With naivety that makes me laugh now, after having my first child, I thought I'd have so much free time, why not start a business?As much courage as it takes to tell one’s story, it’s also tremendously freeing and empowering.

I heard it said that the most important gift we can give is our story.  Every story we hear is a gift because we find ourselves in each other’s stories.  We receive the gift of permission to live out our own story bravely, own it, and share it.

I’ll share how I became a cash flow coach, how it’s a part of my family, why I keep going, and why I want to keep growing for my entire life.  More importantly, I’ll tell you about the mindset breakthroughs along the way.

I’ll tell you about the ugly mistakes I made during the process.  I hope to encourage you not to give up.  I hope to show you that there are lessons on the other side that are worth every gut-wrenching tear.

And I’ll show you how consistently taking action, no matter how imperfect, has been the secret to growth, confidence, and progress.

I hope to give you the permission to think differently and grow along with like-minded entrepreneurs.

In case you missed it, in the prior episodes, we covered How The Money Advantage Began, and my co-host Bruce's backstory in The Mindset Shift.

My Core Strengths Illuminated By an Eclectic History

I grew up the oldest of 4 on a farm in Minnesota.

Everything I did was with my whole heart, with a grand, epic meaning.

I was involved in 4-H throughout grade school. At 12 years old, on one of my project folders I defined 4-H:

… a window into greater levels of knowledge, determination, personal development, perseverance and effort which involves making friends, learning new skills, and having fun.

I rode horses and competed at the state level in barrel racing.  This taught me alot about dedication, hard work, and being coachable.

At 17, I moved 1,300 miles away from home to join a ministry training program.  We traveled across the nation, leading youth conferences.

I joined the administrative staff of my church and led a team of 90 volunteers, and learned that I loved inspiring people to work together.  Through writing training curriculum, I developed the ability to teach.

After I married Lucas in 2006, I finished out a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business.  I was drawn to marriage and family therapy.  In college, I discovered my aptitude for accounting and was offered a paid scholarship to make it my major.  I turned it down, thinking I wouldn’t be interested in “crunching numbers.”

Out of college, I landed a career in business and human resource management.  Training and development was my strength, and I thrived in building relationships that drew out the potential of others and inspiring teamwork.  I learned that leadership and influence didn’t have to come from a company title or a supervisory position.

The Intrigue of Entrepreneurship

I can point back to an eighth-grade introduction to Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad, and the Cashflow Game,