Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!

From Corporate Success to Purpose-Driven Impact with Sally Ruecking

Melissa G Wilson, Billy Dexter

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What happens when a thriving corporate career collides with a mother's love?

In this powerful episode of Awake In the Network, where destiny happens, we sit down with Sally Rucking—a woman who traded first-class airline travel for a front-row seat to changing lives.

After 17 years soaring through the corporate skies with a major airline, Sally made a decision that would transform not only her life but also thousands of others'. When her daughter's severe allergic asthma led to 40 hospitalizations, Sally discovered something more valuable than any boardroom success: purpose.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • How a chance encounter on an airplane redirected an entire career path
  • The moment Sally realized grassroots storytelling could move mountains (and money)
  • Why "imposter syndrome" didn't stop her from becoming a nonprofit powerhouse
  • The secret to building a legacy that outlasts any paycheck
  • How to connect your passions to create opportunities that matter

From volunteering with the American Lung Association to leading as VP of Corporate Relations, from serving as President and CEO of Beyond OCD to now building a performing arts nonprofit spanning three countries, Sally's journey proves that when you answer your calling, the network awakens.

This isn't just another career pivot story. This is a masterclass in:

  • Recognizing connected outs that change everything
  • Turning personal tragedy into transformational impact
  • Building nonprofit organizations with a clear mission and vision
  • The art of fundraising through authentic storytelling
  • Creating a legacy through service

Whether you're contemplating a career change, starting a nonprofit, or simply wondering if there's more to life than the corner office—Sally's story will remind you that the greatest success is measured in lives changed, not bonuses earned.

Join hosts Billy Dexter and Melissa G. Wilson for a conversation filled with wisdom, heart, and even a nostalgic trip down Romper Room memory lane.

Because in business, and in life, being aware of the connections, great and small, can be the difference between success and significance.


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