Reel Talk: Single dad speaks openly about parenting children with trauma. My guest Michael Padurano speaks openly about his journey of losing his children and the work it took him to gain custody of them. Trigger warning: he speaks with transparency about what some of his children experienced and what he also endured as a child. This was a wonderful interview about overcoming your past and CHOOSING to change the narrative. He shares some of his insights and strategies on how he has successfully accomplished that in his life. You can follow him on Linkedin and YouTube to hear more about his journey.

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Thanks for listening! Have a prosperous day! Blessings LaChelle #americassupermom #substack

Christine Vance is a Dallas-based HR and Talent professional (formerly of Neiman Marcus) who shared an incredibly raw and emotional post six months after losing her husband, Andre, to COVID complications and a misdiagnosis of Multiple Myeloma. Her message about self-care, family, and healing touched over 10 million people worldwide and sparked a massive global conversation about the human side of professional life.In this episode of the Unlock Your "Super" Power Podcast, host America's SuperMom—a mother of 15, TV producer, speaker, and author who famously overcame a 13-year struggle with depression—sits down with Dallas-based Talent & People Leader Christine Vance to discuss a moment of vulnerability that went viral to over 10 million people.1. The Story Behind the Viral Post

• • The Sudden Loss: Six months after the tragic loss of her husband and father to their four young children, Andre—who passed away from COVID complications and a misdiagnosed battle with Multiple Myeloma—Christine wrote a raw post about her grief.
  • The Power of Vulnerability: By opening up about her grief and the perspective it gave her, her words resonated globally, demonstrating that true connection begins when we let down our guard and share our real human stories.

• • Following Your Own Advice: As a long-time HR leader, Christine reflects on how people-centric professionals tirelessly ensure that everyone else is safe, cared for, and supported—yet rarely practice the same self-care for themselves.
  • Take Your Moments: The episode underscores the vital necessity of taking active moments for your own well-being and intentionally making memories with loved ones while you can.

• • Inherent Value: True connection isn't about transactional networking; it's about identifying and highlighting the unique value that every individual brings to the table.
  • Clear Communication: Building a reliable, resilient, and strategic community requires absolute clarity in how we communicate our stories and our needs.

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We are only as good as our ego. I have learned the hard way how my ego can hinder my ability to communicate with others. I had to learn what I could and could not control. Once, I was willing to remove the mask of perfection I learned to be confident in my unique skills and talents. I no longer needed to seek validation from others. I was able to rest in my skills and not feel inadequate if I did not know something. That was huge for me as my upbringing was filled with the work of being a high performer. Asking for help, learning from others and realizing that my flaws made way for me to work with others who were good at what I struggled in.

As a mother of 15 children, I have learned that teamwork makes the dream work. If you would like to join this network click the link and join us: https://americassupermom.substack.com/

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