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EP158 Why Purpose Doesn’t Have to Be Profound (or Permanent)

Angela Belford & Sami Kinnison Season 1 Episode 158

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❓ Ever felt stuck because you think your purpose has to be BIG, life-altering, and crystal clear? What if we told you that’s a total myth?

In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, we’re talking all things purpose with Amy Zastrow, business impact strategist and speaker. And spoiler alert: your purpose doesn’t have to be grand, world-changing, or set in stone forever.

Instead, we’re breaking it down into something simple, real, and actually helpful—so you can start living with purpose today, without the existential crisis.


In this episode, we cover:

  • Why you don’t find your purpose—you claim it
  • How purpose can (and should) evolve over time
  • The biggest misconceptions that keep people stuck
  • Why your purpose doesn’t have to be world-changing to be meaningful
  • Practical ways to figure out what truly drives you

We also get real about why the idea of “being of service to others” can sometimes rankle us (yes, we said rankle) and what to do when your purpose feels like it's constantly shifting.


If you liked this episode, check out:

🎙️ Ep #98 – Incomplete Cycles & Emotional Triggers (How past experiences shape your beliefs and impact your purpose)
🎙️ Ep #82 – When You’re Stuck in a Life You Didn’t Choose
(How to pivot when your current path isn’t fulfilling)
🎙️ Ep #74 – How to Stop Overthinking and Just Start
(If you’re waiting for “perfect clarity” before taking action, this one’s for you)


Resources & Mentions:

Connect with Amy Zastrow on LinkedIn and visit her at SuccessArchitects.com
✨ Angela’s book Traveling Light Get it here
✨ Follow us on Instagram: @bfreakingawesome

👉 What’s YOUR purpose? We’d love to hear from you! DM us or email us your thoughts at podcast@bfreakingawesome.com—or let us know if you’re still figuring it out (because, same).


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Until next time, go be freaking awesome! 🚀

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