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SubscribeWe’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Brenda Stone. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Brenda below.
Brenda , appreciate you joining us today. So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?
My mission was to create an openhearted coaching atmosphere for ambitious women. I wanted to intentionally help women to identify their strengths, talents and gifts, to discover their purpose, develop achievable goals, and to be held accountable to what they say they want. In short, I help women get unstuck, gain momentum, and stay on course to their God-given goals, themes and dreams. _____________________________________ To help you understand why this is such a meaningful mission for me, let me dive into my journey to what is, Forward Push Empowerment LLC. As a renowned Hairdresser of more than three decades, an Entrepreneur, Associate Pastor, Spiritual Life Coach, and my favorite title, Loving Mother and Devoted Wife, I’ve always known that I was called for more. While at the peak of my career, I felt an internal calling for something bigger… something next level. That spark, which was ignited during my extremely fulfilling missions work in the Cape Verdean Islands in 2013
Early in 2014, I began experiencing unusual recurring heath challenges. Despite medical treatments, my health continued to deteriorate. In 2016, in one of the darkest seasons of my life, I was diagnosed with Lymphoma. It was in those dark days of healing and rediscovering my inner strength that emerged a clear vision of my next assignment which ultimately gave birth to Forward Push Empowerment LLC. Refusing to succumb to illness, I leaned into my faith and necessary treatments to realize that FPE wasn’t just a coaching business, but a God-ordained ministry. My journey underscores resilience, determination and a deep seated passion to uplift others facing similar struggles. Through Forward Push empowerment LLC I’m not just helping individuals get unstuck and find momentum, I’m assisting them in illuminating their path forward in their darkest moments. It’s a true testament to determination, and the transformative power of adversity. _____________________________________ Of course. I am first and foremost, a confident woman of faith with 46 1/2 years of marriage under my belt. I am a privileged mother of four children and a GiGi to two beautiful granddaughters. As the founder and CEO of Forward Push Empowerment LLC, I am an international motivational speaker, a Certified Life Coach, specializing in empowering individuals while serving as the Executive Director of kids Christmas Toy Inc. I am also the proud creator of “ Drawing my Own Circle “, a life skills curriculum and course for the youth. In addition to the many hats that I currently wear, I respectfully and honorably hold the position as Associate Pastor of International Leadership Development, and Special Events Director at International Family Worship Center, in New London, Connecticut. My distinctiveness lies in my unwavering faith, steadfast consistency, and fervent desire to see others thrive authentically. My mission revolves around guiding women towards their destiny as I help them to stay in alignment with their divine purpose. My work involves breaking through barriers, gaining traction and staying focused on the goal. Our motto is: “There is absolutely nothing like a Forward Push!” We stand on our company’s core values which are Fun•Connection•Creativity•Accountability. My work includes workshops, conferences, 1 on 1 business coaching and customized team and group coaching. We also have an online store where we sell Forward Push Empowerment Merch. _____________________________________ One powerful moment that really speaks to my resilience occurred during a time where my body was ravaged with pain. Despite my personal turmoil, I pressed forward with unwavering determination and hosted my very first group Vision Board event. It was truly a testimony to my tenacious spirit and unyielding belief in the power of what God can do through Forward Push Empowerment. My clients, unaware of my struggles, left the event inspired and empowered, each finding their own momentum to pursue their dreams. The countless testimonies of the impact experienced when a woman attends an FPE event, serves as confirmation that I am exactly where I am supposed to be and doing exactly what I’m supposed to be doing. Pivot, yes! I am in a constant state of reinvention. In 2016, while still healing, I faced a crossroad where I had to choose between returning to the Salon, or embarking on a journey into the unknown driven by an inner knowing that there was more waiting for me. As I spent time contemplating which road to take, a single conversation with my eldest son served as the catalyst for my pivot and reinvention. His heartfelt encouragement to “let go” resonated deeply with me, providing the clarity and confidence that I needed to take the BIG Leap. And leap I did! Within a month of that internal conversation, I made the bold decision to sell my business and pack up my personal belongings, marking a significant full circle moment. As God would have it, I closed the doors of my salon exactly a decade after I first opened them. This pivotal moment, not only symbolized the end of an error, but also ignited a new chapter of growth, and opportunity. It’s a testament to the power of embracing change and trusting the process and the journey ahead. I am incredibly proud and humbled by the trust that has been placed on me by God and the faith that’s been placed in me by those who choose to partner with me in helping them to Forward Push.

Brenda , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I am first and foremost a confident woman of faith, with 46 1/2 years of marriage and in my belt, privilege mother of four and a GG to two beautiful granddaughters.
As the founder and CEO of Forward Push Empowerment LLC, I am a certified life coach, specializing in the practices of empowering individuals serving as the executive Director of Kids Christmas Toy Inc., creator of “Drawing My Own Circle ” life skills curriculum for youth and an International motivational speaker.
Additionally, I hold the position as an Associate Pastor of International Leadership Development and Special Events Director at International Family Worship Center in New London County.
My distinctiveness lies in my unwavering faith, steadfast consistency and fervent desire to see others thrive authentically. My mission revolves around guiding women towards getting unstuck: by breaking through barriers, gaining momentum, stayin on course; by aligning with their divine purpose.
Our motto is: “There Is Absolutely Nothing Like A Forward Push!” We stand on our core values: Fun, Connection, Creativity and Accountability.
This is what I do: workshop/conferences; one on one business coaching; create online digital products; personalized coaching; team coaching; group coaching. We provide various products such as event T-shirts, empowering wristbands, swag bags; etc.
I am most proud and humbled by the trust that’s placed on me by God and the trust that’s placed in me by those that choose to partner with me and helping them Forward Push.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
One powerful moment at epitomizes my resilience occurred during a time with my body was ravage with pain. Despite the personal turmoil, I press forward with unwavering determination and hosted my first group vision board event. It was a testimony to my tenacious spirit and unyielding belief in the power of Forward Push Empowerment. My clients, unaware of my struggles, left the event inspired and empowered, each finding their own momentum to pursue their dreams.Their continued reminders of the impact experienced serve as a constant affirmation of the transformative force behind a Forward Push.

Have you ever had to pivot?
In 2016, I faced a pivotal crossroads where I had to choose between returning to the familiar comfort of my own salon, a profession I head honed for over 30 years, or embarking on a journey into the unknown, driven by an inner knowing that there was more awaiting me. As I contemplated returning to my salon, a single conversation with my eldest son served as the catalyst for my pivot. His heartfelt encouragement to let go resonated deeply within me, providing the clarity and confidence I needed to take the leap.
Within a month, I made the bold decision to sell my business and pack up my personal belongings, marking a significant full-circle moment as I close the doors exactly a decade after I first opened them. This pivotal moment not only symbolize the end of an era but also ignited a new chapter of growth, opportunity, and possibility. It’s a testament to the power of embracing change and trusting in the journey ahead.

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