I've done some incredible interviews these past few months!

I asked some of our guests to share some advice on how to get through Christmas after losing their spouse. What helped them? What new traditions did they start?

Hear their stories and experience in these excerpts from their interviews.

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I want to wish everyone the most love and peace and hope and joy this Christmas and always!

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Desiree and her husband Logan were celebrating with family Easter weekend 2019 after finding out they were pregnant with a baby girl. Logan unexpectedly took his own life early Easter morning. 

Desiree, 15 months pregnant, had to focus on remaining healthy for the remainder of her pregnancy, despite the mounting stress and anxiety she was experiencing. In October 2019, she gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby girl.

Desiree shares her story of loss, pregnancy, moving to a new home, childbirth, and strengthening her faith in God to get her through it all. 

She is committed to a life of transparency and compassion, so that her 2 young boys will always be open to share whatever emotions they are feeling and whatever thoughts they are having. 

In May 2020, Desiree and her sister opened 2 Blondes and a Babe, an online business combining her sister's interest in skincare and jewelry products and Desiree's personalized/custom items.

You can find 2 Blondes and a Babe on Facebook, Instagram, Etsy, and www.2blondesandababe.com

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Astarie Dennis lost her husband Steven at the young age of 36 due to complications from Diabetes. Astarie spent most of their marriage as Steven's caretaker, putting her needs and wants aside.

But she found a creative outlet and passion producing skincare products, lotions, and soaps. She dove into learning the math and science behind creating quality skincare products. She then opened her business, Astarie Apothecary. 

Listen as she shares her journey as a caregiver, a mom to son Andrew, and a busy, self-made entrepreneur.

She also shares her struggles with her faith, her legacy she would like to leave behind, and her excitement about the possibility of a joyful future.

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IG: @astarieapothecary

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Website: astariedennis.co

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Let's make it a goal this year to buy from other widow-owned businesses! My Christmas wish is to see all of you succeed!

Pay it forward!

Let's support each other!

Resources from this episode:

1. www.widow411.com -Kim Murray

2. Tracy Deshone - Norwex products - www.tracydeshone.norwex.biz

3. www.sagacitylegal.com - Randi Karpinia

4. 2 Blondes and a Babe - FB, IG, Etsy and www.2blondesandababe.com

5. Astarie Dennis - Astarie Apothecary on IG and FB and 

www.Astariedennis.co.

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Christine Jameson's husband Kyle fought a hard fight against cancer before passing away in 2015. 

Christine and Kyle had a baby boy Liam at the time of Kyle's passing, but their dream was to have a larger family.

Christine wanted to continue Kyle's legacy by bringing another baby of his into the world.

Christine chose to do fertility treatments in the Fall of 2019. Shortly thereafter she found out she was pregnant with Kyle's baby. Her healthy, beautiful baby girl Kylie was born on September 28, 2020. 

Hear Christine's story of making the tough decision to have another baby on her own and navigating her pregnancy in the middle of the COVID pandemic.

Resources in this episode:

MiracleBabies Facebook group

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Kristin Kirk lost her fiance Nathan when their son Eli was only 5 months old. Kristin found herself alone with only $300 in her bank account to support herself and her baby son. 

It was then that she told herself "This is make it or break it time and not making it is not an option." Kristin did a complete 180 with her life. She found her strength and began to trust herself and her choices. She went back to school, found an incredible job that she loved, and continued her journey to healing. 

She then found a mentor and business coach that encouraged her to start her online business, Babes On A Budget, a pre-order online boutique on Facebook. 

She has also created a thriving community on Facebook called "Together We Are Stronger" where people can come together to discuss struggles with mental health and depression. 

Kristin has found purpose in her son and through her work as a mentor and mental health coach. 

You can find Kristin on Facebook at:

Babes On A Budget

and

Together We Are Stronger

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Autumn Toelle-Jackson became a young widow when her husband, Joe passed away unexpectedly while out on a run one night. Autumn had to learn to pick up the pieces of what was left of her life with her two young sons.

She candidly talks to us today about what her grieving process was like, how her family and community rallied around to support her.

She found new love with a co-worker, Kyle, and the two began a new life together. They welcomed a baby girl, Rylie Marie, in July 2018. Three months later, they were devastated when Rylie suddenly passed away.

Autumn has suffered insurmountable loss in her life.  She decided to pour her experience and emotions into a book she wrote called "Boldly Into The Darkness: Living With Loss, Growing With Grief, And Holding On To Happiness".

You can find her book at all retailers.

You can reach Autumn on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and her website Growing With Grief.

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This is the FIRST WidowBiz Weekend Edition for the 2020 holiday season!

 

Each Sunday we will hear from different widows who have a business, service, side hustle, or product that they adore. They will tell us all about themselves and the things they sell or do and give us the info on where we can find them to purchase!

 

We all have to shop for Christmas anyway, so why not support other widows and their businesses, right?!

Let's help each other out!

My Christmas wish this year is that each and every one of you has a successful and happy holiday! 

Here are the links for this episode:

1. Rebecca Robins - Beyond Your Comfort Zone Coaching - www.byczcoaching.com

2. Anita Woods - Scentsy consultant - www.anitawoods.scentsy.us - 832-584-6012

3. Lysandra VanderHart - Norwex consultant - www.lysnadravanderhart.norwex.biz - www.cleanlivinginfo.com - [email protected]

4. Kristin Kirk - Babes on a Budget (Facebook page) online boutique

5. Kerith Amen - BeautyCounter consultant - www.beautycounter.com/kerithamen - [email protected]

6. Crystalyn Aucoin - jewelry designer -www.womenbuyjewelry.com 

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Valentine's Day 2013 was the pivotal turning point in Marks and Kim's life. Mark was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and given a year to live. 

Mark passed away February 2, 2014 leaving Kim to run the family business and care for their two boys. She tried to cope by keeping herself distracted with work and by travelling nonstop for two years. She found that running from her grief was not the answer.

She started a blog called Widow 411 in 2018 and it became an integral part of her healing process. 

She then wrote a book called "The Ultimate Survival Guide For Widows." This book is a collection of templates and budgets and checklists of all the things that widows have to do after the loss of their spouse. 

Kim wants to show other widows that anything is possible if you believe it first.

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Here are the references from this episode:

https://humanparts.medium.com/how-would-you-handle-a-death-sentence-bf1d0dc32e8b

https://www.widow411.com/101-inspiring-stories-of-finding-love-in-unlikely-places/

www.widow411.com

https://widow411.podia.com/the-ultimate-survival-guide-for-widows

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Stephanie Mosley's husband Rob went for a late afternoon run on August 20, 2017. He was struck by a speeding pick-up truck going 55 mph in a 25 mph zone and died instantly.

Through the grace of God, Stephanie knew immediately that she would not carry a burden of hatred or anger towards the person who killed her husband. She chose to forgive.

And it's this forgiveness that brings peace to her heart and her mind. 

She continues to honor Rob by running marathons and triathlons with #RunForRob. She also honors other widows by providing free photo sessions for widows and their families, taking family photos after the loss of the spouse. 

You can find Stephanie on Instagram:

@Steph_undaunted

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"The 4 Key Things You Need To Know About Forgiveness In Order To Forgive Someone"

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