#26 Chosen Twice: One Woman’s Story of Adoption, Motherhood & Reinvention

In this episode, we talk with a powerhouse mom who made bold, intentional choices at every stage of life. She began as a successful businesswoman but chose to step away from her career to homeschool her daughters—believing their growth and independence mattered more than a job title.

Years later, when her daughters graduated, she reinvented herself completely. Instead of returning to her old field, she went back to school in her 50s, passed the rigorous Series 7 exam, and launched a brand-new career as a financial advisor.

But her strength goes back even further. As an adopted child, she made a decision early on to view her story through a lens of love—not bitterness. That choice shaped everything: her relationships, her motherhood journey, and her unwavering belief in creating her own path.

This conversation is raw, winding, and full of heart. A reminder that motherhood and identity don’t follow a straight line—and sometimes the most empowering thing we can do is start over.