Before Becoming You was a methodology, a class, or a book — it was a question. A question that our host Suzy Welch grappled with for decades as she sought to make her way in the world, as a wife, journalist, mother, and professor. Is it ever really possible to write the story of our own lives, or are we fated to edit the script handed to us by our family, culture, and circumstances?

In time, Suzy came to realize that her answer was…yes. And it wasn’t just her answer, she believed, it was all of ours.

In this intimate and thoughtful episode, Suzy sits down with her daughter Sophia to explore two of the books that helped her reach that conclusion, and thus shape the entire Becoming You Methodology. They are The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen and Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. What begins as a conversation about literature quickly turns inward — becoming a candid reflection on generational patterns, personal reinvention, and the question that sits at the center of Suzy’s work and the Becoming You journey for all who take it.

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This week, we return to questions from the Becoming You reunion in New York — and to the complicated truth of what can happen after you find your purpose.

First, you’ll meet Molly, who lands a job that aligns with her values — only to discover it comes with layoffs and instability. Then there’s Tim, an alum from the very first Becoming You cohort, who wonders whether we get to become ourselves more than once.

What follows is a real conversation about the trade-offs of living your values, the unexpected upside of getting fired, and what it actually takes to keep evolving with purpose.

If you’ve ever asked, “What should I do with my life?” — and then asked it again six months later — you’ll feel right at home.

The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.com
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Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You book.
Learn about the Becoming You Certification Program.
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Recently, the Becoming You community gathered in person for a special event — and the questions were as big as ever.

This episode features two Becoming You alumni facing different versions of the same dilemma: how do you move toward your purpose when it’s either far away… or still a little fuzzy? McKenna is a sustainability consultant by day and aspiring Broadway producer by night. Cole is a filmmaker-turned-professor whose values test with everything in the middle — leaving him unsure how to sharpen the path forward.

Hear their questions — and the answers they receive — with candor, joy, and, yes, a well-earned rant about the one part of the methodology people tend to avoid (and shouldn’t).

If you’ve ever asked yourself “What should I do with my life?” — and then wondered how fast to run toward the answer — this one’s for you.

The Values Bridge digital assessment is available at thevaluesbridge.com
PIE360 Feedback tool is available at pie360feedback.com
Want more Becoming You? Pre-order the Becoming You book.
Learn about the Becoming You Certification Program.
You are always growing and evolving and so are we. Sign up for the Becoming You newsletter for fresh new content in one tidy package.

You can follow and tag Suzy on:

• Instagram: @suzywelch
• Linkedin: @suzywelch
• TikTok: @suzywelch
• YouTube: @suzywelch_
• X: @SuzyWelch