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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On June 24, 2016, Dawn Noahubi's husband Lem died tragically when the Polaris he was driving flipped over and killed him instantly. Their children were 7 and 2 at the time. Dawn spent several months in a blur of grief.

A timely renovation gave her the opportunity to demo a wall for the first time. And she was hooked! She started with a bathroom renovation, that led to a kids' clubhouse renovation, that then led to her business flipping houses. Restored Life Properties was born.

Dawn found love again with her business partner, Stefan, and the happy family of four are now enjoying life on a 7 acre farm, complete with ducks, donkeys, goats, and pigs!

She has started a local widows group in Oklahoma City called "Sisters of Widowhood".

Dawn credits her Type A personality, her love of goal-setting, and her penchant for always learning new things with helping her heal through her grief.

You can find her on Facebook at:

Buttered Up Bacon Farms

Restored Life Properties

The Nest Ultrasound Clinic

and www.lovelikelem.com

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On July 7, 2019 Tricia Shyver lost her husband Nate in a tragic car accident.

In a matter of months she went from being a stay at home mom to owner of several businesses. She had always dreamed of owning her own business, being her own boss, and having that flexibility to be with her kids anytime. 

She opened Naturaleigh Baby Boutique and Toy Shoppe, a natural parenting store and recently bought a cloth diaper company called "Happy Heiny". 

Tricia is focused on promoting high quality, eco-friendly baby products.

She has managed her grief by finding purpose again, finding the positives in life, and seeing the possibilities of a bright and successful future.

You can find her at the following:

Facebook: Naturaleigh Baby Boutique and Toy Shoppe

NaturaleighOBKY.com

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Dana was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at the young age of 28. Four years later her husband Brad was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. He died 100 days later.

During his few short months of treatment, Bard and Dana documented their cancer journey through a series of podcast discussions on a website called DefendingYourLife.us. 

Dana then started the Forced Joy Project to document the small things that brought them joy every single day. She then expanded the business to start Book Of Stories. Dana collects stories from clients and compiles them into beautiful, custom linen-bound book. 

Dana realized that for her, what she wanted more than anything after Brad died was to hear stories of him. Now she wants to bring that feeling of familiarity and comfort to other widows and families by paying a beautiful tribute to the husband they lost.

You can find more information on where to purchase a Book Of Stories at www.ForcedJoyProject.com.

You can also find Forced Joy Project on FB and IG.

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Petra Gordon was only 38 years old when she became a widow. Faced with financial struggles and legal paperwork burdens, Petra turned to her faith in God after her husband Ian passed away.

She poured her heart and soul into her inspirational book, Faith In The Fire.

She then answered a calling that kept coming to her and asking her "What about the widow?"

She became a widow life coach to help other widows facilitate their grief and give them the tools they need to move forward.

Petra discovered that by serving others it has helped her own healing. 

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Briana Dolbear can tell you that her life is anything but normal. She and her husband Owen were living small town life in rural Montana, enjoying life with their 7 daughters when tragedy struck. Owen was killed in a horrible farming accident in front of Briana and their 5 year old daughter.

Briana found herself a 33 year old widow, solo-mom to 7 girls, and sole owner of a 5,000 acre ranch in Montana. 

With the overwhelming support of her friends, family, and community Briana was able to keep and sustain the ranch, all while navigating through grief alongside her children.

She chronicles her journey, her loss, what she did to cope, her struggles with her in-laws, and how she was able to move forward. She ultimately met Chad, who would become her husband and the two have embarked on a new life together, along with their adopted son, Silas, added to the family!

Briana's story is truly unique!

You can reach her on facebook at Briana Murnion Dolbear or see her videos on TikTok @thenormalfamily.

Her must read books include:

1. Grace For the Widow

2. The Healing Power of Love

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Nikki Mitropoulas never imagined losing her young husband in a horrific motorcycle accident. Being 8 months pregnant at the time, she faced the reality that her son would never know his father. Her son Danny was born just days after his father, Daniel passed away. 

Nikki spent the next several years raising her son. By chance one night while having drinks with friends, Nikki saw an ad for appearing on a dating show. She and her friends applied that same night. 

Producers called Nikki the very next day and she was chosen to be on the show, The Single Wives. The whole experience proved to be life-changing for Nikki, who had been living a life of fear and pain and grief. 

In the interview she talks about taking new chances, overcoming fear, and giving life a chance!

You can reach Nikki on Facebook at Nikki Mitropoulas and Instagram @nikkimetro

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When her husband Kevin was diagnosed with ALS in May 2015, Laurice Duffy decided she was going to be his number 1 cheerleader for hope. As his health started to decline, she knew in her heart the reality of the situation they were facing. She enrolled in a life coach course while her husband was sick and while she was raising 4 boys!

She needed something of her own to carry her through the tough times ahead. She became a certified life coach and started her business, A Mindful Journey, shortly after Kevin passed in 2018.

You can find Laurice in her very active Facebook community called Rise, where she coaches women to lead a fulfilled and satisfied life.

As Laurice says, "The game must go on!"

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