51: Putting faith in God’s plan for your life and business with Brooke Thomas

Gods speed is always right on time<br /> <br />This episode is incredibly special and beautiful because this week’s guest is so genuine and authentic. Brooke Thomas’ story is one of resilience, overcoming the darkest of times, and facing her deepest fears. Brooke is CEO and founder of Live Out Loud, is an incredible soul, and someone I am so lucky to know and call my friend.<br /> <br />Listen to this episode to hear how one woman overcame the darkest, most life affirming, life changing moment of her life, how having faith and aligning your actions can lead you to your true self, and what you are meant to be doing.<br /> <br />Listen now<br /> <br /> <br />Getting lost in people pleasing<br /> <br />We start this episode talking about how Brooke grew up trying to please people in order to feel loved, liked, and appreciated. She speaks about her need to do what people expected, and how this led to her not actually knowing who she really was, or feeling seen, heard, or understood.<br /> <br /> <br />Facing her darkest fears—and herself<br /> <br />At twenty-six years old, Brooke talks about how she was pregnant, recently married and going in to see the doctor for a routine checkup. She describes the unexpected death sentence she was given, how it rocked her to her core, and the terrible, shocking two choices she was forced to choose between.<br /> <br />She describes the overwhelming fear she felt thereafter, how she prayed to God for answers and strength, and shares the scripture that forever changed her faith and how she prayed—as well as the time and courage it took to get there. She talks about what it means to love yourself, and how it truly attracts the right people when you finally do.<br /> <br />Living a life aligned to you<br /> <br />We discuss giving ourselves permission to shift and change as new opportunities arise, to understand you are never stuck anywhere, and to always chase after aligning with your core—because life is too precious to be anything else.<br /> <br />Brooke Thomas<br /> <br />Brooke