In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Tiffani Bibb about what happens when a Christmas Eve accident sparks a wave of life-altering decisions. Tiffani opens up about her journey through injury, divorce after 15 years of marriage, and a transformative reinvention of both body and career, all marked by self-honesty and bold, sometimes messy, action.

About the Guest:

Tiffani Bibb is a mom to a fearless 10-year-old girl, HR professional by trade, and personal reinvention coach for women who are ready to shake things up. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida, where sunshine and water adventures keep me grounded. Tiffany is a nonprofit executive and in my “free” time, she runs an HR consulting business and coach mid-life, mid-career women through the mindset shifts needed to stop fearing change and start chasing what they really want. 

Main Topics Covered:

• How a Christmas Eve accident led to months of forced stillness and deep self-reflection
• Navigating marriage, motherhood, and the choice to end a long-term relationship
• The role of therapy (individual and couples) and the importance of honesty with oneself
• Emotional and physical transformation through weight loss and lifestyle change
• Dealing with family, financial, and community reactions to rapid personal change
• Launching and relaunching a coaching business, and making the leap from side hustle to full time
• Supporting other women through periods of uncertainty, reinvention, and dreaming bigger

Quote from the Episode: “When you’re knocked on your butt, you have a lot of time to think. ... My mind got really busy and I started thinking about where I was in life—and was I truly okay with where I was? The answer was a resounding no in some places of my life.”—Tiffani Bibb

Timestamps: [00:00:05 ] Jacksonville origins, family warmth, and Florida quirks

[00:01:12 ] Laughter as medicine—finding joy in parenting

[00:02:18 ] What “normal” Christmas Eve looked like vs. what actually happened

[00:04:21 ] The accident: racing her daughter, refusing an ambulance, and urgent care visit

[00:08:13 ] The aftermath—months in bed, forced introspection, and relationship reflection

[00:09:57 ] Childhood dreams: a vision of career, independence, and family

[00:15:06 ] Deciding to leave a marriage, the process of realization, and seeking support

[00:19:11 ] The emotional and physical transformations post-separation

[00:21:19 ] Community reactions to big life changes—old friends vs. new friends

[00:23:02 ] Building a coaching business, setbacks, and relaunching with purpose

[00:26:40 ] Final fun questions: fears, secret wishes, and favorite way to listen to music

Special Offer from the Guest:

Tiffani is offering podcast listeners her “Rituals and Routines” Masterclass. Access this free resource by visiting https://tbibbcoaching.myflodesk.com/successrituals 

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