Embracing Change, Making Choices, and Finding Joy: Jen Lambert’s Inspiring Story

Author: Becky Brouwer
Published: Mon 21 Jul 2025
Episode Link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/76e78ed3

What if embracing life’s changes could lead you to unexpected joy? Jen Lambert—community builder, run club founder, and resilience champion—shares how her childhood in foster care, the loss of her mother, and big family decisions shaped her into the optimistic, grounded woman she is today.

In this inspiring conversation, we talk about:
✔️ Making confident choices, even when life feels uncertain
✔️ Embracing change and finding gratitude through challenges
✔️ Building strong community connections that lift others (and yourself)
✔️ Parenting with purpose and encouraging kids to chase their dreams

Jen’s story is a reminder that “not choosing is the only failure in life.” If you’re ready to face change with courage and joy, this episode will inspire you!

Meet my Guest:

Jen Lambert is a connector and loves organizing community events that bring people together. One of her most successful programs has been a run club that has involved over 1,500 children over the last 8 years. Her family is currently at a crossroads and making some big decisions for their future. Growing up in a single parent home, in and out of foster care and her mother’s illness that resulted in her death at an early age, Jen has known adversity in her life. Her resilience through that adversity and her positive attitude is a mark of her decision to push through life’s challenges and find gratitude for whatever life throws at her. Jen is optimistic, loves her life and is grounded with great confidence. You will love this episode!

Takeaways:

We need to listen and learn from others.

Building character is more important than production.

Community connection is essential for women.

Resilience is developed through hard experiences.

It's important to embrace change and new opportunities.

Eating Disorders do not define you

Mindset plays a crucial role in personal growth.

Gratitude helps ground us in our daily lives.

Encouraging a growth mindset in children is vital.

Life's journey is about enjoying the ride, not just the destination.

We can choose to embrace our unique paths.