#26 Chosen Twice: One Woman’s Story of Adoption, Motherhood & Reinvention

In this episode, we talk with a powerhouse mom who made bold, intentional choices at every stage of life. She began as a successful businesswoman but chose to step away from her career to homeschool her daughters—believing their growth and independence mattered more than a job title.Years later, when her daughters graduated, she reinvented herself completely. Instead of returning to her old field, she went back to school in her 50s, passed the rigorous Series 7 exam, and launched a brand-new career as a financial advisor.But her strength goes back even further. As an adopted child, she made a decision early on to view her story through a lens of love—not bitterness. That choice shaped everything: her relationships, her motherhood journey, and her unwavering belief in creating her own path.This conversation is raw, winding, and full of heart. A reminder that motherhood and identity don’t follow a straight line—and sometimes the most empowering thing we can do is start over.