What do you do when the people you love hurt you the most?

In this heartfelt episode of She Believed Conversations, Dr. Wanikka Vance-Clark sits down with Christian speaker and author Lesley Carney to discuss her powerful journey from bitterness to healing after experiencing unimaginable family heartbreak.

For more than seven years, Lesley battled grief, unforgiveness, and isolation before discovering that her greatest battle wasn't with people, it was spiritual. Through faith, forgiveness, and God's grace, she found freedom and transformed her pain into purpose.

Together, they discuss:

• Healing after deep betrayal and family hurt
• Overcoming bitterness through forgiveness
• Recognizing the spiritual battle behind emotional pain
• Trusting God when love doesn't heal the way you hoped
• Finding peace, purpose, and restoration through Christ

If you've ever struggled to forgive, questioned God's plan after heartbreak, or felt stuck in your healing journey, this conversation will remind you that while people may disappoint you, God never will.

In this powerful episode of She Believed Conversations, Dr. Wanikka Vance-Clark sits down with Apostle Dr. Verl Howard, best-selling author, entertainment executive, film producer, and global peace ambassador, to discuss trusting God during seasons of waiting.

Apostle Howard shares her journey from pursuing a medical career to following God's call into the entertainment industry, where faith, obedience, and divine guidance opened unexpected doors. Together, they discuss God's timing, preparation for marriage, spiritual growth, and how to remain hopeful when prayers seem unanswered.

Using the story of Joseph as a powerful example, Apostle Howard reminds listeners that God's plan unfolds one step at a time and that preparation often comes before the promise.

This episode is filled with wisdom, encouragement, practical relationship advice, and a powerful prayer for healing, restoration, and breakthrough.

In this powerful episode of She Believed Conversations, Dr. Wanikka Vance-Clark sits down with Anne Alvarez, parent coach, author, and educator, for an honest and healing conversation about childhood trauma, parenting, and breaking generational cycles.

Anne shares her personal journey of healing from childhood pain, including surviving sexual abuse and growing up in a home where emotional safety was missing. Through her story, she helps viewers understand how unhealed childhood experiences can affect the way parents respond to their children’s emotions, behavior, and needs.

Together, Dr. Clark and Anne discuss how many parents unknowingly parent from places of pain, reacting out of old wounds instead of responding with understanding, patience, and connection. Anne explains the importance of emotional regulation, self-care, relational conversations, and creating safe spaces for children to express themselves.

This conversation also explores the difference between discipline and punishment, the importance of teaching instead of controlling, and how parents can begin healing by talking about their childhood experiences with safe people.

Anne reminds parents that healing is possible and that breaking generational cycles begins with awareness, honesty, and a willingness to do the inner work.

This episode is a powerful reminder that when parents heal, children benefit, families shift, and future generations are changed.

Real Conversations. Real Healing. Real Growth. Real Purpose