#140: Three Divorces, Countless Lessons: Beth Fisher on Relationships, Faith, and Leadership
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What if your hardest failures weren’t the end of your story, but the very steppingstones to becoming the leader, partner, and person God designed you to be?
For Beth Fisher, a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience, that question isn’t theoretical; it’s lived reality. She’s not just a woman with an impressive résumé, she’s a woman who’s walked through heartbreak, picked herself back up after three divorces, wrestled with faith, and still chosen to believe in the possibility of transformation.
In this episode, we dig into what it really means to live with resilience, to lead with purpose, and to make better choices no matter how many times life knocks you down.
Beth Fisher’s story is compelling on multiple fronts. Professionally, she spent 25 years in corporate technology sales, becoming a results-driven leader who consistently delivered transformation. From single-location entities to global Fortune 100 companies, she became known for restructuring foundations, strategies, and processes—always starting with the people who show up to do the work every day.
Her ability to see the bigger picture while implementing practical systems made her an invaluable asset to every organization she touched. That strength carried over when she transitioned into the nonprofit sector, serving as Chief Advancement Officer and interim CEO at a $30 million nonprofit. There, she led an 18-person Marketing and Development team and drove a 20% year-over-year increase in revenue.
But Beth is not defined solely by metrics and achievements. In fact, what makes her story resonate is how candidly she shares the truth behind her journey.
Beth has been divorced three times. She knows the sting of broken promises, the weight of shame, and the challenge of picking yourself back up when you feel like you’ve failed—not just in relationships, but in life. And yet, through each valley, Beth found herself returning to one central truth: faith.
In our conversation, Beth explains how faith gave her perspective, resilience, and the courage to keep showing up—both personally and professionally. Faith wasn’t just a private belief system for her; it became a leadership principle. It guided her through moments of adversity, grounded her in integrity, and helped her model what it means to lead authentically.
As we spoke, I was struck by how seamlessly Beth weaves her professional expertise with her personal growth. She is a living example that leadership is not compartmentalized—it’s holistic. The same values that drive success in the workplace—integrity, resilience, vision—are the values that sustain us in marriage, in friendships, and in seasons of personal hardship.
Here are just a few themes we unpacked together:
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Relationships: Beth shared candidly about how her divorces shaped her. Instead of hiding her story, she chose to learn from it. Today, she speaks openly about the patterns that held her back, the hard truths she had to confront, and the healing that came when she decided to stop chasing perfection and start embracing authenticity.
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Faith: Holding two master’s degrees in theology, Beth doesn’t just talk about faith—she’s studied it, lived it, and integrated it into every corner of her life. She explains why faith is not a crutch but a source of clarity, strength, and wisdom when making difficult choices.
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Better Life Choices: Perhaps one of the most powerful insights Beth shared is that success isn’t about never failing—it’s about learning how to choose differently after you’ve failed. Every decision, big or small, is an opportunity to align more closely with your values and your calling.
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Her Upcoming Book: Beth gave us a preview of her latest project—an upcoming book that will take her decades of leadership, her personal story of resilience, and her theological grounding and put it all into a guide for others. It’s not just a book about professional leadership; it’s about leading yourself, leading others, and leading with faith.
Beth also reminds us that leadership is never just about strategy or systems; it’s about people. In fact, one of her greatest passions today is mentoring and equipping leaders with the tools to execute winning strategies while never losing sight of the human element. Through her consultancy, Fisher Strategic, she helps nonprofits implement CRM tools and marketing strategies. But at the core, her work is about one thing: transformation.
This episode isn’t just for corporate executives or nonprofit leaders—it’s for anyone who has ever looked at their life and thought, “This isn’t where I imagined I’d be.”
Beth’s story is proof that your past does not define your future. No matter how many times you’ve been knocked down, no matter how messy your relationships have been, no matter how much you’ve questioned your faith—there is always a way forward. And often, that way forward begins with making a single better choice.
Here’s what you’ll gain when you listen:
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Practical strategies for resilience: How to reset when failure or heartbreak makes you want to quit.
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Faith-driven leadership insights: Why integrity and authenticity matter more than titles or metrics.
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Relational wisdom: How to recognize unhealthy patterns and create healthier dynamics moving forward.
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Inspiration to keep going: No matter what has happened in your past, you have the power to choose differently today.
Beth’s authenticity is refreshing in a world where leaders often feel pressure to project perfection. Her willingness to share her story of three divorces, her deep faith, and her ongoing journey toward better choices is an invitation to all of us.
So, if you’ve been searching for encouragement, wisdom, and the reminder that you are not alone in your struggles; this is the episode you need to hear.
👉 Listen now and be inspired to step into the next chapter of your life with confidence, courage, and clarity.
To learn more about Beth Fisher, visit bethfisher.com
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