Ep 33: From Appraiser to Coach — Reinvention, Grief, and Growth
About this episode
Diana Ordonez interviews Karen Howard about her journey of reinvention after loss and the impact of grief on her coaching and business approach.
In this heartfelt episode of Courage & Purpose , Diana sits down with Karen Howard—gemologist, educator, and founder of Jewelry Appraisers Coach—to talk about what it really means to reinvent yourself after loss. Karen shares her deeply personal journey through grief, chronic illness, and entrepreneurship—and how those experiences shaped the way she now leads, coaches, and lives with purpose. If you’re a service-based business owner or leader navigating change, loss, or identity shifts… this one will land deeply. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: * How Karen transitioned from retail to gemology—and later to coaching * The mindset shifts that helped her rebuild after deep personal loss * How chronic illness transformed her approach to business and sustainability * Why narrowing your niche isn’t limiting—it’s liberating * How emotional intelligence fuels stronger client relationships * What it looks like to build a business from wisdom, not burnout 🧠 Key Quote :“Failure doesn’t mean stop. It just means figure out a new way to keep going.” 🙋♀️ Connect with Karen Howard: 🌐 Website: www.jewelleryappraiserscoach.com 📲 Instagram: @the_language_of_gems 🔗 LinkedIn: Karen’s Appraising 📘…
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