define Your Financial Future

From Intentional Divorce Insights by Leah Hadley, AFC, CDFA, MAFF

May 19, 2026 · 27 min · Season 6

About this episode

Chris Williams shares her journey of turning a difficult divorce into a successful business and personal growth experience.

In this inspiring episode of Intentional Divorce Insights , Leah Hadley sits down with Chris Williams, an entrepreneur who turned the difficult experience of divorce into an opportunity for personal growth and professional success. Chris Williams shares how she built a thriving business from scratch after her 17-year marriage ended, despite facing financial hardships and self-doubt. Listeners will discover practical strategies for rebuilding confidence, seeking support, and creating new possibilities during and after difficult life transitions. Key Topics & Highlights: - Chris' Journey:   From homeschooling mom and farm life to navigating toxic divorce and starting over with just $25 in her bank account. - Building a New Life : How Chris Williams leveraged her experiences and passions to create success as a massage therapist, functional nutritional therapist, and ultimately a business coach. - Facing Fears & Asking for Help : Chris recounts pivotal moments—like being stranded at a gas station without enough money—and how she learned to seek support.-  Committing First, Figuring Out Later: The importance of committing to a goal, trusting yourself, and being open…

People in this episode

Host: Leah Hadley

Guest: Chris Williams

Topics covered

  • divorce
  • personal growth
  • financial success
  • business coaching
  • mindset shifts
  • support systems

Keywords

  • divorce
  • financial future
  • personal growth
  • business success
  • mindset
  • support
  • confidence

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Soulful Abundance System

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