The most interesting thing about reinvention isn't the change itself , it's watching people around you struggle with it. Today we're talking about what no one prepares you for: your evolution will make other people uncomfortable, and that discomfort is not your responsibility to manage.

In this episode:

• Why "that's not like you" is actually confirmation you're evolving correctly
• The difference between identity and identification
• Why past identities protect you first, then constrain you
• The Three Versions framework: Who was I? Who do others want me to be? Who am I actually becoming?

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About The Power of Becoming: A sanctuary for women committed to growth, resilience, and unshakeable confidence. Hosted by Sandy Coffee, The Lifestyle Liaison.

New episodes every other Wednesday.

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The Power of Becoming - Season 1: Welcome Back

Release Date: December 27, 2024

Welcome to the very first episode of The Power of Becoming! After a five-year hiatus and an intentional year of rest, I'm back—and I'm so glad you're here.

In this introduction episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on why I'm relaunching this podcast, how it evolved from Lifestyle with Sandy Coffee to The Power of Becoming, and what you can expect from Season 1: New Beginnings.

This isn't just about lifestyle content anymore. This is about legacy building, transformation, and the messy, beautiful process of becoming the person you're meant to be.

Whether you're returning or just finding me for the first time, this is your invitation to step into a space where we build something together—a sisterhood, a community, and a journey of intentional transformation.

• Why I came back after five years and archived my original podcast
• The evolution from lifestyle content to legacy building
• How and why I changed the podcast name to The Power of Becoming
• Why "becoming" isn't about arrival—it's about expansion
• The journey of planning this relaunch on my birthday in May 2024
• Why I took an entire year off and how that shaped this launch
• Why December 27th, was the perfect time to return
• What Season 1: New Beginnings is all about
• What you can expect: intimacy, honesty, and transformation
• How we're building a community, not just consuming content

Key Quotes:

"I'm not launching from a place of depletion. I'm launching because I'm full. Because I'm grounded. Because I've done the work, and now I'm ready to share it."

"Becoming isn't about arrival. It's about expansion. It's about constantly evolving, constantly growing, constantly shedding the parts of yourself that no longer serve you so you can make room for what's next."

"New beginnings aren't reserved for January 1st. They're not reserved for Mondays or birthdays or after some major life event. New beginnings happen the moment you decide they do."

"Who are you becoming? Not who do you want to be. Who are you becoming, right now, in this moment?"

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-Sandy

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