“Sometimes our troubles make us hit rock bottom but rock bottom is probably the most excellent on which to build.”
​- Karen Otis

This week’s episode is an interesting concept brought to us by a tenacious woman. Karen Otis is using her passion and skills for architecture to help design and improve her client’s lives.
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Many years ago, Karen had her life fall apart around her when she discovered the infidelity of her then-husband. Instead of allowing herself to wallow forever, Karen took the time she needed to grieve and then demanded a better life. By using what she has termed the “architectural method”, Karen helped herself, and in turn continues to help others, go through the steps to a successful business and love life similarly to how one would go about building a solid home.

Karen’s journey to rebuilding the epic life she always dreamed for herself has not been easy. It has, however, been worth it. Take a listen to her story and tips she includes throughout the episode to help someone else who may be going through something similar.

In this interview, Karen Otis discusses:

• Some of the parallels between architecture and life. [2:50]
• How she applied the architectural method help get her life back on track. [7:11]
• Relearning how to trust others. [11:20]
• How her situation affected her children. [13:28]
• A tip on how to pick yourself up from rock bottom and begin designing the life you want. [15:54]
• How she changed her routine and habits to better impact her new life. [22:56]
• The difference between mind chatter vs. intuitive voice. [23:45]
• A piece of advice she’s received that has changed her life. [26:21]
• The gift she wants to give the listeners. [28:15]

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Overcome the obstacles and be the architect of your own epic life in this episode of the
​Succeed Against the Odds podcast.

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