The Shattering, The Awakening, The Becoming: Elaine Benfield’s Story of Reinvention

My guest today is Elaine Benfield. Elaine Benfield is a storyteller, strategist, and the founder of Herstories, a podcast and platform that amplifies the voices of women rising through challenge and change. With more than 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, and executive visibility, Elaine has helped leaders and brands find clarity in their message and power in their voice. Her own journey of resilience through personal loss, reinvention, and transformation inspired her to create Herstories as a space for empowerment and collective healing. Today, she speaks and leads conversations that help women turn their most challenging moments into turning points for resilience and pathways to new journeys. In this episode we discuss herstories, storytelling, women in leadership, sisterhood and the voices of women.Website: https://www.herstories.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/inspiringherstories/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainebenfield/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@inspiringherstoriesApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herstories/id1680536654In this episode you will learn:1. How to finally see yourself as inspiring and stop minimizing your own strength.2. How to use your voice to stand up for yourself and challenge inequality.3. Why sharing your story creates connection, impact, and even saves lives.“I think being vulnerable and being authentic of who you are."- 00:10:57“If everyone told their story of hardship and happiness and survival and resilience, I just think we'd all give each other a little more break and be kinder." - 00:39:57"Be yourself. Be authentic. Embrace change, change is a good thing.” 01:00:08🎙️Want To Become a Sought-After Podcast Guest?Your message deserves to be heard — loud, clear, and unapologetically you.That’s why I created Empower Your Message: How to Become a Sought After Podcast Guest — a no-fluff, power-packed program that...✅Teaches you how to pitch with impact✅Speak with confidence✅Land podcast interviews that move the needle.Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve got a few interviews under your belt, this is your next-level upgrade.Are YOU ready to get visible and amplify your voice?Head to 👉 https://empowerographypodcast.com/empower-your-message-page-become-a-sought-after-guest🎤The mic is waiting — let’s make some noise.Contact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#empowerographypodcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #findingyourpurpose #podcast #womensupportingwomen #soulalignment #heartcentered #selflove #resilience #personalgrowth #mindset #purpose #transformation #intuition #selfawareness #strategist #mentor #speakyourtruth #vibrations #embodiment #innerwork #competition #heartcentered #selfawareness #growth #adaptability #courage #vulnerability #authenticity #feminineenergy #leadership #community #selfcare #comparison #selftrust #selfreflection #selfdiscovery #purpose #feminineleadership #purpose #alignment #unlockyourpotential #selfworth #accountability #herstories #storytelling #compassion #yourstorymatters #womeninleadership #askforhelp #vulnerability #traumahealing #phoenix #risefromtheashes #strength #loss #grief #forgiveness #podcasting #podcasthost #womensvoices