The Quiet Power of Showing Up - Kate Gniel - Founder The Glitter Effect

What happens when the giver becomes the one in need?In this deeply moving episode, Leigh-Anne sits with Kate Gniel—PR professional, community champion, and founder of The Glitter Effect—to explore the moment everything changed: when her youngest son, Harvey, was diagnosed with leukaemia.With raw honesty and gentle strength, Kate shares what it was like to be cracked open by grief, held by a village she didn’t expect, and transformed by the quiet gestures that carried her through. From frozen dinners that thawed more than food, to a shoulder offered at just the right time, this is a story about the ripple of kindness, the unexpected tenderness of strangers, and the courage it takes to receive.Through this conversation, we’re reminded that showing up doesn’t have to be loud to be life-changing. And that sometimes, the sparkle in our story begins where we least expect it.✨ This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure how to help—because the quietest gestures often hold the greatest power.