Ep. 227 Maryann Rivera-Dannert welcomes authors Khiesha Veal and Dr. Nadia Monsano to discuss their contributions to her upcoming anthology "In the Pursuit of Fearless Living: From Wounds to Wisdom."

The Co-authors share profound insights from their chapters, emphasizing themes of grief recovery and personal resilience. Khiesha discusses her approach to managing grief and finding purpose after the loss of her husband, while Dr. Nadia opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy intertwined with divorce, offering encouragement for others in similar situations.

Key Takeaways:

Grief can be a continuous journey, and learning to navigate it requires patience and self-compassion.

Sharing personal stories can be a powerful tool for healing oneself and empowering others.

Setting boundaries is crucial during times of personal turmoil, allowing for personal space and focused healing.

Writing can serve as a therapeutic outlet, offering clarity and emotional release.

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Connect with Nadia website

Dr. Monsano is an award-winning graphic designer and business coach. She is an accomplished 12 times international bestselling author, marketing and branding specialist, and a retired veteran staff sergeant with 10 years of service in the US Army.

During her military service, Dr. Monsano served one tour in Iraq and earned the prestigious Iraqi Freedom Medal of Honor. Dr. Monsano is the recipient of the Woman of Heart Award and the Presidential Lifetime Achievement award.

Connect with Khiesha website

Khiesha Veal is the CEO of KAJ C.O.R.P, LLC, a real estate investment company transforming distressed properties into affordable housing across Georgia. With a degree in accounting and experience reviewing loans for more than 70 lenders, she rebuilt her own credit and now equips others to strengthen theirs before crisis strikes. After the passing of her husband in 2023, Khiesha chose to honor their shared mission with resilience and purpose, continuing to build wealth and expand opportunities for others. Known as The Legacy Keeper, she is an emerging author and international speaker whose story of turning grief into growth inspires others to rebuild, rise, and design lasting legacies.

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