262. From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: Misty's Journey of Healing, Empowerment & Purpose

"The moment I stopped chasing validation and started trusting myself, everything shifted—my peace, my power, and my purpose." — Misty In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson welcomes Misty—a woman of remarkable resilience, transformation, and wisdom. Misty opens up about her journey from deep self-doubt and trauma to spiritual awakening and self-empowerment. She shares how hitting rock bottom became the catalyst for healing, entrepreneurship, and helping others rediscover their worth. Together, Kristen and Misty explore: Healing from generational trauma Finding clarity and confidence through mindset shifts The importance of alignment in business and life Why pain can be our greatest teacher The role of spirituality, rituals, and self-care in personal growth Redefining success and surrendering to divine timing Whether you're seeking clarity, building confidence, or stepping into your power—this episode will ignite your soul. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Introduction and Sponsor Shoutouts 02:05 – Meet Misty: Her childhood, trauma, and early lessons 09:45 – From rock bottom to awakening: The power of surrender 17:30 – Healing codependency and finding her own voice 24:50 – Why emotional boundaries are key to peace 31:15 – Building a business from soul alignment 39:00 – Rituals, morning practices, and divine timing 46:10 – Trusting yourself and the universe 52:30 – Final thoughts and what success means to Misty Misty Bell Stiers: Misty Bell Stiers is an artist, storyteller and boss witch who has spent her career focused on leveraging her passion for diversity, equity and inclusion—and a little bit of magic—to create systemic change at every level. As an executive creative director, podcast guest, speaker and author, Misty has mastered using her unique perspective to help people find ways to truly connect to the world around them and the people in it. https://www.mistybellstiers.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybellstiers https://twitter.com/mistybellstiers https://www.facebook.com/mistybellstiers/ https://www.instagram.com/mistybellstiers/ Books: 2023 - Light, Fire & Abundance https://a.co/d/au2JC4b 2024 - She Changed the World (contributor) https://a.co/d/9pZA09I   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE   MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF   https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH