Episode 1: How Grief and Depression Helped me Pivot in Life

Welcome to The Amanda Ferguson show! In this first episode, I share the experience that I had during the months leading up to my mother’s passing in 2011. I talked about the grief, financial stress, and emotional burdens that I endured. It was a rough patch for me. Fast forward to several years later in my attempt to start my consulting business. I ran into difficulties wanting to go into the corporate world while having an exclusively breastfed newborn who didn't take a bottle. Both of those experiences changed the trajectory of my life as I soon saw a common theme: “ My obstacles were simply opportunities for God's glory to be revealed.” How obstacles turn into opportunities: [10:20] You can turn traumatic or bad life experience into a financial opportunity. [13:20] Don’t let financial stress to bury that one thing you were passionate about. It is time to use it as an opportunity. [17:21] If your obstacle is transportation or family related, use that as an opportunity to go online and create extra income. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to The Amanda Ferguson podcast? If you have not, I would encourage you to do that today. I would not like for you to miss any of the episodes coming up this season. I will be adding bonus episodes and if you are not subscribed there might be a possibility that you’ll miss out on them. Click here to subscribe in iTunes to have the podcast downloaded to your device every week. I would love to stay connected with you! If my podcast is blessing your life, I would appreciate if you left me a review over on iTunes. Select the Ratings & Reviews and write a review. I enjoy reading your reviews and comments. Do not forget to let me know what is your favorite part of the podcast. For more The Amanda Ferguson Show, you can also follow me on Instagram and Facebook @mrsamandaferguson. Thank you so much!