Running for my life..A Marathon to find me - with special guest Stephanie McSwine.

Have you ever committed to everyone else besides yourself? Chances are you have especially if you are a mother. Mothers tend to be the worst culprits when it comes to taking care of others and forgetting themselves. 

Stephanie McSwine was a stay-at-home mom, and she home schooled her children. Her target was to make sure she raised children who would be successful adults. She did an excellent job. Unfortunately, she lost herself. Her wake-up call came when she was walking with her son one day, and he challenged her to run. She was always the person making sure her children were active but did nothing for herself. 

Stephanie kept running and would use different things at targets during her runs. Little by little, she started loving it because it was a moment to have time to herself. She kept getting better at running until she managed to run around Stone Mountain Park nonstop and participated in Black Girls Run.

Through running, Stephanie managed to reclaim herself. At age 40, she left her marriage to start life again and build a life for herself and her children. Imagine being out of the workforce for 20 years and getting back to earn an income. It wasn't easy for her, but her determination and commitment weighed heavier than the challenges. She was determined to change the narrative not just for her but for future generations too.

Out of her passion for running, her venture Muscle Mom LLC Lifestyle was born. It aims at helping every individual to work toward being their best self not only for themselves but for their future generations. 

In this episode, Stephanie will share her journey and how running saved her. Listen to this episode to hear more.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[01:40] What has Elliot been up to lately?

[06:19] Who is Stephanie MCSwine?

[12:47] What drove Stephanie to run?

[16:47] How Stephanie balanced the different aspects of her life

[19:56] The essence of committing to yourself

[23:13] Was Stephanie selfish when she decided to commit to herself and her children?

[30:43] Stephanie's venture, Muscle Mob Venture, and how it has affected her life

[34:35] How Stephanie manages to maintain high energy in her 50s

[39:23] Stephanie's thrifting skills

[47:54] What's next for Stephanie

[50:14] Top of the dome segment

[55:11] Stephanie's last words

Magical Quotes from the Episode: 

"If you can't commit to yourself, shame on you because you commit to everything else, but why can't you commit to yourself?"

"You can't put a price tag on peace. Money, come and go. My peace and my sanity are more important."

"When the woman and the wife are at peace and happy, the whole family benefits from it."

"We as a society need to recategorize where it's selfishness. People use selfishness as if it's a negative thing. There's nothing wrong with taking care of yourself."

"There's nothing more honourable than knowing your purpose and being purposely driven as you age."

"Sometimes difficulties make you better. You have to learn through difficulties, and you study difficulties."

"Children and elderly people will break you down. They will tell you the truth. And they will break you down."

Connect with Stephanie MCSwine:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musclemomlifestyle 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musclemomlifestyle/