Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes That Bind Us
Learn how to dismantle the invisible expectations that hold you back. Filled with stories, tools, and strategies, this book will help you discover:
Rediscover your joy, and unbox the life you’ve been waiting for
From the outside, your life checks all the boxes, but inside, something feels off.
You’ve followed the script—played the roles, met the expectations, done what’s “right.”
But instead of feeling fulfilled, you feel stuck. Trapped in routines that don’t spark joy. Weighed down by a life that doesn’t quite feel like your own.
And deep down, a quiet voice asks: Is this all there is for me?
Here’s the truth: you can rewrite the story.
The world hands us boxes from the moment we’re born: Be a good girl. Be a perfect wife. Be a selfless mom. Be successful—but not too much.
I’ve lived inside those boxes, too.
told me to stay quiet and follow the rules.
tried to define my worth through my marriage.
whispered that raising kids differently made me “less than.”
questioned my place in a male-dominated industry.
It wasn’t always easy but it helped me found and grow an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company, raise two incredible daughters as a single mom, write a book, create a non-profit foundation – and so much more.
Now I’m here to help you do the same.
Breaking societal, patriarchal, and self-imposed boxes isn’t just a “nice have” — it’s the key to freedom and enjoying your fullest, truest life.
Learn how to dismantle the invisible expectations that hold you back. Filled with stories, tools, and strategies, this book will help you discover:
“Betsy’s personal stories are so thought-provoking they made me reexamine my own life. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how we get stuck—and how we can break out.”
"Betsy’s raw recount of very personal subject matter led me down a path I didn’t expect... It made me look at own life and sent me on a quest to tear down the boxes I’ve been stuck in—forced into and even placed myself in."
Good news — Breaking free doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. You don’t need to flip your life upside down or figure it all out on your own.
I’ve put together a simple toolkit to get started. This is NOT about adding more to your plate—it’s about taking the next small step to becoming who you want to be.
Discover exactly which metaphorical box is holding you back with the Find Your Box Quiz.
Use the Breaking Free Journal Template to redefine the beliefs and “rules” keeping you stuck.
Try my “Remember Her” Visualization Exercise to help you rediscover the most fearless, joyful version of you.
It starts with one small step—and you’re just a click away.