When Donna Kendrick lost her husband suddenly, everything changed. Left to raise three children on her own, Donna made a vow not to let this tragedy define her. In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, she shares how she navigated widowhood, chose to rebuild, and ultimately created a new life grounded in service, love, and purpose.
💬 In this candid conversation, you'll hear:
* The moment Donna knew her life had changed forever
* How she told her children the truth and supported their healing
* Why she shifted her career to help widows and blended families
* How she found love again and built a blended family with purpose
* What her second chapter has taught her about resilience
This is a story about grit, honesty, and the quiet strength it takes to begin again.
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Chapters
00:00 – Cold Open: The moment Donna’s world changed
03:00 – Introduction and background
08:00 – The day her husband died
19:00 – Parenting and truth-telling through grief
21:00 – Donna's vow to rebuild
28:00 – Blending two grieving families
33:00 – How she found her purpose through financial planning
45:00 – Advice to her past self and closing reflections
