From Tragedy to Triumph: Finding Your Sparkle and Building Consistency with Helen Brahms

The Stay-At-Home Bookkeeper Academy Podcast

The Stay-At-Home Bookkeeper Academy Podcast
From Tragedy to Triumph: Finding Your Sparkle and Building Consistency with Helen Brahms
Jun 22, 2026
Bill & DeAnna Rogers

Let’s be honest—life as an entrepreneur (or dreamer, or caretaker, or just a regular human) isn’t always sunshine and spreadsheets. Sometimes it’s loss, grief, and the kinds of challenges you never see coming. In this episode, we sit down with Helen Brahms—a woman whose journey takes her from heartbreak and rock bottom to new adventures, daily triumphs, and yes, more sparkle than you’d think possible.

If you’re someone who wants more freedom, but life keeps throwing curveballs—or if you just need some proof that transformation can happen, no matter where you start—this conversation is for you. We'll dig into the power of gratitude, the magic of simply taking a “half a shuffle” forward even when that’s all you've got, and why showing up with discipline (sticky notes included!) is the real secret to moving mountains in your business and life.

Ready to get inspired, feel hopeful, and maybe laugh a little? Tune in. And if you’re listening and thinking, “Maybe I could do this…” then this is your sign: Book a free clarity call and let’s talk through what’s possible for your next chapter.

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