Episode 128

#128 Redefining Success After a Life-Altering Diagnosis with Stephanie Renk

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May 05, 2025•1 min read

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Episode Summary:

In this special Mother's Day episode, I sit down with my client and friend, Stephanie Rank, career coach, solopreneur, mom, and breast cancer survivor. Her story is one of deep faith, unwavering strength, and learning to redefine what "success" truly means.

We talk about what it looks like to run a business while navigating motherhood and a cancer diagnosis, and how faith, boundaries, and grace helped Stephanie rebuild not just her business, but her life. Whether you're in a season of thriving or simply trying to stay afloat, this conversation will remind you that it’s okay to pivot—and that your legacy is built through grace, faith, and presence, not just revenue goals and to-do lists. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Why “doing it all” isn’t the goal—and how to define what’s enough for you in this season

  • How Stephanie shifted from chasing revenue to prioritizing relationships

  • The moment she knew she had cancer, and how her faith carried her through treatment

  • Using your calendar as a boundary-setting tool for work, life, and family

  • How sharing her personal story on social media led to more connections and client engagement

  • What it really means to build a business that supports the life you want

Stephanie's website: NextStepCareerServices.com

Free resume checklist: https://next-step-career-services.kit.com/resume-essentials-examples-guide-landing

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Book a free Client Attraction Clarity Call with me—let’s simplify your message together.

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