EP 2 - Rescued, Restored, & Ready to Rise

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Laurie shares the raw, unfiltered story of how God pulled her from the darkest valleys and used every twist, heartbreak, and hard left turn to build a life of purpose.

From surviving domestic abuse to breaking free from toxic leadership, from finding faith in a dingy apartment to launching a business that empowers women—Laurie’s story is one of redemption, resilience, and God’s relentless grace.

This episode will leave you breathless, tearful, inspired, and full of hope for what God can do with a surrendered life.

In This Episode:

• Laurie’s testimony—from trauma to transformation
• The phone call that saved her life (literally)
• Finding God in unexpected places—like MySpace and a seniors-only Bible study
• What it looks like to heal, forgive, and rise again
• Leaving toxic spaces and walking in purpose
• Why she champions women so hard today
  

Memorable Quotes:

• “Your purpose has not even begun on this earth.”
• “I looked in the mirror and realized—I was being choked out spiritually.”
• “God didn’t just restore me. He repurposed me.”
• “I’m done with being silenced. It’s time to go boldly.”

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