Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Linda Curry. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Linda, thanks for joining us today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

After my divorce, everything felt unfamiliar—like the life I had built had been taken apart and I was standing in the middle of the pieces, trying to figure out what was next. I didn’t just lose a relationship… I lost direction. I lost routine. I lost the version of myself that once felt secure.

And for a while, I stayed in that space.

But grief has a way of making you realize something powerful: life is too fragile to keep waiting for the “perfect time.”

Somewhere between healing and rebuilding, I felt a tug in my spirit—something I couldn’t ignore. It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t flashy. It didn’t come with a guaranteed plan or a step-by-step guide.

It was simply a desire.

A desire to help people who were grieving.

Not because I had all the answers, but because I understood the pain of waking up and feeling like your world no longer makes sense. I understood the heaviness of smiling in public while breaking in private. I understood what it meant to keep going while silently falling apart.

I didn’t have a blueprint. I didn’t have a business mentor lined up. I didn’t even have the confidence to say out loud, “I’m starting a business.”

All I had was faith… and the courage to try.

Starting over after divorce already felt like a risk. But starting a business on top of that? That felt like stepping off a cliff with nothing but a prayer and a vision.

Still, I kept going.

I started researching late at night. I watched videos, read articles, took notes, and asked questions. I looked up certifications, programs, and resources. I wanted to be sure that if I was going to serve others, I would do it with integrity—not just passion.

I didn’t want to just “talk.” I wanted to be equipped.

So I got certified.

And even though I didn’t know every step, I learned something important along the way: faith doesn’t require you to know the whole plan. Faith only requires you to take the next step.

Some days I doubted myself.

Some days I wondered if I was crazy for trying.

But every time someone shared their story… every time someone said, “I don’t know how to keep going”… I knew this was bigger than me.

This wasn’t just a business.

This was purpose.

I learned how to ask for help—something I never did before. I reached out to people who knew more than I did. I listened. I took advice. I accepted guidance. I stopped trying to carry everything alone.

Because healing teaches you humility.

And purpose teaches you persistence.

I’m still building. Still learning. Still growing.

But I’m no longer afraid of the risk.

Because the truth is, the biggest risk isn’t failure…

The biggest risk is staying stuck in a life you’ve outgrown, simply because you’re waiting for someone else to hand you a map.

I didn’t have a blueprint.

I had a calling.

And sometimes… that’s enough to simple begin.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Linda Curry is a Life and Grief Coach, Author, and Speaker dedicated to helping others navigate life after loss. Her passion for grief work was born through personal tragedy, beginning with the loss of her father in 2018. In the years that followed, Linda endured the heartbreaking deaths of her mother, her 18-year-old daughter who passed away in a car accident, her brother, and her grandchild. In 2019, Linda also faced a life-threatening health crisis when she died from pneumonia and a blood clot—an experience that further deepened her understanding of pain, survival, and purpose.
During her darkest moments, Linda felt alone, broken, and uncertain if she even wanted to keep going. But through faith, healing, and the power of God’s plan for her life, she discovered strength beyond her grief. As she began her own healing journey through reading, support groups, and personal growth, Linda realized she wasn’t the only one silently struggling—and she felt called to help others find hope again.
Linda became certified as a Life and Grief Coach and now provides individual and group coaching sessions, workshops, and grief support experiences designed to help others rebuild their lives after loss. She also speaks at conferences on navigating the storm of grief and has authored a book inspired by her journey.
What Linda is most proud of is turning her pain into purpose—choosing to live, heal, and help others do the same.

Have you ever had to pivot?

One of the biggest pivots I’ve ever had to make in life and business came after experiencing multiple losses that completely changed the direction of my life. I was moving forward like most people do—focused on work, family, and simply trying to manage life day by day. But when my father passed away in 2018, everything shifted.

Over the next few years, I experienced loss after loss—my mother, my brother, my grandchild, and the most life-altering loss of all, my 18-year-old daughter who passed away in a car accident. In the middle of all of that grief, I also faced my own health crisis in 2019 when I almost died from pneumonia and a blood clot. That moment forced me to face the reality that life can change instantly, and nothing is guaranteed.

I found myself in a place where I felt broken, alone, and unsure if I even wanted to keep going. I wasn’t just grieving people—I was grieving the life I thought I would have, the future I imagined, and the version of myself that existed before all the pain.

But in that season, I realized something powerful: I could either stay stuck in survival mode, or I could allow my story to become something that helps others.

That’s when I pivoted.

Instead of allowing grief to destroy me, I began doing the work to heal. I started reading, attending support groups, and searching for tools that could help me understand what I was feeling. And as I was learning, I realized there were so many other people suffering in silence, trying to function while carrying unimaginable pain.

That’s when my purpose became clear.

I made the decision to pivot not only personally, but professionally. I chose to get certified as a Life and Grief Coach, even though I didn’t have a perfect blueprint or a clear business plan. I stepped out on faith, invested in my education, and started building a business rooted in healing, hope, and support.

Today, I offer individual and group coaching sessions, workshops, and I speak to audiences about navigating the storm of grief. What started as a personal journey of survival became a calling—and that pivot changed everything.

That experience taught me that sometimes a pivot isn’t something you plan. Sometimes it’s something life forces you into. But when you trust God, keep moving forward, and stay committed to growth, your pivot can turn your pain into purpose—and your purpose into impact.

What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?

he most effective strategy for growing my clientele as a Life & Grief Coach is to become the go-to trusted voice in your community by combining visibility + credibility + consistent follow-up.

The fastest way to do that is through a referral-based pipeline built from partnerships.

Instead of trying to convince strangers online every day, position yourself where people already go when they are grieving.

Partner with:

Funeral homes
Churches and faith leaders
Hospice and palliative care centers
Support groups and community centers
HR departments (employee grief support workshops)

These professionals come into contact with grieving people constantly and if they trust you, they can send you clients consistently.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.renuyoucoaching.com
• Instagram: renuyoulife
• Facebook: Renu You Life Coaching

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