In This Episode You Will Learn About: Giving your pain purpose Learning to deal with grief Helping others through hard times Moving from fear to freedom Reframing your thoughts Reimagining your future   Resources: theshineproject.com/how-it-began-2 Instagram: @ashleyklemieux Read: "I Am Here" Listen: The I Am Podcast with Ashley LeMieux 433: Decide it's your time to shine with Ashley LeMieux Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get your questions answered on our Q&A segment or get coached on the show!   Show Notes: Get ready for some life shifts, because it’s bound to happen any time Ashley LeMieux speaks. She’s a genius businesswoman and she’s gone through so much in her life. Her worldview is going to help you so much in whatever it is you’re going through. She shares her stories of grief and tragedy and how she’s overcome them. She also gives advice on helping others as they deal with grief, how to reframe your thoughts, and how to live in the balance between joy and pain.   Question Highlights: What have the last few years of your life been like? What’s some advice for someone to step in and help someone going through a rough time? Why did you choose to talk about moving from fear to freedom? How do you reimagine your future? How do you make the decisions that are going to make tomorrow a better day?   Guest Bio: Ashley LeMieux is the founder and CEO of The Shine Project and the author of two books, Born to Shine and I Am Here. The Shine Project is an online community for women that helps them find support, resources, motivation, and encouragement to triumph over the challenges in their lives. She has empowered thousands of women to find purpose in their pain and find the courage to keep going. She is the host of The I Am Podcast, and her passion for youth in the foster care system has put her on the board of directors for National Angles. She lives in Phoenix with her husband and crazy puppy, Honey.