The Write Your Own Story Podcast

What do you do when your entire life changes overnight? In this deeply moving conversation, Sarah Herringer shares her journey through unimaginable loss, trauma, grief, and the difficult process of rebuilding a life she never expected to have to create. Together, we explore why grief isn't something to fix, how loss changes your identity, the difference between trauma and grief, and what it a...

What if the life you're dreaming about is waiting on a decision you're too afraid to make? So many women spend years waiting to feel certain before they take the leap—whether that's changing careers, ending a relationship, starting a business, running for office, or simply admitting they want something different. But what if confidence doesn't come before the decision? What if...

Do you feel like you're standing between chapters of your life? Maybe you know something needs to change, but you're not quite sure what comes next. Maybe you've been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in a season that no longer fits. In this episode, Betsy shares one of the most powerful tools she's used for years to navigate life's biggest transiti...

What happens when the life you worked the hardest for suddenly falls apart? When the career, marriage, identity, or future you built your entire world around no longer exists… and you’re left staring at the question: Now what? In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Sarah Barnes-Humphrey shares what it looked like to lose the life she thought she was supposed to want — after spending 20 years...

If you’ve been stuck overthinking, going back and forth, waiting for clarity…  this might be the shift you’ve been needing.  Because the problem isn’t that you can’t make decisions, it’s that you’ve been taught to look for the “right” one.   This week, Betsy sits down with Megan Pando—founder, entrepreneur, and former Shark Tank participant—for a conversation that reframes everything you thought y...

What if the voice you’ve been doubting… is the very thing the world needs most? In this deeply moving episode of Write Your Own Story , Betsy sits down with Sarah Jakle, founder of Democrashe, for a conversation that will stay with you long after it ends. This episode is for the woman who has something to say—but hesitates. The one who questions if her voice matters, if she’ll be heard, or if it’s...

If you feel like you have something to prove… this episode is for you. That pressure to be more. To do more. To show people you’re capable. It doesn’t come out of nowhere. It comes from expectations. From the path you’re on. From the feeling that you’re supposed to live up to something—even if you’re not sure what’s actually yours. Today’s episode is about that. Betsy sits down with Margot Grant W...

You’re not overwhelmed because you’re doing it wrong—you’re overwhelmed because you’re doing everything . In this solo episode, Betsy speaks directly to the woman who’s been holding it all together—quietly, consistently, and often alone. The one who believes she should be able to do it all. But what if that belief is the very thing slowing you down? Betsy unpacks the hidden cost of doing everythin...

What happens when the life you built looks beautiful from the outside… but quietly doesn’t feel like yours anymore? In this episode, Betsy sits down with Ashley Jablow , founder of Wayfarer’s Collective and creator of Life Design School , for a conversation that feels like a deep exhale. Together, they unpack what it really means to outgrow a version of yourself, why big dramatic pivots are not al...

What happens when you don’t fit into a single identity—and no one can tell you who you are? In this week's episode, Besty sits down with Sonia Daccarett, who shares what it means to grow up without a clear label, navigating life as the daughter of a Christian Palestinian father and a Jewish mother, raised in Colombia during a time of cultural tension and political unrest. From a young age, So...

In a world overflowing with beauty trends, miracle products, and endless advice on how women should look, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In this episode of Write Your Own Story , Betsy sits down with beauty and wellness expert Jaclyn Luongo , who has spent more than two decades in the aesthetics industry helping women make informed, confident decisions about their skin and self-care. Together they...

Register for the webinar: GAINING CONFIDENCE IN WHO YOU ARE IN BUSINESS https://writeyourownstory.co/webinar/p/youre-stuck-overthinking-every-moveits-time-to-act-with-confidence For so many women, there’s a quiet belief running in the background: I’ll do it when I feel more confident. I’ll launch when I feel ready.  I’ll speak up when I’m sure of myself.  I’ll go after the opportunity when I final...

What happens when you stop chasing the “safe” path and start following the quiet calling inside you? In this episode of the Write Your Own Story Podcast , Betsy sits down with Sarah Trop , founder of Fun Cycled, award-winning interior designer, and HGTV Flea Market Flip champion. Sarah shares the real story behind building a business rooted in creativity, faith, and family. Starting with nothing m...

What if the most powerful kind of activism starts in the most ordinary place—like a dressing room? In this episode, Betsy sits down with Dana Marlowe , founder + CEO of I Support the Girls , the global nonprofit helping women and girls access essential items like bras, period products, and toiletries —because dignity isn’t optional. This conversation is dedicated to Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner ,...

What happens when a woman who’s spent her life writing everyone else’s story finally tells her own? In this deeply moving and soul-stirring conversation, Betsy sits down with author Sam Rose to explore what it means to step out of the background and into your voice — even when the truth feels heavy, complicated, or scary. After two decades as a ghostwriter, Sam realized she had become a ghost in h...

Talking about pricing can feel like the hardest part of building a business. The moment you put a number on what you’ve created, it suddenly feels personal. Your stomach drops. The doubts get loud. And asking for the sale? Even harder. In this solo episode, Betsy is speaking directly to female entrepreneurs at every stage of the journey about the real truth behind pricing: it’s not just a number—i...

You know that idea you can’t shake—the one that keeps showing up no matter how busy, practical, or “reasonable” you try to be? This episode is for you. In this conversation, Betsy sits down with Kaytlin Schneider , founder and CEO of Aeston West Skincare & Beauty , for an honest, empowering look at what it really means to build something of your own. From navigating self-doubt and imposter syn...

Money doesn’t have to feel intimidating, shameful, or off-limits. In this empowering episode of Write Your Own Story , Betsy sits down with Nancy Griffin, founder of Women Worth and Wellness, for a conversation every woman deserves to hear—but few of us were ever taught to have. Together, they explore the powerful connection between self-worth, health, and financial confidence. From learning how t...

What if the bravest thing you do isn’t “staying positive” … but staying honest? In this episode, Betsy sits down with Cara Lockwood, romance author (38+ novels), USA Today bestseller, and the woman behind the brilliantly raw book There’s No Good Book for This . Cara shares what changed when a routine mammogram became a breast cancer diagnosis, and how she learned to hold fear and laughter in the s...

Have you ever left a meeting thinking, What did I do wrong? You weren’t unclear. You weren’t “too emotional.” You weren’t the problem. In this episode, Betsy sits down with Kae Kronthaler-Williams —C-suite leader, B2B software marketing executive, and author of Not Made for You —for a real conversation about what so many women feel but struggle to name: the workplace is still running on systems de...

If you’re staring at January feeling behind — like everyone else has their planner, goals, and life together — this episode is for you. In this solo season 3 kickoff, Betsy reflects on 2025 with zero fluff: what actually made her happier, what quietly drained her, and what she’s choosing to carry into 2026 with more intention. This isn’t a “new year, new you” pep talk. It’s a grounded reset for th...

If you’ve ever thought, “I know I’m capable… so why do I still feel drained or disconnected from myself?” — this episode is for you. In this grounding conversation, Betsy sits down with Molly Peralta and Michale Chatham from The Vessel Village to unpack why so many women feel “off.” Spoiler: you’re not broken — you’re overwhelmed by constant input that disconnects you from your own signal. This ep...

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t I just get it together when I know I’m smart and capable?” this episode is for you, girl. In this powerful and deeply validating conversation, Betsy sits down with Christal Wang, founder of Shimmer, to talk all things ADHD in women — late diagnosis, masking, executive function, and why nothing is actually “wrong” with you… your brain is just different, and that...

In this solo episode, Betsy pulls back the curtain and shares a deeply personal life update—equal parts honest, hilarious, and heart-expanding. Turning 44 and heading into the slow, cozy winter months has her reflecting on friendship, motherhood, dating, and the unexpected ways life evolves when you finally step into who you are. She talks about: Hibernation season and why slowing down is sometime...

What if the nervousness you feel isn’t a warning sign… but your soul tapping you on the shoulder? In this episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy sits down with leadership coach and former corporate powerhouse Carrie Fabris for a grounded, electric conversation about going all in on yourself, without losing yourself in comparison, perfection, or arbitrary timelines. Together they unpack: -why fear...