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🎧 E1: Leap and the Net Will Appear — Meet the Woman Who’s Reinvented Herself 25 Times

🎧 E1: Leap and the Net Will Appear — Meet the Woman Who’s Reinvented Herself 25 Times

What do a birthday clown, stereo speaker hustler, Joan Rivers impersonator, and college professor have in common? One woman. One wild ride. One unstoppable mission.

David Whiplash
March 27, 2025

In the premiere episode of Whiplash Nation, we sit down with Nancy Murray — an author, educator, and all-around force of nature — to explore what it means to adapt in a world that never stops shifting.

Nancy’s story isn’t just inspiring — it’s a blueprint.
She’s had more careers than most people consider. Some were hilarious; some were heartbreaking. They all added to something bigger: a mission to help people find strength and faith in themselves.

And yes, she did get her first job selling stereo speakers out of a white van at 14, in a Kmart parking lot. (We’ll give you a second to reread that.)

🔥 Why You Should Listen

This episode is for:

Anyone who’s ever felt stuck in a job
Anyone who’s wondering if it’s too late to change paths
Anyone scared to leap (but can't ignore the voice saying go)

Nancy teaches us what it means to trust your gut, walk away when the work doesn’t serve you, and build a career that aligns with your mission, not just your résumé.

💬 Favorite Quotes from Nancy

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"Leap and the net will appear."
Sometimes I bit the pavement before it did… but eventually, it always came.

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"When your mission and your job line up, that’s when you find flow."
Most people chase a vision. But your mission? That’s what keeps you grounded.

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"I always knew when it was time to leave a job — my spirit would say, 'Nope.' And I learned to listen."

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"Nobody takes an angry clown seriously."
(Yes, that’s real. And yes, it’s one of the best stories you’ll hear this year.)

🎙️ What We Talk About in This Episode

Nancy’s unforgettable first job (you won’t see this one coming)
Her pivot from real estate to writing and teaching
How to write a personal mission statement (and why you need one)
What to do when the job doesn’t serve your soul
Creating community — even while working in a deli

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🙌 About Nancy Murray

Nancy Murray is the author of three books and a powerful voice for resilience, reinvention, and self-discovery. She's an award-winning educator and speaker who brings humor, heart, and deep insight into every story she tells.

📚 Books by Nancy:

🌐 Website: https://www.nancymurray.net/
📸 Instagram: @nancymurray7