EP.2 From Dust to Diamonds - Domestic Abuse Victim to Biz Victor
SEASON 2: Episode 2 SHOWNOTES
Domestic Violence is an issue women and men deal with everyday. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience physical violence by their intimate partner at some point during their lifetimes. (source) Rolanda Thompson, owner of Dust to Diamonds Boutique and Founder of the non profit Foundation Wont Be Broken was once one of those women.
In this powerful episode, Rolanda and talk about entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, her struggles with self doubt and fear and how she turned her situation around. We talk in-depth about the struggles she faces today in her business, and how her faith in God has not only brought her through physically abusive relationships, but also in building a successful business and gaining her independence and happiness again.
Key Statements:
“Take it slow.” “Love yourself.” Learn yourself.” “You can’t love what you don’t understand.”
“Success for me is definitely being able to manifest and watch the fruit of my labor. Knowing that within my purpose I have been able to help people. It’s about the journey.”
We also talk about:
Feeling empowered in oneself
Advice to push through fears
Respectful & compassionate self love
Establishing a strong sense of self
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