Our first guest joins me on today’s show! <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dusti-gregory-ondryas-681b8363/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dusti Ondryas</a> was Refined By Divorce back in 2018, and she now shares how holding on to her personal strengths allowed her to get through the most trying times. Our conversation focuses on her journey, what she has learned in the process, and how she handles the challenges we all face. Tune in as she explains how opening up their marriage made her realize her true sexuality and why she deserves even more. She also discusses how coming out as a lesbian unleashed her long-hidden authentic self and eventually started the online community <a href="https://midlifelesbian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Midlife Lesbian</a>. Dusti’s calm demeanor will give you a feeling of peace, and her willingness to share will leave you wiser. Listen in to hear her message of hope! Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.refinedbydivorce.com/refinedrebels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Read More About The Refined Rebels</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a href="https://www.refinedbydivorce.com/get-started/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?</a> </li></ul> <ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@refinedbydivorce" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The Refined By Divorce YouTube Channel</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracisimkins/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Connect on LinkedIn</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a href="https://www.refinedbydivorce.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Inside Group - The Kaleidoscope</a></li></ul>

2 | Exile After Divorce - Losing Your House, Finding Your Home

Going through a divorce is never easy. For women who put their own career or education on hold to support a spouse and raise their children, it adds an additional layer of difficulty, and it can become a poverty trap that is nearly impossible to climb out of.&nbsp;I offer a different option by teaching you how to build a small service business with little to no capital or experience. Entrepreneurship can be the solution to keeping you out of poverty, and divorce can be a great catalyst for change.&nbsp;If you are ready to rebuild a thriving life, with financial independence and the freedom and flexibility you need to navigate your post-divorce life, then Refined By Divorce is the place for you! You’ll learn to build a viable business and then analyze, adjust, streamline and optimize your way to further success!&nbsp;Every other week I share my own experiences, navigating two divorces while working both inside and outside the home, and in building a successful consulting practice, where I help other women to do the same.&nbsp;Every work day, I give you a small dose of Vitamin B -&nbsp; Business tips and tricks in the form of a quick injection to boost your energy for the day and supplement your business expertise.&nbsp;Success in business requires the right mindset, which is difficult to maintain in the face of personal challenges. With the right tools, resources and support, you can better manage the grief and loss of divorce, and more effectively integrate the changing roles and responsibilities at home and in your business.&nbsp;I’ve been there twice before, and understand the complexity of divorce and the fear you face when you’ve suddenly lost your partner, your home, your safety and security. It takes time and effort to rebuild your confidence and start over again, but it can be done. I’m living proof and I use both my personal and professional experience to help you create the life you need and want.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you want to recreate a new life of financial independence, freedom, flexibility and peace of mind by building a small service business, you're in the right place!&nbsp;Let’s do this!