Episode 14: Nancy Gonzalez - Founder, Mustard Seed Bags of Courage - Domestic Violence Awareness and Resources [Trigger Warning]

Giving Heart Beat Episode 14 features a fascinating interview with  Nancy Gonzalez, a survivor of domestic violence and Founder of Mustard Seed Bags of Courage, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2016 with the mission to encourage victims of domestic violence to become survivors. Nancy has won multiple awards for her work and was nationally recognized in the magazine publication Woman's Day.October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Nancy provides invaluable information for individuals currently in abusive domestic situations so that they can signal for assistance without speaking. The pandemic lockdown hit everyone hard, and for families living with abuse and violence at home, it becomes exponentially more difficult. Imagine being forced to spend extended periods of time with your abuser, who is always there and listening. Nancy talks about the tremendous courage it takes to leave a domestic violence situation, and why she started Mustard Seed Bags of Courage. She is also a Speaker, Author and Transitional Support Coach, transforming mindsets by navigating audiences to create their roadmap to success. Nancy's passion is to equip her audiences with the techniques to live better, not bitter.Nancy is also a social worker for HeadStart in her community, an active presence and voice for survivors of domestic violence, and vision of hope for current victims. She knows that there are people suffering in silence and that by telling her story, she is giving them hope as well as resources. Nancy is truly a super hero for survivors of domestic violence because of her willingness to help others. Nancy is co-author of One DAE At A Time, A 365 Daily Devotional of Declarations, Affirmations and Encouragement for Women coming out in October.https://NancyEncourages.comNational Domestic Violence Hotline:  1-800-799-SAFE (7233)[email protected] - Have a nonprofit you want to promote?  Have questions? Want to network with other nonprofits and funders? Donna wants to hear from you!Giving Heart Beat Merch available on Amazon - CosmicDayDreams