{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Elaine Lankford: From Rock Bottom to Purpose","description":"What do you do when everything you\u2019ve built\u2026 disappears overnight? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Elaine Lankford, Christian entrepreneur coach, founder, and leader, to share a powerful story of loss, identity, and discovering purpose through faith. Elaine\u2019s life was thriving. A successful 16-year nursing career\u2026 leadership roles\u2026 a clear path forward\u2026 Until one afternoon in 2008, everything changed. Her practice was suddenly shut down. Her career was under investigation. Her father passed away. And her husband was diagnosed with cancer. All within a year. What followed wasn\u2019t immediate clarity\u2026 It was a valley. We talk about:   What it feels like to have your identity tied to your career, and lose it  Walking through seasons where nothing seems to move forward Why trials aren\u2019t punishment, but often redirection  Learning to lean into faith instead of running from it How God can repurpose your pain into purpose  Building something new from what feels like nothing  Elaine also shares the moment that changed everything, when she felt called to \u201cgo home and raise up my daughters,\u201d leading her into coaching, entrepreneurship, and eventually impacting women not just in the U.S., but around the world. Her story is a powerful reminder: Sometimes the breakdown\u2026 is actually the beginning. If you\u2019re in a season where things feel uncertain, heavy, or completely off track, this episode will meet you right where you are. You can reach Elaine Lankford at Elaine Lankford | LinkedIn Want to share your story? Michelle is currently accepting guest applications for&amp;nbsp;Why I Believe.  \ud83d\udc49 Apply here: https:\/\/www.michellevonruden.com\/whyibelieve-apply Ready to take the next step? If you\u2019re feeling called to grow deeper in your faith, identity, or purpose, Michelle would be honored to walk alongside you.  \ud83d\udc49 Book a conversation: Book Your Discovery Call with Michelle Von Ruden  \ud83d\udc49 Learn more about coaching: Von Ruden Coaching and Consulting LLC- INDIVIDUALS Remember, you don\u2019t have to be perfect to be called. You don\u2019t have to have it all figured out to say yes. God will meet you right where you are. ","author_name":"Why I Believe","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/WhyIBelieve","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41662145\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/203011490"}