Episode 14
Lost and Found: An Amnesiac's Path to Purpose with Bethany Marshall Holden
Imagine waking up with absolutely no memories.
That was the reality for my sister, Bethany Marshall Holden, when she was 17 years old. Now, Bethany is here on the ENSPIRES podcast to share her story of Re|N|vention with all of us. I’ve been telling this story for years, but I’m excited to hear the whole thing from Bethany’s perspective and to have you here with us too.
This is a story about losing and rebuilding identity. You’ll hear about family and friendship, career choices, human connection, motherhood, and the many hurdles that Bethany has overcome throughout her life.
I’m sure you have a lot of questions and it’s a pretty fascinating story, so grab a snack and settle in. You won’t be able to walk away from this episode.
Bethany graduated from UNC Greensboro in 2009 with a BA in communications and a minor in marketing, she was a media director for two Harley Davidson dealerships, the director of the High Country chapter of First In Families of North Carolina, the marketing director for Ripley Entertainment, and now she works full-time as an account executive for Coastal Outdoor Advertising.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
What caused Bethany to lose all her memory at 17
What it was like to wake up with no memories
Moving through the pain and confusion after a life-altering event
The power of holding a safe space for people
Rebuilding identity
How to get out of your comfort zone
Finding a career path
The power of perspective
I’ve learned so much from Bethany since we were teenagers and I’m so glad that you can be here to learn from her too. I know you’ll love getting to know her in this episode as you hear us laugh and cry together. Whatever you’re going through right now, I hope this episode helps you feel less alone.
Do you have a story of Re|N|vention you would like to share? Email us at EnspireMe@JessMCutler.com and tell us all about it. You never know, you could be the next guest on the ENSPIRES podcast!
Resources Mentioned:
Follow @nctexan19 on Instagram
Connect with Bethany on LinkedIn
Check out Coastal Outdoor Advertising
Additional Resources:
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