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We’re back with another episode recorded on location—this time at Creative Shell Studios with the incredible Michelle R. Michelle is a photographer, designer, creative strategist, mother of two, and a woman who has continually redefined her identity through life’s detours.

In this powerful conversation, we explore what it means to rediscover yourself while navigating motherhood, career transitions, cultural expectations, faith, and the chaos that shapes us. Michelle shares her upbringing across countries, the discipline and pressure she grew up with, the challenges of losing her job while pregnant, and the journey of rebuilding her creative business from the ground up.

We dive deep into identity, purpose, resilience, and the courage required to reinvent yourself—especially when life shifts unexpectedly. Michelle also reflects on how her daughters have influenced her growth and how moments of faith, community, and grace gave her strength along the way.

If you’re a mom, a creative, a woman in transition, or someone working to reconnect with who you are beneath all the roles you play—this episode will speak to you.

Michelle’s personal profile can be found here: https://popl.co/card/wAGn8BfS/2/s
You can follow her business on Instagram: mycreativechelle

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In this powerful episode, we speak with an incredible woman who transformed unimaginable personal tragedy into a life's mission to help others. Eight years ago, she lost her husband to suicide. With two small children, she was suddenly faced with emotional devastation, financial ruin, and the immediate need to secure her family's future.

She shares her deeply personal journey of finding her husband, the immediate aftermath, and how she was determined to make his death "not in vain". You'll hear:

The "Cancer of the Soul" She explains how she views suicide as an illness—the cancer of the soul—and the importance of speaking openly about it to help break the stigma.

The Path to Healing: Why she immediately sought counseling and trauma therapy for herself and her children to ensure her mental health was a priority.

Perseverance & Discipline: Her athlete's mindset and her mother's example helped her face overwhelming debt and impossible choices by taking things literally "one day at a time".

Finding Forgiveness: She opens up about overcoming anger by understanding that her late husband "didn't want to leave, he just didn't know how to stay".

A New Legacy: How she's using her experience and her small business teaching kids to ride bikes to instill the core value: "If you fall 100 times, you get up 101 times".
This episode is a testament to the fact that tragedy does not have to define who you are. It's a must-listen for anyone dealing with grief, trauma, or feeling like there's no way out.

Need Support? If you or someone you know is struggling, please know there is always a way out and someone who loves you.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Connect with our Guest: Our guest is passionate about sharing her story and helping others. You can reach her at:
Email: danielahudson@me.com

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In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Empowerment & Alignment Network (LEAN) Podcast, host Mahogany sits down with Urmi Hossain — a woman who turned cultural challenges into confidence, strength, and purpose.

Born in Italy to Bengali parents and now living in Canada, Urmi shares her journey of discovering identity, embracing her roots, and finding empowerment through leadership. From feeling out of place to becoming a corporate finance professional, author, speaker, and advocate for women’s empowerment, her story shows how resilience and faith can transform insecurities into power.

This episode reminds every woman that confidence is built through courage, self-acceptance, and the willingness to grow despite challenges.

📚 Connect with Urmi Hossain:
Instagram / LinkedIn / YouTube: @UrmiHossain
Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/urmihossain
Book: Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from an Interracial Struggle (Available on Amazon)

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📅 New episodes drop every Thursday at 12 PM CST on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Hit that subscribe button, grab your journal, and get ready to feel inspired and aligned!

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Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to stop shrinking, start healing, and step fully into your power. Let’s unlearn the hustle and embrace the healed woman within.

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