What happens when you stop defining your worth by how much you achieve, how much you give, or who you are in a relationship?

In this episode of Reclaimed, Sara welcomes lifelong entrepreneur, writer, songwriter, and speaker Kristi J Chavez-Warner for an honest conversation about grief, spiritual awakening, self-worth, and rediscovering who you are beneath the roles and expectations you've carried.

Kristi shares how early experiences with loss, decades of entrepreneurship, and the end of her marriage led her to question old patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and tying her value to productivity and financial success.

Together, Sara and Kristi explore what it means to move away from the hustle identity, reconnect with your purpose, and trust yourself enough to take the next step without needing to control the entire outcome. They also discuss the importance of finding supportive community, embracing time alone, and learning to create a fulfilling life without waiting for someone else to complete you.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How grief and loss can lead to healing, growth, and self-discovery.
• Why your self-worth isn't defined by achievements, relationships, or external validation.
• How to release perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the need to control outcomes.
• The power of trusting yourself, embracing change, and creating a life on your own terms.

Kristi's story is a reminder that reclaiming yourself doesn't mean having everything figured out. Sometimes it begins with getting quiet, trusting your inner guidance, and choosing the next right step.

About Kristi

Kristi J Chavez-Warner is a lifelong entrepreneur, business broker, commercial real estate agent, salon owner, writer, singer-songwriter, and speaker. She opened her first business at 19 and has spent nearly three decades building and reinventing businesses while navigating her own personal growth and transformation. Today, she helps entrepreneurs buy and sell businesses while developing Welcome Home, a book, music, and movement centered on grief, healing, and reconnecting with who we truly are. Drawing on her experiences in entrepreneurship, human connection, and major life transitions, Kristi shares insights on navigating change, rediscovering purpose, and finding the courage to begin again.

Connect with Kristi
Website: www.kristijmusic.com and www.bizbuynetwork.com
Social media: @thekristij

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