Episode 15

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16th Apr 2025

S3 E15: Living a Worthy Life w/ Jodi O. Brown (Part 2)

What does it truly mean to be worthy of a second chance? In this heart-opening conclusion of our two-part conversation, Jodi O. Brown dives deep into the emotional, mental, and spiritual terrain of what happens after the diagnosis—and how resilience is not just built but chosen. This is an episode about legacy, courage, and fighting like your life depends on it… because sometimes, it actually does.

Part 2 continues with Jodi reflecting on what it means to live worthy of the life she’s been given—even when it’s hard. She opens up about moments of deep fear, and the inner dialogue that transformed how she saw herself—not just as a survivor, but as someone deeply valuable because of what she’d endured.She also talks candidly about parenting during health battles, choosing hope on her worst days, and how a moment in the sunshine, surrounded by IV poles and an eye patch, inspired the title of her bestselling book The Sun Still Shines.

 

⏱️ Main Talking Points

🗣️ [33:32] How a 4-week hospital stay helped redefine her strength

🗣️ [36:40] “Behind the clouds, the sun still shines.” 🌤

🗣️ [38:12] The emotional moment that inspired her book title

🗣️ [42:00] True strength isn’t avoiding struggle—it’s choosing growth

🗣️ [46:07] Parenting through illness and the moment her son gave her the will to fight

🗣️ [51:08] “You may have to wait for the clouds to part. But the sun is still there.”

🗣️ [53:23] Why every entrepreneur needs resilience, no matter what industry they’re in

🗣️ [54:00] Free gift for listeners: The Sun Still Shines eBook 📘

 

Quotes from the Episode :

💬 “We all have to make the decision: Will we let the struggle define us… or refine us?”— Jodi O. Brown

💬 “Behind the clouds, the sun still shines. You may need to wait—but it’s there.”— Jodi O. Brown

💬 “Even on the verge of death, I realized: I have a choice. And I chose to fight.”— Jodi O. Brown

 

Resources Mentioned

 

Connect with Jodi:

📧 jodi@jodiobrown.com

🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiobrown/

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@JodiOrgillBrown

🌐 https://globalleadergroup.com/jodi/

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