This episode is for anyone navigating major life transitions and wondering if renewal is still possible.

I’m joined by Georgette Beck, author of Junk to Jewels: A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. Georgette shares her deeply personal story of divorce, faith, healing, and rebuilding a life rooted in purpose and self-worth.

We talk about vulnerability in nonfiction, writing through trauma, the power of community, and why it’s never too late to pursue education, creativity, or a calling that’s been waiting for years. Georgette also reflects on second-chance love, blended families, podcasting, and how life’s hardest seasons often produce the richest growth.

This conversation will resonate with readers and writers interested in memoir, faith-based nonfiction, personal transformation, and stories of hope that emerge from real-world struggle. Visit the Authors website: https://www.georgettebeck.com/

Junk to Jewels: A Journey From Brokenness & Despair to Beauty & Delight

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00:00 Introduction to Jolene's Books and Writer's Talk

00:40 Georgette Beck's Journey: From Brokenness to Beauty

01:29 The Healing Power of Community and Faith

03:43 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Purpose

09:11 The Writing Process and Inspirations

15:04 Podcasting Tips and Community Building

18:11 Networking and Future Projects

21:12 Final Thoughts and Inspirations

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