When Life Falls Apart and You Rise Anyway

In the first episode of Hour of Happy, Devon shares the honest, unfiltered story behind the podcast, and a moment that reshaped her life.From growing up as a disciplined Midwestern gymnast to climbing her way through the PR world, Devon followed the rules, checked the boxes, and pushed herself toward the life she thought she was supposed to build. But after a cross-country move and unexpected life changes, everything came crashing down at once.What followed was a season of deep heartbreak, healing, and rebuilding. From moving back in with her parents to rebuilding her businesses from the ground up. Out of one of the darkest chapters of her life came clarity, strength, and the courage to create a life and career truly aligned with who she is.In this episode, Devon talks about:How she turned pain into purpose and rebuilt her businessesThe discipline and resilience she learned from a lifetime of showing upWhy burnout, identity shifts, and “quiet stuckness” all matterThe truth about finding joy again, especially when life doesn’t go as plannedYou’ll walk away feeling grounded and reminded that losing everything doesn’t mean you failed, it might mean you’re finally free to start over.If you’re navigating a transition, healing from something heavy, or simply craving a life that feels more like you, this episode is your invitation to begin again.Welcome to The Hour of Happy!Thanks for listening to Hour of Happy. If this episode sparked something in you, share the episode, follow the show, and come back for more conversations about joy, purpose, and entrepreneurship.