🎙️ Episode 292: The Runaway (Me)

Welcome to Season 5 of Ms. V The Storyteller Podcast! In this emotional and deeply personal episode, I take you back to a moment in my childhood when I made a bold decision to run away from home.

🧳 What would make an eight-year-old girl grab a suitcase, clutch a baby doll, and walk away from everything she knows?

This is the story of fear, confusion, and the silent cry for help that so many children carry. Through storytelling, I uncover the emotions, the lessons, and the healing that came from that day.

Whether you've ever felt alone, misunderstood, or on the edge of running away from your own life, this story will speak to your heart.

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For more information on how to use storytelling in business or branding, visit my website ⁠https://ms-v-the-storyteller-48617632.hubspotpagebuilder.com/ms-v-the-storyteller⁠ or my email valisonelliot@gmail. You can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & LinkedIn at Ms. V The Storyteller Thanks for listening!Use the link below for a freebie, "My Storytelling Journal" 🔗 https://msvthestoryteller.kit.com Use this link to gain access to my Masterclass: "Engage & Excel: Strategic Storytelling for Entrepreneurs" https://valisonelliot.systeme.io/sales Check out my new YouTube Channel, Storytelling in Business ⁠

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Detashia Sheree Coleman is an author, entrepreneur, former pageant queen, healthcare professional, mentor, minister, philanthropist, and veteran. She is a decorated retired combat U.S. Navy veteran. She owns Called2Nations Travel, Launching Winners, and Springboard Institute of Champions International, LLC. She has over 30 years of experience as a leader, mentor, trainer, and assisting others with personal and professional development. Detashia has a genuine concern for humanity. She is involved in various non-profit organizations and is sought out for her encouragement, expertise, and sound advice. She believes her purpose and passion are to coach and encourage others to win in this life.

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Maresa Roach, with her radiant smile and vibrant personality, is a beacon of positivity. Despite a past marred by hardship and disappointment, she transformed her life through faith and determination. As a teenager, she struggled with self-esteem issues and dropped out of high school. However, at 42, she returned to education, earning her high school diploma and later a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of District Columbia.

In 2022, Maresa became a best-selling author on Amazon with her book anthology “Faith for Fiery Trials: Volume III,” where she shares her journey from trauma to triumph. Her faith, she says, carried her through the fire unscathed. In 2024 Best Selling Author, The Blueprint of a ThriveHER: From Surviving to Thriving, God's Faithfulness Fruit: Walking Through the Fields of Grace and Mercy in Bloom.

Maresa’s strength lies in her ability to empathize with those in pain and her commitment to her community. She has a special place in her heart for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health issues, substance use disorders, and homelessness. Her past experiences have made her a beacon of hope for those in need.

Maresa, born in Lorain, Ohio, works as a Youth Engagement Specialist and Resident Service Coordinator in the District of Columbia. She addresses mental health, substance abuse, and social deterrents. She is a living testament to the power of transformation—turning shame into shine.

Her community service and career as a change agent are extensive, including work with Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Christian Tabernacle Church of God, House of Ruth, and more. She has served seniors, volunteered for So Others May Eat (SOME), and even earned a service-learning trip to Cape Town, South Africa while pursuing a Master of Social Work at Howard University. Maresa truly embodies the spirit of service and transformation.

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For more information on how to use storytelling in business or branding visit my website (msvthestoryteller. co) or my email valisonelliot@gmail.

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Thanks for listening!

Use the link below for my freebie "Crafting Your Unique Fingerprint Story: 5 Essential Tips to Develop Your Story"

https://valisonelliot.systeme.io/tips

Use this link to gain access to my Masterclass: "Engage & Excel: Strategic Storytelling for Entrepreneurs"

https://valisonelliot.systeme.io/sales

Check out my new YouTube Channel Storytelling in Business ⁠

Maresa Roach Info:

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