47. Grief, Loss & Emotional Healing with Diandra Ford-Wing

Send us Fan MailSome conversations find their way back to us exactly when we need them most. Recorded nearly a year ago during a season of major life transitions, this discussion resurfaced at a time when conversations around grief, emotional healing, layoffs, identity shifts, and resilience feel more relevant than ever.Speaker, storyteller, and author Diandra Ford-Wing shares the deeply personal journey that began after the unexpected death of her mother — a loss that led her to step away from her corporate career and enter what she describes as a “sacred pause.” In the stillness of grief, journaling became a lifeline and eventually transformed into her debut book, Red Bird.Through emotional honesty and storytelling, Diandra reflects on losing her aunt in The Gambia, witnessing how unresolved grief shaped generations of women in her family, and learning how emotional pain silently follows us into our relationships, careers, leadership, and everyday lives. The conversation explores grief in midlife, workplace grief, emotional wellness for women, burnout, generational trauma, and the courage required to rebuild your identity after unexpected loss.Since this conversation was recorded, Deandra has experienced another major transition after being impacted by recent tech layoffs. Today, she has launched Diandra Speaks, where she helps colleges, corporations, and nonprofit organizations understand how grief and emotional loss show up in the workplace and throughout life.In this episode we discuss:grief and bereavementemotional healing after lossmidlife identity shiftscareer transitions and layoffsburnout and emotional overwhelmworkplace grief and emotional resiliencehealing through journaling and storytellingIf you are navigating any form of grief, this is a conversation of healing for you.WORK WITH LASHONDAExplore your emotions and uncover what drives your behavior? Book a free discovery call today. In 20 minutes you’ll learn and practice simple steps you can take to begin your transformation process.Connect with LaShondaEmail: [email protected]: https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/Join newsletter: https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/newsletterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anewlifestorycoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anewlifestorycoachBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfuvfvi7hcConnect with DiandraWebsite: www.diandraspeaks.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/diandrafordwingIG: www.instagram.com/diandrafordwingProduced by Wowow PodcastsSupport the showConnect with LaShondaEmail: [email protected] newsletter: https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/newsletterWebsite | Facebook | Instagram