Shandi Nichelle, Founder of FreeWell Sustainable Products, on How to Reclaim Your Story Around Trauma, Abuse, and Sobriety, ep 59

Shandi Nichelle is the founder of Freewell, a hair product company committed to sustainability and helping those affected by human trafficking and sexual abuse. Shandi, herself, is a survivor of sexual abuse, and shares her truth about how she coped with the trauma by using alcohol, until finding her way to sobriety and reclaiming her power and story. Shandi's experience inspired her to start a business to truly help other women and survivors. This episode, you’ll learn: How removing shame and speaking up helped her How to fully reclaim your power What to do when you have a big vision, and how to help people around the world  How sobriety and alcoholism looked and felt for her The impact of EMDR therapy  How to ask for help How to walk to the walk of hiring survivors and staying true to your values   And so much more! I really loved this conversation. Huge thanks to Shandi for showing up the way she did. I fell in love with her, and her complete honesty and shining soul, and you will too. Find out more and follow Freewell at livefreewell.com.   Subscribe, rate, review, and sign up for the newsletter crew! You are an overcoming badass….. remember that! I love you!   instagram/twitter/FB: @realamyedwards  amyedwards.com   Thanks to BetterHelp, Keen, and Lets Get Checked for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://betterhelp.com/AES to get 10% off your first month of therapy. Go to trykeen.com/amyedwards to get your first 10 minutes for $1.99. Go to trylgc.com/AMY to get 30% off your entire order. Use code AMY30   And sign up for my twice-weekly newsletter at amyedwards.com! Get to your healthiest self, live your best life, and better your relationships! This show is here to make that happen in the most efficient way, through simple and effective strategies and habits that help us overcome fear and shift your mindset into the best it can be, at any age. Host Amy Edwards is a life coach, Reiki master, author, and rock musician who delivers a return on your time investment with every episode. Amy and her guests give real talk with pragmatic life hacks that will have you living to your full potential and self-examining your way to a shinier you. She draws from her personal experiences and from inspirations like Brene Brown, Jen Sincero, and Mel Robbins, and conversations with guests like Justin Wren, East Forest, Rafael Lovato Jr., Aaron Alexander, Kimi Inch, That Sex Chick Alexa Bowditch, Suzy Batiz, and other certified badasses. Transformation can be intimidating, but Amy Edwards’s humor and realness make it approachable. The Amy Edwards Show is life coaching, personal development, sexual development, spirituality, self-love, and fun, all in one place!  Ready to be happier, healthier, and feel like you're living your best life? Then this is your show!  Subscribe, rate, review, and sign up for the newsletter crew!  You are an overcoming badass….. remember that! I love you!  instagram/twitter/FB: @realamyedwards TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicbabe www.amyedwards.com  “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, & go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Justin Wren “The way we approach sex is the way we approach life.” Kimi Inch “Listen to the voices inside your own head as your true guidance.” - Aaron Alexander “The journey never stops, there’s always more layers to peel.” - Aaron Alexander “With adversity comes growth & deeper realization of self & purpose.” - Rafael Lovato Jr. “Give your best everyday. Be present. Be grateful. Be a forever student.” - Rafael Lovato Jr. “We are spiritual beings visiting humanity.” - East Forest Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant, and entertaining podcasts. Learn more at hotpiemedia.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener fo