She Quit Her PhD to Design Lives: Cheri Stringer's Epic Mindset Shift

In this powerful episode of Mindset Matters More, I sit down with Cheri Stringer — award-winning landscape designer, transformational coach, and creator of the Masterpiece framework — for a raw conversation about radical life pivots.Cheri shares how she walked away from a PhD in epigenetics to follow her passion for landscapes, architecture, and community transformation. What started as turning piles of rubble into vibrant gathering spaces evolved into a multimillion-dollar design-build business... and eventually into helping high-achievers redesign their inner world when success no longer fits.We dive deep into:Aligning actions with your core values (and why most people get it wrong)The difference between overgiving and giving from the heartHow your environment shapes your identity — and how to let go of what’s “good enough” to make space for your masterpieceManaging the “water” (energy) in your life and spacesPractical exercises to identify what truly makes you feel alive and create real impactIf you’re at a crossroads, craving deeper meaning, or ready to stop settling in career, relationships, or daily life, this episode will rewire how you think about transformation — from the inside out AND the outside in.Cheri’s “Masterpiece” framework blends environment, mindset, and energy in a way that feels both practical and profoundly inspiring.Connect with Cheri Stringer:Masterpiece Café (her podcast/YouTube): Search “Masterpiece Café” on YouTubeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gardensofchange/Upcoming: “When Success No Longer Fits” live immersion and Sovereign Flame sessionsIf this conversation lit you up, drop a comment: What’s one thing you’re ready to let go of to create space for your next masterpiece?Subscribe to Mindset Matters More for more conversations that help you align your mind, life, and impact. Hit the bell so you never miss an episode!#MindsetMattersMore #CheriStringer #LifeTransformation🌟 Connect with Andy Hoffer Coaching 🌟Empowering you to break free from limiting beliefs, heal your relationship with money & abundance, and step into a life of purpose, joy, and financial freedom.🔗 Website & Coaching Programs: https://www.andyhoffercoaching.com/📩 Business Inquiries / Collaborations: [email protected]💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachandyhoffer🎙️ Mindset Matters More Podcast – Available wherever you listen!https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uz8I44EapZKCCjUeaKNBW?si=LPkn4ZfgQpWyD7n6gbGiTA📖 Writing For My Life Book – Grab your copy today! https://a.co/d/hwpwFkkSubscribe for weekly mindset shifts, abundance tips, and real-talk coaching to help you live the life you truly deserve. Let's rise together! ✨#Abundance #PersonalGrowth #LifeCoaching