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Stephanie Bowman shares her journey from homelessness to founding a nonprofit that supports over 20,000 people monthly.

Stephanie Bowman survived severe domestic violence, battled addiction, experienced homelessness with her two kids, and eventually lost custody of her children. But her story didn't end there. Today, she is the Founder and CEO of One Heart for Women and Children, an organization that feeds and supports over 20,000 people in Central Florida every single month. In this episode of the B Student podcast, host Ashley Billings sits down with Stephanie for a raw, honest look at what it takes to rebuild your life from nothing. Stephanie shares the daily realities of recovery, what it’s like to start a massive community movement with zero money or business plan, and the unbelievable, true story of how a stolen trailer unexpectedly became the catalyst for a million-dollar campaign. If you are going through a dark season, trying to launch a passion project, or just need a reminder of what human resilience looks like, listen to this conversation. What we discuss in this episode: The reality of escaping domestic violence and surviving on the streets with two children. Navigating addiction recovery, the foster care system, and finding the confidence to start over. How to launch a thriving…

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