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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 27 MIN

Jessica Ashe: When Grief Finds Its Voice

from Holding the Light: Sharing Hope After Child Loss · host Monica and Colby Charette

We are joined this month by a fellow bereaved mother who shares how losing her son five years ago reshaped her life, and led her to advocate for change. She is also the current United States of America Mrs. Maine—someone who chose to carry her grief into the public eye, not for attention, but for impact. Learn how she is advocating for better workplace bereavement leave policies and hear why Jessica believes "there is always hope on the darkest days." This is what happens when a bereaved Mom decides to turn grief into purpose. If you’d like to have Jessica speak to your organizational leadership about workplace bereavement support, you can contact her at [email protected] follow Jessica's USOA Mrs. Pageant Journey: unitedstatesofamericapageants.comWhat did you think? Share your feedback in a text message.Holding the Light is an original, monthly podcast  created and hosted by Monica and Colby Charette, edited and produced by Monica Charette, with support from Julia Vigue and Sophia Speeckaert.  EMAIL US  ([email protected]) with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest. We also welcome you to visit us at ShineOnCass  (www.shineoncass.org) where our family continues to Shine the Light of Cassidy.Our podcast’s theme music is  As Long As You Love (Scarlet Wings) written and sung by Cindy Bullens, from the album Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth produced by Blue Lobster Records (1999).  Available on CD or download at www.cidnybullens.com. Mention Holding the Light Podcast and receive a signed copy!Love what you heard? leave us a review on Apple Podcastsshare our podcast with others

We are joined this month by a fellow bereaved mother who shares how losing her son five years ago reshaped her life, and led her to advocate for change. She is also the current United States of America Mrs. Maine—someone who chose to carry her grief into the public eye, not for attention, but for impact. Learn how she is advocating for better workplace bereavement leave policies and hear why Jessica believes "there is always hope on the darkest days." This is what happens when a bereaved Mom ...

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We are joined this month by a fellow bereaved mother who shares how losing her son five years ago reshaped her life, and led her to advocate for change. She is also the current United States of America Mrs. Maine—someone who chose to carry her grief...

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