In this raw and revealing episode, Gen Z creative Mackenzie sits down with her Gen X mother, Ruth DeBonnett-Southall, to unpack the emotional weight of growing up with entrepreneurial parents. Stepping into a caretaker role for herself and her younger brother, Mackenzie shares how solitude shaped her strength and how her early relationship with God became her lifeline.

Ruth listens and learns, realizing that presence isn’t just physical.

“Understanding Y: From X to Z” is a moving conversation between mother and daughter that bridges generational gaps with honesty, grace, and healing. A must-listen for anyone ready to grow through understanding.

In part 2 of this power-packed Becoming Serene Q&A episode, Ruth continues the conversation with her husband, Trevell (TS) @tsdesignstudio discuss how faith-driven professionals can stay focused, flexible, and financially strong in today’s changing economy.

Together, they unpack how to position yourself for purpose when the world feels unpredictable, how to identify and use your transferable skills, and how to turn your creativity into strategy that sustains you through every season.

This conversation is filled with practical wisdom, divine insight, and the kind of peace that reminds you: you may not just be surviving this economy, maybe you're being positioned on purpose for purpose.

You’ll Learn:

• How to stay grounded in faith while adapting to change

• What separates thriving entrepreneurs from those just getting by

• The key to creative marketing that works in any economy

• Why divine timing and strategy work hand in hand

Listen, take notes, and let this episode realign your confidence, creativity, and calling.

Connect with Ruth:
Website: https://themakingofchamps.com
Instagram: @BecomingSerenePod
Podcast: Becoming Serene on all streaming platforms

If this episode blessed you, comment “I’m positioned for purpose!” below!

In this power-packed Becoming Serene Q&A episode, Ruth sits down with her husband, Trevell (TS) ‪@tsdesignstudio‬ discuss how faith-driven professionals can stay focused, flexible, and financially strong in today’s changing economy.

Together, they unpack how to position yourself for purpose when the world feels unpredictable, how to identify and use your transferable skills, and how to turn your creativity into strategy that sustains you through every season.

This conversation is filled with practical wisdom, divine insight, and the kind of peace that reminds you: you may not just be surviving this economy, maybe you're being positioned on purpose for purpose.

You’ll Learn:

• How to stay grounded in faith while adapting to change

• What separates thriving entrepreneurs from those just getting by

• The key to creative marketing that works in any economy

• Why divine timing and strategy work hand in hand

Listen, take notes, and let this episode realign your confidence, creativity, and calling.

Connect with Ruth:
Website: https://themakingofchamps.com
Instagram: @BecomingSerenePod
Podcast: Becoming Serene on all streaming platforms

If this episode blessed you, comment “I’m positioned for purpose!” below!