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
Following Your Creative Calling & Building a Purpose-Driven Business with Sarah Trop
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What happens when you stop chasing the “safe” path and start following the quiet calling inside you?
In this episode of the Write Your Own Story Podcast, Betsy sits down with Sarah Trop, founder of Fun Cycled, award-winning interior designer, and HGTV Flea Market Flip champion. Sarah shares the real story behind building a business rooted in creativity, faith, and family.
Starting with nothing more than roadside furniture and late-night nap-time work sessions, Sarah turned a small idea into a thriving design studio known for transforming forgotten pieces and historic homes into spaces filled with purpose and beauty.
But this conversation goes far beyond business strategy.
Sarah opens up about:
- The moment she realized the traditional 9-to-5 life wasn’t aligned with the life she wanted to build
- How a simple experiment flipping furniture turned into a full-time business in just months
- Why entrepreneurs must get comfortable being uncomfortable
- The power of storytelling when selling your work
- How faith, stillness, and reflection guide her biggest business decisions
- What it really takes to build a sustainable business (hint: it’s not overnight success)
They also explore the deeper question many women wrestle with: Can you build something meaningful without sacrificing your values, family, or wellbeing?
If you’ve ever felt a pull to create something of your own—but fear, perfectionism, or uncertainty keeps holding you back—this episode is your reminder:
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You just need to start.
Because as Sarah says, “It’s already a no if you never try.”
This conversation is equal parts practical, honest, and deeply inspiring for anyone ready to take the next step toward building a life—and business—that truly feels aligned.
Connect with Betsy:
Website: writeyourownstory.co
Email: betsy@writeyourownstory.co
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