Create Yourself: Imagery. Intimacy. Innovation.
Greetings and welcome to a place where people from all walks of life and various backgrounds around the world come to share their transformative personal and professional stories of restoration, confidence, clarity, advocacy, inspiration, and empowerment. The are here to share their solution-centered strategies, tangible tools, resources, and affirming guidance. If you are ready to transition, transform, and thrive, THIS is the podcast for you. Whether starting a business, leaving corporate, transitioning from a traumatic experience, advocating for social justice, seeking financial guidance...if you're ready to create the life you desire and deserve, chances are, you'll find what you need here!
Create Yourself: Imagery. Intimacy. Innovation.
Create Yourself featuring Monika Thornton-Lawrence
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This episode starts out taking you on the bi-coastal, operational journey filled with the ‘powerful beginnings’ of empowering those impacted by domestic abuse. Then, we take a deeper dive into the world of technology, fashion, content creation, the art of storytelling, and ways to identify the niche and social platforms that work best for you and your business. Monika Thornton-Lawrence is a woman on a mission in business and advocacy. Prepare to take notes and immediate action in GA, WA and everywhere in between!
About Monika:
Monika Thornton-Lawrence is an advocate, content creator, and community leader with over nine years of experience championing women’s self-care, healing, and empowerment. In 2014, she courageously shared her personal experience with domestic violence, igniting conversations with women who saw their own stories reflected in hers. That pivotal moment led to the founding of Powerful Beginnings—an organization rooted in hope, resilience, and life beyond trauma.
As a survivor, Monika understands the profound loss, identity shifts, and emotional weight that often accompany leaving abusive relationships. Her work centers on helping individuals reconnect with themselves, rebuild confidence, and release shame as they heal. Through Powerful Beginnings, she creates safe, affirming spaces, cultivates community partnerships, and provides resources that support restoration and growth. Monika’s mission is to inspire healing, self-worth, and renewed purpose reminding others that survival is not the end of the story, but the beginning.
Connect with Monika:
Personal IG: @believeinurpower
Fashion IG: @fashiontalktuesday
Organization IG: @Powerful_Beginnings
Website: www.PowerfulBeginnings.org