This episode of Uncensored Entrepreneurs is a celebration of courage, community, and unshakeable resilience. Host Tina Torres-Wilson, alongside Christina Torres-Wilson and Robert Wall, gathers a panel of powerful women featured in the new collaborative book, Be a Glow Stick Girl. These 16 authors share stories of breaking—and shining—drawing from real-life experiences of addiction, divorce, trauma, loss, financial devastation, and healing.
Through honest conversations with authors like Cora, Linda, Janet, and others, this episode explores what it means to shine not despite your brokenness, but because of it. You’ll hear personal moments never before shared publicly, reflections on generational and cultural silence, and insights on how vulnerability fuels connection, healing, and impact. With warmth, humor, and deep reverence, the hosts and guests model what it looks like to lead with truth—and invite others to do the same.
If you’ve ever felt like your story is “too much,” this episode will remind you that your light was made to be seen.
Key Takeaways:
What it means to be a “Glow Stick Girl”—and why brokenness can be the start of brilliance
How shame, silence, and cultural taboos keep us small—and how sharing your story sets you free
Candid stories of trauma, depression, court battles, financial ruin, and emotional breakthroughs
Why vulnerability isn’t a liability in business—but a magnet for authentic connection
The power of community and co-creation in turning pain into purpose
How men, too, are deeply impacted by these stories—and why healing is universal
Final words of wisdom from each speaker for anyone currently in their darkest moment
Your Hosts:
Starr Codd:
Starr Codd is a business strategist, SaaS founder, and seven-figure entrepreneur who helps business owners scale online with automation, lead generation, and systems that create real freedom. After breaking through corporate glass ceilings and building a seven-figure beauty brand, she launched her all-in-one software and now empowers others to stop admiring someone else’s empire and build their own. Learn More: shehasclients.com
Tina Torres-Wilson:
Tina Torres-Wilson is a self-publishing expert and founder of Pink Door Marketing Agency, helping female entrepreneurs and coaches write, publish, and market their books to become best-selling authors. After overcoming personal hardships, she rebuilt her business and now empowers women to share their stories and grow their brands through her signature programs like Aspiring Authors Academy and 120 Days to Best Seller. Learn More: pinkdoormarketingagency.com/
Robert Wall:
Robert Wall is a best-selling author, transformational speaker, and business strategist who’s helped launch over $28 million in new programs. As the founder of The Branding Collaborative and creator of the YOUniversal Brand Alignment method, he guides entrepreneurs and leaders to build authentic brands aligned with their heart, mind, and soul. On stage or behind the mic, Robert brings real-world wisdom, unshakable faith, and a mission to help others rise, reconnect with purpose, and create lives they don’t need a break from. Learn more: brandingcollaborative.com