We’re giving the trauma survivor a whole new look!
Dana Rutherford is featuring real-life stories of women who are totally owning life after trauma, as well as tips to help trauma survivors on their own journey. This series is all about showing how we can transform our lives, chase our dreams, and stay true to ourselves in the day-to-day hustle.
On this episode of Survivor, Empowered., I sat down with Stacey Fish, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and owner of Balanced Counseling and Wellness. She specializes in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and shares how this life-changing modality is a huge asset to trauma survivors by going into the subconscious through the back part of our brain.
On this episode of Survivor, Empowered., I sat down with Carolina Jones, APRN, FNP-C, Founder of Vital Advanced Medical Center. She shares how hormones can be affected deeply by trauma, her own personal story about hormones and weight loss, why she is passionate about women’s health, and how we can feel like a new person simply by healing our hormones.
On this episode of Survivor, Empowered., I sat down with Anita Arredondo, Owner of Be Healthy Weight Loss and Wellness. She shares how a routine visit turned into a battle with breast cancer that included chemotherapy and a double mastectomy, and then, how she took control of her own health, was published in multiple books, and is now helping others to be healthy.
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On this episode of Survivor, Empowered., I sat down with Erica G Untaran, Pageant Director and Co Founder of Miss Fil-Am FL. She shares the early struggles of striving for her mother’s approval and to fit in culturally as a Filipino American, a moment she had coming as she was to God, and how she is now helping other young Filipino women embrace their culture through the Miss Fil-Am FL pageant as well as running a business called WooMeNow with her husband.
On this episode of Survivor, Empowered., I sat down with Bridgette Bello, CEO & Publisher of Tampa Bay Business & Wealth (TBBW). She shares the early struggles of building a business, how she overcame them, and how she is now running an award-winning publication that reaches overly 15,000 business owners, presidents, C-Level executives and senior-level management monthly as well as award successful women in their industries through her various signature events.
On this episode of Survivor, Empowered., I sat down with Alyssa Young, Founder of The Unlimited Refills Blog. She shares how she overcame an eating disorder, and how she now reaches the world with her internationally-recognized blog!
On this Valentine’s Day episode of Survivor, Empowered., I sat down with my husband, Tim Rutherford, to discuss the ups and downs of falling in love again after going through a divorce. Love is possible after heartbreak, and it can be even better through healing, but it also comes with its set of challenges. A fun but informative episode with my forever Valentine.
On this episode of Survivor, Empowered., I sat down with Kerri Timothy, Licensed Mental Health Therapist with Empowered Path Counseling. She shares how she overcame narcissistic abuse and how she know counsels women to do the same. Learn about red flags, narc tactics, and more.
On this episode of Survivor, Empowered., I sat down with Alicia Harris, Founder of Journi for Two. She shares about surviving cancer while pregnant with her precious daughter, Journi. Alicia also talks about cancer awareness, how her nonprofit is helping women with cancer, and how God healed and restored her.
On this episode of Survivor, Empowered., I had so much fun spending the morning with Sophia Rodriguez, Personal Stylist and Founder of Style Studio in Tampa, at Shoptoska, a beautiful boutique in the South Tampa area. As we know, many trauma survivors are starting their lives over or trying to gain confidence after putting everyone else first. Sophia shows us some simple ways to dress for any occasion while considering budget, versatility, and body shape.
On this episode of Survivor, Empowered., I sat down with Kristen Faith Sharpe, CEO of both Boss Babe Networking and The Nonprofit Makeover. She shares about surviving abuse, starting a nonprofit after her story went viral, then transitioning into her newest ventures. She is a huge advocate for sharing your voice and never being silenced.
On this episode of Survivor, Empowered., I sat down with Ryann Halo, CEO of Salon Halo in South Tampa, Carrollwood, and Spring Hill, and she shared her unbelievable story of defying the odds and starting her business at just 21 years old. It became a huge success, and she shares her tips and advice for fellow trauma survivors.
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