Never Too Late: Embracing the Hard & Holy | Michelle Konson
Hey, Lionesses! Today, I'm joined by my dear friend, Michelle Konson, a powerful voice for women who feel like their stories are too flawed for redemption.
In this conversation, we dive into the incredible power of embracing our past to find profound healing and purpose. Michelle and I share how our journey of uncovering our own stories began at a life-changing workshop. We talk about the beauty and the necessity of doing this difficult work in community, and how our deepest wounds can become the source of our greatest impact. You'll hear Michelle's inspiring story of moving from a place of self-doubt to a confident leader and mentor, all by taking small, courageous steps. This episode is a powerful testament to the idea that it is never too late for redemption, no matter where you are in your journey. We discuss how motherhood, career, and volunteering have all played a vital role in her path, and how every experience—good or bad—is a part of the beautiful story God is writing.
Join us as we explore how a new "hard" can lead to a holy and purposeful life, and why your unique story is the very thing that the world needs you to share.
www.michellekonson.com
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00:00 Introduction to Lioness Conversations
01:13 Meeting Michelle Konson: A Journey of Healing
03:42 The Importance of Storytelling in Healing
08:04 Vulnerability and Community: The Power of Connection
12:15 Embracing Our Stories: The Path to Redemption
15:08 Michelle's Mission: Encouraging Women to Embrace Their Stories
18:43 The Role of Community in Overcoming Self-Doubt
22:46 Impacting Lives: Michelle's Work with MomCo and LoVE USA
28:00 Seeing God Through the Eyes of the Orphaned
30:52 Compassion Born from Pain: The Transformative Power of Suffering
32:37 The Journey of Motherhood and Faithfulness
37:13 Lessons in Control and Surrender
39:32 It's Never Too Late: Redemption in Parenting
43:52 The Power of Forgiveness and Vulnerability
50:51 Starting the Healing Journey
57:41 Embracing Our Stories for Healing
Creators and Guests
Host
Jen Porter
Corporate leader turned entrepreneur, I created "Lioness Conversations" to amplify the voices of extraordinary women—leaders who have faced fear, overcome challenges, and are now shaping the world with their work. This podcast is a space for courage, truth, and deep inspiration. My mission is to empower women to be brave, leading with confidence and joy, to do the most meaningful work of their lives.
Guest
Michelle Konson
A relentless pursuer of truth and a proud South African, Michelle Konson helps women find hope and redemption by embracing the fullness of their stories. Through her decades of experience as a writer, speaker, mentor, attorney, and mom, she encourages those who feel it's too late for grace to see the beauty in their flawed journeys. She is a dedicated volunteer and advocate for MomCo. and LoVE USA, a nonprofit benefiting AIDS orphans in Southern Africa.
