Alicia Stevens on Navigating her Husband’s Rejected Heart Transplant while Building a Groundbreaking Business

In this episode of Her Kind of Brave, Chloe and Kellie sit down with Alicia Stevens, founder of Styld, who shares the deeply personal story behind one of the most defining seasons of her life.Alicia opens up about supporting her husband through a heart transplant and the unexpected rejection phase that followed — a time marked by uncertainty, fear, and the reality of holding her family together while raising four young children. She shares what it looked like to show up every day, manage the emotional weight behind the scenes, and protect her children from the heaviness of what was unfolding.This conversation explores the often unseen role of being the “strong one” — the partner, the mother, the steady presence — and the quiet resilience it takes to keep going when there’s no clear roadmap.Alicia also reflects on how that season shaped her: becoming both softer and stronger, learning to lean into community, and recognising that life moves in seasons. She shares how, after years of prioritising her family, she eventually chose to pursue her own dream — building her business from an idea born in everyday life.Guest Bio: Alicia Stevens is the founder of Styld, a design-led silicone tableware brand created to bring together beauty and practicality for modern families.A mum of four, Alicia built her business after years of navigating a demanding season of life — supporting her husband through a heart transplant and raising her family while holding everything together behind the scenes.Her experience shaped the way she approaches both life and business, with a deep understanding that different seasons require different priorities. Today, Alicia creates products designed for real life — blending functionality, safety, and style — while also sharing her perspective on resilience, motherhood, and choosing yourself when the time is right.Through her story, Alicia reminds women that strength can look quiet, that dreams can wait, and that it’s never too late to build something meaningful.You can find Alicia on Instagram at @styldbyalicia, explore Styld at @styld.original, or shop her range at www.styld.net.auSupport the brands that keep these brave conversations going:[email protected] code STYLD25 (25% off)BESPOKE LONGEVITYbespokelongevity.com.au@bespokelongevity_Mention “Her Kind of Brave” for $50 off any treatmentGENEA FERTILITYgenea.com.au@geneafertility1300 361 795CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & SURGERY - (Dr Kee Ong) –Call 07 5519 1602@drkeeongIN HER OWN WORDS: IVF, LOSS & MIRACLES BOOK:@Inherownwords_officialhttps://amzn.in/d/c2wsW2JKOSIkosi.au@kosi_auUse discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply)MR CONSISTENThttps://www.mrconsistent.com.au/@mrconsistent_Where to find us:Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/Follow us on Instagram @herkindofbravepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbraveDo you have a brave story, or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at [email protected]