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Honoring Savanah—A Mother’s Journey of Faith, Love, and Resilience

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In this week’s episode of Thrive by The Rising Muse, we step into a story of profound loss, unwavering faith, and extraordinary love. Nancy Kinnear joins us to share her daughter Savanah’s remarkable journey—a life lived with grace, strength, and purpose, even through the challenges of metastatic breast cancer.

Savanah was more than her diagnosis. She was a dreamer, a creator, and an advocate. From starting her own earring business to using her voice to inspire and uplift others battling cancer, Savanah radiated hope. Her story is about love that transcends hardships and a faith that remains steadfast even in the darkest of times.

Nancy opens up about what it means to keep her daughter’s legacy alive, not just as a grieving mother, but as a witness to the beauty God can weave through pain. This heartfelt conversation isn’t just about loss; it’s about life, resilience, and the extraordinary ways to honor those we love. To read an article about Savanah’s journey and wedding click here. To read Savanah’s obituary click here.

If you want to support Savanah’s legacy, follow her Instagram and Facebook accounts.

Tune in for a deeply moving episode that will leave you inspired to find strength in your own journey.

🎧 Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. And don’t miss the special tribute to Savannah on our YouTube channel!

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From Tragedy to Triumph: Shelly Edwards Jorgensen’s Journey of Faith and Forgiveness

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In this episode of Thrive by The Rising Muse, we bring you an unforgettable story of resilience, faith, and the power of forgiveness. Shelly Edwards Jorgensen, author of Beautiful Ashes, joins us to share her harrowing yet inspiring journey. Imagine enduring the unimaginable—losing your mother to a violent crime, living through abuse, and facing overwhelming medical challenges. Shelly has survived these trials and found peace and healing in the most miraculous ways.

Through her conversation with hosts Naty and Veda, Shelly opens up about her path to healing and the pivotal moments that tested her faith. What kept her going? How did she learn to forgive in the face of such betrayal and loss? And, most importantly, what lessons does she want to share with others walking through their own darkness?

This episode is a powerful testament to the human spirit’s ability to rise above even the deepest of ashes. Tune in to hear how Shelly’s faith, courage, and the support of loved ones carried her through—and how her story can inspire you to overcome whatever life may throw your way.

Shelly attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah where she was the first female to graduate with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering.  After graduation, she moved back to her home state of Michigan and landed her dream job as a manufacturing engineer to start off her 20+ year career for Ford Motor Company. A few years into her engineering career, she decided to go back to school to get her MBA.

Shelly has spent over 30 years serving within her church congregation and community. She has always enjoyed serving others.

Shelly enjoys wood working and has amassed a workshop of her dreams.  She also enjoys being outside in the fresh air, trail riding in her ATV and enjoying the Great Lakes boating & jet skiing.

Shelly is happily married to her husband Glenn.  She is a step-mother, grandmother, and adored aunt!

If you want to know more about Shelly’s story, you can visit my website http://www.beautifulashesmemoir.com, Facebook Instagram, Twitter (X) and YouTube

Don’t miss this gripping conversation—it might just change the way you see your own struggles. Listen now on Thrive by The Rising Muse!