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Your Valley Isn’t Punishment — It’s Preparation

Have you ever felt like you’re stuck between who you are and who you’re becoming?
That strange space where your dreams are so clear you can see them — but they still feel out of reach? You’re not alone.

This episode is for the dreamers, the doers, and the ones in their becoming season. I’m talking about those quiet, uncomfortable valleys where faith is tested, doubt creeps in, and everything feels slower than you imagined.

Here’s what we explore:
✨ Living in between dreams — why this middle ground is where your deepest growth happens
✨ Why it’s not “fake it till you make it” — it’s faith it till you make it
✨ How to discern when to pour from your cup… and when to refill it first
✨ Lessons the valley teaches you about people, process, and purpose
✨ Why becoming feels lonely — and why that’s a sign you’re on the right path

Through my own personal stories, reflections, and revelations, we’ll unpack what it really means to keep working the dream when no one sees it yet.

Your current situation isn’t your final destination. It’s preparation for the life, calling, and abundance you can’t yet imagine.

💌 If this resonates, share it with someone in their valley season. Let’s grow, glow, and trust God’s timing — together.

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What if the timelines you’ve been following your whole life… were never meant for you?

In this powerful episode of It’s the Human Experience Podcast, Millicent Reed shares her transformative journey from a Fortune 25 HR leader to a children’s book author and nonprofit founder, revealing how the passing of her mother became the catalyst for finally pursuing her long-held dreams and embracing her true purpose.

Through raw honesty and deep wisdom, Millicent opens up about grief, alignment, and starting over — proving that no matter your age, past, or setbacks, you can always choose your quarter one.

💡 In This Episode with Millicent Reed, You’ll Discover:

• How grief became the push that unlocked her true calling
• The power of embracing your “quarter one” at any stage of life
• Why societal timelines are a lie — and how to rewrite your own
• Her journey to becoming the author of six self-published children’s books
• How she built Impact Greater Good, a nonprofit focused on amplifying impact
• The importance of surrounding yourself with authentic supporters
• The hard but freeing lesson: “Your ability to recover in life makes all the difference.”

✨ Whether you’ve felt stuck, behind, or unsure where to begin, this conversation reminds you of one truth: it’s never too late to bet on yourself.

🔗 Connect with Millicent Reed:
🌐 www.impactgreatergood.com
🌐 www.mylittlemillie.com
📸 Instagram: @confidence_selflove_enthusiast

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Ever feel like you’re stuck in life’s potholes while everyone else seems to be speeding down smooth highways? You’re not alone. In this raw, audio-only episode, I open up about turning 40 — and the 40 hard-earned reflections that have carried me through deep valleys and unexpected victories.

These aren’t curated Instagram quotes. They’re battle-tested truths from someone still navigating her own valley season, yet standing on spiritual mountaintops at the same time. That beautiful contradiction — broken yet whole, struggling yet succeeding — is something so many of us feel but rarely say out loud.

From embracing slow seasons without shame to redefining success as peace, I share lessons that will shift how you see yourself, your relationships, your career, and your faith.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• Why the valley is where your roots deepen, not where your story ends
• How “slow” doesn’t mean “stuck” — and why growth speed isn’t your worth
• Why titles open doors but only character keeps you in the room
• How to set boundaries that protect your peace and energy
• The role of ownership — in your home, your ideas, and your financial stability
• How grief can both break you and grow you
• Why clarity often comes after obedience, not before
• What it means to be in the valley in the flesh but on the mountaintop in the spirit

This episode is both a mirror and a map — reflecting your own struggles while offering direction for your journey forward. Whether you’re stepping into a new chapter, pushing through a hard climb, or enjoying a season of abundance, these reflections will meet you exactly where you are.

Save this episode for when you need a reminder you’re not alone. Share it with a friend who might be ready to give up. And remember: these lessons aren’t mine alone — they belong to anyone ready to grow.

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