From Abandonment to Empowerment: A Grief Journey of Faith, Healing, and Purpose

In this inspiring episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone is joined by motivational speaker, master life coach, and author Dearice Spencer Shackelford. Dearice’s grief journey began in childhood, when her father’s mental health crisis left her facing early abandonment. Years later, she endured the devastating loss of her husband, a U.S. Marine veteran — suddenly becoming a single mother to three children. But Dearice refused to let grief define her story. Through faith, holistic healing, and powerful inner transformation, she rose from her pain and stepped into her purpose. Now the founder of Dearice Speaks Life LLC, she helps women and single mothers rise, heal, and lead with authenticity and courage.