The Write Your Own Story Podcast
Grab your fav pen ladies, because it’s time to write the story of how your life goes! The Write Your Own Story podcast is here to encourage women to live the life they dream about by sitting with women business owners, game changers, community leaders and friends in the most honest, no perfect allowed, just girls gabbin way, about all things life and womanhood. Stories are rooted in meaning, connection, and understanding and so often are the clues for our future selves. It’s so important for all of us to hear what other women are doing with their lives. Their successes, their struggles, their perseverance, what failure has taught them, how they show up in this world, and what sets their heart on fire. It’s these stories that make us realize we’re not alone and motivate us to take a closer look at our own dreams. I promise it will be down to earth, super real and honest, funny, and feel like we’re all just gabbin over a cup of coffee or a glass (glasses) of wine. At the end of each show, my hope ist women are inspired to block out the societal “should’s” and the inner voices of “Why me?” and “Am I enough?” so they can pick up the pen with confidence and write their own stories of their lives.
The Write Your Own Story Podcast
College Without Chaos: Guiding Your Teen with Confidence and Clarity With Shellee Howard
What if sending your child to college didn’t have to feel overwhelming—but instead became a season of clarity, confidence, and purpose?
In this episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy sits down with Shellee Howard, bestselling author, certified college counselor, and founder of College Ready, to unpack the truth about preparing teens for higher education. A mom of four who successfully sent each of her kids to college debt-free, Shellee knows the system inside and out—and she’s here to help parents replace panic with a plan.
From skyrocketing tuition to admission essays, from figuring out what your teen truly loves to negotiating financial aid, this conversation is both eye-opening and empowering. It’s not just about college—it’s about raising confident, self-aware young adults who know how to step into their own story.
Tune in for:
- How to help your teen discover who they are (and what lights them up)
- Why community service and purpose-driven projects open doors to scholarships
- The myths around SAT/ACT scores, and what really matters
- How to negotiate tuition like it’s a business deal (because it is)
- The mindset shift that helps parents let go—and trust their teen’s path
Whether you’re parenting a freshman or staring down senior year, this episode is a roadmap for supporting your child without losing your mind (or your savings). Most of all, it’s a reminder that you can raise children who are ready to soar—and you don’t have to do it alone.
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