That One Time I Went to Jail...a Humbling Reminder of Gratitude
02/15/24 • 72 min
This week Tessa shares the story of how she ended up in jail on Valentines Day several years ago. This experience was also the first time she heard the word narcissist and taught her several lessons - jail isn’t always like the movies, we are capable of a lot more than we think (especially when our feet are to the flames), family is everything, and you have so much to be grateful for. To round out the episode, Tessa has her mom, Val, on to share her side of the experience, how it bonded them and her own life learnings!
Want to share your story of personal growth, healing, and turning your pain into power? Send an email to [email protected]
Connect with Tessa on Instagram @tessakahoun and join a community that helps lift one another up through honest storytelling and connection!
This week Tessa shares the story of how she ended up in jail on Valentines Day several years ago. This experience was also the first time she heard the word narcissist and taught her several lessons - jail isn’t always like the movies, we are capable of a lot more than we think (especially when our feet are to the flames), family is everything, and you have so much to be grateful for. To round out the episode, Tessa has her mom, Val, on to share her side of the experience, how it bonded them and her own life learnings!
Want to share your story of personal growth, healing, and turning your pain into power? Send an email to [email protected]
Connect with Tessa on Instagram @tessakahoun and join a community that helps lift one another up through honest storytelling and connection!
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Fostering Self-Worth, Building Confidence and Empowering the Next Generation with the Founders of Girls Mentorship
This week Tessa is joined by the founders of Girls Mentorship, Jill and Mary. Back in August of 2020, Jill and Mary had a moment of reflection wondering “what would our younger selves have achieved if they had the personal growth tools we have now?” Everywhere they looked, they saw young girls grappling with confidence issues, battling negative self-talk, wrestling with poor self-image, and navigating the tricky waters of anxiety and depression. It struck a chord. It was a realization that even with the passage of time, many things remained unchanged. Girls were still missing the vital skills to rise above these challenges. That pivotal moment led to a decision: they wanted to be the beacon of change and they made it happen through founding Girls Mentorship. With a mission to enrich young girls with the social-emotional learning skills, guiding them towards realizing the brightest, most confident versions of themselves, Jill and Mary strive to bring out the best in others and themselves, and to make a lasting positive impact in the world through their actions and values.
Tessa, Jill and Mary discuss:
- The challenges and influences faced by young girls today
- The impact of social media on young, developing brains
- The importance of open communication with trusted adults
- The power in learning to take personal responsibility
- Creating lasting impact and things adults can do in daily interactions with children to make a difference
- Why it’s important for parents to understand and address their children's feelings, particularly during the vulnerable stages of adolescence
- And more
Connect with Jill and Mary:
https://www.instagram.com/girlsmentorship/
Want to share your story of personal growth, healing, and turning your pain into power? Send an email to [email protected]
Connect with Tessa on Instagram @tessakahoun and join a community that helps lift one another up through honest storytelling and connection!
Next Episode
Dirty Love: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse and Finding Power in Sharing Your Story with Kimberly Blackburn
Tessa is joined by author and advocate Kimberly Blackburn. Kimberly shares her story of abuse, deceit, and trauma - how it all began and how she broke the cycle. After stifling her voice and story for years and years, the Universe said ‘it’s time’ by seating her on a plan next to a woman who worked for a major publishing company. Her story spilled out which led her on a new chapter of healing and helping others do the same. In her book, Dirty Love, Kimberly dives into the double life led by her (now ex) husband, $94 million in stolen money, the FBI investigation and how she finally broke free from an abusive relationship.
Tessa and Kimberly discuss:
- The loss of her mother at a young age and how she stifled her own grief
- How her abusive and toxic relationship began
- How a lavish lifestyle can factor into the cycle of abuse
- Mental health awareness
- Kimberly’s inspiration in telling her story
- How she protects her children and what she hopes they will take away from her past
- The best things you can do or say to help someone that you think is in an abusive relationship
- And more
Connect with Kimberly:
www.instagram.com/kj_blackburn
http://www.amazon.com/author/kimberlyblackburn
https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Love-Kimberly-Blackburn/dp/B0BBY56RNV
Want to share your story of personal growth, healing, and turning your pain into power? Send an email to [email protected]
Connect with Tessa on Instagram @tessakahoun and join a community that helps lift one another up through honest storytelling and connection!
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