Women of Fort Mill Podcast | Women in Business, Women Entrepreneurs, Small Business
Welcome to the Women of Fort Mill Podcast – your weekly dose of connection, inspiration, and empowerment for women who live, lead, and thrive in our beautiful Fort Mill, SC.
Hosted by Leah Williams and Kellie Hoover, this show goes beyond business spotlights. We're here to help you grow personally and professionally, through real conversations with local women who are making a difference.
Each week, we bring you inspiring stories from local female business owners who are breaking boundaries, lifting each other up, and making a real impact. Whether you're looking to level up in business, master your health and wellness, or simply stay motivated, we’ve got you covered!
Each week, you'll hear:
- Stories from Fort Mill’s women in business, the wins, the struggles, and the lessons they’ve learned
- Actionable insights on mindset, leadership, and wellness
- Heartfelt solo episodes that speak to your everyday life as a woman navigating business, family, and purpose
- Spotlights on nonprofits and community changemakers who are building a better Fort Mill for all of us
This podcast is more than a local directory, it’s a gathering place for women who want to feel seen, supported, and inspired in every season of life.
Tune in every Wednesday and discover how the women right next door can help you take your next best step.
🎧 Listen, connect, and grow with us—because when women of Fort Mill rise, we rise together.
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Women of Fort Mill Podcast | Women in Business, Women Entrepreneurs, Small Business
How to Not Crumble in life when you are facing a life crisis
Episode 30: How to Not Crumble in life when you are facing a life crisis
Episode Summary:
In this deeply moving episode of the Women of Fort Mill Podcast, your co-hosts Kelly Hoover and Leah Williams get vulnerable about what it means to keep showing up when life hits the hardest. From brain tumors to personal loss, divorce, and parenting challenges, this conversation isn’t just about surviving crises — it’s about reclaiming your power, owning your story, and learning to thrive in the aftermath.
Kelly shares the life-altering experience of being diagnosed with a brain tumor while parenting two young children, and the internal battle she fought to stay grounded in gratitude and hope. Leah opens up about the unraveling of her first marriage, the unexpected death of her brother, and how those rock-bottom moments became the foundation for her growth and purpose.
Together, they unpack the messy middle of crisis — the lies we tell ourselves, the unrealistic expectations we hold, and the hard but healing work of choosing how we respond when we can’t control the storm.
Episode Highlights:
Kelly’s story of surviving a brain tumor and how it redefined her purpose
Leah’s courageous decision to leave an abusive marriage and rebuild her life
The toxic lies we tell ourselves in crisis — and how to fight them
How to set realistic boundaries when life gets overwhelming
The importance of communication with your spouse, kids, and yourself
Why productivity does NOT equal worth — and how to redefine success
Practical tools for “showing up” when you’re barely holding it together
Final Takeaway:
Life doesn’t come with a roadmap, and sometimes the storms are heavier than we ever expected. But even in our hardest seasons, there’s always a chance to rewrite the story — with grace, with grit, and with support. Whether you’re in a storm, coming out of one, or unknowingly heading into one, know this: you are not alone, and your ability to show up — even imperfectly — is already a victory.
Let this episode be your reminder that hard things don’t define us — how we rise from them does.
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