What do you do when your own face reminds you—or others—of someone who died? In this conversation with Empower founder Cara Belvin, we talk about the surreal experience of resembling someone you’ve lost and how it shapes identity, memory, and the grief we carry.

Together we explore:

• Why looking like someone who died can feel comforting—or complicated

• The emotional weight of being a “living reminder” to friends and family

• Why parent loss is SO life-changing

• The powerful role of mentorship in navigating early parent loss

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