In this episode, Angie and Shelly dive into one of Prince’s most famous lines from Let’s Go Crazy and ask the big question: what is the purple banana? Inspired by Shelly’s dream revelation and a whole lot of lyrics, the conversation quickly expands into the pursuit of meaning, the power of pivots, and the role of unexpected detours in shaping our lives.

🎶 Prince and the Purple Banana – What that lyric might really mean (spoiler: not an eggplant emoji)

💭 The Pursuit of Passion – Why the purple banana is about chasing what lights you up—and how it evolves over time

⬆️ Elevators and Detours – How life’s curveballs reroute us and why the floor you didn’t expect might be the best one yet

📷 From Car Lots to Cameras – Angie’s layoff pivot that turned into a thriving photography career

👩‍👧 Marriage, Divorce, and Survival Floors – Shelly’s story of becoming a young mom, navigating safety, and finding strength through education

🥇 Gold Medals and Wedding Days – Why the journey matters more than the destination, and how to savor the moment instead of rushing to the next thing

🎈 Hot Air Balloons and Core Memories – Why being present for the purple bananas in your hand is just as important as chasing the next one

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💬 So… what’s your purple banana right now? And has life ever dropped you off on a floor you didn’t expect? Share your story—we love hearing how you turned detours into new directions.