Official Divine Women in Biz Magazine 2026

DIVINE
WOMEN
inBusiness
XA’VONNI
TALKS
SELF-LOVE
& ART
PRESS
ALERT!
WE GOT
DUBAI
FASHION
WEEK
Netflix
Reality Star
Ro-Mina from
“Members
Only: Palm
Beach!”
pg. 21
32 Women
Voices
Heard
PG. 12
PARIS & MILAN
TOO!
The Future
is Female
pg. 72
2 0 2 6 | I S S U E N O . 1
issue no. 1

DIVINE
WOMEN IN BUSINESS MAGAZINE
Editor-in-Chief
XA’VONNI
Assistant Editors
Kowsar Abdi
Daniella Munezero
Olivia Mulligan
Contributing Writers
Mahin Rahman
Hyeonjeong Na
Ashley Gondhalekar
Event Production
Kowsar Abdi
Rio Prado
Eze Somto
Production Manager
Rio Prado
Director of Photography
Robert Cobb
Editorial Design
Hyeonjeong Na
Karen Campos
PR Assistant
Shei-anne Dugan
Lauren Moran
Tehillah Ayuba
Eze Somto
Contributing Photographers
Theresa Sample, Rio Prado, Jerusha Phannen, Riotous
Color Art & Photography & Emily Hite
Thank you to our Sponsors & Supporters
Dubai Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week
Sea-EO Luxury Boat Charters, Sol St Pete Bistro, Plunsana, Blu Wave Sushi Tampa,
Sunrise Spa, Black Leaf Cigar and Wine Lounge, Bohemios Tapas Restaurant, Hip Expressions,
WildFlower Ice Cream, Roma Holistic Health, Refresh Hair Studio, Luxo Nails, World of Indah,
Salon Élan Vital, LBR Floral Group, Dawneeah Shine, Melted Bonded Jewelry, Medulla LLC and
more!
Romina Ustayev, Alan Lentzner & Family, Cheryl Stabler, Kristen Constantino, Johanna Zenobia,
Karen Coletti, Daisy DelaCruz, Kimberly Freed, Sofia Sturla, Clare Carr, Valentina Mariucci,
Brenda Quintanilla, Diana Morado, Sole Radiance, Lurdes Zapata, Rose Elizabeth, Julia Speetjens
and more!
Published by Divine Women in Business LLC
Chicago, IL | St. Petersburg, FL
www.DivineWomeninBiz.com

Editor’s letter
Welcome to Divine Women in Business Magazine Issue #1!
Divine Women in Business exists because too many women were taught to lead quietly, to
build invisibly, and to carry immense power without ever being fully seen for it.
This platform was created from lived experience, from witnessing women pour brilliance into systems that did not
reflect them back, from seeing voices softened to be more acceptable, stories minimized to fit into spaces that were
never designed to hold them, and impact reduced to numbers instead of truth.
There comes a moment when that reality is no longer something we adapt to, but something we choose to change.
That is where Divine Women in Business was born.
This is not simply “a magazine.” It is a space for women who are no longer interested in performing success, but are
ready to embody it fully.
It is for the woman building a business rooted in integrity, guided by intuition, and shaped by lived wisdom. It is for
the woman who understands that leadership is not defined by a title, but by the responsibility to show up fully, even
when it feels uncomfortable, visible, and deeply real.
At the core of everything we create is the belief that visibility is not ego, but an act of service and a form of legacy.
When a woman allows herself to be seen, she is not taking up space, she is expanding it. She is shifting what is
possible, not only for herself, but for every woman who is watching, questioning, and waiting for permission to rise
into her own power.
Through this magazine and the wider DWIB ecosystem, we amplify what is real. Not just the polished outcomes, but
the full journey that exists behind them. The becoming, the breaking, the rebuilding, and the rising are all honored
here. We center the woman behind the brand and the truth behind the success, holding space for complexity, softness,
ambition, grief, joy, power, and growth to exist together, as they do in real life.
Because true leadership is never one dimensional. It is layered, human, and constantly evolving.
This is not a space for perfection. It is a space for presence, for women to stand fully in who they are without
shrinking, without filtering, and without asking for permission to exist in their fullness.
Divine Women in Business exists so that women no longer have to question whether they belong in the room,
because we are building the room ourselves, intentionally, unapologetically, and with vision.
And this is only the beginning.
Xa’vonni

Contents
03
Editor’s letter
Welcome to Divine Women in
Business
07
Air
Where She Begins to See
Herself Clearly
08
Fashion Board: Air
Awaken Your Light Style
Inspiration
09
Messages Carried by Air
Poem by Xa’Vonni
11
AIR
Poem by Karen Campos
12-20
Women’s Voices Heard
32 Women Share Their Stories
21-24
Ro-Mina
Netflix Reality Star,
Motherhood, Music & Fashion
25
Awaken Your Light Retreat
SEA-EO Luxury Yachts & Blu
Wave Sushi
29
Magic & Mimosas
A Chicago Finale Rooted in
Connection, Creativity &
Celebration
31
Enlighten
Dawneeah Shine Feature
33
Activate
Women in Business Event
Highlights
37
Featured Entrepreneurs
The Women Behind
the Magic
40
Salon Élan Vital
Sponsor Spotlight
42
Sacred Soul Success Program
Private PR & Business
Coaching
43
WATER
Where She Faces What Shaped
Her
44
Fashion Board: Water
Awaken Your Light Style
Inspiration
45
Saltwater & Surrender
Poem by Xa’Vonni
46
St. Pete Beach
Ocean Goddess Editorial

65
Fashion Board: AIR
Awaken Your Light
Style Inspiration
84
Spotlight on Cheryl Stabler
President/Co-Founder
JustFaithTV for VYRE
66
Where the Wildflowers Rise
Poem by Xa’Vonni
67
19
50
Wings Are Not Meant for
Decoration
Domestic Violence Awareness
Feature
53
Refresh Hair Studio
The Courage to be Seen
Feature
56
Luxo Nails
Beauty Sponsor Spotlight
57
Women Empowerment
Xa’Vonni’s 80 Event Journey
64
EARTH
Where She Rebuilds Her Life
on Her Terms
The Garden of Becoming
The Birth of Divine
Women in Business
72
The Future Is Female
A Global Forecast of
Women & Power
in 2030
73
World Of Indah
VIP Sponsor
75
Photography by
Robert Cobb
76-81
Dubai, Milan and
Paris Fashion Week
81
Global Women Rising
Fixing the Broken Rung: A
Story of Women Rising in
East Africa
87-101
Welcome to St. Pete |Awaken
your Light Retreat VIP
Sponsors
Sunrise Spa
Rose Elizabeth
Plunsana
Julie Speetjens
Roma Holistic Health
Wildflower Ice Cream
Bohemios Tapas
Sol St. Pete Bistro
Black Leaf Cigar & Wine
Lounge

102
The Goddess Codes Invite
Sacred Path of SHE June Cohort
104
FIRE
Where She Rises into her Fullest
Expression.
105
Fashion Board: Fire
Awaken Your Light Style
Inspiration
106
Made of Fire and Grace
Poem by Xa’Vonni
107-110
Alight
Hip Expressions Fire Ritual
111
114
119
Kristen Constantino Luxe Living with Xa’vonni
Becoming Her Again FeatureReal Estate Agent PR + Marketing
Services
Elevate Your Impact
Femme Frequency Form
115-118
DWIB Shopping Marketplace
Embody Her Power
Build Her Empire
Live Her Luxury
Nurture Her World
120-125
Divine Business Alchemy Invite
Activation
Alignment
Attraction
Expansion

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Where she begins to see herself clearly.

Messages Carried by Air
There was a time
I forgot what it felt like to breathe.
Like the air around me
had turned heavy with fear,
silence, confusion,
survival.
And one day, time stopped.
As he tried to take my breath away completely.
Tried to silence my existence like
he had the right to decide whether
I had a voice.
In that moment,
I remember feeling my spirit
fight for my truth and purpose.
Like the universe itself
went quiet.
Like the stars held their breath with me.
And somewhere inside the darkness,
I heard something ancient whisper:
not yet.
Their goal was always
to train me to exist carefully.
But somewhere beneath the layers of mistruths,
my spirit never stopped calling me
home to my divinity.
I could feel my angels
moving around me like wind.
Re-educating me.
Awakening me.
Protecting me.
Guiding me toward freedom
before my mind was ready to leave.
And little by little,
I started listening deeply.
I noticed how the air shifted
before their demons arrived.
How my spirit trembled
before my mind understood why.
Because abuse does not always arrive like thunder.
Sometimes it arrives like smoke. Quietly.
Slowly eroding your values.
Stealing away your identity.
Slipping beneath the door
until one day you
no longer recognize yourself
inside your own life.
After, I spent years shrinking myself
to survive men
who mistook my empathy, kindness and love
for obedience.
So I began planning my freedom quietly
and quicker each time.
Breath by breath.
Prayer by prayer.
Because the moment I finally chose myself,
the fog began to lift.
And for the first time since I had fallen into the deep
pit of soul survival disguised as safety...
I heard my own voice again.
I protected myself. - Xa’vonni

As I look up
to the sky I
knew my
destiny...

A I R
There's a half moon tonight.
Losing my breath in the cold air.
Poor moon, sad and alone,
Why is the moon so lonely?
But even with that pain,
air still fills up my lungs,
wind reminds me of warmth,
and my eyes continue to see
you, moon.
Maybe because the moon doesn’t
see your smile,
or the children playing in the sun,
or because of everyone who
leaves you to rest.
Poor moon, sad and alone.
Lost themselves.
Half of themselves.
Sunshine,
your radiant partner,
brightens up the sky,
also leaves you
dying inside.
My world darkens,
collapses, entirely...
must be like that for you too.
Even though you're miles away,
I sympathize...
You're heartbroken.
Just like me.
As I looked up at the sky once
more, I lost my breath.
A complete moon.
How beautiful,
Your light shines again
Guess what, Moon?
I'm doing better too.
Breathing and living...
living and free.
- Karen Campos

Whqt makes you a Divine Women in Business?

What is your story of triumph over struggle?

What advice would you give to other women?
Xa’vonni

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Netflix Reality Star
Members Only:
Palm Beach
-Mina
Music, Motherhood and Fashion

What was the defining moment
that made you bet on yourself and
build your business? What’s your
story?
A defining moment for me that made
me decide to finally pursue my
clothing brand was actually getting
pregnant with my 3rd son.
I really wanted a girl and got a little
disappointed about the baby being
another boy, but instead of staying in
that sad energy, I decided to direct it
into something positive.
I wanted to start this venture for a
very long time, and it felt like the
right thing to do at that time.
I pursued a long time dream of mine
and turned a sad moment into
something positive and exciting. I
love to tell this story because its true.
Many mothers go through sad
moments, before, during and after
their pregnancies. I figured out a
way to divert my sadness into
something beautiful, productive and
positive.
I even designed a few dresses that
you can wear before, during and
after pregnancy, fabric so soft and
stretchy that it grows with you and
shrinks with you. It was so hard
finding cute and sexy pregnancy
clothes so I made my own!

How has your personal journey shaped the woman and the brand
you lead today?
I’ve always believed that you can achieve anything you put your mind to. Everything takes effort
and time. My brand is an example of that. I did everything on my own so far!
The designing, the sourcing, the samples, the website, the photos, the modeling. All of it. I still have a lot
of work to do and I’ll be doing whatever it takes to get to where I want to be. This brand is about
looking sexy and feeling good and really embracing your fun and flirty inner self. Many women shy
away from dressing a certain way for many different reasons, but I believe its important to express
your true self through fashion.
And that is exactly why I created this brand and designed each piece with that idea in my mind.
What impact do you most want your work to have on your community?
I hope to impact all women in a positive and inspiring way.
There will be times when you feel defeated and on the verge of “giving up.” It is important to divert
that energy into trying harder and not giving in to that feeling. I believe when you follow your
dreams relentlessly, anything is possible. I believe in the power of manifestation.
I believe in the power of staying positive and believing everything “will work out.” Of course you
need to put the work and effort into it, and with that, you can achieve anything.

What advice would you give
women who feel called to more,
but are still hesitating to step
fully into it?
My advice is that we only get one
life. We can either live it to the
fullest, or we can just live it.
Working a 9-5 job was never
something I aspired to do.
Being an immigrant and watching
my parents achieve the American
Dream taught me that with hard
work you can achieve your goals
and dreams. I would love to instill
confidence in women, to teach
them that they are worthy of their
dreams.
I would love for them to know
that the best thing they can do is
just start whatever it is they want
to do...just start. When you
pursue your passions and turn
that into your career, it never
feels like work.
You start to look at life and
priorities differently.
You find joy in your “work” and saying “I’m going to work” becomes exciting and equivalent
to saying “I’m going to have fun.” Because your work becomes your fun. Don’t get me wrong,
its not “easy” but nothing good ever comes easy.
What’s next for you in the coming year that you’re most excited to share?
I’m really excited about the new collection I’m working on. I think many people
think my style is very edgy and one sided but my style is many things and very
broad. I want to show everyone my design and creativity abilities. There’s so
much more to come for ROMi Runway and I can’t wait to share it with the
world!
Ro-Mina

The moment she realizes something is wrong.
The first breath after almost being unalived.
AIR
Awareness breaks through the silence, revealing the truth
she once tried to soften.
The pain has a name now. The struggle is no longer
hidden.
She finds her voice.
She speaks what was once buried.
She sees clearly.
Under the element of Air, where expansion, clarity, and elevated perspective
take shape, our Awaken Your Light in St. Petersburg, FL unfolded with
intention and ease. We’re honored to recognize SEA-EO Luxury Yachts as our
very first sponsor from our 2025 retreat, a partnership that marked the
beginning of a new standard for how women gather, experience, and rise.
Alongside Blu Wave Sushi, these brands helped create moments that felt both
luxurious and deeply aligned in the pages to come. Our retreat sent us into
spaces that reflect vision, elevation, and possibility.
SEA-EO Luxury Yachts offered more than a setting, it created a shift.
Surrounded by open sky and endless water, there is a natural expansion that
happens, one that invites clarity, presence, and bigger thinking. Blu Wave Sushi
complemented this energy with a refined, sensory experience where every
detail reflected intention and artistry. Together, they brought the element of Air
to life through movement, beauty, and elevated experience.
We invite you to explore these businesses and book with intention as they
support us female survivors as much as we support them. This is the
next level, and this is just the beginning.

Photography by Phanntastic Photography

empower

Magic & Mimosas:
A Chicago Finale Rooted in Connection, Creativity, and
✨
Celebration
By Divine Women in Business
“When women gather with intention, magic isn’t created… it’s
revealed.”
✨ THE EXPERIENCE
There are moments in business that feel “transactional.”
And then there are moments that feel transformational.
Magic & Mimosas was the latter.
Hosted as my final Chicago celebration and my 80 live event!
this signature experience brought together a curated group of
powerful women entrepreneurs across industries, from floral
design and photography to jewelry, coaching, and culinary arts.
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But this wasn’t about exchanging business cards.
It was about: Energy...Alignment...Real connection.
Women stepped into a space where they were not only seen for
what they do but honored for who they are becoming.

Enlighten‌
Dawneeah Shine| @dawneeahsglow

Activate

Inspire‌

Photography by Theresa Sample

Featured Entrepreneurs
Theresa Sample | @_sampleoflife_photo
Founder of Theresa Sample Photography, capturing connection through her lens
Angelina Herrera | @granagave
Behind the culinary experience (El Gran Agave Restaurant & Caterer)
LBR Floral Group | @lbrfloralgroup)
Elevated floral design bringing beauty, texture, and ambiance into the space
Dawneeah Shine| @dawneeahsglow
Body Paint Artist + Creator of our Divine Goddess of Golden Light!
Sofia Sturla | @sofia.sturla
Artist & Creativity Coach behind Sofia Sturla Designs, leading the live painting
experience
Clare Carr| Facebook
A magnetic presence rooted in authenticity and aligned connection
Valentina Mariucci | @valentina.mariucci
Blue Sole Johns, showcasing her beautiful singing!
Brenda Quintanilla | @_brendas_magical_miracles
Tarorist, intentional creations infused with heart and healing
Melted Bonded Jewelry | @meltedbondedjewelry
Permanent jewelry designed to symbolize connection and timeless beauty
Diana Morado | @dianarmorado
State Farm Agent bringing a grounded, community-centered business presence
Sole Radiance | @sole_radiance)
A wellness and beauty experience rooted in confidence, glow, and self-care
Medulla LLC Healthcare Management Services
Supporting operational excellence and innovation within the healthcare space

We love our
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Where she faces what shaped her.

I
used to think leadership
meant learning how to carry more
from others.
More attention from people
who claimed “they valued my life’s work.”
But water taught me differently.
Water taught me that not everything is meant
to stay if it cannot flow with my soul.
Like waves breaking against the shore,
my spirit whispered back to me
to “stay strong”
through illusion and misdirection.
And the hardest part
was realizing how long
I watered dead gardens
praying they would bloom thinking
having mercy mattered.
For a while, it felt like drowning beneath the weight
of every betrayal.
Like floating through a dark ocean at midnight,
searching for the woman I was
before survival and codependency overcame my
fragile self-esteem.
Finally, I faced the ocean and
the water came over me like a baptism.
Saltwater & Surrender
To follow my own North Star,
no matter how beautifully I was misled.
I mourned the version of myself
that kept abandoning her intuition for false friends and
worser men.
The version of me
that ignored red flags in the first few moments that
mattered,
overexplained her passionate little heart,
and kept pouring love
into people who secretly enjoyed
watching me question myself in rooms I had already
outgrown.
Some came disguised as “soulmates”
Others “mentors”.
Some as friends.
But beneath their smiles
I could feel the storm.
Envy hidden in soft words.
Control wrapped in “guidance.”
Hands reaching for my light
while hoping I would never fully see my own,
so I would never outgrow them.
It pulled everything to the surface
hidden in it’s dark depths.
Grief.
Betrayals.
The shame over my own light
I was never meant to carry.
But water is sacred like that.
It carries back to sea what no longer belongs.
And slowly as the months went by,
the tide pulled every false connection
back out to sea.
Did you know that some storms
arrive to destroy you...
and others arrive
to wash your spirit clean?
Somewhere between saltwater
and surrender...drowning and breathing...
I returned to myself again.
The salt did not destroy me.
It purified me. - Xa’vonni

She feels everything. The tears. The grief of not listening to my
inner voice sooner. The pain of betrayal, trauma, and the
moments I abandoned myself. This is my healing.
And now, I listen.

I am now.....in love & free.

Wings Are Not Meant For
Decoration
Our public personas can be a
beautiful disguise.
By Ashley G | Contributor, Divine Women in Business
A woman can seem like she has it all
together on the outside, but behind closed
doors it can be a completely different story.
Domestic violence does not discriminate
based on intelligence, faith, income, or
ambition. Our shadows can linger in plain
sight.
It often becomes a silent burden carried on
our shoulders through a walk that appears
effortless, but is slowly wearing us down the
further we continue along that path.
In Relationships, It Begins Subtly
In romantic relationships, abuse often
begins subtly.
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It can look like a partner who insists on
access to your passwords “for safety,”
discourages social events because “others
will be there,” or critiques your wardrobe,
tone, and ambition until you begin to second
guess your own instincts.
All kinds of women are targeted precisely
for what they possess and who they are.
And for an insecure partner, control
becomes a strategy to lock a bird meant to
fly in a cage.
Family Violence: The Quiet
Reality
Family violence is equally damaging and far
less discussed.
This can be a parent who rules through fear, a sibling who
uses intimidation, or a relative who gaslights and denies
lived experiences to protect family image.
In many cultures and faith traditions, loyalty to family is
emphasized so heavily that harm is minimized. “Honor
your parents” is often misused in the context of
demanding silence within uneven power exchanges.
The Many Faces of Control
Domestic violence is not just what we see physically.
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline,
abuse is a pattern of behaviors used to gain or maintain
power and control over another person.

That control may look like:
Financial restriction
Emotional degradation
Intimidation
Spiritual manipulation
Sexual coercion
Isolation from support systems
Financial restriction can look like someone demanding full
control of bank accounts, monitoring transactions,
sabotaging credit, discouraging employment, or threatening
to withdraw financial support if expectations are not met.
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that economic
abuse is present in the majority of abusive relationships. When money is
controlled, freedom becomes conditional.
Emotional degradation is persistent criticism disguised as “helpfulness.”
It can look like mocking ambition, questioning intelligence, or minimizing
accomplishments. Emotional abuse teaches us to doubt ourselves. It
reframes strength as arrogance and vision as unrealistic.
Over time, this erosion chips away at confidence with the goal of holding us
back.
Sexual Coercion and Autonomy
Sexual coercion remains one of the most misunderstood forms of domestic violence.
Consent is not permanent simply because a relationship exists. Pressure, guilt, manipulation, threats, or
forced intimacy are violations, even within marriage or long-term partnerships.
When a woman feels obligated to engage physically out of fear, duty, or emotional pressure, her autonomy is
being compromised.
Sexual coercion is about power, not intimacy.
Spiritual Manipulation and Misused Faith
Spiritual manipulation is particularly harmful in faith-centered
environments. Scripture may be quoted selectively to demand
submission, silence, or forgiveness without accountability. Yet faith was
never meant to be weaponized.
Organizations such as Futures Without Violence emphasize that
community education is essential to dismantling harmful narratives that
protect abusers.
True spirituality does not require tolerating harm. It upholds dignity and
justice.

Isolation and Loss of Self
Isolation from support systems is another powerful tactic.
An abusive partner or family member may discourage friendships, create conflict between her and mentors,
monitor communication, or move her away from trusted networks.
Someone who once saw herself as “capable and visionary” may begin to feel trapped, confused, and small.
Yet abuse does not reflect our worth. It reflects someone else’s need for dominance.
Confidential resources like the National Domestic Violence Hotline
exist because no woman is meant to navigate this alone.
Seeking support is not weakness. It is strategy.
? By the Numbers (2025–2026 Context)
-1 in 3 women globally experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime (WHO)
-Nearly 94% of survivors also experience psychological abuse (NCADV)
-Economic abuse is present in over 99% of domestic violence cases
-It takes an average of 7 attempts for a survivor to leave an abusive relationship
These are not isolated experiences. They are widespread patterns.
Ending the Cycle Starts With Us
The cumulative effect of financial restriction, emotional degradation, intimidation, spiritual manipulation,
sexual coercion, and isolation can slowly erode the soul. Someone who once saw herself as capable and
visionary may begin to feel trapped, confused, and small.
Yet abuse does not reflect our worth. It reflects someone else’s need for dominance.
When you choose a better path, you are not abandoning loyalty. You are choosing to turn the wheel of abuse
in a new direction within your legacy.
Then our bloodline will learn new models of love.
Divine Women in Business are not called to build empires on foundations of fear.
They are called to build lives anchored in dignity.
A divine woman may have endured control, but she will not normalize it. We rise. We rebuild.
And we refuse to pass the cycle down to the next generation.
? You Are Not Alone. 1 in 3.
If this resonates with you, know this:
You are not alone, and support is available.

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Hosting 80 live events over the last 10 years has been an
adventure..here are some of my fave memories & lives
impacted. Enjoy! - Xa’vonni
We support influencers & healers...
Models...
IG: kendra.lockhart
Moms & Makeup Artists...

Create Business Incubators...
IG: sofia_sturla
IG: briianna_muaa
and Mystic Marketplaces...

From THICKK Magazine Issue #4 in 2025...
400k views across all 4 issues to...

A new mission....Supporting Women Founders with
telling THEIR story...
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A l w a y s f i n d y o u r p u r p o s e . .
a n d g i v e i t a l l y o u g o t .
M y M e d i a K i t

arth
Where she rebuilds her life on her terms.

Where the Wildflowers Rise
Not fragile.
Not too much.
I spent so much of my life
feeling misplaced on this earth.
Too emotional for some rooms.
Too ambitious for others.
Too spiritual for the corporate world.
Too corporate for the spiritual world.
Like my soul was a wild seed
dropped into concrete,
searching for somewhere sacred enough
to finally take root.
Because this world teaches women
to survive before they ever learn
how to belong to themselves first.
To stay “agreeable.”
Digestible.
Beautiful, but never too powerful.
Soft, while still carrying the weight of everyone else’s storms.
But I never learned how to become smaller.
My mother taught me to lead.
Even when men, work and life tried to break me into obedience,
her voice always told me to “Take care of myself first”.
Even when people mistook my depth for rebellion.
Even when systems rewarded silence
and punished women who spoke with fire in their spirit.
Something ancient inside me always resisted.
Like roots pushing through stone.
Like moon tides refusing to obey the shore.
Like the earth itself whispering,
you were never made to live buried.
And slowly,
I began remembering who I was.
But a woman made from the same elements
as mountains, oceans, storms, and stars.
The earth does not apologize
for taking up space.
Forests do not ask permission
to grow toward the light.
Wildflowers bloom through cracked sidewalks
without questioning whether they belong there.
And roots beneath the soil
still reach for water
even in darkness.
So why shouldn’t I?
Somewhere along the way,
I realized I was never here
to fit perfectly inside a broken world.
I was here to plant something new.
To build differently.
To create differently.
To leave behind gardens
where other women could finally breathe.
The earth taught me
that grounding is not becoming quiet.
It is becoming unshakable.
Standing firm in your truth
even when the world benefits
from your silence.
And now,
I no longer question whether I belong here.
I feel it in my bones.
In my breath.
In the sacred dirt beneath my feet.
The same earth
that carries mountains, oceans, and stars
has been carrying me all along. - Xa’vonni

There are moments in life when a woman
realizes she can no longer stay in the same
garden that once kept her small.
? The Garden of Becoming
For me, Divine Women in Business was not
created overnight.
It was born through grief, survival, healing,
reinvention, and finally, remembrance.
This magazine has been over three years in preproduction.
Before Divine Women in Business, I created
THICKK Magazine, a bold publication centered
around entertainment, culture, and influence.
In 2025, I released the final issue, Issue No. 4, and
made the difficult decision to let it go
At the time, I did not fully understand why I felt
called toward a different direction. I only knew
something inside me was changing.
I was no longer interested in building platforms
that centered ego, status, or illusion.
I wanted to build something that helped women
find their voices.
T h e B i r t h o f D i v i n e
W o m e n i n B u s i n e s s
I had spent nearly two years in a long-distance relationship with a
powerful influencer whose world revolved entirely around himself.
While I poured myself as a fulltime Publicist to launch his
career...my time, energy, resources, business strategy, PR
expertise, and entertainment connections into helping build his
visibility, I slowly lost my own.
The relationship became emotionally draining, manipulative, and
deeply one-sided. The more I dimmed my light to help elevate his,
the more disconnected I became from my own purpose.
I realized I was helping someone else build an empire while
abandoning the vision God had placed inside me.
At the same time, I was navigating the ending of
one of the most emotionally painful chapters of
my life.
“Walking away shattered me.
But it also saved me.
For the first time in years, I was forced to
stand alone and rebuild from the ground
up. And somewhere within that rebuilding,
I found myself again.
It felt like walking through an unfamiliar
jungle, searching for light after years of
darkness.”

But every step forward became a return to my own
divine feminine power.
Then life changed forever.
In November 2023, just days before my birthday, I
received the devastating news that my mother had
passed away after a three-year battle with ovarian
cancer.
My mother was a nurse for over 30 years. A healer. A
caregiver. A woman who spent her life helping others.
She fought courageously and received some of the best
treatment possible in Boston, but at only 61 years old,
she succumbed to the disease.
Three days later, I flew to Boston to be with my family.
That year and for every year since, my birthday was not
a celebration.
It was a goodbye.
Her funeral brought together over one hundred family
members and loved ones from across the country.
It was beautiful, heartbreaking, and transformative all
at once. It was also the first major loss I had ever
experienced.
And in that moment, I understood something that
changed me permanently:
Time is not guaranteed.
We do not have forever to become who we were meant
to be.
After losing my mother, I stopped waiting for
permission to pursue my purpose.
In January 2025, I officially launched Divine Women in
Business LLC.
What began as a vision quickly evolved into a movement. Over the course of a year, I intentionally shifted my audience and outreach
toward women entrepreneurs, creatives, survivors, healers, coaches, and founders. Today, my community is overwhelmingly female-led,
and together we are building a new kind of ecosystem centered around visibility, healing, leadership, media, and feminine empowerment.
None of this was built alone.
Behind this magazine is a deeply talented team of graphic artists, writers, editors, designers, administrators, creatives, and visionaries who
believed in this mission long before it launched publicly. Many of them have worked beside me quietly for over a year helping bring this
dream to life.
Our team spans across the United States and internationally, from Africa to the Middle East to Japan, united by one belief:
Women deserve spaces where they can be seen, heard, valued, and elevated. And this magazine is exactly that!

Divine Women in Business is more than a
publication.
It is a year-long digital platform dedicated
to spotlighting women founders, amplifying
survivor stories, supporting trauma healing,
sharing resources, promoting businesses,
and helping women step into visibility
unapologetically.
It is also a marketplace of ideas, services,
opportunities, collaborations, and
expansion for women ready to grow.
As the vision expanded, so did the
ecosystem surrounding it.
From this movement came the creation of
the Sacred Soul Success Program, a
personalized PR and visibility coaching
experience where I mentor women founders
on how to build authority, confidence,
positioning, and visibility through our VPA
Method:
Visibility. Positioning. Authority.
Through one-on-one mentorship, women
are guided toward launching their own
brands, platforms, businesses, podcasts,
communities, movements, and media
presence with clarity and confidence.
Soon after, I transformed my original
coaching curriculum into something far
deeper:
The Sacred Path of SHE Certification.
This 90-day transformational coaching and
certification experience combines spiritual
growth, feminine healing, energetics,
manifestation, mindset work, and
professional coaching frameworks into one
immersive journey.
At its core is the SoulWorx Coaching
Method, a five-step transformational
process designed to help women reconnect
with themselves while also developing the
confidence and structure to guide others.
This June, we officially open our first
intimate cohort for women ready to become
certified and step into leadership, healing,
and visibility work of their own.
But even now, I know this is only the
beginning.
This summer, I will also release my
upcoming book:
The Sacred Path of SHE: A
Feminine Framework
Because this journey was never only about
building a business.
It was about becoming.
Like a flower blooming in the middle of an
overgrown garden, I have learned that
healing is not linear.
Reinvention is messy. Growth requires
courage. And sometimes the greatest act of
self-love is choosing to save yourself.
Every service, every program, every event,
every article, and every platform we create
under Divine Women in Business carries
that same mission:
To help women reclaim their voice, visibility,
identity, and power.
Today, our ecosystem includes:
Magazine advertising and media
opportunities
The Allure Collective membership
community
The upcoming Femme Fire Podcast
Divine Lead Alchemy PR lead
generation services
Virtual assistant support for female
entrepreneurs
Retreats, networking experiences, visibility
campaigns, and mentorship programs
And this is only the foundation.
At the end of this year, we will host our
official Tampa print magazine launch
celebration for the physical edition of
Divine Women in Business Magazine,
featuring survivor advocacy, women-owned
brands, runway experiences, speakers, local
talent, and the debut of my upcoming shoe
line, She Rises.
As we grow into 2027 and beyond, our vision
becomes even bigger.
More visibility.
More healing.
More expansion.
More women stepping fully into their light.
If you are reading this now, I hope you
understand something deeply...
“You are not
”behind.”
You are not
“too broken.”
You are not
“too late.”
Sometimes the
garden has to
fall apart before
something
divine can
finally blofinally
bloom.
And maybe this
is your season
too. ?”
Xa’vonni

The Future is Female
A Global Forecast of Women, Power, and Influence in 2030
The future is not female because “it sounds good.”
It is female because the data, the economy, and the direction of the world already point there.
Women influence 70 to 80 percent of global consumer spending
Over $124 trillion in wealth is transferring into women’s hands by 2048
Closing gender gaps could increase global GDP by 20 percent or more
Yet women hold only 27.5 percent of parliamentary seats globally
This is the paradox of our time: women are shaping the future faster than systems are evolving to support
them.
2030: THE SHIFT ERA
Women Rise, Systems Lag
?
By 2030, women are no longer emerging.
They are economically central.
Wealth, Work & Entrepreneurship
?
Women-owned businesses represent 40
percent of all businesses globally
Women are starting businesses at rates
up to 1.5x faster than men in some
regions
Closing financial access gaps could add
$5 to $6 trillion to global GDP
? Technology & Career Tracks
Women make up only 35 percent of
STEM graduates globally
Less than 30 percent of the global tech
workforce is female
Up to 160 million women will need to
transition into digital roles by 2030
Beauty, Fashion & Consumer
?
Power
Global beauty industry projected
to exceed $800 billion by 2030
Women drive over 75 percent of
beauty and fashion purchasing
decisions
Sustainable fashion market
expected to grow by 9 to 10
percent annually
? Entertainment & Media
Women represent about 45 percent of global
creators, but dominate key niches:
beauty, wellness & lifestyle
Influencer marketing industry surpasses $22.
billion globally
Creator economy projected to hit $500+ billion
by 2030

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Mental Health
Childcare & Care
?
Economy
Women perform over 75
percent of unpaid care work
globally
606 million women are out
of the workforce due to
caregiving
Global care demand
projected to reach 2.3 billion
people by 2030
Travel and Global
Mobility
Women make up 54 to 56
percent of the global
tourism workforce
Solo female travel market
grows at double-digit
rates annually
Women influence the
majority of luxury travel
decisions globally
⚖ Politics &
Women’s Rights
WoMEN HOLD:
27.5 percent of
pARLIAMENTARY SEATS
22 percent of cabinet
pOSITIONS
Only about 15 percent of
cOUNTRIES ARE LED BY WOMEN
Women are 1.5 to 2 times more likely to experience anxiety
and depression
Over 10 percent of pregnant and postpartum women
experience depression globally
Mental health industry exceeds $500 billion globally
Fertility & Reproductive Reality
?
1 in 6 people globally experience
infertility
18 percent of adults say they will not have
the number of children they desire
Over 50 percent cite financial barriers to
having children
Physical Health & Disease
?
Women spend 25 percent more
time in poor health compared to
men
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10
women globally
PCOS affects up to 13 percent of
women of reproductive age
Cardiovascular disease remains the
leading cause of death in women
worldwide
? Pets & Lifestyle
Over 60 percent of pet owners
globally are women
Pet care industry projected to
exceed $350 billion by 2030

Photography
by
Robert
Cobb
Paris Fashion Week
• Dubai Fashion Week
• Abu Dhabi Modest Fashion Week
• Milan Fashion Week
• New York Fashion Week
• Miami Swim Week
• DC Fashion Week
• Flying SOLO NYC
• SI Runway
• SOCIETY Fashion Week
• VOGUE Mexico
• Sundance Film Festival
• SXSW
There is something powerful about having a business partner
who genuinely advocates for women founders, and that is
exactly who Robert Cobb is. A proud girl dad to his daughter
Ari, Robert brings heart, creativity, and vision into every space
he enters while continuously supporting women in media,
business, and leadership. And he was a lead photograpger of my
own magazine editorials in THICKK Magazine!
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Robert studied Media Arts
and Animation at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh before teaching
himself photography in 2019. Since then, he has built an
impressive portfolio covering internationally recognized
events including Paris Fashion Week, Dubai Fashion Week, Milan
Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Miami Swim Week,
Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, the NFL Draft, and Super Bowl
LVIII.
Known for his authentic storytelling and editorial eye, Robert
captures more than moments. He captures energy, culture, and
legacy while continuing to amplify stories and voices that
deserve to be seen on a global stage.
Our upcoming CEO Beauty Lounge Experience, a luxury mix of
photography, podcasting, runway confidence, and beauty, is
now open for bookings. Ask us about availability! -Xa’Vonni
• Fashion Talks
• 2023 NFL Draft
• 2024 NFL Draft
• Super Bowl LVIII
• The Heisman Trophy Events
• Pro Football Hall of Fame Events
• Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
• Arnold Sports Festival
• Ohio State Buckeyes Football
• UCF Knights Football
• Pitt Panthers Football
• Kentucky Wildcats Football
• Stanford Cardinal Football

Dubai Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week

G l o b a l W o m e n R i s i n g

Fixing the Broken Rung: A Story of Women Rising in East Africa
by Daniella Munezero, DWIB Contributing Writer
I first learned about the "broken rung" in a leadership class. It was described as the invisible
barrier that stops many women from moving into leadership positions, even when they are
qualified. At the time, it felt like a concept. Something distant, statistical.
But the more I've lived and observed, the more I realize it is not distant at all.
Across East Africa, women are everywhere in the economy. They are building businesses,
sustaining households, and driving both the informal and formal sectors. In countries like
Rwanda, they are even leading globally in political representation. Yet somewhere between
entry-level roles and leadership positions, many women quietly get stuck, not because of a lack
of ability, but because of systems that were never fully built for them.
I've started to see this gap differently, not only in data, but in everyday life.
In Bujumbura, where my family runs a faith-centered business, I've watched my mother work
closely with women in the community. She teaches them how to turn their talents into income,
starting with sewing. For nine months, they learn, create, and grow. But what stays with me most
is not just what they make; it's who they become. More confident. More certain. More aware of
their own worth.
When they receive their certificates, the moment feels bigger than completion. It feels like a
beginning.
And it makes me reflect on my own path as a leadership student and as a woman. Because while
I read about leaders like Priscilla Gathungu and Sylvia Mulinge reshaping industries across East
Africa, I also see leadership in my own home; in spaces where women are quietly rebuilding
their lives and identities.
Fixing the broken rung is not one thing. It may be many small places of transformation like
these.
And maybe it starts with people like me learning to recognize that leadership is not only
something to study, but something to live, create, and pass on.

Xa’vonni Feature
S P O T L I G H T O N
C H E R Y L
S T A B L E R
President/Co-Founder
JustFaithTV for VYRE

“You cannot replicate the personal. You cannot manufacture genuineness.
At JUSTFAITHTV, genuineness is all we know how to be.” - Cheryl Stabler
T
What was the defining moment that made you bet on yourself and build your business?
What’s your story?
he defining moment was starting over after my divorce in 2019. For nearly twenty years,
I had poured myself into being a stay-at-home mother, raising three children who are now
thriving adults. With a prayer on my lips and a blank page in front of me, I asked God for
something new...spomething on my own.
I officially retired from music management and co-created a podcast, The Unshakeable
Woman, alongside my sister-friend Bernadette Holder. A connection made in an
unexpected space led me to the founders of VYRE Network, a publicly traded media
platform.
Then, the founder shared something that shifted everything: they had an abundance of
faith content and no clear direction for it. We prayed over it, planned around it, and from
that conversation, JUSTFAITHTV was born. Today, my name is attached to a platform that
moves both markets and hearts. Looking back, I realize the ending I feared was actually the
beginning of my purpose.
Sometimes God doesn’t redirect your path. He reveals it.

How has your personal journey shaped the woman
and the brand you lead today?
What’s your story?
My personal journey taught me that resilience is not about
perfection. It is about surrender, faith, and the willingness
to begin again when life changes unexpectedly.
Becoming a mother shaped my heart. Starting over after
divorce shaped my strength. Building JUSTFAITHTV
shaped my confidence as a leader and visionary.
Today, I lead from a place of authenticity instead of
performance. I no longer feel the need to separate my faith
from business or my personal story from my professional
mission. Every challenge I have walked through taught me
how to lead with compassion, wisdom, and conviction.
The woman I am today is not the woman I was ten years
ago. She is stronger, clearer, more grounded, and fully
aligned with her purpose.
That evolution became the foundation of the brand I lead
now.
What impact do you most want your work to have
on your community?
I want my work to remind people that faith, purpose, and
business can coexist powerfully together.
More than success, I want to create legacy. I want women,
creators, and entrepreneurs to feel seen, valued, and
empowered to fully own their voice, their vision, and their
gifts.
Through JUSTFAITHTV and my work in media, my goal is
to create spaces where authentic stories are amplified,
meaningful conversations are encouraged, and people
feel inspired to step into something greater for their lives.
At the end of the day, I want people to remember not just
what I built, but how I made others feel while building it.
Cheryl Stabler

WELCOME TO ST. PETE
St. Petersburg, Florida, known as The Sunshine City, is quickly emerging as one of the most
intentional places to live, work, and build. With a population of over 265,000 and nearly 45% of
residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, the city offers both talent and momentum.
Economically, St. Pete is backed by strong industries like healthcare, finance, and
professional services, while tourism alone generates over $10–11 billion annually in Pinellas
County, fueled by nearly 15 million visitors each year.
But what truly defines this city is its energy. A growing wave of entrepreneurs, creatives, and
women-led businesses are choosing St. Pete for its blend of lifestyle, opportunity, and
expansion without the overwhelm of larger markets.
Divine Women in Business experienced this firsthand with the Awaken Your Light Retreat in
2025, and as we expand into St. Petersburg in 2026, this city stands as a reflection of what’s
next. A place where women are not just entering the economy, but actively shaping it. ✨
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Watch our Review here!
Sunrise Spa is where skincare, relaxation, and self care come together
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complimentary customized facials, exfoliating body treatments, and
restorative therapies that left the skin refreshed and radiant. We were
blown away!
The environment provided owner Corey felt warm, inviting, and
intentionally designed to help you slow down and reset. Our spiritual
healer, Rose Elizabeth guided us mystically to new levels too!
Sunrise Spa celebrates the power of self care, encouraging women to
prioritize themselves and step into their best, most confident selves.
We can’t wait to visit weekly!

Thank you to Rose Elizabeth for
hosting our wonderful Chinese tea
ceremony!
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The Wildflower Story
At Wildflower Ice Cream, we’re more than just a soft
serve ice cream shop in Saint Petersburg, Florida,
we’re a family on a mission to make every ice cream
experience special.
As a family with two kids that had dairy sensitivities,
we know how tricky it can be to find a local ice
cream shop that caters to everyone. Whether you
prefer creamy traditional flavors or need non-dairy
vegan options, the choices often fall short.
That’s why we created Wildflower Ice Cream: a
place where families, friends, and ice cream lovers
of all kinds can enjoy delicious treats made with
love.
We pride ourselves on offering a menu that’s thoughtfully crafted to include equal parts
non-dairy and traditional ice cream options.
Each made-to-order cup is mixed fresh with premium ingredients, ensuring every cone or
cup is bursting with flavor. Our New Zealand fresh fruit ice cream style process allows us to
explore creative flavors alongside timeless classics, making Wildflower Ice Cream the
perfect destination for adventurous taste buds and comforting favorites alike.
Love,
The McGarry Family
https://www.wildflowericecreamshop.com

Tucked into the heart of downtown
St. Pete, Bohemios Tapas
Restaurant is where Spanish culture
meets elevated, magnetic energy
and where I hosted a VIP dinner for
myself and 7 top entrepreneuers of
St. Pete.
From the moment you walk in, it
feels less “like dinner and more like
an experience”, the kind you linger
in especially when you sense the
incredible warmth and hospitality of
owner and staff. Think “authentic
tapas, hand-carved Jamón Ibérico,
and a beautifully curated wine list
that invites you to slow down, sip, and
stay a little longer.”
With live music in the air and plates
designed for sharing, Bohemios is
made for connection, date nights,
girls’ nights, and those “just one
more glass” evenings that turn into
unforgettable memories and we def
had a few!!
It’s warm, it’s vibrant, and it carries
that effortless European charm that
makes you feel like you’ve been
transported without ever leaving
St. Pete.
Bohemios Tapas
https://bohemiosstpete.com

Founded in 2024 by Ronaldo Zeledon, 23 years of culinary passion,
Bohemios brings the soul of Spain to the heart of
Downtown St. Petersburg.
From tableside-carved Jamón Ibérico 5J to 30+ curated Spanish wines
and live music: every visit is a full sensory celebration. RUN, don’t walk
there. - Xa’vonni

DINING SPONSOR
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Every dish is crafted without redefined oils, soy, corn, eggs, GMOs, or
peanuts, yet the flavors are anything but restrictive. Instead. Sol leans into
nostalgia, comfort, and artistry, offering plates that feel like a return to
your grandmother’s kitchen, elevated through clean, seasonal ingredients.
Founded by Debbie DeVico-O’Neil, a holistic chef with celiac disease and
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ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR
Black Leaf Cigar & Wine Lounge
Black Leaf Cigar & Wine Lounge brings a fresh,
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Created by Christian Pryor Hurst, the space reflects
her vision of building an environment where people can
connect, relax, and feel fully welcomed. And the massive
charcuterie was to die for!
The lounge blends premium cigars and curated wines
with a modern tasting experience, allowing guests to
explore and enjoy at their own pace. Every detail is
designed to feel intentional, from the layout to the
ambiance, creating a setting that is both elevated and
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Jazz nights and live music add depth to the experience,
transforming the lounge into a soulful escape. The
sound, the atmosphere, and the energy come together
to create a space where conversations flow and
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As one of the few Black owned cigar and wine lounges
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F ire
Where she rises into her fullest expression.

Made of Fire and Grace
I lost my mother
and with her,
the last doorway to the young woman I used to be.
The world became darker after that.
Like the moon disappeared from my ocean
and the tides inside me no longer knew how to let
go
Then one day, by surprise...life cracked me open
again.
For a brief moment,
I almost became a mother too. Unchallenged. and
overjoyed.
A tiny heartbeat of becoming. A new reality.
A soul made of “stardust and hope.”
But as that chapter slipped through my fingers
past my unheard prayers, like rain I could not
hold, it changed me forever.
Because almost becoming a mother
taught me a kind of love
that felt ancient. That made sense. That brought
the planets into alignment in a constellation I
never believed in.
With the kind of love woven into the bones of a
woman before language existed.
Soft and terrifying.
Sacred and consuming.
And awakened something untapped within me.
Losing my own mother and child
made me realize just how holy a woman’s love
truly is and how we must be protected.
A deeper empathy of how women carry entire
universes inside their hearts.
How mothersand motherhood leave fingerprints
on the soul.
How love lingers like perfume in the air
long after those we truly love are gone.
For a while, grief felt like standing inside ashes.
Like wandering through smoke,
trying to remember who I was before the fire.
But something magical happens to women
who survive heartbreak without losing their
softness.
We become “alchemy.”
Pain turns to gold.
Grief turns to wisdom.
Love turns inward
and blooms like wildflowers after a storm.
It’s imprint carves multidimensional streaks
across your soul and purpose.
And somehow, through all this loss,
I am saved and risen stronger. My heart is
deepened.
Not like the old version of me.
A deeper one...A wiser one.
Like candlelight in a dark cathedral, finally able to
hear the angels cry.
The fire did not destroy my womanhood like I
thought. It light the path of my story.
It finally made life make sense.
I rose divine from the ashes.
And one day, so will you..
- Xa’vonni

Kimberly Freed
Johanna Zenobia, Owner
Karen Colettti, Co-Owner
On the sand beneath the night sky, women came together through movement, music, and fire to honor
transformation, healing, and feminine energy. The fire ritual became a symbol of letting go of fear, pain,
heartbreak, and old versions of ourselves while stepping deeper into confidence, softness, passion, and personal
power.
There was something raw and beautiful about watching women move with flame in their hands like they were
reclaiming pieces of themselves in real time. It was more than a performance.
It was expression, release, connection, and rebirth. A reminder that even after loss or struggle, women still have
the ability to rise glowing from within.
Special thank you to our sponsor Johanna Zenobia of Hip Expressions for supporting this unforgettable
experience.
Photography by Riotous Color
Art & Photography
Alight

Daisy Lianna Delacruz

hipexpressions.com

Soul Renewal....

I call it the silent killer. No bruises. No dramatic stories.
Just slow erosion. And when you’re empathic, like I am,
you don’t always label it as abuse. You call it potential. You
call it trauma bonding. You say, “He just needs love.” You
think you can fix it until one day you don’t recognize
yourself anymore.
Almost immediately after I broke free, I told my best friend,
“I think I’m supposed to help women through this.” It
wasn’t a business idea. It was a calling.
Once I understood why my nervous system was scanning
for familiarity instead of safety, I knew I couldn’t unknow
it and I couldn’t stay silent about it. There’s always been
something in me that, once I learn how to move a
mountain, I want to turn around and show others how to
climb it too.
And honestly, that’s biblical “Praise be to the God and
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion
and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our
troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with
the comfort we ourselves receive from God." 2 Corinthians
1:3. I didn’t just want to move my mountain. I wanted to
teach women how to move theirs with strategy, emotional
awareness, and spiritual strength.
And on a deeper level, this work is about children. As an
educator, I see what toxic environments do to nervous
systems in real time, the anxiety, the hypervigilance, the
shutdown. I’ve watched kids carry emotional weight that
was never meant for them. Even in my own past
relationship, I saw the ripple effects of dysfunction.
And I made a quiet promise: if I can help a woman heal,
I can help shift an entire household. Healing women isn’t
just about the woman. It’s about breaking cycles. It’s about
protecting children who don’t yet have the language for
what they’re living in.
So I bet on myself, not because I felt fearless, but because I
felt responsible. Responsible for the woman I used to be,
and for the next generation watching us choose differently.
What impact do you most want your work to have on your
community?
The impact I want goes beyond just helping a woman feel
better in the moment. Of course I want her to feel more
confident, more clear, more grounded. But more than that, I
want her to actually feel safe within herself.
Because when a woman learns how to regulate her nervous
system, trust her intuition, and stop choosing from survival,
everything shifts. The way she sees herself changes. The way
she chooses changes. The way she shows up in relationships
changes. And it doesn’t stop with her.
“It affects her friendships, her family, her future children, the
environment she creates. That’s what matters to me. Not just
temporary change, but something that actually lasts and carries into
other people’s lives too.” - Kristen Constantino
What advice would you give to women who feel called to more,
but are still hesitating?
I would tell her that hesitation doesn’t mean she’s not
ready. Most of the time, it means she’s right on the edge of
something bigger.
We think we need to feel confident first, but that’s not how
it works. Confidence comes after you move, not before. You
don’t need to have everything figured out.
You don’t need to feel fearless. You just need to be willing
to take one step, even if it feels uncomfortable.
And honestly, staying where you are will cost you more
than taking the risk to grow.
You’re not too much. You’re not “behind.” And you’re not
asking for too much from life.
If you feel that pull, that knowing that there’s more for
you… it’s there for a reason.
Trust it. - K.C.
Read the full interview here

From Shattered to Shining Starts With You
Shattered to Shining is more than a book.
It’s a guide for the woman who is ready to stop repeating the same patterns and start choosing
herself. Inside, you’ll learn how to rebuild your confidence, understand the deeper patterns
behind toxic relationships, and reconnect with your voice in a way that actually lasts.
This isn’t about “becoming someone new.”
It’s about coming back to who you already are.
Book Launches in June!
Add the workbook for a deeper
transformation.
https://shining.kristenaconstantino.com/

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