Grit, Grace and the Power to Rise: Amberly Lago’s Story
Mon Dec 22 2025
In this powerful year-end episode of Extraordinary Work: Conversations About Creating Change, Terry Yoffe sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and resilience expert Amberly Lago for an unforgettable conversation about grit, grace, and joy through adversity.
Amberly shares the life-altering motorcycle accident that nearly took her life, the 34 surgeries that followed, and the chronic pain she still lives with today. She opens up about how trauma, addiction, and physical suffering forced her to confront what truly matters and ultimately reshaped how she lives, leads, and serves others. Rather than choosing a victim mindset, Amberly explains how radical honesty, gratitude, faith, and connection helped her reclaim her power and create a life anchored in purpose.
Throughout the conversation, Amberly introduces her SPARK framework, offering practical, compassionate guidance for anyone navigating pain, burnout, or major life transitions. Her story is a reminder that while hardship is unavoidable, how we respond determines who we become.
This episode is an invitation to reflect, reset, and step forward with intention.
Key takeaways include:
Why pain demands to be acknowledged, not avoidedHow gratitude can shift perspective and restore momentumThe importance of community, boundaries, and aligned valuesChoosing resilience over resignation, even when circumstances feel overwhelmingListeners are encouraged to reach out, continue the conversation, and explore how support, coaching, and connection can help them create meaningful change in their own lives.
Amberly's information:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamberlylagoshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unstoppablelifewomenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/m1io8VbkHqjbjLiJ/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmberlyLagoMotivationWebsite: https://amberlylago.com/Please visit my website at https://trycoaching.com/
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In this powerful year-end episode of Extraordinary Work: Conversations About Creating Change, Terry Yoffe sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and resilience expert Amberly Lago for an unforgettable conversation about grit, grace, and joy through adversity. Amberly shares the life-altering motorcycle accident that nearly took her life, the 34 surgeries that followed, and the chronic pain she still lives with today. She opens up about how trauma, addiction, and physical suffering forced her to confront what truly matters and ultimately reshaped how she lives, leads, and serves others. Rather than choosing a victim mindset, Amberly explains how radical honesty, gratitude, faith, and connection helped her reclaim her power and create a life anchored in purpose. Throughout the conversation, Amberly introduces her SPARK framework, offering practical, compassionate guidance for anyone navigating pain, burnout, or major life transitions. Her story is a reminder that while hardship is unavoidable, how we respond determines who we become. This episode is an invitation to reflect, reset, and step forward with intention. Key takeaways include: Why pain demands to be acknowledged, not avoidedHow gratitude can shift perspective and restore momentumThe importance of community, boundaries, and aligned valuesChoosing resilience over resignation, even when circumstances feel overwhelmingListeners are encouraged to reach out, continue the conversation, and explore how support, coaching, and connection can help them create meaningful change in their own lives. Amberly's information: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamberlylagoshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unstoppablelifewomenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/m1io8VbkHqjbjLiJ/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmberlyLagoMotivationWebsite: https://amberlylago.com/Please visit my website at https://trycoaching.com/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. © 2022 - 2025 Terry Yoffe Extraordinary Work is where courage meets transformation. Through empowering conversations on leadership, reinvention, and embracing ageism, no matter how old you are, you’ll discover how breaking free from your limiting beliefs can help you create the extraordinary life you deserve. Terry on LinkedIn Terry on Facebook Terry on Instagram Terry on YouTube If you're loving our interviews, please go to Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here to rate / review the show.