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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 34 MIN

Grief, Growth & Grit: How to Turn Pain Into Purpose with Jennifer Cortiella

from Tactical Harmony · host Rebecca Fitzsimmons

Grief, purpose, resilience and entrepreneurship collide in this deeply human conversation with award-winning wedding photographer and nonprofit founder Jennifer Cortiella.In this powerful episode of Tactical Harmony, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with Jennifer to explore how losing her beloved dog Zoey transformed her life, leadership and business. From building a thriving wedding photography brand to founding the Magic Hour Foundation, which provides free photo sessions for cancer patients and pets with cancer, Jennifer shares how she turned pain into purpose.They discuss leadership, emotional resilience, burnout, entrepreneurship, boundaries, self-care, and what it really means to build a heart-centered business aligned with your values.If you’re navigating grief, building a business, or searching for deeper fulfillment, this episode will challenge and inspire you.This is leadership beyond titles.This is purpose beyond pain.Click play now!Connect With Jennifer:WEBSITES: Cortiella Photography  Magic Hour FoundationINSTAGRAM: @cortiellaphotography @themagichourfoundationStay Connected With Rebecca:SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR WEEKLY, UNCENSORED STRATEGIES TO AWAKEN THE LEADER WITHIN: TacticalHarmony.com/Vip-ListYOUTUBE: @tacticalharmonyLINKEDIN: Rebecca FitzsimmonsINSTAGRAM: @tacticalharmonyGRAB REBECCA’S BOOK: UnleashedX: @SoulAlignedPINTEREST: @SoulMeetsAmbitionTIKTOK: @tactical.harmony7WEBSITE: https://www.tacticalharmony.comAPPLE PODCASTS: https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYK Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Grief, purpose, resilience and entrepreneurship collide in this deeply human conversation with award-winning wedding photographer and nonprofit founder Jennifer Cortiella.In this powerful episode of Tactical Harmony, Rebecca Fitzsimmons sits down with Jennifer to explore how losing her beloved dog Zoey transformed her life, leadership and business. From building a thriving wedding photography brand to founding the Magic Hour Foundation, which provides free photo sessions for cancer patients and pets with cancer, Jennifer shares how she turned pain into purpose.They discuss leadership, emotional resilience, burnout, entrepreneurship, boundaries, self-care, and what it really means to build a heart-centered business aligned with your values.If you’re navigating grief, building a business, or searching for deeper fulfillment, this episode will challenge and inspire you.This is leadership beyond titles.This is purpose beyond pain.Click play now!Connect With Jennifer:WEBSITES: Cortiella Photography Magic Hour FoundationINSTAGRAM: @cortiellaphotography @themagichourfoundationStay Connected With Rebecca:SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR WEEKLY, UNCENSORED STRATEGIES TO AWAKEN THE LEADER WITHIN: TacticalHarmony.com/Vip-ListYOUTUBE: @tacticalharmonyLINKEDIN: Rebecca FitzsimmonsINSTAGRAM: @tacticalharmonyGRAB REBECCA’S BOOK: UnleashedX: @SoulAlignedPINTEREST: @SoulMeetsAmbitionTIKTOK: @tactical.harmony7WEBSITE: https://www.tacticalharmony.comAPPLE PODCASTS: https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYK

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