{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"A LOT with Audra","title":"54. When A Life Shift is Out of Your Control w/ Kristen Selby, Founder of Executive Assistance","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c9d86581\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2217,"description":"Are you navigating a season of unexpected change, feeling lost in your roles, or searching for your own definition of success? Discover how one woman rebuilt her life, career, and sense of self after a pivotal turning point, and find inspiration to trust your own inner voice—no matter what life throws your way.Kristen Selby, founder of Timely Executive Assistants and Chief Administrative Officer at The Thread, shares her raw and honest journey through divorce, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and rediscovering self-trust. This conversation is a heartfelt look at what it means to let go of external expectations, set boundaries, and build a life that feels truly authentic.HighlightsThe moment everything changed: turning 40 and facing an unexpected divorceFeeling like a single mom within a marriage and the challenges of raising three young childrenThe power of boundaries and the “only love in, only love out” philosophyRebuilding self-trust after years of seeking external validationStarting a business against the odds and finding empowerment in adversityLetting go of relationships that no longer serve youParenting through messy times and embracing vulnerabilityAdvice for anyone facing an unplanned life shiftThe importance of agency, self-compassion, and finding your “rainbow colors”Chapters00:00 — Introduction to Kristen Selby02:16 — The Big Shift in 202003:01 — Turning 40 and Reflecting on Life04:03 — Life in Wichita04:46 — Single Mom Within a Marriage06:32 — The Unexpected Divorce08:10 — Rebuilding After the Divorce08:24 — Finding Breadcrumbs of Self14:39 — Rediscovering Self-Trust17:10 — Seeking Freedom and Love18:06 — Building a New Home and Life19:10 — Starting a Business Against the Odds20:03 — Trusting Inner Knowing20:18 — Getting Your Sea Legs20:29 — Becoming Your Own Expert20:58 — Building Inner Trust21:09 — The Importance of Self-Trust21:56 — Facing Hardships with Self-Trust22:48 — Boundaries and Rebuilding23:49 — Support from Friends24:54 — Letting Go of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ST1ihY6oM6j-9JRbJBusW58P2vlzKyibzbr46bLarLI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMTAw/OWFmMDZmNzE3YzYy/OTM3ZmM5Y2NmYzRm/MTY5My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}