In this episode, my guest Lovern Gordon shares her story of turning pain as a domestic violence survivor into passion and personal power. She shares how her childhood upbringing impacted her and consequently showed up in her life experiences. Lovern details this journey for us and how she was able to overcome and to heal. Ultimately her experiences fueled her passion for the purpose driven work that she's doing for domestic violence awareness. Listen as she details this powerful story of transformation. About My Guest: Lovern Gordon is the Founder of Love Life Now Foundation, Inc. (LLN) which promotes year-round awareness around Domestic Violence (DV), via its initiatives, points people in the right direction for help and helps bridge the gap between Domestic Violence shelters and the communities they serve. She is also the author of her memoir, "The Legacy He Left Me." Lovern used two back to back pageant wins to increase awareness around the issue in 2010. The following year, Love Life Now Foundation. Inc. was formed. She conducts Domestic Violence Workshops and hosts local events that raise thousands of dollars to benefit Domestic Violence shelters. Lovern has appeared on numerous radio and television shows including, CBS This Morning nationally and NBC's This is New England locally. In addition, she has been featured in prints including the Huffington Post and Boston Voyager Magazine. The Boston Celtics named her one of their 'Heroes Among Us' and she was featured as part of Instagram for Business – Black Women Entrepreneur series for Women's History Month. Connect with Lovern Gordon: Website: http://www.lovelifenow.org/ Book: https://www.thelegacyheleftme.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovelifenowfound/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelifenowfound/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoveLifeNowFoun LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/loverngordon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lovelifenow12

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