We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kim Sorrelle. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kim below.
Kim, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform. We believe there is so much people can learn from you and your story. Purpose is something we care deeply about, so let’s start there. How did you find yours?
A few years ago, my whole world turned upside down. I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Four months later, my husband—my love, my partner, my favorite person—was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He passed away six weeks later.
Single at 47 was never in the plan. I had to figure out how to breathe again, let alone how to live fully in a life I didn’t recognize.
I wanted to understand love—truly understand it. I had a beautiful marriage. I loved my husband more than I ever thought a human heart could hold. But after he died, I started asking myself big questions:
What is love now? How do I know I’m doing life right? If I lead with love, am I still on the right track?
The truth is, if you put twelve people in a room and ask them to define love, you’ll get at least fifteen different answers. So I decided I was going to figure it out. I dedicated an entire year to studying one 2,000-year-old poem: Love is patient. Love is kind… I wanted to know: What does love that is patient actually look like? What does love that is kind actually do?
I happened to spend most of that year in post-earthquake Haiti. And let me tell you—the things I learned there rocked my world, blew my mind, and changed my life forever.
And then something unexpected happened. While I was figuring out love, I figured out me. I found my purpose—undeniable, can’t-look-away-from-it, go-full-out purpose.
We appreciate your insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself?
I started my first business when I was 18 years old. Since then, I’ve launched and sold several successful companies—some for seven and eight figures. I run a nonprofit organization that works in some of the most distressed places in the world. I’m a bestselling author, a speaker, and recently I had the privilege of speaking at the United Nations.
Above everything else?
I love people. I love meeting people, hearing their stories, and being reminded—over and over—that love still changes everything. And if we all loved each other a little better, the world would absolutely be a better place.
Looking back, what were the three most impactful qualities or skills that helped you on your journey? And what advice would you give people in the early stages of theirs?
1. Hard Work and Dedication
I grew up in an entrepreneurial family, so I learned young: hard work matters, and dedication pays off. Nothing replaces it.
2. Knowing What I Don’t Know
One of the best things I ever did was admit that I didn’t know everything. I read every business book I could get my hands on, sought out mentors, joined mastermind groups—you name it. I refused to let ego or pride block my growth. Curiosity is a superpower.
3. Being Fearless (Even When I Didn’t Know I Was)
I never thought much about failure, so I didn’t fear it. That didn’t mean everything I touched turned to gold—but it did mean I made decisions quickly and wasn’t afraid to try.
Bonus: Never Letting My Gender Hold Me Back
Honestly, I never even thought about my gender until someone felt the need to point it out—usually in a negative way. I treated everyone with respect, appreciated people for who they are, and kept going. When someone suggested I wasn’t as smart or capable because I was a woman, I ignored it and did the work I came to do.
Before we go, any advice for people feeling overwhelmed?
Oh, overwhelm happens to all of us—nobody gets a free pass. But I truly believe it’s not what happens to us; it’s how we handle it.
When I start to feel overwhelmed, I do one simple thing:
I sit down with a pencil and paper and write down everything swirling in my head.
Seeing it on paper puts it in perspective. Then I can:
• prioritize what actually matters,
• cross off anything that doesn’t, and
• hand over anything someone else can do.
Overwhelm shrinks when you drag it out of the shadows and look it in the eye.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kimsorrelle.com
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/kimsorrelle
- Facebook: Https://tinyone/kimsfacebookpage
- Linkedin: https://LinkedIn.com/kim-langlois-sorrelle11079523/
- Youtube: Https://tinyone/kimsorrelleyoutube
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