We recently connected with Veronica Scurry and have shared our conversation below.

Veronica, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What’s the backstory behind how you came up with the idea for your business?

I always knew I was gifted to be a speaker. However, I didn’t know what I was to speak about. I was a homeschooling stay at home mom for years and during that time, I struggled with knowing my purpose in life. I was depressed and lost myself in being a wife and mom. My perception of my life was not what I envisioned which caused me to lack identity, self esteem, and confidence. So, while I was in prayer one day, the thought came to me to speak about my life and my journey because there are other wives, mothers, and women who also struggle with identity and other issues. That’s how Pampered Thoughts was born.

Veronica, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’m an introverted wife of 26 years and a mother of 2 young adult daughters. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, I’ve been in every industry known to man. From owning my own cake decorating business (for 13 years) to finance to travel to healthcare to driving tractor trailors and much more in between. You name it. I’ve probably done it. Lol.

As a Life Purpose Coach, Speaker, and Podcast Host, what I’m most proud of is being able to help women who struggle with understanding their life’s purpose. Women who have lost their confidence and lack self esteem or feel undervalued because their whole life revolves around their duties as a wife and mom or their life’s plans didn’t turn out the way they wanted.

I was a high school graduate turned girlfriend, wife and mom all within 8 months, I understand the struggle of adjusting to life’s changes when not truly being ready. I’ve been where they are. I’m able to use my experience, wisdom, and practical tips to help them navigate their journey with joy and acceptance.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

As stated in the previous question, I was a high school graduate turned girlfriend, wife, and mom within the span of 8 months. This life change for me came fast. I was not truly prepared to take on these challenges as an 18 year old. I thought I was but I was not. I had my life planned out and being a stay at home mom was not in those plans. Lol. However, it happened and it was my new life.

I became depressed and lost myself in the midst of being wife and mom. My main focus was on taking care of everyone else except myself. I lacked confidence, self esteem, and self worth because I unfortunately, placed my value and my worth in what I did versus understanding who I was as a person.

This went on until I received a diagnosis for both my girls that they had special needs. I was shocked at first and it took me a minute to come to terms with it but this revelation shook me out of the pits. I had to pivot. That pivot definitely didn’t happen overnight but the more I accepted my situation (their situation), the more I was allowed to see that I was walking in my purpose for that season. My girls needed me and there was no one who could mother and teach them the way I could.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

Once I accepted that my new normal was going to be me at home as a homeschooling stay at home mom, my focus switched from being depressed about my life’s plans and worrying about my stamp in the world to how can I leave my stamp (God’s stamp) on my girls.

I knew that I would have the opportunity at a later time to do all the things I wanted but I also needed to fight for and with them to have those same opportunities. This mental shift allowed me to appreciate the season I was in. I was able to teach my girls in the way they learn. I was and still am their advocate.

When I took the focus off what I felt I was lacking and not doing, I made the needed adjustments and life became a more tolerable and a whole lot better. Seeing my girls graduate from homeschooling with their high school diploma and now being productive adults in society showed me that I succeeded in a way I had never considered and I’m glad about that.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.pamperedthoughts.com
• Instagram: @pamperedthoughts
• Facebook: @pamperedthoughts
• Twitter: @veronica_scurry
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pamperedthoughts

Image Credits

Xamaria Scurry