Refined by Fire: Faith, Healing, and Purpose with Paquita Reddish

What if the fire meant to break you actually refined you?In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Paquita Reddish, a survivor of domestic violence, depression, and deep personal struggle who transformed pain into purpose through faith, healing, and entrepreneurship. Paquita is the CEO of Blessed Divine Creations, LLC, a motivational speaker, and a devoted mother of three who is building legacy-centered spaces for Black women in business.Paquita shares the pivotal moment with her daughter that gave her the courage to leave an abusive marriage, the reality of emotional and verbal abuse, and why it often takes multiple attempts before women can safely leave. We talk candidly about major depressive disorder, hospitalization, and what healing truly looks like beyond the highlight reel.This conversation also explores how faith sustained Paquita in her darkest moments, why you don’t have to be fully healed to start building, and how entrepreneurship and creativity became part of her healing journey. Paquita’s story is a reminder that survival can turn into leadership—and that purpose is always within reach.If you’re feeling stuck, afraid, or unsure how to begin again, this episode is for you.Topics Covered:Leaving an abusive relationship and overcoming fearHealing from depression and traumaFaith as a foundation for resilienceBuilding a business while healingLegacy leadership and empowermentConnect with Paquita:LinkedIn & Facebook: Divine SolutionistFacebook: Blessed Divine CreationsWebsites: Coming soonThe fire doesn’t have to destroy you—it can refine you.Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn: Broken to BoldnessRemember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. Disclaimer: The commentary and opinions available on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal or psychological advice. You should contact an attorney, coach, or therapist in your state to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.