21-How to Make a Friend and Be One

BE THE FRIEND YOU HOPE FOR- If you’ve ever felt invisible, unsure where you belong, or tired of feeling like friendship is for everyone else- you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing what’s been helping me rebuild friendship in an intentional way. From undoing old narratives to showing up awkward and honest, let's talk about what it really looks like to make and be a friend as an adult. You’ll walk away with both mindset shifts and practical conversation starters, and maybe even the courage to text that person you’ve been thinking about.

Key Takeaways:

1. You can’t build real friendship while pretending to be someone else. Healing your inner narrative helps you show up as the real you—without resentment or people-pleasing.

2. Friendship isn’t found—it’s cultivated. You might have to host the tea night, go alone to the gathering, or start that first awkward conversation.

3. Most women feel the same way you do. You’re not too needy or too late. You’re human—and craving connection is proof that you’re made for it.

Listener Challenge:
Take one step this week toward building the kind of friendship you want. That might mean sending a text, showing up to something local, or simply being honest about your desire to connect. If you’re feeling brave, use one of the conversation starters I shared and see what opens up. You never know who’s been waiting for someone like you to say hi.

The Next Thing

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✨ You are a StoryMaker. You are powerful, chosen, and capable. Step into your calling today. ✨

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