Finding Spiritual Resilience Through Prayer and Faith With Mellissa Buckley

My friend, Mellissa Buckley, is here to talk a little about business and a lot about faith and courage. Mellissa is a Title Agency Account Executive who collaborates with title agencies like Springdale Title and insurance underwriters, ultimately ensuring that clients receive proper protection for their properties.

She has also faced personal struggles, from being on her own at 15 to multiple health scares. About five years into her title career, she was diagnosed with acute kidney disease, which required 15 months of chemotherapy. After going into remission, a tumor was found on her carotid artery in 2018.

As she battled these challenges, her spiritual journey truly began, strengthening her faith. We’ll learn how her relationship with God has brought her peace and helped her see the light as her health journey continues. This is a wonderful story of hope and faith. I’m proud to be part of this narrative of personal growth and spiritual discovery.

Episode Highlights: 

[01:09] A title insurance underwriter authorizes and issues authority to title agencies to write title insurance policies. The title agency is like boots on the ground and does the due diligence for the title policy.

[02:02] Underwriters assume the financial risk. As a Title Agency Account Executive, Mellissa is the go-between for agencies like Springdale Title and the underwriter.

[02:44] In 2004, Mellissa worked for a hotel group and did a lot of overnight travel. She was offered a sales job at a title company and has been in the business for 20 years.

[03:36] Title insurance solves the significant problem of protecting the ownership of property.

[05:03] It’s important to insure a big asset when you buy it. 

[05:38] Title insurance can potentially cover loss in seller impersonation fraud.

[06:27] Mellissa is learning something new all the time and embraces change. 

[07:06] She’s been on her own since she was 15 and learned resilience. 

[08:20] She loves selling, and sold cosmetics and was a Day Spa Director. 

[08:47] She’s also had trials and became very ill with acute kidney disease. She had to do chemo for 15 months to suppress her immune system.

[09:20] The family of who she was dating helped care for her, and she didn’t like letting her independence go.

[09:41] She had gone into remission, but in 2018 a tumor was found on her carotid artery.

[10:09] She was grasping for hope and peace. She saw glimpses of light and peace through constant prayer.

[11:08] This was the time when she really developed her relationship with God. She was growing her spiritual muscles. 

[12:08] She’s reaping the benefits of having this relationship with Christ.

[12:51] Two months ago, a spot was found on her breast.

[13:38] Ashley prayed with Mellissa, and she knew in the deepest part of her being to not be afraid in that moment.

[14:06] The light switch of peace remained on. She received the results, and it was benign.

[15:14] Her worst days with Jesus are way better than her best days without him.

[17:28] Continuing in the knowledge of Christ’s promises, she knows that he’ll see her through.

[20:54] Focusing on what is really valuable in life. Fasting can be a wonderful way to clear your mind and listen to what is best.

Resources & Links Related to this Episode

• Home – Springdale Title, LLC
• Mellissa Buckley Facebook

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