Growth Stories

One of Kevin’s biggest challenges has not only been accepting, but also authentically living out, his queer identity. This challenge was placed into his lap at a young age where he began to recognize feelings of interest in persons of the same sex as him starting in...

The result of negative messages/mindset around food, movement and body image put Sarah in a place where she was restricting food, counting calories and moving her body as a form of “punishment.” She wouldn’t go out to eat with friends or co-workers because of the...

After having twins (and now a family of four beautiful boys) and buying a new home, Dawn Gaden’s husband lost his job and that was when she rose to the challenge and found a job that could support her family. Shortly after, she was diagnosed with cancer, which was a...

Michael Dellafemina chose to go where he needed to go for help- regardless of how tired, fed up and drained he was from the many past unsuccessful attempts for freedom. There was an internal turmoil that haunted his life everyday which stole his sanity, his joy and...

Jennifer Watson speaks about letting go of her old negative beliefs and the importance of learning from rock bottom. There is so much transcendence on the other side- and you are fully capable of overcoming any challenges you may encounter. You are truly a unique...

Stefanie Grace (Nini) speaks about her experience overcoming an eating disorder that she was struggling with years ago. She had a bad relationship with herself- feeling a lack of self-love, self-confidence and self-value. Her mind was focused on all the wrong...

Growth Stories is proud to feature Eileen Lin! Eileen is a 22-year-old University of Central Florida graduate from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She has faced the challenge of comparing herself to others all throughout high school and college. This self-degrading type of...

Growth Stories is proud to feature Samantha Ottimo!Samantha is a 21-year-old student athlete at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. She has faced the challenge of transferring colleges at a young age, and was bold enough to follow her heart during her journey....

Dr. Brooke Stuart, the founder and active president of Let Go & Grow® International, speaks about listening to her heart and recognizing that she could make her own choices in life. What did she truly want to do? Dr. Brooke came in last place in a golf tournament...