Kristen Hallett Rzasa thought she had built the life she'd always wanted—a successful corporate career, a thriving business, and a future she was excited about. Then life unraveled.

Over the course of two decades, Kristen lost her father suddenly at 52, survived a life-threatening medical emergency after years of ignoring her body's warnings, watched her dream business nearly consume her, experienced the grief of infertility, and found herself repeatedly asking the same question:

If life can change in an instant, what really matters?

In this deeply honest conversation, Kristen shares how each heartbreak became an invitation to rebuild, not by chasing someone else's definition of success, but by creating a life that truly reflected her values. Click 'play' to hear her story.

What You Will Learn

• [00:09:30] Why she treated Jazzercise like a business from day one
• [00:14:00] What ignoring her body eventually cost her
• [00:19:00] Her father's sudden death at 52 — and living with no regrets
• [00:28:30] Being stranded in Newfoundland on 9/11
• [00:32:30] Losing her job, relationship, and direction all at once
• [00:38:00] Why she buried her grief for years — and what finally helped
• [00:41:00] Why stillness is where the real growth happens
• [00:47:00] What inspired her to build Unwritten Legacies

Let’s Connect!

Kristen Raza

Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook

Chandler Stroud

Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

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