#064 The Power of Persistence: Melissa Overton's Path to Success

**YouTube Description:** Welcome to another inspiring episode of "The Turn Your Life Around Podcast" with your host, Sarah Coates, aka "The One80 Lady." In this episode, Sarah sits down with the dynamic Melissa Godwin Overton, an award-winning educator, mentor, speaker, and entrepreneur. Melissa commands over 25 years of experience in highly regulated, high-stress environments, including 14 years of ER nursing and critical care. She is the founder and CEO of MedicalTraining.me, launched in 2013, and has become a recognized regional and national speaker. In this conversation, Melissa shares her journey from ER nurse to thriving entrepreneur, her experiences with imposter syndrome, and the importance of building relationships and finding one's ready moments. Tune in to hear Melissa's wisdom, experiences, and the lessons she's learned along the way. **Timestamps:** - [00:00:00] Introduction - [00:01:00] Sarah introduces Melissa Overton - [00:02:00] Melissa's background and story - [00:04:00] Starting MedicalTraining.me - [00:07:00] Importance of pivoting in business - [00:10:00] Overcoming imposter syndrome - [00:14:00] Building and valuing relationships - [00:18:00] Ready moments and resilience - [00:24:00] Speaking engagements and becoming a John Maxwell certified speaker - [00:30:00] Balancing work and family - [00:35:00] Final thoughts and takeaways Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and insightful conversations! **Contact Melissa Overton:** - Website: www.medicaltraining.me **Follow Us:** - Website: www.one-eightycounseling.com - YouTube: www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcast - Instagram: www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcast **SEO Hashtags:** #TurnYourLifeAroundPodcast #SarahCoates #MelissaOverton #Inspiration #Perseverance #Entrepreneurship #Nursing #MedicalTraining #MentalHealth #Therapy #Coaching #Consulting #SupportNetwork #Resilience #OvercomingChallenges #LifeJourney #PodcastEpisodes #YouTubePodcast