In this inspiring episode, Rachel Brooks sits down with Dena Jansen, a former corporate professional turned entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. Join us as Dena shares her journey of transitioning from a secure corporate job to the uncertainties of entrepreneurship, her experience as an author, and the powerful messages in her books, particularly ‘Soul Farmer.’ Dena opens up about personal Growth, self-love, and the courage to cultivate the life one desires, sharing insights on prioritizing oneself through ‘U-turns’ and embracing both personal and shared dreams within Relationships. This conversation offers encouragement, strategies for Personal Development, and the importance of seeking fulfillment, pointing listeners toward becoming their confident selves.

00:00 Welcome to the Journey: From Corporate to Entrepreneurship

00:39 Meet Dena Jansen: An Everyday Woman with Extraordinary Dreams

05:42 Embracing the And: Balancing Personal Growth and Relationships

13:45 Soul Farmer: Cultivating Growth, Self-Care, and Embracing Challenges

19:35 Finding Peace and Self-Love Through Personal Reckoning

23:12 Embracing Self-Love and Growth

23:42 The Power of Self-Reflection and Modeling for Others

24:36 Nurturing the Relationship with Yourself

24:49 Overcoming Obstacles and Practicing Self-Care

25:14 Sharing Personal Journeys of Transformation

26:21 The Importance of Therapy and Safe Spaces

27:15 Embracing Darkness to Thrive

29:41 Dating Yourself: A Journey to Self-Love

31:45 Building Safety and Trust Within

32:59 The Ripple Effect of Personal Growth

39:24 Encouraging Others to Seek and Try

41:45 Final Thoughts and How to Connect

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• Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/denaspeaks
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dena-jansen-67859414
• Book: Soul Farmer – (Amazon)

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Rachel Brooks is an award-winning author, speaker, and the visionary founder of The Confident Woman brand. A former fitness competitor, Rachel's journey is marked by overcoming perfectionism and health challenges, all deeply rooted in her faith. She authored the best-selling book Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love, which has empowered thousands of women to reclaim their power and live authentically.

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