Turning Pain Into Purpose: How Tea Nicole Is Helping Corporate Leaders and Entrepreneurs Heal and Rise | Small Business Radio Detroit Podcast

Terese's story is raw, real, and deeply inspiring!

She grew up facing deep childhood trauma, navigating pain that most never see—and instead of letting it define her, she used it as fuel. Through holistic healing and a deep spiritual journey, she found her breakthrough—and now she’s helping others find theirs.

Today, she’s a life coach, podcaster, author, and founder of I ARISE Co., a holistic wellness company dedicated to helping corporate leaders and entrepreneurs heal and rise into their full power.

In her book, Breakthrough Awaits, Terese shares the steps she took to turn pain into purpose—and why business, for her, will always be personal.

Because when you’ve walked through fire and survived, everything you build carries a deeper meaning.

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Major Takeaways from the Episode - Helping Corporate Leaders and Entrepreneurs Heal and Rise

💡 Pain is Not a Stopping Point—It’s a Starting Point: We talked about how your struggles aren’t there to break you—they’re shaping your strategy, your voice, your authority.

💡 Self-Care Isn’t Optional for Entrepreneurs: Burnout doesn’t have to be a badge of honor. Self-care is not selfish—it’s a survival tool.Healing is a requirement, not a reward.

💡 Your Superpower is Hidden in Your Story: We asked Terese, “If you could have one superpower, what would it be?”Her answer was a bombshell—and a reminder that true power comes from embracing everything that once tried to destroy you.

💡 Build Spaces that Heal, Not Just Hustle: Terese is creating spaces not just for professional coaches and healers—but for the people who need healing, who need to ARISE after trauma, burnout, or loss.

The A.R.I.S.E. Framework in Action

Terese’s journey aligns powerfully with our A.R.I.S.E. Framework:

• Awakening to her own healing

• Reshaping resilience to push through adversity

• Insight to turn pain into purpose

• Strength that grounds every decision

• Evolving to lead others into their breakthrough

And my own story? It’s no different.

I went from homelessness and heartbreak to managing government contracts, running multiple businesses, and mentoring entrepreneurs across the country. I didn't do it by ignoring my pain. I did it by embracing it—and using it as my catalyst for change.

We both arose. And now, we’re inviting you to do the same.

Feeling Stuck in Your Business? It’s Time to Arise.

If you’ve ever felt like your trauma disqualified you…If you’ve ever been told your story was "too much" for business...If you’ve ever hidden your journey because you thought it made you weak...

This episode is your sign to come out of hiding.

Your breakthrough is waiting.

🔗 Connect with Terese Teasley (Tea Nicole) here: Follow Her Journey

🔗 Register to be a guest or join the movement: www.thecraftedpen.com/sbradio

Final Word

Your business is personal. Your healing matters. Your purpose is waiting. It's time to stop surviving and start ARISING. Join us at Small Business Radio Detroit—where breakthrough awaits.

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