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Our guest this week is Betsy Pepine, author of Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes that Bind Us, to explore the power of failure, reinvention, and resilience. Mentored by icons like Barbara Corcoran, Dave Ramsey, and Glenn Beck, Betsy shares how embracing failure and fear helped her rebuild her life and career, and how you can do the same.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a box that no longer serves you, this episode will inspire you to break free, redefine success, and move boldly toward your purpose.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction: Mentored by Barbara Corcoran & Dave Ramsey

01:00 – Betsy’s Journey from Pharma to Real Estate

02:30 – Learning to Pivot After Setbacks

04:00 – How Mentorship Changed Her Career

05:15 – Lessons from Barbara Corcoran on Reinvention

06:45 – Ageism and Redefining Success at Any Age

07:30 – Finding the Right Mentor When You Don’t Have Connections

09:00 – Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt

11:00 – Why Failure Isn’t Final: Lessons in Resilience

13:00 – Managing Fear of Financial Insecurity

15:00 – Redefining Failure and the Power of Perspective

16:00 – The Value of Journaling and Self-Awareness

17:30 – Breaking Out of Boxes That No Longer Serve You

19:00 – Betsy’s Toolkit: How to Identify and Dismantle Your Boxes

20:00 – Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Betsy’s Book

KEY TAKEAWAYS

– Failure is a stepping stone, not an ending.

– Mentorship can accelerate personal and professional growth.

– Fear often keeps us boxed in—breakthroughs start when you face it.

– It’s never too late to redefine success or start over.

– Journaling and self-reflection build clarity and confidence.

– Every setback prepares you for your next success.

Guest Links:

Book: Breaking Boxes – http://bit.ly/4389e3C

Website & Toolkit: betsypepine.com

Follow Betsy: @BetsyPepine

Host:

Janice Becker – Founder & CEO of Media Rebel

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