Ep. 33: Missy Young
Episode 33: Beyond the Bars: Motherhood, Mercy, and the Long Game of Redemption with Missy Young
When Missy got the phone call, she knew…everything in her life would be defined by what happened before that call and what was going to happen after it. Life would never be the same.
In this deeply moving episode, Jessye sits down with the unstoppable Missy Young—a.k.a. Machine Gun Missy—to talk about tech, transformation, and what it really means to live a life of purpose.
Missy may have spent 20 years in the fast-paced world of tech in Las Vegas, but it’s her journey beyond the boardroom that truly inspires. From public speaking to prison reform, from breast cancer to ambiguous loss, Missy opens up about the winding road that led her to a life of service.
Together, Jessye and Missy explore:
✨Why career success doesn’t always equal fulfillment
✨The emotional weight of motherhood, especially in the face of addiction
✨How trauma layers itself like a cake (yes, a trauma cake)
✨Finding peace in scripture, and strength in surrender
✨The harsh realities inside our prison system—and what needs to change
✨Why compassion, not judgment, is the real game-changer (and how you can get involved!)
This conversation is full of wisdom, honesty, and more than a few mic-drop moments. Missy reminds us that obedience, mercy, and community aren't just feel-good words—they’re powerful tools for navigating life’s hardest battles.
Whether you're in a season of pain, purpose, or somewhere in between, this episode will meet you there.
Resource Links:
How to Do the Work: An Motivational Self-Healing Book
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