That's Where I'm At

From Struggle to Strength: Eboni's Journey of Empowerment

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In this episode, Laura is joined by Eboni, a mom of four, a certified life coach, and a resilient business owner who has walked the path of divorce, endured abuse, and faced the daunting task of starting her life over as a single mom. She has made it her mission to empower and uplift other women who find themselves in similar circumstances by sharing her journey, struggles, and triumphs. She believes that no matter what you’ve been through, you have the strength within to heal, thrive, and create a life filled with joy, purpose, and abundance. Eboni shares her journey, discussing the red flags she ignored early in her relationship, her struggle with imposter syndrome, and the impact of abuse on her business and personal life and emphasizes the importance of sharing our stories to help others who may be struggling in silence. 

Tune in to discover how Eboni found the strength to overcome adversity and empower other women.

Timestamps

[01:07] Eboni’s journey background

[02:41] How Eboni got to the point of wanting a divorce

[04:17] Eboni’s past experiences and how they interpreted certain events  

[07:03] Reflecting on past choices and their influence

[08:29] Signs that Eboni ignored in the past

[11:52] Eboni’s changes and the impact on the business

[13:06] Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

[15:02] Why Eboni was not ready to share her challenges

[16:21] Challenges of seeking help and dealing with pride in difficult situations

[19:14] Overcoming obstacles when seeking help and recognizing emotional abuse warning signs

[22:43] Eboni's steps toward healing after leaving an emotionally abusive relationship

[26:17] Joining Celebrate Recovery to aid in the healing journey 

[31:02] Eboni's journey to healing after escaping emotional abuse

 Eboni is a mom of four, a certified life coach and a resilient business owner who has walked the path of divorce, endured abuse and faced the daunting task of starting her life over as a single mom. She has made it her mission to empower and uplift other women who find themselves in similar circumstances by sharing her own personal journey, her struggles, and triumphs. She believes that no matter what you’ve been through you have the strength within to heal, thrive and create a life filled with joy, purpose and abundance. 

  Notable Quotes
  • I never just gave myself the time to process anything. Like, it was stuff that he did to me. Like, I never cry. I didn't, I wasn't angry. It was as if I didn't have any emotions. 
  • I didn't rest. I didn't allow myself to feel the feelings. I just kept on going. Right. I kept on going in the midst of everything. I kept on showing up; I kept on doing my business. I kept going to all the games, my kids' games. I kept on volunteering at the schools. I kept on doing all these things. But even that was because, again, even being a workaholic, it was a way for me to cope.
  • I think sometimes, we stay in situations because what we have is like, it cannot even be a lot. But it's like, this is a, at least, I would have this thing like, well, at least I have a husband. At least I'm still married.
Resources

Follow the podcast here: thatswhereimatpodcast.com

Journals: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Laura-Richards/author/B09TX5ZW46?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 

Eboni's information: https://linktr.ee/coachmommymogul

https://www.celebraterecovery.com

https://nevadalegalservices.org

https://www.lacsn.org

https://www.familylawselfhelpcenter.org