Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy

Some losses don’t just change your life… they change who you are.

In this heartfelt episode of Interrupted, we sit down with Christian author and speaker Shirley Q. Mozena to explore the journey through profound loss, grief, and healing. Shirley courageously shares her personal story of losing two spouses, the challenges of navigating grief, and the ways faith and grief support can guide us through the darkest seasons. She also o...

Join us as Jordan Lynae, a powerhouse mentor to women entrepreneurs, reveals how your own story can fuel both purpose and profit. We dive into real shifts that help women step into their voice, create impact, and build businesses that matter. If you're ready to grow your audience, turn life experience into opportunity, and build with authenticity, this episode is your blueprint for success.

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Have you ever hit a point where you thought… I don’t even recognize my life anymore?

She didn’t just have a hard season… She hit rock bottom.

And what she did next? That’s why this became one of the most downloaded episodes on the show.

This is for the woman who quietly wonders… Is it too late to start over?

Sakura Sutter reinvented her life after being interrupted with an autoimmune disease destine to be ...

In this powerful interview, former child soldier Kagusthan Ariaratnam shares his extraordinary journey from being forcibly recruited into the Tamil Tigers during the Sri Lankan Civil War to becoming an intelligence operative and global peace advocate.

Kagusthan’s memoir Spy Tiger: The 05 File reveals the hidden realities of war, espionage, survival, and the psychological toll of conflict. Kidnapped as a teenager and thrust into the...

In this powerful conversation, we welcome Melissa Evans — host of The Savage Woman Podcast, business coach, and author of the upcoming book Savage Daughters Speak.

Melissa’s mission is helping women reclaim their voices, step into their strength, and transform their lives from "fear to fierce".

In this episode, we talk about what it truly means to be seen an...

Have you ever felt like you should be ‘over it’ by now… but you’re not?

What if you didn’t have to carry your trauma alone anymore?

In this powerful and hope-filled conversation, Ann White, founder of Courage For Life, shares how women can move from silent suffering to true healing through faith, courage, and intentional steps forward.

Ann introduces her transformative framework, The Courage to Heal, including the 7 Steps to Cour...

In this episode, we’re joined by professional organizer Charlie Hoffman, known as The Smooth Organizer, to talk workspace organization, decluttering strategies, and simple productivity systems that actually work.

Charlie shares practical organizing hacks, behind-the-scenes secrets, and her thoughtful step-by-step approach to transforming overwhelm into clarity. You’ll hear how she helped Laurie reset her workspace with customized s...

In this powerful and inspiring conversation, we sit down with Hunter Charneski — indoor arena football player, author, Taco Bell manager, and host of a men’s podcast dedicated to strength, resilience, and purpose. Hunter’s path wasn’t easy: from being down and out, taking any job he could find, to grinding in fast food where he learned discipline and leadership that fast-tracked his career.

He shares how his time managing at Taco B...

Laurie sits down with Steve Abramowicz, author of Songs of the Heartland, editor of Heartland Journal, and host of the Heartland Podcast.

Steve shares his journey from interviewing influential voices across industries to writing his own book — a powerful blend of personal reflection and the stories of leaders, creators, and changemakers he has encountered along the way.

We talk about:

• The power of storytelling in shaping identity...

What happens when faith feels like fear? John and Amy Meyer share how to heal from church hurt, spiritual abuse, and control culture. This honest conversation explores leaving without shame, reclaiming your voice, and rediscovering peace after religious trauma.

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Burnout isn’t a badge — it’s a signal. In this conversation with Elisha Meek, author of Break Up With Burnout, we explore how women professionals can escape overwhelm, restore balance, and rediscover purpose without quitting their jobs. Elisha shares her experiences, insights on burnout prevention, and actionable steps toward greater clarity, productivity, and life satisfaction. If you’re a woman juggling career, ambition, and well...

Leaving a domestic violence relationship is not just emotional — it’s legal, financial, and deeply complex.

In this powerful episode, Coach Laurie sits down with Michelle Darnell, paralegal and founder of The Lighthouse Alliance, to talk about domestic violence support, trauma-informed legal advocacy, and how women can transition safely out of abusive relationships.

The Lighthouse Alliance provides counseling, paralegal services, a...

Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about healing the whole system.

In this episode, I’m joined by Carla Wainwright for a powerful conversation on holistic healing, childhood trauma, metabolism, sugar addiction, and nervous system regulation. We explore how trauma is stored in the body, how it impacts metabolic health and cravings, and why true healing requires addressing the root — not just the symptoms.

We also talk a...

In this uplifting episode, I’m joined by Grace Gaughan, creator of Joy Now, for a powerful conversation about gratitude, laughter, and the transformative practice of laughing yoga. Grace reminds us that joy isn’t something we earn or postpone—it’s something we can access right now.

We talk about how intentional laughter shifts mindset, reduces stress, supports emotional healing, and reconnects us to gratitude in everyday life. If y...

What does it really take to flourish in midlife — not just survive change, but grow through it?

In this episode, I’m joined by Tresa Leftenant, leadership coach and founder of Reinventing Her, for a powerful conversation about identity, reinvention, and flourishing after life transitions.

We talk about how women can move through career shifts, personal interruptions, and leadership changes without losing themselves — and how Act 2 ...