Bridging the Gap: Advocacy, Fear, and Finding Your Next Chapter with Stacey Porritt

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Stacey—a former special education teacher of 28 years who left the classroom to follow a calling she couldn’t ignore. After attending a personal growth conference she couldn’t technically afford, Stacey returned home with a bold decision: she was going to retire.With no clear plan and no financial safety net, she took a leap of faith. That leap led her straight into purpose. Now, through her work with Bridging the Gap Advocacy, Stacey stands in the gap for families navigating the often-overwhelming world of IEPs, ensuring their children receive the support and services they deserve.We dive deep into:What it looks like to walk through fear with your eyes wide openHow self-development can awaken purpose in unexpected placesWhy healing connects the dots in ways we never could’ve predictedThe power of advocacy—and what happens when one brave woman says “there has to be more”If you’re in a season of transition or wondering what’s next, this episode will remind you that courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s doing it anyway.Connect with Stacey: https://bridgingthegapadvocacy.com/https://www.facebook.com/stacey.porritthttps://www.instagram.com/staceyporritt/Connect with Jessica:https://www.facebook.com/jessicaphillips.plxshttps://www.instagram.com/__jessica.phillips__/https://www.facebook.com/groups/963327361883809Jessicaphillips.coRate + Review:If this episode moved you, don’t forget to leave a review and share it with a friend who needs a little extra courage today.