Debra Bowers

Breaking Free: Dismantling Metaphorical Boxes with Betsy Pepine

February 11, 20252 min read

In this episode of Deals with Heals, host Debra Bowers speaks with Betsy Pepine, a bestselling author and serial entrepreneur, about breaking free from societal labels and metaphorical boxes that confine us. Betsy shares her journey from the pharmaceutical industry to real estate, the impact of labels on personal identity, and the importance of dismantling these boxes to achieve personal growth. They discuss the role of mentorship, particularly from Barbara Corcoran, and Betsy's insights from her book, which offers practical steps for recognizing and exiting these boxes. The conversation emphasizes the significance of self-discovery and empowerment, especially for women.

Takeaways

  • Betsy Pepine transitioned from pharmaceuticals to real estate after personal upheaval.

  • Metaphorical boxes represent societal labels that confine individuals.

  • Dismantling boxes is a shared experience among many, especially women.

  • Labels can hinder personal growth and understanding of others.

  • Fear of failure is a common barrier to breaking out of boxes.

  • Recognizing the box you're in is the first step to change.

  • Betsy emphasizes the importance of mentorship in her journey.

  • The book 'Breaking Boxes' offers insights and practical steps for self-discovery.

  • Necessary endings in life can lead to new beginnings.

  • Writing down fears can help in overcoming them.

Chapters

00:00 Breaking Free from Metaphorical Boxes

02:47 Betsy's Journey: From Pharmaceuticals to Real Estate

05:52 The Impact of Labels and Societal Expectations

09:11 Dismantling Boxes: A Shared Experience

11:48 Navigating Family Expectations and Personal Choices

14:56 Building a Successful Real Estate Empire

18:11 Mentorship and Inspiration from Barbara Corcoran

21:00 The Essence of Betsy's Book: Breaking Boxes

24:00 Practical Steps to Recognize and Exit Boxes

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We hope you learned how to break free from the boxes that are holding you back!

You can find out more about Betsy at

https://www.instagram.com/betsypepine/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsypepine/

https://www.facebook.com/betsypepine

https://www.betsypepine.com

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https://hexagonmedia.net/free-ebook-opt-in

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Debra Bowers

After spending over 25 years in marketing helping build other companies, Debra set out on her own and established Hexagon Media, an advertising agency that "Helps Small Businesses get BIG Results from their Advertising".

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