In this episode of the Underground Warriors podcast, Jon Christian interviews Marissa Kiley, a dynamic entrepreneur and advocate for single mothers. Marissa shares her journey of becoming a single mother and how it shaped her career and purpose. She discusses the challenges faced by single mothers, the importance of community, and the courage required to overcome fear and self-doubt. Marissa emphasizes the need for proactive living and the power of writing letters to oneself as a tool for healing and self-empowerment. The conversation culminates in Marissa's vision for a supportive community for single mothers and a challenge for listeners to write letters to themselves.

Takeaways

• Everything we do leads us to this moment.
• Becoming a single mother shaped my perspective.
• I was called to help other single moms.
• The darkest parts of my journey led to growth.
• Nobody's asking what's going on; take charge of your life.
• You become your best coach in tough times.
• You are not alone in your struggles.
• Community is essential for single mothers.
• Write letters to yourself for healing.
• This is the day I found a little sliver of happiness.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Marissa Kiley 01:01 The Journey of a Single Mother 04:05 Facing Challenges and Dark Nights 07:25 Courage and Overcoming Fear 11:46 The Importance of Community 17:01 Navigating Emotional Turmoil 21:51 Proactive vs. Reactive Living 27:29 Vision for the Future 31:19 Challenge for the Week