One Trip Changed My Life

Building the Abundant Woman

Samantha Cook is a marketing professional turned entrepreneur, wife, mother, and website developer with a passion for empowering women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams while balancing family life. She shares her experiences of working in marketing, learning to code websites in Mexico, and eventually blending her skills and passions to build a successful website business, alongside co-running a chiropractic practice with her husband, Chandler.

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Episode Summary:

In this intriguing episode of “Building the Abundant Woman,” host Samantha Cook, fondly referred to as Sam, invites listeners to join her as she revisits her path to becoming an entrepreneur. The show offers an intimate look into how unexpected life decisions can lay the foundation for a fulfilling career and life balance. Sam provides listeners with an honest and inspiring account of her journey, which is rich with lessons on pursuing one’s passions, leveraging one’s skills, and trusting in divine timing.

Sam begins by recalling her experiences as a marketing professional and the catalyst moment in 2016 when she decided to follow an impulse—fueled by an Instagram post—to learn website coding in Mexico. She illustrates the pivotal role that faith played in leading her to a career-defining move that was both bold and transformative. Throughout the show, Sam discusses the challenges she faced in her career, the value of self-belief, and how aligning with one's values can lead to success and personal satisfaction.

Key Takeaways:

• Trust in your instincts and divine guidance when making life-altering decisions.
• A hiatus from your passion does not mean its end; pray for its return when the time is right.
• Your entrepreneurial journey does not have to mirror others' experiences—find what works for you.
• Balancing home life with entrepreneurial ambitions is possible with clear boundaries and priorities.
• Personal growth and adapting to life's changes are key to successfully resurrecting and scaling a business.

• "Those strong urges are my gut. That's the Holy Spirit saying, you need to do that."
• "Just because it stops doesn't mean it's not going to come back."
• "Don't give up on your entrepreneurial dreams just because you're a mom or you feel like you have kids around, but go out and get done what you want to get done."

Encouraging all aspiring mompreneurs, as much as seasoned businesswomen, to draw inspiration from Sam’s journey, remember to tune in to the full episode. There, you'll gain even more insights into aligning your business goals with your personal life in a way that brings fulfillment and joy. Join us as we continue to discuss empowering strategies and stories on “Building the Abundant Woman.” Stay tuned for more episodes filled with valuable takeaways that may just spark your next big success.