Dear Sunny
Get ready to be inspired by the real stories of everyday heroes on their journey of resilience and empowerment. This podcast is all about turning pain into power, as regular people share their tales of triumph over adversity.
Join us as we delve into topics that impact women's lives, from conquering toxic relationships to discovering the magic of self-love. With laughter as our trusty companion, we'll navigate the ups and downs of life, one heartwarming tale at a time.
The Dear Sunny Podcast is a space for courage, vulnerability, and growth. Tune in to witness the strength that lies within us all and be part of a community that uplifts, empowers, and celebrates every step towards a brighter future. Stay tuned for an empowering and heartfelt journey that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to embrace your own power!
Dear Sunny
From Trauma to Triumph—Building Confidence, Listening to Your Gut, and Prioritizing Yourself Above All with Risa Kostis
In this episode, I’m joined by clothing and style analyst, Risa Kostis. When Risa set out to create a styling business, she had no idea that it would revolve way more around the people than the articles of clothing or the latest handbag trends. Risa’s true purpose in life is to help women build confidence through her ability to authentically coach them on how to dress and the work she does through not only her style consulting but also her product line, is all done with an overarching theme in mind..."How can I help women in their day-to-day lives look and feel more confident, so they can face the day and know their own strength?" Risa and I discuss her own personal journey through several challenging and traumatic events in her life to come out on the other side happier, healthier, and stronger than ever.
Together, we discuss:
- The traumatic car accident that left her needing several facial reconstructive surgeries
- Navigating a traumatic brain injury and brain health at a time where such topics were not normalized or talked much about
- Grasping her own emotions and healing during a rapidly changing period of life (going from high school into college)
- People pleasing and rooting her acceptance and value in how other people viewed her
- Why she made the conscious choice to be single and independent
- Her history in dating addicts
- Calling off her wedding and then jumping into into a toxic relationship
- The power of listening to her gut and intuition
- Her choice to give up alcohol and the benefits she’s seen
- What she’s discovered in prioritizing her health and wellness over the past year
Connect with Risa:
https://www.instagram.com/risakostis/
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