Obstacles to Opportunities

When faced with life's obstacles, let's channel that negative energy into positivity and forge opportunities. Throughout the nation, business owners will share their experiences of triumphing over daunting challenges in their careers and lives, illustrating how they've harnessed these experiences for growth opportunities.

Obstacles to Opportunities is a business podcast hosted by Heather Caine & Jessica Powell, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Heather Caine & Jessica Powell hosts Obstacles to Opportunities, a business show with 27 episodes published.

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  Raised by Hope, Rooted in Belief:Tanuja Hughes Story

  Sep 11, 202535 minS0

  <p>In this moving episode of Obstacles to Opportunities, we sit down with Tanuja Hughes, whose story begins in a crowded apartment filled with 12 people and arrives at a place few imagined a career at Google and a life of deep presence and purpose.</p><p>Tanuja opens up about the emotional journey shaped by her mother’s unwavering belief, the impact of a simple “How are you?” at age 8, and how childhood adversity became the foundation for a life led with compassion, not performance.</p><p>We explore what it means to rewrite the script we’re handed, and how hono...

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  Built to Rise: How Vicki Paquette Turned Setbacks Into Strength

  May 8, 202535 minS0

  <p>In this powerful episode of Obstacles to Opportunities, hosts Jess and Heather welcome Vicki Paquette—REALTOR®, entrepreneur, and former personal trainer—whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From building a fitness business in her early 20s to surviving cancer, navigating chronic illness, and pivoting fearlessly into real estate, Vicki opens up about the hardships that shaped her—and the mindset that helped her rise.</p><p>She shares raw and real insights on grief, resilience, reinvention, and the drive to keep going when life throws its hardest punches. Whether you’re facing your own uphill battle or craving inspirati...

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  Carly Oxenreider: The Power of Starting Over and Thriving Through It All

  Apr 16, 202533 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Obstacles to Opportunities podcast, host Jess Powell sits down with Carly Oxenreider, a serial entrepreneur, military spouse, mother, top real estate producer, coach, and mentor. Carly shares her incredible journey from growing up in eastern North Carolina to building a thriving career across multiple industries. She reflects on the challenges of being an active-duty military spouse, facing the financial turmoil of the Great Recession, and the personal growth that came from persevering through tough times.</p><p>Carly opens up about the obstacles she encountered in her career—from starting over in new markets ev...

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  The Heart of the Village: Inside the Mission of Foster Village SWFL with Kacie Hass

  Apr 9, 202534 minS0

  <p>Kacie Hass is a proud Southwest Florida native, having spent 35 years living and building deep roots in Cape Coral. She's married to her best friend, Tanner Hass, a Fort Myers firefighter/EMT, and together they’re raising three beautiful children. The family is actively involved in their faith community at Christian Life Fellowship Church.</p><p>Kacie is the founder of Hearten Inc., a nonprofit that merged with Foster Village SWFL in June 2024. Her mission has always been clear: to celebrate the inherent worth of every child, regardless of their circumstances. With a heart for the vulnerable, she’s pass...

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  Beyond Awareness: Prioritizing Pediatric Cancer with Robyn Spoon

  Nov 5, 202424 minS0

  <p>Join us as Robyn Spoon, a dynamic entrepreneur and founder of the nonprofit Elevate, shares her deeply personal journey that began when her son was unexpectedly diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. This life-altering event propelled her into the world of pediatric cancer advocacy, unveiling the stark realities and urgent need for reform in research funding and treatment. Robin’s story is both a heartfelt reminder of the challenges families face and a call to action for improved awareness and resources in the fight against childhood cancer.<br/><br/>Pediatric cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease in children, yet it...

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