A traumatic childhood and challenging marriage had already altered Stephanie Steven's self-concept when the death of her mother and husband within months of each other plunged her into depression.

Even then, she says, she knew there was value in her experience. "I did not want it to be wasted. I asked myself 'How do I use what I've been given?'"

Stephanie left a two-decade career in finance and human resources and is now a certified life coach and end of life doula committed to helping others live authentic lives they love. It's a lesson she learned in the depths of grief. 

She stopped by to share her backstory and discuss her two books - 'The Live Loud Journal: 365 Days to a Life You Love!' and 'In the Mourning: Finding Meaning in Grieving' 

Stephanie's website 

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