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EPISODE · Oct 25, 2025 · 30 MIN

E313: Diane Heiler's - A widow's Fire

from Back2Basics: Reconnecting to the essence of YOU · host Diane Heiler, Leticia LAtino van SPlunteren, Leticia Latino, Leticia van Splunteren

Learn More about Diane at: https://awidowsfire.comShow Notes: [1:39] 🌸 Diane shares her upbringing in Dade City, Florida, and her youthful dreams of family life.[2:48] 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Insights into marrying young, raising four children, and discovering her personal goals vs. her spouse’s.[4:18] 💼 Diane describes her early challenges as a woman in a male-dominated industry and her path to professional success.[8:53] 💡 Advice for New Real Estate Professionals – Authenticity, honesty, and diligence as keys to building trust and success.[10:07] 🏡 Choosing to retire, yet keeping her real estate license active until age 80, showing lifelong dedication.[12:20] ✍️ Diane explains how journaling and personal poetry helped her process grief and turn it into a heartfelt book.[16:32] 🌟 Life isn’t over after loss; healing, purpose, and joy can still be found.[17:50] ❤️ Diane shares how she allowed love back into her life and the joys of forming a new meaningful relationship.[22:48] 📖 Stories of widows and men finding comfort, hope, and encouragement through her book.[25:22] 🏔️✈️ Diane talks about ongoing projects, home renovations, travel, and her zest for living fully at any age.[29:10] 💫 Her ultimate hope: to help others through her story, inspiring courage, resilience, and authentic living. Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at:Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com)Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

After decades of success in real estate, Diane Heiler faced a new challenge — rebuilding her life after loss. In this powerful episode of Back2Basics, she reflects on leadership, integrity, and the courage to start over. From mentoring in a male-dominated industry to transforming grief into creativity through her book A Widow’s Fire, Diane’s story is one of authenticity, perseverance, and renewal. Whether you’re navigating career transitions or personal change, Diane’s insights will inspire you to live — and lead — with heart.

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Learn More about Diane at: https://awidowsfire.comShow Notes: [1:39] 🌸 Diane shares her upbringing in Dade City, Florida, and her youthful dreams of family life.[2:48] 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Insights into marrying young, raising four children, and discovering...

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