S1E1 | From Nudge to New Direction with Tracy True Dismukes

Season 1, Episode 1 A Story Session on obedience, unexpected change, and taking the next step before you can see the whole path Episode Summary What do you do when life feels full, successful, and settled—but you can’t shake the sense that something new is ahead? In this Story Session, Lara sits down with Tracy True Dismukes, who shares what it looked like to follow an unexpected nudge in her late 50s. After 27 years in retail and designer consignment, Tracy felt drawn toward real estate long before it made practical sense. Looking back, she can now see that what once felt inconvenient was actually preparation for what was coming next. This conversation is for the woman who feels something stirring but doesn’t yet have the full picture. Tracy’s story is a reminder: you don’t have to understand everything before you take one faithful step. In This Story Session What it feels like to sense a nudge when you weren’t looking for change Why obedience often comes before clarity How God positions you ahead of what you don’t yet see The surprising way past experience, relationships, and reputation carry into a new season Why your age does not disqualify you from starting something new Memorable Lines “If God prompted me to go this direction, I have to be obedient.” “Your age doesn’t matter.” “He provides bigger than you would ever expect.” “You don’t need the whole plan—just take one step.” A Few Takeaways One of the most powerful parts of Tracy’s story is that she didn’t pivot because she was unhappy. She pivoted because she sensed a nudge she couldn’t ignore. Later, when COVID disrupted her long-time business, she realized she had already been guided into something new before she knew why. She also names something many women feel in transition: the discomfort of becoming a beginner again. Even with decades of experience, success, and credibility, stepping into a new space can feel vulnerable. But her story shows that what you built in one season is rarely wasted in the next. For the Woman Listening Is there a nudge you’ve been trying to explain away? Maybe you don’t need the whole plan yet. Maybe you just need the courage for the next step. Connect with Tracy Want to learn more or connect with Tracy True Dismukes? Visit: [Insert website]