In today’s episode Cathleen Richardson shares her Stillbirth story and how she is honoring other Stillbirth moms through her blog stillmom.net.   She is hosting a Charity Vegas Themed event in her daughter McKenzie’s honor named Kenzie Royale.  Kenzie Royal is being held on September 23 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and is a night of Vegas Fun. The proceeds of the event honoring Stillbirth moms will go to the Star Legacy Foundation, that has helped Cathleen on her healing journey.  Cathleen wants to help others especially those who feel alone on this journey.  Here favorite quote to live by is by Brian Tracy “You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.”  In my interview with Cathleen we discuss the truth about grieving for your child and returning to the corporate workplace, and how her loss has changed her life for the better.

In this episode Vivien Gaiko Founder of Empower Mama Foundation based in Naroibi, Kenya, shares her suicide story after her pregnancy loss.  This foundation is based on Christian values offering emotional and social support for women and families that have undergone pregnancy and child loss.  Empower Mama Organization preaches Suicide is not an option and assures women there is life after loss.  Their vision is to develop emotionally, psychologically, and socially empowered women who will in turn pay it forward by empowering others in order to curb the sucidial attempts in our society as a result of a child loss.  Vivien also shares in this episode how Empower Mama Foundation is helping Kenyan women change the culture around child loss by sharing their stories and getting the support they need to prevent suicide.

In this episode Diana Sims shares her stillbirth story of son King, born at 37 weeks gestation, and her journey to rainbow baby Anthony.  Diana is a self-published Author of  “Forever King: Surviving The Loss of My Unborn Child”, and Inspirational Speaker.  Diana is a California native and resides in Southern California with her loving husband Cory Sims, and three handsome Kings in training: Isaiah, Solomon, and Anthony Sims.

In this episode Jheanell Adams of Jolie Bloom a natural skincare company, and the Angel Mom Alliance a facebook group focused on Angel Moms to regain their confidence, conquer their grief and take the steps to thrive in their new normal.  The Angel Mom Alliance is also designed to help remove the stigma, shame and loneliness of baby loss by sharing real stories, advice and resources.