Episode 150 | Turning Pain Into Purpose: Leighsa Montrose’s Journey of Grief and Giving Back

Send us Fan MailThis episode is deeply personal—and one you won't forget.I’m joined by Leighsa Montrose, whose life changed forever after the unexpected suicide of her husband, rock legend Ronnie Montrose. What followed was a journey through immense grief, public loss, and ultimately, healing.Leighsa shares how she found purpose through service, discovered the power of trauma therapy, and began helping others navigate their own losses. We talk about what it means to truly show up for someone who’s grieving, and how vulnerability can be a path to resilience.If you or someone you love has experienced loss, this conversation offers compassion, perspective, and hope.About Leighsa:Leighsa Montrose is a grief support advocate, wellness consultant, and the widow of legendary rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose. After a successful career in event design, Leighsa transitioned into the music business to manage Ronnie’s return to touring—handling everything from logistics to contracts. Following his tragic death in 2012, she stepped into a new role: preserving his legacy while navigating profound personal loss.Leighsa founded RoMoCo, LLC to manage Ronnie’s estate and organized a high-profile tribute concert featuring artists like Sammy Hagar. She later trained as a peer grief counselor with Kara and became a certified wellness consultant, focusing on helping others heal after trauma and suicide loss. Today, Leighsa shares her story to raise awareness around mental health and offer hope to those walking their own grief journeys.Links and Resources from Leighsa:FacebookWebsiteOther Resourceshttps://kara-grief.org/https://afsp.orghttps://www.suicideispreventable.org/Linda Arcello-Earl's episodes:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2245025/episodes/16901453https://www.buzzsprout.com/2245025/episodes/16918802Want to make more sales, grow your business, and stand out in a sea of sameness? Join me, Kay Miller, on the Uncopyable Women in Business podcast for conversations with successful women from all industries. You'll get real-world strategies, lessons, and tools you can use right now. I earned the nickname “Muffler Mama” after becoming the top muffler salesperson in the world, and for 30+ years my husband Steve and I have built an 8-figure business. I’m also an author, speaker, consultant. My goal is to provide Uncopyable value. I want you to say, "Wow, I've never thought of it that way!" Ready to accelerate your sales and business growth with Uncopyable strategies? Learn more about my services and products:  https://www.beuncopyable.com/kayContact:[email protected]/in/millerkay