Raised by Women: A Storytelling Podcast
Raised by Women is a storytelling podcast exploring family dynamics, generational healing, identity, relationships, and the experiences that shape who we become.
Through reflective storytelling and thoughtful dialogue, the podcast explores women’s stories, generational trauma, personal growth, healing, leadership, purpose, modern work, and the human experience behind how we live and lead today.
Hosted by Willijah Dawson, the show features solo reflections and conversations with women and men from all walks of life about the women, relationships, family patterns, and defining moments that influenced their lives. From mothers and grandmothers to mentors, caregivers, and the absence of them, every story leaves a lasting imprint.
Willijah Dawson is a podcast host, writer, speaker, MBA, and corporate professional exploring the deeper influences shaping identity, relationships, leadership, work, and the way we move through seasons of change.
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Raised by Women: A Storytelling Podcast
A Life in Law Enforcement | Grief, Family Legacy & Thomas Carchidi
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Behind every life story is a network of people who quietly shape who we become.
In this episode, Tom shares his journey growing up in a close-knit Italian immigrant family built on sacrifice, work ethic, and deep family loyalty. From watching his parents build a life from nothing, to working in high-intensity law enforcement environments, Tom reflects on how resilience, service, and strength became part of his identity.
He opens up about the women who anchored his life his mother, aunts, cousin, and grandmothers whose unwavering support and selflessness shaped how he shows up in the world today.
Tom also shares his deeply personal experience surviving stage four cancer, describing how faith, family, and mental resilience helped him endure one of life’s most difficult seasons. Now pursuing law school and authoring a memoir based on his career in policing, he reflects on reinvention, purpose, and the lessons he hopes to pass forward.
This conversation explores how family influence, adversity, and personal faith shape identity, leadership, and the stories we carry into the next generation.
Connect with Thomas
- Website: https://www.lifeenforcement.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/A-Life-In-Law-Enforcement-A-Police-Memoir-The-Good-The-Bad-The-Corrupt-61566561005998/?locale=lv_LV
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-carchidi-653345331/
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