70. Still Surreal: Building Dreams from the Ground Up

In this episode, I’m bringing you behind the scenes of one of the most surreal and sacred moments in our family’s journey — sitting on a mound of gravel on our land where we’re building our future home.

What looks like a simple photo of our twins on dirt is actually a decade in the making.

Ten years of navigating marriage, paying off debt, learning to save, building a foundation of strategy, love, and communication — and facing all the fears and unknowns that come with big dreams.

This episode is for anyone who’s in the messy middle of building something — a home, a business, a better version of themselves. I’m sharing what it’s really taken to get here, why it still doesn’t feel real, and how we kept showing up even when we had no clue what we were doing.

You’ll also walk away with powerful coaching prompts to help you reflect on your own journey and stay anchored in your vision.

Because whatever you're building?
It’s possible.
It’s worth it.
And it’s already unfolding — one day, one decision at a time.

In This Episode, I Share:

• The surreal moment that stopped me in my tracks

• What 10 years of behind-the-scenes growth really looked like

• How we built a foundation without a blueprint

• The fear and freedom of doing something brand new

• Why your dream doesn’t have to “feel real” yet to be happening

• 5 powerful coaching questions to help you take aligned action

Journal Prompts:

1. What vision are you building, even if it doesn’t feel real yet?

2. Where have you already shown up through fear, uncertainty, or obstacles — and come out stronger?

3. What’s one thing you can do this week to “be the who” that creates the results you want?

4. What support or strategy would make your next big step feel more doable?

5. If your future self could speak to you today, what would she say?

Resources & Links:

– Connect with me on Instagram [@SusanVernicek]
– Learn more about my coaching programs at [SusanVernicek.com]
– Visit Identity Magazine - Where Moms with Businesses Have the Audacity to Achieve™ [IdentityMagazine.net]

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