When Vision Feels Too Big: How to Stay Aligned When the Path Makes No Sense with Chantal Togany

What if the moment you’re ready to abandon your vision is the moment you’re closest to fulfilling it? In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with my soul sister across the globe, Chantal Togany, founder of Empowered by Style and Powerhouse Collective Australia. From her first glimpse of vision at age 13 to navigating the darkest valleys of entrepreneurship during Australia’s intense lockdowns, Chantal shares her raw journey of surrender, reinvention, and alignment. She went from being a psychology grad in corporate suits—feeling out of place and unfulfilled—to stepping into her calling as a stylist, speaker, and women’s leader building a national platform of connection. We unpack the difference between vision and mission, why alignment isn’t about perfection, and what it truly means to follow your God-given calling when the path makes no sense. If you’re in the messy middle, on the edge of giving up, or unsure whether your dream is “realistic” enough—this episode will speak to your soul. What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe life-changing difference between mission and visionWhy alignment is a magnetic pull—not a destinationHow to turn deep isolation into purpose, clarity, and communityWhy dark seasons are often divine redirectionsWhat it takes to rebuild from the ground up—when you’ve lost everythingHow to create connection as a strategy for healing, scaling, and impact Key Takeaways ✔️Your mission may shift, but your vision is sacred. ✔️Alignment isn’t about doing things perfectly—it’s about staying connected to your truth. ✔️Setbacks aren’t roadblocks—they’re redirections that reveal your next chapter. ✔️We don’t need more volume—we need more clarity and embodiment. ✔️Entrepreneurship isn’t linear—it’s God-led hopscotch. ✔️You don’t need to be fearless—you just need to be willing. ✔️If you feel alone, it’s time to build the room you wish existed. Timestamps [00:00] – Abandoning the vision vs. holding on when it gets hard [03:00] – Meet Chantal: a nonlinear story of style, psychology, and alignment [06:00] – Where her 13-year-old vision came from [10:00] – Leaving psychology behind to become a stylist [14:00] – From suits to soul: identity shifts through wardrobe [18:00] – Mission vs. vision: understanding the difference [21:00] – What alignment actually means (and how to stay close to it) [25:00] – Navigating the pandemic: losing everything and starting again [31:00] – From Melbourne to Cairns: the power of surrender [37:00] – Why connection is the key to surviving entrepreneurship [42:00] – Starting Powerhouse Collective with 8 women at a table [47:00] – What it means to say yes to the vision (even when it doesn’t make sense) [51:00] – When God slams doors to redirect you [55:00] – Final message: hold the vision, magnetize yourself back to alignment Choose Your Next Steps:Identify one part of your mission that’s no longer aligned—and be willing to release itAsk yourself: what would I do if I believed my vision was possible?DM me @itsgeorgebryant or Chantal on Instagram and share what you’re surrendering or reclaiming Connect with Chantal ToganyInstagram (Styling): @chantal_toganyInstagram (Collective): @powerhousecollectiveauEmpowered By Style: empoweredbystyle.com (styling, color analysis & transformation) Work With Me or Join the Alliance Join The Alliance – My exclusive Relationship Beats Algorithms community 1:1 Coaching – Build and scale a business in full alignment with who you are