Creativity Through Change: Toby Myles & Cindy Liebel on Reinvention, Resilience, and Following Your Own Path

**Check Out These Highlights:** What happens when the life you planned for yourself evolves into something completely different? In this episode, Cindy Liebel shares her origin story, from dreaming of becoming a fashion designer as a child, to serving in the military, climbing the corporate ladder, and eventually building a successful career as a jewelry artist and entrepreneur. Cindy reflects on how travel, architecture, art, and fashion shaped her creative perspective, and why she believes it's okay if the path you choose at 20 isn't the one you follow forever. Toby and Cindy also have an honest conversation about the realities of entrepreneurship, including the importance of accountability, the pressure of running a business alone, and the challenges of balancing work while navigating personal loss. Following the recent passing of her father, Cindy opens up about grief, resilience, and the practices that help her reconnect with creativity when life feels overwhelming. This episode is a reminder that success isn't about having everything figured out; it's about continuing to grow, adapt, and create through every season of life. **About Cindy Liebel:** Cindy Liebel is the founder and designer behind Cindy Liebel Jewelry. Drawing inspiration from travel, architecture, art, and fashion, she creates handcrafted jewelry while sharing her passion for creativity, craftsmanship, and lifelong learning.  **Connect with Cindy:** 🌐 Website: https://cindyliebel.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindyliebeljewelry/ 💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cindyliebeljewelry **Stalk Me Online!** About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/ Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course Subscribe to *Her Origin Story* on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. ### Episode Notes Footer: *Her Origin Story* is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela Cruz All content © 2026 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.