In this episode, Candace Sanchez interviews Wendy Babcock, a TedX speaker, author, podcast host, humorist, and founder of SLAM networking. Wendy shares her very personal story of childhood abuse and how she overcame challenges into adulthood to become a successful entrepreneur.

Candace and Wendy discuss the dysfunction, trust issues, and importance of family support in abuse situations. Being vulnerable, talking about it, and sharing your story are important in overcoming trauma and abuse.

Candace and Wendy speak their truth and encourage others to become the best versions of themselves.

Episode Highlights:

03:33 When I share my story, it affects the other people that I am close to, people who were around me during those times.

04:00 Your past should not define who you’re meant to be.

06:42 My self esteem issues were bred out of that situation.

07:26 Fear - I just felt like I grew up between my childhood to my first marriage in just chronic fear.

09:06 I had this whole idea of what marriage should be and what it would look like.

12:16 You can survive whatever storm you’re going through and you can rise to your occasion and be the best version that you can be.

Contacts:

Candace Sanchez

https://candacesanchez.com/unspoken/

Wendy Babcock

https://profit-up.mykajabi.com/site/about

The Idea Collective

ideacoachmedia.com/idea

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