How do you navigate life’s unexpected challenges? Do you crumble under the weight, foster resentment, or embrace each trial as an opportunity for personal growth?
In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, we welcome Lynn Gillette, who, at first glance, seemed to have life all figured out. With her children’s recent high school graduation, she entered an empty nest, ready to dedicate herself to a career as a school principal. However, life had other plans. A sudden and tragic turn of events saw the passing of both her brother and his ex-wife, leaving Lynn and her husband responsible for their four children.
Lynn’s journey not only entailed grappling with grief but also making pivotal decisions as the guardian of her four nieces. Rather than succumbing to the pressure, Lynn confronted the challenges head-on, learned from the hardships, and has since emerged as a beacon of strength, now helping others as a life coach.
Lynn discusses how you discern your life’s mission and purpose and navigate those challenging moments, whether it be the loss of a loved one, a job, or your health. We hope this episode leaves you hopeful you navigate life’s unexpected twists.
MEET THE GUEST
Lynn Gillette
Lynn Gillette was a school principal who found herself making an unexpected life transition when her four young nieces lost both of their parents within 12 months of each other. Processing her own grief while navigating raising four girls who were living with tremendous loss, Lynn learned first-hand the power of rising through resiliency. She embarked on a journey of using the many emotions of grief in conjunction with the power of intentional thinking to move from surviving to thriving for both herself and her newly-formed family. Now, as a master-certified life coach, presenter, and impact speaker, Lynn is serving others who are navigating life’s challenges and empowering them to transform struggles into strengths and tragedies into triumphs.
