Episode 5: Sierra McQueen-Fowler: Finding Peace through the Darkness

Sierra McQueen-Fowler is the owner of East of Bliss Massage, she's a momma, and a beautifully vibrant and dynamic woman. Sierra shares her light with us as we explore the many layers of her life and in this heartfelt episode. We dive deep into conversation that spans parenting, relationships, personal growth, grief, and entrepreneurship. In this episode we talk about suicide and loss. 

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@eastofblissmassagespa

@sierramcqueenfowler

Here's a sneak peek of what's inside this deep and touching episode:

👩‍👧 Mother-Daughter Dynamics: Sierra and I share experiences with the joys and challenges of raising girls. Sierra shares about her upbringing marked by the impact of absent an father and how it's shaped her perspective on parenting.

💔 Navigating Grief: One of the most touching parts of the conversation is Sierra's candid discussion about the loss of her husband. She talks about the immense challenges of navigating grief while managing her business and raising her daughter. Sierra emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and the invaluable support she received from friends and community during this time.

💼 Entrepreneurial Journey: Sierra opens up about her path as an entrepreneur, including the poignant decision to change her last name and the intricacies of balancing business with personal life. She shares her vision for the future, including the exciting plans of what's next for her.

🌱 Personal Growth and Self-Care: Sierra’s journey of self-discovery and healing shines through as she shares her experiences with grief counseling and therapy. She discusses the signs she has received from her late husband and the role of faith and church in her healing process. Sierra also stresses the importance of open communication and self-awareness in relationships, especially while grieving.

🎙️ Career in Broadcasting: From falling in love with broadcasting to navigating various highs and lows in the radio industry, Sierra’s professional journey is nothing short of inspiring. 

Join us for this touching and insightful episode as we journey through the highs and lows of life with Sierra McQueen-Fowler. Her story is a testament to resilience, love, and the power of community.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio

To learn more about your host, Katelyn Gerhardt: 

Cultivate with KG: Katelyn is a business coach, consultant and speaker specializing in help women build their empire as a fierce and loving woman! She helps you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you dream to be. With a focus on building the woman who makes her daydreams a reality, she helps you get crystal clear on what you want and helps you implement the plan to get there one step at a time. If you're looking to start or build a business, grow your team, expand, hire, or create an intentional company culture; let's do it. She's helped hundreds of women master their time so they can build the life they desire. She offers self paced courses, 1:1 coaching and workshops!

Independence Academy: In 2015, Katelyn co-founded Independence Academy a private Montessori and Reggio inspired school serving children 2 yrs through elementary. Sitting on 13 acres, Independence Academy is a place where children are immersed in nature and are taking back their childhood. With a team of 30+ women, (and her smokin' hot and deeply wise husband), Katelyn's mission is to create a ripple affect that will impact the lives of the children that attend, their families, and her team to give them skills and a mindset that will forever serve them on their journey. 

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