Episode 42: Money, Meaning, and Starting Over Series: The Moments That Made Me (Part 1 of 3)

Episode Summary

In this empowering episode of Women of Fort Mill, host Leah Williams opens up about her personal journey from financial struggle to freedom. She reflects on starting over after divorce, learning to rebuild her mindset, and creating a life of abundance by investing in herself. Leah shares how redefining her relationship with money, risk, and value became the foundation of her transformation.

With honesty and heart, Leah walks listeners through her roadmap to personal and financial growth — emphasizing the importance of mindset, education, and strategic risk-taking. From sleeping on her sister’s couch to becoming a successful professional in the financial industry, her story reminds women everywhere that change is possible at any stage of life.

This episode explores what it truly means to find meaning in money, embrace self-worth, and align financial decisions with personal growth. Leah’s story will inspire you to see yourself as your greatest asset and to make bold, value-driven choices toward the future you deserve.

Episode Highlights

• Rebuilding from the ground up: Leah’s candid story of starting over after divorce and financial hardship.
• Mindset shift: How redefining her value and embracing self-worth became the key to freedom.
• Running lean with intention: Spending strategically — only on what adds value, education, or connection.
• Good debt vs. bad debt: Understanding leverage and how assets create long-term opportunity.
• The power of risk: Why taking calculated risks can unlock new levels of growth.
• Relationships as currency: How generosity, gifting, and connection lead to abundance.
• From scarcity to strategy: Seeing yourself as an asset and your skills as tools for expansion.
• Freedom through choice: Choosing sacrifice now for long-term peace and financial independence.

Final Takeaway

Leah’s message is clear — wealth begins with mindset. When you stop trying to prove your worth and start embodying it, you unlock your potential to create lasting change. Every challenge becomes an opportunity to grow, and every small, intentional decision compounds into transformation. Your skills, relationships, and story are your greatest assets — and by nurturing them, you can create a life of meaning, freedom, and purpose.

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Episode 41: Discover Your Season: How Color Analysis Can Transform Your Confidence with Amy Casey of House of Colour Waxhaw

Episode Summary:

In this vibrant and inspiring episode of Women of Fort Mill, host Kellie Hoover sits down with Amy Casey, founder of House of Colour Waxhaw and former educator turned color consultant, to explore how discovering your personal color palette can transform not only your wardrobe but your self-confidence.

Amy shares her journey from a 25-year career in education to launching her thriving color analysis business. She explains how a personal experience with color analysis sparked her passion for helping others align their appearance with their natural beauty. Together, Kellie and Amy unpack the science and psychology behind color analysis.

Listeners will learn how this process goes far beyond fashion. Amy discusses the emotional empowerment that comes from showing up confidently. She also touches on the deeper impact of color analysis for men, women, and even children, highlighting how it nurtures self-esteem and harmony across all areas of life

Episode Highlight:

Amy’s Journey from Educator to Entrepreneur: How she pivoted careers after three decades in education and found a calling in helping others express confidence through color

The Science Behind Color Analysis: Amy explains the process of determining skin undertones and seasonal palettes using natural light and precision-dyed drapes.

The Confidence Connection: How understanding your colors allows you to simplify your wardrobe, make better style choices, and feel more radiant in everyday life

Beyond the Closet: The ripple effect of color confidence—from family photos to professional branding, to even donating old clothes that no longer serve you.

Inclusivity in Color Analysis: Why this transformative process is for everyone—women, men, and even children—and how it builds confidence and authenticity at any age

Amy’s New Offerings: Insights into her Wardrobe Edit service and the Seasonal Shopping Subscription, which provides personalized, color-verified clothing links each month.

Final Takeaway:

Color analysis isn’t about following fashion trends—it’s about understanding yourself. Knowing your true colors helps you show up in the world as your most authentic, confident, and radiant self. Whether you’re getting dressed for a big meeting or just running errands, wearing the hues that harmonize with your natural undertones can shift your energy, elevate your mood, and empower you to shine effortlessly.

Amy’s story is a beautiful reminder that transformation often begins with self-discovery. When you embrace what naturally complements you, you don’t just change your wardrobe—you change how you feel in your own skin.

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Episode 40: How Human Design Helps You Heal, Thrive, and Live with Purpose

Episode Summary
In this inspiring episode of Women of Fort Mill, hosts Leah Williams and Kelly Hoover sit down with Rachel Walt—a Speech-Language Pathologist turned Reiki Master, Human Design Coach, and founder of Crafting Good. Rachel shares her personal journey of transformation—how navigating postpartum depression, career burnout, and self-discovery led her to blend science, spirituality, and creativity into a holistic practice that empowers others to reconnect with their authentic selves.

From her years in the medical field to becoming a guide for women seeking alignment and purpose, Rachel opens up about how tools like meditation, Reiki, and Human Design have helped her and her clients thrive. Whether you’re a mom navigating identity shifts, a professional facing burnout, or someone searching for deeper self-understanding, this conversation will leave you with powerful tools and perspectives to begin your own journey of self-reclamation.

Episode Highlights

• Rachel’s Journey: From healthcare to healing—how a difficult transition into motherhood led Rachel to explore energy work, emotional regulation, and spirituality.
  
  
• The Turning Point: Her experience during the pandemic and how meditation and setting boundaries became her foundation for personal stability.
  
  
• Discovering Human Design: A breakdown of what Human Design is, how it differs from traditional personality tests, and how it combines systems like astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, and the chakra system to map out personal energetics.
  
  
• The Power of Self-Awareness: How understanding your unique energetic blueprint can help you make aligned decisions, strengthen relationships, and release self-judgment.
  
  
• Parenting Through Human Design: Rachel shares how learning her children’s charts changed her approach to parenting—from frustration to compassion and empowerment.
  
  
• The AMP Method and Crafting Good: How Rachel helps clients integrate human design, Reiki, and mindfulness practices to heal, grow, and lead lives aligned with purpose.
  
  
• Real-Life Application: From individual sessions and mentorships to energy workshops, Rachel shows how self-knowledge can transform families, teams, and communities.
  
  
• Practical Advice: For women feeling out of alignment—Rachel offers guidance on curiosity, compassion, and taking the first step toward rediscovering who you are beyond your roles.

Final Takeaway

Your energy is your most authentic compass. When you understand how it flows—and honor it—you stop forcing yourself into boxes that don’t fit and start living in harmony with who you truly are.

You are right where you need to be. Growth begins with curiosity and compassion—for yourself and those around you.

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• Website: https://craftinggood.com/

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