EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 50 MIN
S8E2 Protectors and Cheerleaders as Healing Partners
from Dear Katie: Survivor Stories · host Katie Koestner
'I had a decision point of: either I am going to live or I am going to die.' Speaking on the internal battles survivors face, the dynamic Jean Ibanez Payne shares hidden troubles with suicidal ideation and darkness while living the seemingly perfect life. Today, Jean stands as a powerful advocate for survivors of abuse, using her voice and her story to ignite hope in others. In 2014, she left her successful corporate career to start TI Verbatim Consulting (TIVC), with a mission to help people work better together. Through her speaking engagements and personal coaching services, she encourages women, particularly those who have faced similar battles, to embrace their vulnerabilities and see them as gateways to strength. Host: Kate Koestner Editor: Evan Mader Producers: Catrina Aglubat and Emily Wang
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'I had a decision point of: either I am going to live or I am going to die.' Speaking on the internal battles survivors face, the dynamic Jean Ibanez Payne shares hidden troubles with suicidal ideation and darkness while living the seemingly perfect life. Today, Jean stands as a powerful advocate for survivors of abuse, using her voice and her story to ignite hope in others. In 2014, she left her successful corporate career to start TI Verbatim Consulting (TIVC), with a mission to help people work better together. Through her speaking engagements and personal coaching services, she encourages women, particularly those who have faced similar battles, to embrace their vulnerabilities and see them as gateways to strength. Host: Kate Koestner Editor: Evan Mader Producers: Catrina Aglubat and Emily Wang
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