Finding Your Magic with Hazel J Murphy
In this episode of The Ready Enough Podcast, host Lauren Beane sits down with Hazel J. Murphy, a former Disney on Ice princess, to discuss how resilience, belief, and persistence can turn setbacks into stepping stones toward achieving your biggest dreams.
About our guest
Once upon a time, a young girl dreamed of skating, but life’s obstacles made that dream seem impossible. After years of adversity and setbacks, that girl—now a former Disney on Ice princess—has transformed her journey into a story of empowerment, resilience, and fulfillment. Today, Hazel inspires individuals to embark on their own transformational journeys, motivating them to make passion-driven choices that lead to fulfillment and success. Her Cinderella story proves that happily ever after is possible—no matter where you start.
CONNECT WITH HAZEL
Have you ever had a dream so big it felt impossible? Like it lived deep in your bones, but life kept throwing detours your way? If that sounds familiar, you’re going to love my conversation with Hazel J. Murphy, a former Disney on Ice princess, on The Ready Enough Podcast.
Her story? It’s straight out of a fairytale—but not the kind where everything magically falls into place. Nope. Hazel’s journey is one of resilience, persistence, and belief in herself, even when the odds weren’t in her favor. And trust me, the lessons she shares will have you rethinking the way you approach your own dreams.
Lesson #1: Your Detours Might Be Part of the Plan
Hazel didn’t have a smooth, straight path to her dream of skating professionally. She faced setbacks—big ones. At one point, she was completely off the ice for four years. (Can you imagine?!) But instead of giving up, she kept her dream alive in creative ways—practicing off the ice, staying connected to her passion, and never fully letting go of the belief that she would return.
Lesson #2: Your Magic Is Already Inside You
Hazel talks a lot about “finding your magic,” but here’s the truth: you don’t find it—you uncover it. The confidence, the resilience, the belief—it’s all there. The challenge? Trusting it enough to take action, even when you don’t have all the answers. (Sound familiar? Ready enough vibes, anyone?)
Lesson #3: Setbacks Aren’t Stop Signs—They’re Redirections
One of my favorite takeaways? Hazel’s perspective on setbacks. She shared how, even after being benched for four straight years in high school soccer, she kept showing up, training hard, and believing in herself. The result? A full-ride college scholarship for soccer—a sport she originally played just to stay active while waiting to return to skating.
That’s the power of just trying. Taking one step forward, even when the path isn’t clear. Because every experience, every challenge, every detour is preparing you for something bigger than you can imagine.
So, What’s Your “Happily Ever After” Really About?
If there’s one thing Hazel’s story proves, it’s that your happily ever after isn’t about a perfect, smooth journey—it’s about choosing to keep going, even when the story takes an unexpected turn.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, doubted yourself, or wondered if you were too late to chase your dreams, this episode is for you.
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