Description

In this episode of The Designed Life, Ameera Virani sits down with Jamie Vandernock, founder of Vander Creative Co. and host of the Rewrite podcast, for a powerful conversation about identity, intention, and what it really takes to choose a new chapter. Jamie shares her personal story of navigating an unstable childhood, becoming the first person in her family to intentionally choose a different path, and building a life and business rooted in alignment.

Together, Ameera and Jamie explore how limiting beliefs form, why they resurface even after we have grown, and how self awareness, mentorship, and micro decisions can become the bridge to a new future. This episode is a reminder that your past does not get to define your future.

In This Episode, You Will Learn

• Why so many women end up living on default and how to shift into intentional design
• How early experiences shape identity, confidence, and the belief of what is possible
• The role mentorship plays in collapsing time and building capacity to take action
• Why confidence comes from repetition and small decisions, not perfection
• How to work with limiting beliefs when they resurface instead of judging yourself
• Practical practices that support you in hard seasons of entrepreneurship and leadership
  

Key Takeaways

• You are not meant to live one fixed story. You are allowed to evolve, pivot, and choose again.
• Your past may explain you, but it does not get to define you.
• Identity shifts are often the real work behind career changes and entrepreneurial growth.
• Mentorship creates momentum, clarity, and the perspective you cannot always access alone.
• Your brain is wired for safety, not expansion, so growth will require deliberate leadership.
• The future version of you is built through the decisions you make today, even the small ones.
  

Guest Spotlight

Jamie Vandernock is the founder of Vander Creative Co. and host of the Rewrite podcast. She supports women in reshaping their stories, building aligned brands, and stepping into their next chapter with clarity and confidence. Her work blends strategy with neuroscience informed coaching to help women move beyond default living and into intentional design.

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Rewrite podcast

Disclaimer

The Designed Life with Ameera Virani and all associated content is intended for general informational, educational, and inspirational purposes only. The insights shared on this podcast, as well as any linked resources or materials, are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not intended to replace the guidance of a licensed therapist, medical professional, financial advisor, or other qualified professionals. Always seek the advice of your personal support team.