Join Holly and Elizabeth as they welcome Jody LaVoie, founder of Widows in the Workplace, as she shares her own grief story following the tragic death of her husband, Steve, and found herself thrust into the business world amid her grief. Jody is an inspiration as she now provides support for women who have become widowed and find themselves unexpectedly re-entering the workforce. Jody talks about raising her daughters as a solo parent, navigating work/life/parenting/grief balance, and so much more!
Our guest, Jody LaVoie is a certified coach specializing in supporting widows in the workplace. Unexpectedly widowed at 47 after her husband's tragic shooting, Jody navigated solo parenting three teenagers while managing her business and grieving. Faced with a lack of resources for career-driven widows like herself, Jody transformed her experience into a mission. Now, she empowers widows through personalized coaching, her online courses and free monthly community calls helping them rediscover joy and embrace life after loss. Jody holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago, is a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) holding her Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Certification, she is a certified grief educator and is a Certified High Performance Coach. You can find her at www.widowsintheworkplace.com as well as other SM platforms under Widows in the Workplace.
Holly Gainsboro is a Certified Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, a Certified Grief Educator, and founder of Golden Heart Grief Support & Education. Following the death of her late husband, Steven, Holly felt pulled to be present for others experiencing their own losses—not just pertaining to death, but any event that may result in a grief response. She guides those who have suffered losses by helping them navigate their way through grief, transitioning them to a place of joy and hope. Holly also facilitates grief support groups, and grief education workshops. She is thrilled to co-host Creating Space for Grief & Hope with her dear friend and colleague Elizabeth Catignani. You can learn more on her website: www.goldenheartgrief.com
Elizabeth Catignani is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Certified Creative Grief Coach, and founder of the online platform Her Creative Wellness. After experiencing baby loss and young widowhood by the age of 27, Elizabeth has made it her mission to support and empower others on their own unique path through loss and healing. She is the author of “Creative Grieving: A Hip Chick’s Path from Loss to Hope” (available on Amazon and Audible) and “The Creative Grieving Workbook” (now available on Apple Books). You can learn more on her website: www.hercreativewellness.com
