Resilience & Entrepreneurship: Matthew Stern’s Journey from Bankruptcy at 17 to Purpose-Driven Success
What does it mean to rise from rock bottom and create a life you don’t want to escape? In this episode of Hold My Purse: A Self-Care Journey Through Life, Rho sits down with entrepreneur and leader Matthew Stern to explore resilience, mindset, and purpose.
At 17, Matthew’s life was turned upside down when his family lost everything. Instead of letting it define him, he transformed hardship into fuel — building multiple businesses, navigating loss, and ultimately creating a purpose-driven company in health and wellness. His story is one of grit, growth, and finding harmony over balance.
💡 In this conversation, you’ll discover:
How adversity can ignite resilience and determination.
Why mindset is everything when building a purposeful life.
The importance of finding your why and aligning your energy.
How to protect your peace through boundaries and daily practices.
🎧 This is more than business talk — it’s a reminder that you are capable of more than you ever thought possible, and that resilience is built one choice at a time.
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💼 Remember: Hold your own purse, and hold your peace.
And I’ll meet you right back here in two weeks — same space, same heart, new ways to choose you. 💖
