20. You Already Have It: The Proof of Purpose in Your Hands

In this 20th episode of The Authenticated Life podcast, Sharon Roshell explores the proof of purpose, revealing how life’s experiences—both good and bad—serve as undeniable evidence of the unique calling within each person.

She begins with a powerful insight: the biggest challenges and greatest joys in life are not coincidences—they are clues pointing toward purpose.

Throughout the episode, Sharon emphasizes that purpose is not something to be chased—it is something already possessed. She recalls a conversation with a woman in her late 60s who expressed uncertainty about her purpose, illustrating how many people struggle to put their purpose into words, not realizing it has been with them all along.

Using a childhood memory of collecting Kool-Aid proof of purchase labels, Sharon draws a compelling parallel: just as those labels were proof that something valuable belonged to her, life experiences serve as proof of purpose, leading to fulfillment.

She then challenges listeners to examine their worst experiences—moments of pain, criticism, or rejection—and recognize them as indicators of their greatest assignments. Drawing from her own childhood, she reflects on the moments when she felt most authentically herself yet received the harshest criticism. She shares how statements like "You just want to be seen," and "You talk too much," initially led her to dim her light—until she realized that those very critiques confirmed her purpose as a voice meant to be heard.

Sharon also flips the narrative, highlighting how greatest moments—those times when a person feels most alive and aligned—are equally proof of purpose. She shares a deeply personal story about starting a girls' club in elementary school with only four members and five-cent weekly dues. Though small at the time, this early leadership experience reflected a deeper calling—one that has since evolved into her work with women through the Authenticated retreat.

As the episode concludes, Sharon encourages listeners to reflect on the evidence of purpose in their own lives:

• Write down one experience—whether painful or joyful—that serves as proof of purpose.
• Use that evidence as a guide for intentional action.
• Join the conversation by sharing insights through comments or DMs.

With a powerful reminder that purpose is not a final destination but an evolving journey, Sharon inspires her audience to recognize the proof already in their hands and step boldly into their God-given identities.

More Of What’s Inside: 

• Understanding Purpose
• Living on Purpose
• The Exact Location of Purpose
• Authenticated 2025
• And much more!

Connect With Sharon Roshell:

• Website: https://www.SharonRoshell.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamSharonRoshell
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamSharonRoshell
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamSharonRoshell

Episode Minute By Minute

00:00 - Introduction to Purpose 

00:24 - Welcome to The Authenticated Life 

00:38 - Returning to the Podcast

02:58 - Understanding Purpose

04:24 - Living in Purpose vs. Living on Purpose

06:45 - Finding Purpose in Pain

08:09 - Criticism as Confirmation

10:05 - The Power of Positive Experiences

12:11 - Purpose is Evolving

14:06 - Invitation to Authenticated Retreat

17:08 - Reflection and Action Steps

18:22 - Closing Thoughts