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About this episode

Wendy Watson shares her journey of personal growth and self-discovery through significant life changes and her entrepreneurial path.

Our guest this episode is Wendy Watson who shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting with her upbringing in a family of business owners and her transition from corporate accounting to massage therapy and coaching after losing her job during the 2009 recession. She described her decision to move from Phoenix to Colorado Springs in 2021, where she built a new business and became involved in various community organizations. Listen in as we discuss personal growth and self-discovery, with Wendy sharing her journey through significant life changes including two divorces and the loss of a child, which led her to redefine her identity and relationships. They explored how people can evolve their understanding of themselves and their beliefs, noting that emotional intelligence and self-awareness are crucial for leading both oneself and others. Wendy emphasized the importance of examining and redefining personal traits, particularly those inherited from family, and how this process can improve relationships. We used a process for exploring relationships, by identifying the first six words that come to mind about a relationship without judgment. Wendy explained that these words reveal…

People in this episode

Host: Carrie

Guest: Wendy Watson

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• personal growth
• self-discovery
• emotional intelligence
• relationships

Keywords

• self-awareness
• coaching
• identity
• community involvement

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Beyond the Blueprint, Taconomics, The 7

Books & works: Beyond the Blueprint, Taconomics, The 7 Essential Relationships

Places: Phoenix, Colorado Springs

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