Grace and Grit with Karen Nowicki

Fiercely Brilliant

This is a story you don’t usually hear. Imagine your husband…the love of your life attempting suicide and surviving. The emotions and fallout from this one event are life-changing and devastating, to say the least.

That’s what happened to my guest Karen Nowicki.

Karen talks about how she was shocked that this occurred, as was everyone who knew her hubby. The fall-out for her family was horrific, but what shifted for Karen was that she started journaling to break free of the shame and share the journey that her family was on. She got huge backlash from some family members for sharing this, and even fought it in herself as this was a big “ask” from God! This decision cost her some relationships, yet it was something she knew she had to do it.

She shares the struggles she’s gone through and is still going through. Karen has used this as a personal growth + transformational journey.

And one of the main themes of this episode is about receiving. As a result of this event, Karen had to rely on many, many people to help pick up the pieces. As you will hear in her story, the receiving has been excruciating in some ways because there was such an outpouring of love that she had difficulty taking in.

As I say in the show, you may not have survived something like this, but we ALL have had some tragedy or place in our lives where we can expand our receiving muscle!

Karen is sharing this story because mental health and particularly mental illness and suicide/attempts need to be normalized as it’s so stigmatized right now. Karen is a warrior who has been through the unimaginable and has been an advocate for truth and transparency. In fact, as a result of her sharing the journey she was on, six people have reached out to her and shared that they or someone they loved decided to NOT take their lives.

This is a very special, and very “real” episode from an amazingly courageous woman.

Karen Nowicki is a successful author, speaker and the creator of Deep Impact Leadership- and SoulMarks Coaching-. She is a two-time recipient of the prestigious national Choice Award® for her book and personal development retreat. Karen was crowned the first-ever “Mompreneur of the Year” Award in 2010 for the southwestern states. She was recognized for her leadership, business acumen and work-life balance.

Karen has been an expert guest on regional TV and radio shows, including Fox Phoenix Morning Show, Sonoran Living, Good Morning Arizona, The Chat Room, and Mid-Day Arizona. She has been a regular contributor to many print and online magazines - publishing articles and blogs for business and education.

In addition to working with private coaching clients, Karen is also the Owner & President of Phoenix Business RadioX. The Business RadioX Network amplifies the voice of business - serving the Fortune 500,000, not just the Fortune 500. Phoenix Business RadioX helps local businesses and professional associations get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, profession, and community.

Of all the experiences Karen has had the privilege of participating in over her vast career, she shares that Phoenix Business RadioX is a pinnacle adventure!

Join over 40,000 Business Leaders who have shared their story on the Business RadioX ® Network.

>> https://businessradiox.com/

Reach Out to Karen

Got questions or want to share your journey with Karen? Or want to know where you can find the support you need? Send her a text message at 480-818-0206

FREE GIFT:

Karen has written the national award winning children's book, "Maddie Moonbeam's Garden, A Story of Love and Acceptance" It's a beautiful metaphor for life told through this young gardners experience. She is happy to give away complimentary signed copies to Fiercely Brilliant Podcast listeners ($15 retail). Just pay $5.00 for shipping or arrange for no contact pick up (if local). Get in touch with Karen via her website or social media.

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