Discover the incredible story of music icon Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock, as I dive into her turbulent childhood marked by her parents' tumultuous marriage and her mother's abandonment. We'll share how Anna Mae's resilience and determination carried her through these difficult times, leading her to reach the highest heights of success. In this powerful episode, be inspired by Tina Turner's strength and perseverance, and find encouragement for your own journey.

As a young adult and mother herself, Anna Mae faced difficult choices while navigating her relationship with Ike Turner.  I'll explore Anna Mae's circumstances, the choices she made, and how her unwavering determination transformed her into the legend we know today as Tina Turner. Tune in to this captivating episode and remember that things will eventually get better – stay strong in your own journey.

Sources:
The documentary, “Tina” by HBO
“My Love Story” by Tina Turner
“I, Tina” by Tina Turner

1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.

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