SEASON 2 KICK OFF! Rebuilding Connection: The Choice to Get Bitter or Better with Cassie Fortman (Pt 1)

Cassie (FREAKING) Fortman is here! Buckle up, beautiful friends. Season 2 opens with a 2-Part conversation that takes CONNECTION to the next level.J.T. and Jordan are joined by Cassie, the Guiding Connector, a dynamic designer and Founder of the Grand Mesa Business Guild, to discuss her heroic rounds of reinvention. Cassie bravely shares her unthinkable journey from indoctrination to freedom and healing from religious trauma. At the age of 27, Cassie celebrated her first birthday in nearly a decade. Following a divorce that, within her church family and community, ended her very existence (aka she died), Cassie was faced with rebuilding her entire network of support and connection, down to uncovering her most pure, authentic self. This magnetizing, resilient human being reminds us of our inherent power, how simple it is to take better care of ourselves, and why we all have the choice to get bitter or better.In Part 1, discover:- Why strong women are often drawn to religious extremism- The threat of a single, independent (thinking) woman and the appointment of Cassie's second husband- The five months to feign grief between a divorce and marrying a stranger- The public shaming of being disfellowshipped or shunned by the church - Cassie's love of design and (the once forbidden) journey through higher education- How COVID robbed Cassie's graduation but cued another reinvention***Join us for PART 2, when Cassie shares her WINS and the details of her self-care transformation. More on Cassie: Founder of the Grand Mesa Business Guild and Program Manager at Delta Innovation Workspace, Cassie operates two sensational Creator spaces packed with resources and a network of talent and services. Motivating and supporting small business owners, fostering ideas, and generating actionable plans, Cassie is the accountability guru to get your goals off the ground. A proud Colorado native, Cassie is an avid photographer, artist, and unparalleled friend. She likes to paint, journal, two-step, and cuddle with her pet pig, Hennessy. Enjoy the conversation? Please take a moment to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW on the homepage www.letsdigintothat.com or wherever you find your podcasts. THANK YOU – your click means more than you can imagine.