Episode 143: Becoming a self-made millionaire with Misty Gilbert

In this inspiring episode of the Business by Referral Podcast, host Virginia Muzquiz by interviews Misty Gilbert, a self-made millionaire who shares her incredible journey of escaping an abusive past and building a life of freedom, choice, and entrepreneurship. Misty discusses the pivotal moments of her life, from leaving her restrictive home environment at a young age to facing significant challenges and becoming a successful business consultant and entrepreneur. The conversation delves into Misty's strategies for building a support network from scratch, the importance of living authentically, and the value of setting boundaries while giving back. This episode is a testament to Misty's resilience, faith, and determination to empower others through her story.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:21 Misty Gilbert's Early Life and Bold Decision

02:16 Building a New Life from Scratch

05:37 The Escape Plan and Family Confrontation

11:24 Starting Over in Texas

14:16 Journey into Entrepreneurship

15:57 Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success

20:43 Reflections on Entrepreneurship and Freedom

24:16 Taking Charge: From Office Manager to Interim CEO

24:51 The Stress of Bankruptcy and Health Crisis

27:31 Learning to Say No and Setting Boundaries

28:38 Networking and Reciprocity

29:56 Giving Back and Maintaining Balance

37:00 Building and Nurturing Relationships

43:45 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Connect with Misty Gilbert⬇️⬇️⬇️

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSassyVoice/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistywgilbert/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistywgilbert/ 

Website: https://mistywgilbert.com/ 

Twitter: https://x.com/mistywgilbert 

Pinterest: https://x.com/mistywgilbert 

Connect with Virginia:

https://www.bbrpodcast.com/