Breaking Generational Cycles That Feel Impossible to Escape with Jana O’Guin

What do you do when you feel called to something you don’t fully know how to build? In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with Jana O’Guin, founder of Building Families for Tomorrow and author of The Forgotten Women of Kenya. Jana shares how one visit to a women’s prison in Kenya changed the trajectory of her life and led to a nonprofit helping women rebuild their lives, support their children, and break cycles of generational poverty. Together, they explore purpose, faith, resilience, grief, leadership, and the reality of building something meaningful when you feel unqualified. In this episode, we talk about: The moment Jana heard the words, “I forgot about them” Why poverty is at the root of so many women’s stories How taking the next step helps overcome fear and uncertainty What it takes to break generational cycles Navigating grief while continuing meaningful work Why hard seasons often deepen faith More about Jana O’Guin: Jana O’Guin is the founder of Building Families for Tomorrow, a nonprofit helping women leaving prison in Kenya rebuild their lives through housing, counseling, education, and business training. She is also the author of The Forgotten Women of Kenya. Learn more or support the mission at Building Families For Tomorrow! https://www.buildingfamiliesfortomorrow.com/ Loved this episode? Make sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast. Because when you cultivate thinking that matters, you live a life that matters. ________ 💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/   ___________________ Ready to shift the way you think and lead?Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership.👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.