Episode 1-Launching Pure Mending

This podcast, hosted by Linda Phan, explores personal growth, healing, and breaking the silence. It aims to provide inspiration, guidance, and a supportive community for individuals navigating these challenges, especially single parents. The podcast breaks the chains of emotional suppression and encourages the voicing of unspoken emotions. It emphasizes the importance of reclaiming one's narrative and explores the transformative power of breaking personal silences. Linda Phan shares her own experiences as a single mother and her entrepreneurial journey. The podcast also aims to connect people to the therapeutic benefits of nature and outdoor experiences. Episode two will focus on overcoming self-sabotage and navigating trauma healing. The show aims to support single parents and individuals facing mental health and personal growth challenges. It invites participation from listeners to build a supportive community and eliminate the path to healing. You're listening to Peer Mending, Exploring the Triad of Happiness, Health, Wealth, and Relationship Transformation. Body, Mind, Voice, Rise. Your host here, Linda Phan. Yay! I'm doing this. I'm nervous, overwhelmed, yet fueled by the mindset that we won't know until we go. Today marks the beginning of a profound exploration into personal growth, healing, and the courage to break the silence. This show will serve individuals navigating personal growth, healing, and breaking the silence, especially single parents, providing inspiration, guidance, and a supportive community for a resilient and fulfilling journey. As we embark on this adventure, let's remember our guiding mantra, do something new, something different. It's not just a motto, it's a call to adventure. I'm inviting you to step into the unknown and discover the power within ourselves in a society that sometimes stumbles, especially for older generations, taught to endure silently. This podcast breaks the chains of emotional suppression, so it's a space to voice the unspoken, to give emotion the recognition it deserves, and to empower others to do the same. Here, we acknowledge the necessity of doing what had to be done in survival, but also shed light on the importance of reclaiming one's narrative. Together, we explore the transformative power of breaking personal silences, finding strength in vulnerability, and building a supportive community to understand the profound impact of untold stories. In the episodes to come, we'll dive deep into various themes, from breaking the silence and understanding childhood trauma, to empowering through entrepreneurship and celebrating personal growth, navigating through shadows of personal pain and societal expectations. This podcast becomes a century for those who have walked the challenging path of trauma and silence, sharing the journey as a survivor, enduring physical abuse from non-family members, and coping with shame. Additional guests include my remarkable children, Kyler and Alyssa, who will join this conversation to share their unique perspectives. In a society that sometimes we're not allowed to have personal expression, especially for older generations taught to endure silently, this podcast breaks the chains of emotional suppression. It's a space to voice the unspoken, to give emotion the recognition it deserves, and to empower others to do the same. Here, we acknowledge the necessity of doing what had to be done in survival, but we also shed light on the importance of reclaiming one's narrative. Together, we explore the transformative power of breaking personal silence, finding strength in vulnerability, and building a supportive community that understands the profound impact of untold stories. The oldest daughter and the first in my family born in the USA, I faced challenges like divorce and a single motherhood while raising two kids without much family support. Despite the difficulties, I took care of my siblings without external help. My mom was also a single mother. Now with my kids grown, I want to lead by example and leave a lasting legacy. My past experiences drive me into goals and also I'm passionate about providing opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds. I'm going to tell a little bit about myself. I have extensive background experience in customer service, I've loved the outdoors and my most recent milestone achievement in launching my own private label business, e-commerce skills through FBA. Crossing the Oregon Bridge into Washington is where I started my RV living. Our backyard is a beautiful Loomis River, Washington, where it flows and we can enjoy fishing right off the bank. My best friend and companion, Gunter, my fur baby, loves to explore and adventures. I'm also good at managing using technology, communicating effectively, and collaborating with others. My entrepreneurial journey began after years as a restaurant manager, working long hours, although fulfilling, I wanted more freedom and break into the corporate world. The pandemic layoff fueled my desire for change. I sought financial stability and wanted to share the therapeutic benefits of the outdoors. Nature can heal the mind, body, and soul, and I wanted to connect others to this experience. My ultimate goal was to build a business offering quality outdoor gear and services while inspiring and empowering individuals to embrace nature and find fulfillment. Most importantly, doing what I love in personal and in business relationships. At L&B Outdoor Adventures, we are a family-owned business driven by our passion for nature and the desire to inspire others to experience the wonders of the great outdoors. Our company was founded during the pandemic, 2021, when there was a need for accessible and enjoyable outdoor experiences. These qualities help our company grow by ensuring great customer experiences, improving operation, and foster innovation in the competitive outdoor adventure market. Our mission is to inspire and empower people to enjoy nature, unleash your wild soul, embrace nature's call, while fostering personal growth and well-being. With 31 years of customer service and sales experience, I learned to understand customers' needs and value their feedback. Embracing diversity and inclusion was crucial in my professional journey. As a passionate nature enthusiast, I relate to the challenges of finding high-quality outdoor gear and services. This personal connection solidified my determination to create a business catering to diverse customers and promoting the therapeutic benefits of outdoor experiences. Being laid off during the pandemic became a turning point for me, motivating me to start my own company. Combining my passion for the outdoors and the desire to impact others positively, I laid a strong foundation for my venture in the outdoor adventure industry. As the oldest daughter and the first in my family born in the USA, I faced challenges like divorce and a single motherhood while raising two kids without family support. Despite the difficulties, I took care of my siblings without external help. Now with my kids grown, I want to lead by example and leave a lasting legacy. My past experiences drive my entrepreneurial goals, and I'm passionate about providing opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds. I'm committed to making positive impact and empowering others on this journey. In episode two, we will dive into overcoming self-sabotage and navigating trauma healing. This show will serve single parents facing the unique challenges of solo parenting and to help you get practical advice, emotional support, and inspiration for navigating the journey with resilience and fulfillment without having to do it alone. This show supports and provides guidance to help you achieve resilience and empowerment. By navigating a family solo, this can become overwhelming. In episode two, we will dive into overcoming self-sabotage and navigating trauma healing. This show will serve single parents facing the unique challenges of solo parenting to help you get practical advice, emotional support, and inspiration for navigating the journey with resilience and fulfillment without having to do this alone. What not to do when healing from trauma? Why is childhood trauma so hard to overcome? We'll get to these questions too. This show will serve single parents navigating the challenges of raising a family solo, providing support and guidance to help you achieve resilience and empowerment. This show will serve individuals with challenges in mental health and personal growth to help you get the insights, tools, and the supportive community for transformative empowering you without having to do it alone. What struggles do first-generation Americans face? What are the disadvantages of growing up with a single mother? We will touch upon these two in the future podcast as well. This show will serve individuals with challenges in navigating single parenthood to help you get insights, supports, and empowering your journey to resilience and healing. What are the struggles of single mothers? This show will serve individuals with challenges in navigating personal growth, healing, and breaking the silence to help you get inspiration, guidance, and a supportive community. I just want to share this disclaimer. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating any health problems or disease. And those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. Thank you very much today and I'm excited for you to be with us on this journey. And this journey isn't just my journey, it's ours. I need your participation in this next podcast. I'll explore when life gets tough. Share your thoughts, stories, and questions. Let's build this supportive community together, break the silence together, and eliminate the path to healing. I can't wait to get connected with you all.