As an award-winning author, fear strategist, and the founder of Saving Promise, a national domestic violence organization inspired by five generations of domestic violence in her family; and founder of MonsteRise, a women empowerment brand that teaches women how to confront their monsters (aka fears), L.Y. is deeply passionate about inspiring and empowering as many women as she can to overcome their fears and embrace their passion, purpose and power.

In this episode, she shares:

1. The history of 60+ years of domestic abuse in her family

2. How a letter to Oprah led her to her purpose

3. The mission of her organization Saving Promise

4. Her book, "Don't Look at the Monster"

5. Confronting your monsters (fear, worry, doubt, regret)

6. "Everyday is a gift, lesson, or blessing"

7.  Using the opportunity to making your mess into a message

8. Service being a form of empowerment

9. Approaching empowerment as a dynamic process

You can contact L.Y. at [email protected]

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