From Abuse to Empowerment: Ousha Demello on Publishing, Purpose and Personal Freedom

On this episode of the Journey to Purpose Podcast, publisher and entrepreneur Ousha Demello shares her extraordinary journey from surviving emotional abuse to founding a publishing company — proving that our most painful chapters can become the catalyst for our greatest purpose. Ousha opens up about the courage it took to leave an abusive relationship and make the bold decision to pursue her passion. That turning point led her to write her own story, and then to create a publishing house dedicated to helping others share theirs. Her conversation is a powerful exploration of resilience, the role of visualisation in creating change, and how embracing vulnerability can transform not only your own life but the lives of others. Key Topics Leaving an abusive relationship and reclaiming your identity and agencyHow writing your story can be the first step toward healing and empowermentOusha's transition from business lecturer to author and publishing entrepreneurThe power of bold decisions and visualising the future you want to createHelping others tell their stories as a pathway to healing and impact About Ousha DemelloOusha Demello is a publisher, entrepreneur, and author who turned her experience of overcoming abuse into a mission to amplify the voices of others. As founder of her own publishing company, she works with aspiring authors to help them transform their personal stories into powerful books that inspire and create change. Journey to Purpose is a personal transformation podcast featuring real conversations about mindset, trauma recovery, self-worth, spiritual awakening, resilience, and finding your life’s purpose. New episodes every week. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Of0Na1qWovS8Aw2X2FU8M 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philippa.bagley/ 🌐 Website: https://philippabagley.com/ Subscribe and leave a review — it helps others find the show.About your hostPippa Bagley is a clinical hypnotherapist specialising in burnout and sleep, and the host of Journey to Purpose. Based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, she is passionate about helping people reconnect with what truly matters — and build lives and careers that feel genuinely sustainable. Pippa is also studying for an MSc in the Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health at King’s College London. Find out more at philippabagley.com