If you’ve ever met someone who lights up a room with both wisdom and warmth, you’ve likely encountered someone like Cherie Morgan. In this episode of What’s Your Shine? The Happy Podcast, we explore two simple yet life-changing practices that Cherie embodies: asking better questions and having the courage to say yes.

These two skills—when cultivated—can transform relationships, careers, and the way we experience purpose.

Why Questions Matter More Than Answers

From an early age, we’re taught that having the right answer is the goal. But what if the key to growth and connection is actually in asking the right question?

Cherie reminds us that good questions don’t just spark conversation—they unlock people. They make others feel seen. They invite depth, reflection, and sometimes, healing.

“People don’t always need a solution,” Cherie shares. “They need someone to ask the question that helps them unlock what they already know.”

This insight flips the script on how we often lead in conversations—especially in leadership, ministry, or parenting. Instead of coming in with advice or direction, Cherie models how to enter with curiosity and humility.

Here are a few examples of powerful questions you can borrow or adapt:

• “What’s one thing you wish people understood about you?”
• “Where do you feel most like yourself?”
• “What’s lighting you up these days?”
• “What would it look like if you gave yourself permission to ____?”

Questions like these allow others to go deeper and feel safer. They’re not loaded with pressure or agenda; they’re invitations to be real.

The Courage to Say “Yes”

If asking good questions is the doorway to understanding others, saying yes is the key to unlocking your own story.

Cherie’s journey is marked by her willingness to say yes to opportunities—even the unexpected ones. She didn’t plan to build an impactful career in public education, or to mentor others, or to be a voice of encouragement for those in hard seasons. But one yes at a time, her story unfolded in ways that reflected both purpose and peace.

“I just kept saying yes—to what I was passionate about, to the people God put in front of me, and to the questions that challenged me to grow.”

That’s the heart of it. We don’t need a five-year plan to live a purposeful life. We need a posture of willingness. A heart that trusts enough to move forward, even without clarity. And sometimes, the most powerful yes is the one that comes quietly—in a conversation, a moment of discomfort, or a gentle nudge to show up for someone else.

Small Yes, Big Impact

What’s striking about Cherie’s story is that none of her “yeses” were headline moments. They were everyday choices:

• Saying yes to mentoring a student who needed encouragement
• Saying yes to a leadership role that scared her
• Saying yes to listening instead of fixing
• Saying yes to showing up, again and again

In a culture that celebrates hustle and grand gestures, Cherie’s story reminds us that consistent, quiet yeses can change lives. They don’t have to be flashy. They just have to be faithful.

Bringing It Home: Your Shine Challenge

Inspired by Cherie, we’re inviting you to take two steps this week:

1. Ask One Great Question
   Whether it’s in a meeting, over coffee, or at the dinner table, choose to lead with curiosity. Ask something meaningful and be present for the answer. You never know what might be unlocked.
2. Say Yes to One Thing That Scares You (Just a Little)
   It doesn’t have to be life-changing. Maybe it’s volunteering, applying for that opportunity, or reconnecting with someone you’ve lost touch with. Say yes, and trust that growth is on the other side.

Final Thoughts

Cherie’s episode is a gift—not because she offers a blueprint, but because she models a mindset. One that values people over performance. Curiosity over control. Courage over certainty.

In a world full of noise, asking better questions and saying yes are two of the most powerful tools we have to live authentically and make a meaningful difference.

We hope her story inspires you the way it inspired us. Because when you ask with intention and say yes with courage, you’re not just changing your own life—you’re giving others permission to do the same.

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