Stay Classy and Choose Love

Fifteen years ago, on June 14, Colleen received the news that would forever change the course of her life. In this special bonus episode, Colleen sits down with one of her closest friends, Katie, who was there when it happened. Together, they reflect on the moments leading up to the news, the shock and heartbreak that followed, and the enduring power of friendship during life’s darkest seasons.This is a deeply personal conversation about loss, love, grief, and the people who help carry us through when everything changes.#ChooseLove #StayClassyChooseLove #GriefJourney #LifeAfterLoss #Friendship #Healing #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #LoveAndLoss #Storytelling #BonusEpisode

What do you do when you know a major life change is coming?In this episode of Stay Classy and Choose Love, Colleen reflects on the summer before Jeremy enlisted in the Army. From promise rings and water slides to difficult conversations about the future, she shares the memories, emotions, and lessons that came from making the most of that summer together.This episode explores love, uncertainty, and the importance of embracing uncomfortable situations instead of running from them. Sometimes the moments that challenge us most are the ones that shape us forever.#ChooseLove #Podcast #Relationships #PersonalGrowth #ArmyLife #LoveStory #LifeLessons #EmotionalHealing

In Episode 2 of Stay Classy and Choose Love, Colleen explores what it really means to be brave, not in the absence of fear, but in the middle of it. Through heartfelt reflections on her early days with Jeremy, she revisits the vulnerability, uncertainty, and courage that shaped one of the most important relationships of her life. Along the way, she shares how those lessons continue to guide her through life's transitions and challenges today.Plus, Colleen makes a major career announcement and opens up about the exciting next chapter ahead.If you've ever felt afraid to take a leap, love deeply, or trust yourself through change, this episode is for you.

In this first episode of Stay Classy and Choose Love, Colleen reflects on the unique weight of turning 41 on Memorial Day—a day that has long carried both celebration and remembrance after losing her husband Jeremy in war. Through honest conversation and personal reflection, she explores grief, love, identity, and the quiet beginning of an emotional awakening. This is a story about carrying loss, honoring love, and discovering what healing can look like in a new season of life.