Beauty for Ashes | Karyn Harper

Karyn talks about the song “Beauty for Ashes” and how much it means to her healing journey. We dive into her writing for Scars to Stars Vol 3 and the challenges she had writing her story. Karyn shares her perspective that no matter what happens in your life or what you have been through, there is hope and you are going to be OK!Mentioned Resources:Scars to Stars Vol 3 – Read Karyn’s Chapter!https://www.amazon.com/Scars-Stars-Vulnerability-Resilience-Overcoming/dp/B0CHL9TF69/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2HHIUHCLBR28X&keywords=scars+to+stars+book&qid=1694800265&s=books&sprefix=scars+to+stars%2Cstripbooks%2C133&sr=1-6 About the Guest: Karyn Harper was born and raised in Northeastern Ohio and now lives in Rochester, NY. She is an avid football fan and a diehard member Steeler Nation until the day she dies. She is also a big fan of hockey, and of course, the Pens.She loves music and is a member of the music team at her church. Karyn is passionate about advocating for support for people suffering with mental health and addiction issues and getting the message out that there is hope for a better life… a future.About Deana:Deana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimistic, and compassionate leader in all areas of her life.As a bestselling author, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, Deana vulnerably shares her experiences for the benefit of others. As a consultant/coach, she has a unique perspective on customizing a path forward for any situation. Currently President of Genius & Sanity, and known as “The Shower Genius”, she teaches her proprietary framework created from her own experiences of burnout and always putting herself last...  for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to continue or expand their business while taking better care of themselves and achieving the life of their dreams.In 2022 Deana released the book, The Shower Genius, How Self-Care, Creativity & Sanity will Change Your Life Personally & Professionally.Also, Deana is the Founder & Executive Director of The Realize Foundation. She is a suicide survivor herself, and vulnerably uses her own mental health journey to let others know there is hope. The Realize Foundation produces events and publishes books that let people know there are not alone.“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds” Jeremiah 30:17https://www.realizefoundation.org/https://www.facebook.com/RealizeFoundationhttps://www.instagram.com/realizefoundation/https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-realize-foundation/https://www.youtube.com/@realizefoundation5598https://twitter.com/ScarstoStarsTMThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.