In this episode of Everyday Resilient Women: Stories of Strength, Kelli sits down with award-winning author and keynote speaker Leia Baez to talk about turning pain into purpose. Leia shares her powerful journey from journalist to storyteller, opening up about recovery, motherhood, and healing after trauma. Together, they explore the power of vulnerability, faith, and resilience—and how sharing your story can help others find strength in theirs.

Leia Baez is the award-winning author of A Star for Stella and a keynote speaker known for her raw, inspiring storytelling. Once a journalist telling others’ stories, she now shares her own journey of resilience and reinvention—featured everywhere from viral speeches reaching over 6.5 million people to a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey. Today, Leia empowers entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers to transform struggle into strategy and step into their strength, reminding us that resilience is built one step at a time.

Connect with Leia Baez:

Website: https://www.leiabaez.com/

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/leiabaez

Instagram: @‌leia_baez

Learn more & stay connected:

Website: https://kellichu.com/

LinkedIn: Kelli Chu | Speaker & Coach

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