Turning a Health Crisis into a Creative Business: Melinda’s Story | Faith, Career Pivots, & Finding Your God-Given Calling as an Entrepreneur

Melinda walked away from her job in housekeeping after chemical exposure caused debilitating migraines—but she didn't just quit. She walked straight into her God-given creative calling. In this episode of Simply Hooked , we share a raw and real story of a complete life pivot. Melinda discusses how a health crisis became the catalyst for building a business rooted in faith and service. In this episode, we share: The Pivot: How to find the courage to leave a "safe" job when your health demands it. Pain to Purpose: Transforming a personal struggle into the foundation of a creative business. Faith in Action: Why trusting God is the most practical business strategy for handmade entrepreneurs. Finding Your Calling: Encouragement for anyone wondering if their creativity can actually support their life. If you are navigating a transition or wondering if your detour is actually a divine direction, this story will inspire you to step forward with courage. VISIT MELINDA's BUSINESSES Shiplap & Sage The Stables Marketplace Sacred Honor For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hooked on Growth ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , which goes into much more detail on scaling! 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠ Join Our Skool Community ⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠ Join The Next Crochet Kit Club ⁠⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book ⁠⁠ 🧶 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Grab Some Crochet Merch ⁠ 🧶 ⁠ ⁠Grab The FREE Donkey Pattern⁠⁠ ⁠