The 13-Inch Journey Between the Head and the Heart w/ Sandi Lynn - Episode 40

This episode of the PURPOSE FINDER PODCAST is a powerful reminder that purpose does not fade with age. In many ways, it deepens. I sit with my dear friend Sandi Lynn, who is living fully in what she calls her fourth quarter, yet shows up with joy, curiosity, and energy. Her life reflects what it looks like to stay engaged, connected, and open to what is still possible, even in seasons many assume are meant for slowing down.

Sandi shares honestly about the journey between the head and the heart, what she calls the thirteen inch journey. Over the years, and especially during her time as a caregiver for her husband, she learned when to lean into logic and when to surrender to feeling and faith. During the global shutdown, she found unexpected space to slow down, grow, and enroll in a year-long transformational program that supported her through grief, caregiving, and deep personal reflection.

We talk openly about loss, including the ending of a role she believed would be her long term purpose work. That loss was painful and disorienting, yet it revealed an important truth. Purpose is not attached to a single job, title, age, or season. When one door closes, the calling does not disappear. It simply begins to take a new form, often one we could not see at first.

In this season of her life, Sandi has become deeply intentional about how she lives and leads. She focuses on what matters most, structures her days around her core priorities, and refuses to believe that purpose and joy cannot coexist. After years of caregiving, she has reclaimed fun, connection, rest, and creativity without guilt, showing that meaningful work can be life giving rather than draining.

This conversation is for anyone navigating transition, grief, or the question of what comes next. Sandi’s story reminds us that as long as there is breath, there is purpose. When we stay willing to listen, trust, and live from the heart, every season, including the later ones, can still be rich with meaning, movement, and joy.

Timestamps:

00:00 Finding Purpose with Charissa 05:47 Understanding Hidden Struggles in Social Work 07:30 Lending a Helping Hand 11:05 Age is No Limit 16:33 Growth, Work, and Life Lessons 20:19 Winning the Silver Anvil 21:21 From Head to Heart 26:32 Finding and Living Your Purpose 28:29 Resilience and Mentorship Renewal 32:32 Elevating Feminine Hygiene Standards 35:23 The Million Dollar Event 39:46 Embracing Endless Possibilities 43:51 Staying Motivated and Fulfilled 46:45 Focus on Your Big Three 51:31 Transformational Cruise Experience 54:33 Empowering Women Through Menstrual Health 58:21 Living Your Purpose Daily

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About the Guest

Sandi Lynn is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and mentor with a global impact in conference management, public relations, and leadership development. She is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, and Certified Transformational Trainer who has spent decades empowering entrepreneurs, executives, and young women to lead with confidence and purpose.

Her career highlights include receiving the Silver Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of America for the Child Support: It’s Their Birthright campaign, narrated by Oprah Winfrey, and earning an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Liberia. She also made history as the first Black woman to lead the Society of Government Meeting Professionals.

In the hospitality and meetings industry, Sandi coined the widely adopted term ROO (Return on Objective) and contributed to the Convention Liaison Council Manual, helping shape accessible and strategic meeting practices worldwide.

Beyond business, Sandi is deeply committed to service. She coordinated the Neediest Families Christmas Fund, raising $25 million over 20 years, served as a national spokesperson for meetings recovery after 9/11, and mentors teen girls globally, including leading speaker development programs for the Unstoppable Academy of Kenya.

Her work has earned her multiple honors, including the Outstanding Mentorship Award, Forbes Riley’s International Speaker’s Challenge, the Forbes Factor Live Award of Excellence (2024), and the 2024 Presidential Achievement Award under the Biden–Harris administration.

Visit Sandi’s website as the place to learn more about her mission, products, and advocacy for women and girls, particularly around menstrual health and empowerment: causeshematters.com

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