Daughters of Change
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsTelling the stories of the women and girls who are changing the world – each in her own unique way.
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Into the Light
April 26, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBMy guest on this episode, Aliza Hava, is an award-winning singer/songwriter whose music explores the deepest levels of love, life, and the power of positive social change. After college, she began performing at and co-producing concerts at the United Nations headquarters in NYC. She earned a position as Chair of the UN International Day of Peace NGO Music Committee and went on to produce live concerts on six continents in partnership with over forty civic society, governmental, and environm...
Exploring Endless Possibilities Through Camp
March 27, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBGirl Scout Camp enhances kids’ well-being through face-to-face connections and outdoor activities. Kids can be screen-free in a fun and safe environment that fosters social skills and happy campers! More outdoor experiences allow campers to embrace challenges and excel in problem-solving, qualities vital for future success, both academically and personally. Time in nature boosts concentration and creative reasoning. Outdoor experiences enhance healthy social development and boost self-esteem...
Rosie on the Rise!
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBI’m excited to be re-releasing this episode with our youngest Daughter of Change to date - Rosie – from the popular Go Rosie Grow show. Rosie is an amazing eight-year-old from Detroit Michigan who uses her talents to shine a light on historical black figures and icons. Since we spoke in March of 2023, big things have been happening for Rosie and her family's team of talented women known as “The Big 3” - a nod to their hometown auto industry. This trio of Daughters of Change includes Rosie, ...
Life Skills to Live By
February 28, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBRaising strong girls is finally having its moment and the Girl Scouts are front and center in helping to make that happen. Studies show that the development of attitudes, behaviors, and skills like confidence, conflict resolution, and problem-solving are critical to well-being and rival academic and technical skills in their capacity to predict long-term positive life outcomes. Girl Scouts is the organization best positioned to help girls develop the important leadership skills they need t...
Protect Yourself From Financial Fraud
February 16, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBIf you are educated about the latest frauds and scams, you become better equipped with tools to recognize potential red flags. Therefore, we are dedicating today’s podcast to this very important subject. I will be talking with Tammy Plummer and Emily Cantillo of First National Bank about Fraud education and awareness. This practical awareness and tips for how to avoid scams and spot red flags is knowledge we should all be equipped with to help safeguard ourselves and our family's finances. ...
Documenting Ireland's Oldest Housing Charity
January 19, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this episode, I talk with our Daughters of Change podcast producer and audio engineer, Sarah Stacey, about her recently completed radio documentary entitled -The Iveagh Trust: How Ireland's Richest Man Housed Dublin's Poor. This story about Ireland's oldest housing charity is close to Sarah’s heart, as her own family has been tenants of The Iveagh Trust for four generations and counting. Sarah is a freelance audio producer and engineer with extensive experience across live radio, docum...
Mental Health Matters
December 27, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 47 MBNavigating today’s complex world can be tough, especially for girls and teenagers. Girl Scouts of the USA and their trusted partners have joined forces to make it a little easier. New activities and trainings give Girl Scouts and their families, caregivers, and volunteers the essential tools to support emotional intelligence, mental health, and wellness, and to proactively practice self-care. Today I will be talking with two Daughters of Change from the Girl Scouts of Maine who work in ...
Empowering Minds Through Literacy
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBDaughter of Change, Kyna Rampersad of Trinidad, and Tobago is empowering minds through literacy, advocacy, and practical instruction. Kyna is a dyslexia practitioner and the founder of the literacy organization: A World of Books- an online learning and support platform driven by the mandate to give the gift of reading through researched and evidence-based instructions. She is deeply passionate about helping struggling readers achieve their highest potential. Kyna believes that every stude...
This is Your Journey
November 29, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBStephanie Emery is a Lifetime Member of the Girl Scouts and the owner of Adventure Bus -an affordable way for like-minded people from all over to get together, get outside, see the world, and have fun with nature. Originally from West Paris, Maine, Stephanie spent her summers at Girl Scouts of Maine’s Camp Pondicherry where her mother was the nurse. Her days were filled with hiking, swimming, canoeing, and various outdoor adventures. It was here that she learned essential survival and lead...
Building a Lifetime Network of Growth
October 25, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBTo quote the Girl Scouts USA website – “Before she can launch a company or launch into space, she’ll need to believe she can do it. Join us to lift up the next generation of women and help them find their own pathways to success. Then, watch girls learn, grow, discover—and soar to new heights…” My guests today are Girl Scouts of Maine, Board of Director Member - Jennifer Kruszewski, and her nine-year-old daughter Violet. Jennifer is a partner at the law firm of Epstein & O’Donovan, LLP, wh...
Liberation From Abuse
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThere are many layers to liberation from domestic abuse. Each person’s path is different and complex. Through the work of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, and its member Domestic Violence Resource Centers, survivors receive a comprehensive array of support and resources. DVRC advocates work closely with survivors to develop safety plans and reduce barriers that stand in the way of achieving safety. One program, The Liberation Fund, complements these services, enabling advoc...
Our Dying Season
October 06, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBI initially interviewed today’s honorary Daughter of Change, Greg Lathrop, for the Never Been Old B4 podcast. As we delved into our conversation, I realized that this intriguing subject would appeal to all of you. Greg Lathrop is licensed as a Registered Nurse. At age 15, he experienced what he thought would be the moment of his immediate death. The transpersonal, mystical state of being he experienced transformed his perspective of consciousness and guided his choices regarding his “work” ...
Transforming Leadership
September 29, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThe Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a one-of-a-kind leadership development program for girls, with proven results. It is based on time-tested methods and research-backed programming that help girls take the lead—in their own lives and in the world. Today’s Daughter of Change, Mikayla Reynolds, is a prime example of the success of this program. Mikayla, originally from Waterville, Maine is a first-generation, independent college student. During her time as an undergraduate at the Univ...
Reflections on Feminism
September 08, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBThis episode's Daughter of Change is a retired professor, researcher, author, and consultant whose work focused on gender equality. Cindy Berryman-Fink, Ph.D., taught in the Departments of Communication and Women's Studies at the University of Cincinnati for 31 years. Her teaching and research focused on gendered language, women in management, sexual harassment, and workplace diversity. She has authored or co-authored 5 books and 50 articles, was a founder of the Organization for the Study ...
There’s Nothing More Courageous than Being Yourself
August 30, 2023 21:47 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBToday’s guest, Jamie Ribisi-Braley, is an artist from Auburn, Maine, and the Office Manager of the United Society of Shakers at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Boston University. Jamie is also the Leader of a multi-level Girl Scout Troop, and is the recipient of the Volunteer of Excellence Award, the Volunteer Appreciation Pin, and the Linda Shostak Award Although Jamie doesn’t have children in the Girl Scouts, she felt a strong inclinat...
Put Yourself Out There!
August 11, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBToday’s Daughter of Change is 20-year-old Halle Roy. Born in and raised in Maine, Halle is currently getting ready for her second year at Southern Maine Community College where she is studying fire science and is part of a live-in program. Students accepted into the “live in” program live in area fire-EMS stations in exchange for being “on call” during specific hours. They have additional responsibilities and must provide their own meals. Live-in students complete fire+ EMS basic training ...
The Girl Scout Family Connection
July 28, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBRaising girls to be happy, healthy, and successful is a key tenant of the Girl Scouts. In addition, Girl Scouts stands with parents and caregivers as they raise up the next generation of girls and young women. Best of all, Parents can create their own experience while supporting the girls in their lives. Today’s guests are a prime example of the Girl Scout family connection. Mom, Mariah, is the leader of her daughter Ava’s Girl Scout troop and they are both enjoying the mother-daughter bon...
Matilda's Story
July 21, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBMatilda Issata Sawie is the Refugee Congress Delegate for Pennsylvania. She is a former refugee originally from Liberia. Matilda has had a lifelong commitment to public health and outreach. While in the refugee camp, she volunteered as a peer educator, teaching her peers how to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies. When she came to the U.S., Matilda earned an associate degree in applied sciences and a Bachelor of Science in public health from Temple University,...
The Four-Ounce Pour
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBAnna Maria Ponzi has dedicated her life to Oregon wine. At the age of four, she helped plant one of the earliest vineyards as her pioneering parents established one of the first wineries in the Willamette Valley. She’s had the rare opportunity of working in every aspect of the wine business and has served the industry in myriad ways, most importantly, as an ambassador for Oregon wine both nationally and internationally. In her former role as owner and CEO of Ponzi Vineyards, she grew her f...
Nejra’s Story
June 23, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBNejra Sumic has been a refugee advocate for many years, working at various human rights organizations. Currently, she is the National Field Manager with the We Are All America Campaign, where she helps organize refugee leaders across the country. Being a former Refugee who was forced to flee from her home country of Bosnia and Herzegovina has instilled in Nejra a sense of purpose, passion, and determination. In 2021 Nejra received the Refugee Congress Excellence Award, a peer-nominated aw...
Realistic Wellness and Other Notes by Thalia
June 09, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBToday’s Daughter of Change, Thalia-Maria Tourikis, is a self-described digital nomad, successful blogger, and the founder of Notes by Thalia. With a monthly readership of over 20,000 people and growing, Thalia focuses on realistic wellness and covers topics like health & wellness, self-care, productivity, well-being, and intentional living. After spending the majority of her twenties in a toxic and soul-destroying job, Thalia decided to create her own business that matched her core values....
Ayda's Story
May 26, 2023 18:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBAyda Zugay is an award-winning leader, published author, and activist. She is a believer in people’s individual capacity to drive global change. As a refugee trailblazer, Ayda uses her multinational, diverse field expertise to create and mobilize positive change across government, market, and civil society. She has lived and worked in Europe, North America, and Africa either as an implementing partner of UNHCR, leading nonprofits and companies, consulting for heads of state, or speaking inte...
On the Inside - Healing Women Through Creative Expression
May 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThe United States houses over 1.3 million incarcerated women. Today’s Daughters of Change are working on the inside to help incarcerated women heal - both individually and collectively - through creative connection. Nikki Weaver is the founder and Executive Director of On the Inside. Caroline Cox is the Program Manager as well as a board member. On the Inside builds creative connections for incarcerated women - both individually and collectively. They do this by telling stories, igniting...
Riane Eisler on Pioneering Partnership Systems
May 05, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBToday I’m honored to be interviewing a very special Daughter of Change, Dr. Riane Eisler. Riane’s decades-long career as a social systems scientist, cultural historian, futurist, and attorney has produced a body of research and work that has transformed the lives of people worldwide. Riane is the president of the Center for Partnership Systems, dedicated to research and education, -Editor-in-Chief of the Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies - an online peer-reviewed journal...
Opportunities for Women in Banking
April 26, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBOnce upon a time, people’s perception of Girl Scouts was of girls singing around campfires, earning badges, and selling cookies. That is no longer the case! While girl scouts still do participate in these activities, they are also learning leadership skills to help with their careers. On top of that, financial literacy is a component of girl scouting that aims to help girls develop confidence in money matters.so they can learn to make sound financial decisions and develop a healthy relation...
Powerful Stories of Courage and Healing
April 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBToday we’re kicking off a new collaboration with the Refugee Advocacy Lab, and the Refugee Storytellers Collective – The Women of Refuge Podcast Series! Over the course of the year, we will bring you personalized, first-hand accounts from resilient women who have powerful and inspiring stories. Our goal is to introduce you to your refugee neighbors and build bridges, and community while combatting false narratives about refugees. As we begin this journey, today’s guests are Basma Alawee...
Unlocking Your Voice
April 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBToday I’ll be speaking with two Daughters of Change who are sharing their stories to help other women unlock their voices. Megan Bruiners is a first-generation entrepreneur from Cape Town South Africa. She is also a best-selling author, coach, and TV Show host. Vanessa Daniels – whom you may remember from our previous podcast “The Truth About Grief” -is the founder of Graves to Gardens Coaching, which focuses on helping people move forward with life and grief. We’ll discuss, among other...
Cooking up Opportunities
March 29, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBResearch shows that participating in Girl Scouts is a powerful factor for developing courage, confidence, and character, which in turn builds a foundation for success in education and careers, enables a lifetime of leadership, and provides high levels of life satisfaction. Alums say being Girl Scouts set them on a path to achievement, connected them to something bigger than themselves, and helped them develop their passions and interests. That is definitely the case with today’s Daughter of...
Go Rosie Grow
March 24, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBYou are about to meet a very special young lady and Daughter of Change. Rosie - from Go Rosie Grow. Rosie is a gifted seven-year-old from Detroit Michigan. Rosie uses her talents to shine a light on historical black figures, particularly women. Along with her mom Kenya, and sister Ablesyn, Rosie brings happiness and education to people all over the world. Rosie’s mom, Kenya, told me that the family started doing this for fun, to teach Rosie about black history, and to have some family ti...
Fearless, Honest, and Passionate
March 10, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBToday I’ll be introducing you to a fearless, funny, and authentic daughter of change, Myrtha Jasmin, also known as MJ. MJ is a standup comedian, the host and the creator of the popular DearSis Podcast and Facebook Community. With a goal of elevating women so they can be the best version of themselves, MJ is a fierce believer that women should build each other up. An advocate for living life with no regrets, MJ is a go-getter who puts herself out there and follows her passions. Be prepared...
Becoming a Citizen of the World
February 24, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBDaughter of Change, Amara, has been broadening her community since the age of five when she became a Girl Scout. From a small island community to traveling the world, Amara has already developed a global perspective and continues to expand her horizons. Amara is involved in many aspects of Girl Scouts. One of her favorites is World Thinking Day. Each February 22, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides across 150 countries celebrate WorldThinking Day. It’s a day of international friendship and a time t...
Becoming the Author of Your Destiny
February 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBToday’s Daughter of Change, Reema Zaman, is an author, screenwriter, and speaker. Her books include the critically acclaimed memoir I Am Yours and Paramita: A Dystopian Matriarchy. She is the creator and writer of the TV show Snap. Her book, I Am Yours, was adopted into the curriculum of several high schools through an Innovation Grant from the Oregon Department of Education. The New York Times states that "Zaman writes beautifully of the pain and frustration of being a woman in a man's wo...
Building Connection Through Stories
January 20, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBToday’s Daughter of Change, Ekhlas Ahmed, is a force to be reckoned with. She is a trailblazer, a shining light, and a beautiful human. Forced to flee the outbreak of civil war in Sudan with her mother, father, and three younger brothers in 2004, Ekhlas and her family were resettled in Portland, Maine. Since then, Ekhlas has earned her bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a master’s degree in Education from the University of Southern Maine with hopes of helping resettle other r...
Lessons from a Wise Woman
January 06, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday’s Daughter of Change, Marilyn Laken, is a woman who was ahead of her time in a male-dominated world - and with grit, determination, and a strategic mind - rose through the ranks of medical academia. After earning a BSN from the University of Md and a master’s degree from Boston University in Maternal/Child Health Nursing.Marilyn, who enjoyed asking questions and experimenting with more effective ways to provide health care, decided to get a doctorate in biological anthropology to purs...
Resilient, Ready, and Strong
December 23, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBResilient, Ready, and Strong! These words describe today’s guest and Daughter of Change, Morgan. Morgan is a member of the Girl Scouts of Maine. At the ripe old age of 14, she is already honing her leadership skills and focusing in on her ambitions. What I loved most about talking to Morgan was hearing how she has learned new things about herself and the world, even when things don’t go exactly as planned. When Juliette Gordon Low started the Girl Scouts in 1912, she brought girls togeth...
Rewiring Our Unconscious Bias
December 09, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBHow do we create awareness of our own biases so we can examine them and how they impact our interactions and decision-making processes in the business world? This is the question we will be examining with today’s guest and Daughter of Change, Ellen Miller. Ellen Miller is a pioneer in today's world. Like many women, her rise to prominent roles in male-dominated organizations has been a lifelong pursuit of blazing new trails, encountering setbacks, and achieving success. However, ...
Defining the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
November 25, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBThe Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a research-based, theoretical model that describes what girls do in Girl Scouts, who they do it with, how they do it, and how they will benefit from their participation. During Passion to Action, we talk to the girls and the adults who support them about their participation in the Girls Scouts, how they’ve grown from it, and why it means so much to them. However, we haven’t broken down the actual model used by the organization. Today we will do just ...
Transformational Tips for Prime Women in the New Job Market
October 21, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBToday’s Daughter of Change, Fredricia Cunegin is the founder and CEO of HRinMotion, LLC, With more than 25 years of private, for-and non-profit human resources experience, Fredricia offers her clients a proprietary methodology and infrastructure in support of business growth and federal, state, and local law compliance. She offers customized executive coaching programs and the execution of succession planning strategies. Fredricia is also a ball of fire, with wisdom and passion baked in, ...
Be Part of the Solution to End Domestic Violence
October 14, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBToday you’ll meet Daughter of Change, Rebecca Hobbs. Rebecca is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed by the State of Maine. As a public accountant, Rebecca’s expertise was non-profit accounting and compliance. In the early 1990’s, Rebecca became a volunteer for a local domestic violence hotline and discovered an opportunity to do meaningful work that used her finance and burgeoning advocacy skills. Since that time, Rebecca has been devoted to the cause of violence against women, as an ...
Perseverance and Leadership
October 07, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBDaughter of Change, Charlena LaVallee, is a Gold Award Girl Scout, a Girl Representative for the Girl Scouts of Maine Board, a representative of her girl scout service unit, and a member of the Girl Scouts of Maine Global Action Team and Teen Advisory Group. Did I mention that in her spare time she is a senior in high school with enough dual credits to have completed her first year of college when she graduates in the spring? As you can tell from this introduction, the Girl Scouts aren’t m...
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
September 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBDaughter of Change, Ashely Medina, is using her voice and skills to help people break the cycle of poverty. Ashley is a proud mother of two and a free spirit who loves to spread positivity. She loves meeting people from all walks of life and truly believes that service to others and love are the most important things we can offer in life. As a young single mother, who grew up as a minority in poverty, Ashley understands firsthand the barriers and judgments people face while working to ove...
Redefining Success
September 09, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBDaughter of Change, Priya Patel, is a former investment banker who once had stringent ideas about her career path. That is - until she began questioning everything she thought she believed about success. During the pandemic, Priya took stock and realized there was a voice inside her trying to tell her something. She decided to pause and listen. Priya and I discuss what happened when she decided to listen to that voice and the resulting chain of events that led to her new story. Links to C...
A Place for Girls
September 02, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBToday I’m talking with daughter of change, Morgan Reilly, Adult Girl Scout, and Program Lead for A Place for Girls. Funded by the United Way of Maine, A Place for Girls is Girl Scouts of Maine’s comprehensive after-school program for elementary and middle school-aged girls that is specifically designed to help girls understand and follow positive values, build self-confidence, improve healthy relationships, and inspire them to community action on issues they care about. Growing up, Morgan ...
Down the Rabbit Hole of Good and Evil
August 19, 2022 08:48 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBEpisode Notes Welcome to Daughters Dishing! A special edition of the Daughters of Change Podcast featuring Maysoon Zayid, comedian, writer, actress, and disability advocate. Wait, did I forget tap dancer?! I'm Marie Sola, founder of Daughters of Change. Each month, Maysoon and I will dish about everything from cats to love and magic. Just two Daughters of Change, trying to figure it all out! Join us for the fun, laughter, and potentially some profound thoughts. You never know what we’l...
Embracing Recovery
August 12, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBAfter years of addiction taking its toll, today’s daughter of change, Jackie, looked for a new life in recovery and found it in Maine. With the help of a supportive community, she has not only learned to cope with her addiction but has figured out how to accept life on life's terms and thrive as the person she was always meant to be. Now actively pursuing a career in nursing, Jackie hopes to bring her story to others who may be struggling with the same disease. We Discuss: Jackie's recove...
The Many Facets of Creating Girl Leaders
August 05, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBDaughter of Change, Laura Genese, has a unique perspective on how the Girl Scouts build girls of confidence, character, and courage. Currently, the marketing and communications director for the Girl Scouts of Maine, Laura is in the unique position of viewing Girl Scouts through the lenses of a mother, troop leader, and employee. After being introduced to the Girl Scouts as a parent and troop leader- Laura says “when the opportunity came up to work at the Girl Scouts 4 years ago, I took it,...
Finding the Light
July 22, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBMeet Daughter of Change, Alison Serour, meditation expert and instructor at the Kabbalah Center. Alison was born in New York City and began singing and acting in the Big Apple at five years old. After an adventurous childhood on stage, she earned a degree in Musical Theatre and Vocal Performance from the University of Miami. She later was inspired to study Kabbalah after witnessing the drastic and miraculous transformation Kabbalah made in her family’s life. In 2000, Alison became a ful...
Daughters Dishing - Third Times a Charm!
July 16, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBWelcome to Daughters Dishing! A special edition of the Daughters of Change Podcast featuring Maysoon Zayid, comedian, writer, actress, and disability advocate. Wait, did I forget tap dancer?! I'm Marie Sola, founder of Daughters of Change. Each month, Maysoon and I will dish about everything from cats to love and magic. Just two Daughters of Change, trying to figure it all out! Join us for the fun, laughter, and potentially some profound thoughts. You never know what we’ll come up with ...
Daughters Dishing - Third Time's a Charm!
July 16, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBWelcome to Daughters Dishing! A special edition of the Daughters of Change Podcast featuring Maysoon Zayid, comedian, writer, actress, and disability advocate. Wait, did I forget tap dancer?! I'm Marie Sola, founder of Daughters of Change. Each month, Maysoon and I will dish about everything from cats to love and magic. Just two Daughters of Change, trying to figure it all out! Join us for the fun, laughter, and potentially some profound thoughts. You never know what we’ll come up with ...
God Within the Lily
July 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBToday you will meet Shawnise Chantell, author, mother, and daughter of change. A lifetime lover of adventure and experience, Shawnise loved every moment of life. However, after giving birth to her third child, Shawnise’s life was turned upside down when she came face to face with death and experienced the beauty that lays on the other side. During her recovery, Shawnise experienced feelings of grief, anxiety, and depression. At her father’s recommendation, she sought mental health assistan...