What if the thing you thought you’d do forever… turned out not to be your destiny?

In this episode of Diary of the Search Queen, I sit down with my dear friend and powerhouse coach Alicia Bode, a woman who walked away from the identity she thought she’d carry for life as a salon owner, and stepped into her calling as a mentor, leader, and guide for women creating freedom and impact.

Alicia shares her journey from running salons for 15 years to building her coaching business, and the pivotal moment when everything she thought was secure. her team, her business, her identity, fell apart while she was postpartum. Instead of breaking her, it rebuilt her into the leader she was always meant to be.

This conversation is about resilience, intuition, and the bravery it takes to pivot when your soul whispers “this isn’t it anymore.”

In this episode, I share with Alicia:

• The story of losing 12 staff in one week, and how she rebuilt stronger
• Why trusting your intuition can feel terrifying, but will always guide you home
• The difference between building a business that needs you and one that runs without you
• What it means to bring both strategy and spirituality into your success
• Alicia’s biggest lessons in resilience, motherhood, and leadership

This episode is for you if:

• You’ve ever faced a moment where everything fell apart, and you wondered how to start again
• You’re standing at a crossroads in business or life, questioning whether to keep holding on
• You’re curious about what it looks like to build with both strategy and soul
• You need a reminder that breakdowns can become the birthplace of breakthroughs

Want more?

• Connect with Alicia: @alicia_bode
• Buy The Search for Resilience: Amazon Link
• Download the free Google Ads & SEO Checklist
• Follow me on Instagram: @sonjathesearchqueen
• Visit: sonjathesearchqueen.com

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