94: Stories of Hope: Jenna Ghisolfo on Egg Donation, Healing from Abuse, and Helping Families Grow

Episode Description / Show Notes In this episode of Miss Style, Strength, and Grace, host Deidra Murphy continues the Stories of Hope series, highlighting women whose journeys illuminate the many different paths to building a family. Jenna Ghisolfo, USOA Mrs. Arizona 2026, is a proud wife, mother, and domestic violence survivor who transformed her pain into purpose. Through her national initiative, Still Standing in Heels, she helps survivors move immediately from crisis into safe, stable housing — because she knows firsthand that housing is hope with a key. A professional chef in the making and a six-time egg donor who remains connected to several families she helped create, Jenna leads with resilience, compassion, and heart. Jenna joins the show to share her deeply personal story of resilience, healing, and purpose. Jenna opens up about recognizing the warning signs of emotional and financial abuse in a past relationship and the courage it took to walk away and rebuild her life. Today, Jenna is helping others create families in a powerful and unique way. As an egg donor, she has helped multiple families experience the joy of parenthood, offering hope to couples and individuals navigating infertility and other challenges on their journey to motherhood. Through vulnerability and honesty, Jenna reflects on the lessons she has learned along the way and how difficult seasons can ultimately lead to meaningful purpose. This conversation is a reminder that motherhood does not follow a single path, and that hope can be found even in the most unexpected places. In This Episode We Discuss • Jenna's personal story of recognizing emotional and financial abuse • Why warning signs in relationships can be difficult to see in the moment • Finding the courage to rebuild and reclaim your life • Jenna's journey as an egg donor and how she has helped create multiple families • The many non-traditional paths to motherhood • How sharing our stories can empower and support other women About the Stories of Hope Series The Stories of Hope series highlights women whose journeys reflect the many different paths to building a family. Through conversations about infertility, adoption, donor conception, and other non-traditional routes to parenthood, this series celebrates resilience and reminds listeners that there are many ways to become a mother. These stories align with Deidra's advocacy platform, The Map to Motherhood, which encourages women to explore and embrace alternative pathways to motherhood with hope and confidence. About Your Host Deidra Murphy is the host of Miss Style, Strength, and Grace, a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of resilience, faith, and personal growth. A former teacher, entrepreneur behind Style by Deidra, and titleholder within United States of America Pageants as USOA Mrs. West Coast, Deidra uses her platform The Map to Motherhood to advocate for women navigating alternative paths to motherhood. She lives in Washington with her husband, Dr. Chris Murphy of NewEdge Family Chiropractic, and their son Declan. Connect with Deidra Instagram: @stylebydeidra YouTube: @stylebydeidra official handle: @usoamrswestcoast on instagram and facebook Jenna's official handles @usoamrsarizona on instagram and facebook If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review Miss Style, Strength, and Grace on your favorite podcast platform.