Kathy Rogers - Starting over after 60 - Look for Good

Career Transition and Life JourneysKathy shared her journey of starting new careers at ages 47 and 62 after being a stay-at-home mom for 18 years, emphasizing that it's never too late to pursue new opportunities. She discussed how God provided for her family during her cancer journey and how her life has changed significantly in the last 15 years. The conversation then transitioned to introducing Kathy Rogers as the next guest, who was scheduled to share her story about career transition and survival journey.Kathy's Cancer Journey and BakeryKathy shared his journey of owning a bakery for 10 years, including how she learned the business through on-the-job training and became a franchisee in the Dallas market. She described being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2017 and how God provided through a manager who volunteered to run the bakery during his treatment. Kathy explained how she and her family faced additional losses when her mother and then her 29-year-old daughter both died from cancer, but she found peace and purpose in sharing her story as a speaker and author of a book titled "Looking for Good."Faith Journey Through CancerKathy shared her personal journey through cancer treatment and losing her daughter, describing how her faith helped her find strength and perspective. She recounted a specific conversation with God about preserving her hair during chemotherapy, where she felt a still small voice offering peace and trust. Kathy explained how this experience deepened her understanding of God's love, referencing Ephesians 3:14-21, and how she learned to relinquish control over her family's wellbeing during their grief.Finding Comfort Through FaithPamela and Kathy discussed the importance of faith and finding comfort in difficult times, with Pamela sharing her approach to handling challenges by focusing on controllable aspects and relying on faith. Kathy presented her book "Looking for the Good," which explores finding hope and gratitude during grief and difficult circumstances, emphasizing the power of perspective and God's presence in everyday life.Faith and Speaking OpportunitiesKathy shared her experience of finding peace during her daughter's funeral by speaking God's truth to the congregation, describing it as the most peaceful day of her life despite the sadness. She discussed her book about faith and trusting in God's provision, which is available for purchase through her website and other online retailers. Kathy also mentioned her plans to pursue speaking opportunities beyond church groups, including a recent conference about positive team attitudes, as she sees God opening doors for her to share her message.Following God's Calling and PurposeKathy and Pamela discussed the importance of being obedient to one's calling and not ignoring divine promptings. They emphasized that there is no expiration date on what God has planned for people's lives and encouraged listeners to step out of wrong identities and into what God is calling them to do. Kathy shared her podcast "Your Best Friend's Mom" and mentioned her contact information for speaking engagements, while Pamela suggested she might be a good fit for Terry Savelle Foy's conference in Dallas. Thank you for listening! Tune in next week to increase your FAITH!Subscribe to Unleash Vision & Faith so you never miss an episode. And if today’s conversation inspired you, share it with a fellow entrepreneur who’s ready to build a God-centered business.