Burned Ambition by Burned Beauty 2018 - A Burn Survivors Podcast

In honor of National Burn Awareness Week, we are blessed with the presence of Virginia Garner, a Nurse, who began her career in a Burn Center, was a Triage Nurse on 9/11 and has worked in various other compassionate fields throughout her 34 year career. tonyameisenbach #burncenternurse #burncenter #burnnurse #nationalburnawarenessweek #burnawareness #podcast #interview #thistooshallpass #caregiverSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations

As I think about it, there were a few occasions where I could see the possibility of finding my joy again, but it didn't happen until I was ready to accept my new position in life. My transformation as we discussed last week.I'm excited to delve into this discussion that will be livestream from 7:00 pm EST to 8:00 pm EST.Love y'all!

Thank you for joining us for Episode 8!This episode well by default, say that it is live, but it was pre-recorded earlier today. Feel free to leave any comments and they will be answered, as always.This week I have my brother by another mother, Ozzie Coto on with me.He is such a kind and wise soul and he knows a lot about transformation after losing a portion of his hand at 11 years old. He has helped me personally so much in calming myself and accepting things even when I'm feeling hectic.He has some tips for us, and we had a wonderful conversation for which I am grateful. He even added a guided meditation at the end. We ran a little bit long, she please remember that you can always save this and look at it when you'd like and take from it what you need and leave the rest.Love y'all!

Please join us this Wednesday, January 18th, at 7 PM EST for episode seven of Burned Ambition Layer Cake.This week we will talk about strength, acceptance, and resilience post trauma. First, we have to understand what each of these things mean. In this context.Then, how do we take those things and return our life to what is meaningful to us without regard to any disabilities we may have. Those disabilities are not going to stop us!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations

I feel like it's time to discuss the first time I looked at my face after the skin grafts. I don't talk about it much and I would like to describe all those feelings that I had at the time. It's so emotional for me and I don't want to lose my nerve, so please join me this week to talk about it.If you or a loved one are struggling with facial differences, due to burns, skin grafts or any other cause, please be sure to tune in this week!Love y'all!

Last episode, the Paramedics transporting me from the physical rehabilitation center to the hospital for a swallow test realized that I was having a medical emergency.They took me to the emergency room instead ultimately saving my life AGAIN. I thought I had pneumonia again.I was in a lot more trouble than I realized. But God

This week I finish my initial stay in the Burn ICU at Grady Memorial Hospital and move to a Physical Rehabilitation Center.It's time to learn to walk again and it's not going to be pleasant.TRIGGER WARNING/SENSITIVE CONTENT It was a terrible experience on many different levels and it changed my life for the better on many different levels. That's life for ya'.Please join me LIVE on Wednesday, November 16th, at 7:00 pm EST for Episode 4 of Burned Ambition: Layer Cake and I'll tell you all about it.Be sure to schedule a reminder and follow @burnedbeauty2018 and I'll see you soon!Love y'all!

Trigger Warning/Sensitive Content After 2 months in a medically induced coma, I awakened happy and grateful.I was facing many more challenges than I knew, but within the first week I understood most of them. How could I possibly overcome all the medical problems I had? And how would I maintain my sanity when I was so wrought with anxiety and fear?This week I'll discuss the details of my health condition at the time and how my issues were resolved. From repeated pneumonia to learning to walk again, we'll cover it all.More importantly, I'll discuss how and what I felt.It's important for those who are still fighting to know that they are not alone and THEY CAN DO IT! ♥️Remember, life is a layer cake. Each experience helps us to understand and overcome the next.Your story may help others see their own. ✨#burnsurvivor⁣#tonyameisenbach⁣#burnedbeauty2018⁣⁣Follow

The story continues! Last week we finished with me in the ambulance. That first night was the longest of my life, although I was in a medically induced coma, for the majority of it. That's when my soul began living a life of it's own. You could say I was dreaming, but it was so much more. My husband kept a digital diary every day that I was in the coma so that I would know the things that happened. After awakening and reading that diary, I was able to understand that my dreams during the coma, were not dreams at all. I was interacting with my surroundings. And I was desperate to find my family.

Burned Ambition - It's a State of Mind! It's the determination I have been given to help others going through crisis get through and know that they're going to make it. It's being laser focused on spreading love and inspiration and hope and joy.It is a blessing that was born of tragedy. It is my purpose in life.Please join me for”Burned Ambition Season 2 - Layer Cake” where I'll explore the months right before I was burned up until now. The every day life, the accident, the coma, the awakening, the fear and denial and the acceptance and joy.This is a serial podcast, so please join me each week for the next “chapter” in my story and on the final week we'll do a livestream Q&A session!#burnsurvivor⁣#tonyameisenbach⁣#burnedbeauty2018⁣⁣Follow  for daily inspiration ⁣⁣Follow  for burn survivor makeup looks and tutorials ⁣⁣Follow  for growth after accident, trauma, crisis of any kind ⁣.⁣.⁣.⁣.⁣.⁣#brandambassador • #burnsupport • #drama • #entrepreneurlife • #growthcoach • #joy • #linkinbio • #mindset • #newpodcast • #podcast • #podcasts • #producer • #radio • #survivalstories • 

We're taking the opportunity this week to talk about the dynamics of the caregiver-survivor relationship as it has been for me over the past four years. Not having proper expectations has often been a downfall for me. Remember that “caregivers” are our doctors and nurses and spouses and significant others and friends and children. It takes a village to heal us.I think this would have been a great topic earlier on in the podcast season, but things were just starting to evolve for me as to what those relationships look like now that I am more independent.If you're new to the platform, or if you're new to being a survivor, please join me. I will be LIVESTREAM and you can send me questions via chat as we go.Episode #18 in the Series ✨#burnsurvivor #caregivers #burnedambition #burnedbeauty2018 #tonyameisenbach #nurses #homehealthSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations

My name is Joshua Dixon; when I was eight years old, I was attacked by two pit bulls on the south side of Chicago in my parent's backyard. I lost over 80% of my face that day, and over the past 15 years, I've had 61 reconstructive surgeries. Throughout all these years, I battled things I wasn't honest about. I struggled with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.I'm a photographer that uses self-portraiture to describe these experiences, have inspired me to tell narratives while also raising awareness about issues regarding (mental health, ableism, medical devices, surgical practices, self-deprecation, racial discrimination, etc.) that are often silenced. Simultaneously, adding the inclusion of those and myself who feel discarded due to our unapologetic flaws.I have been through a tremendous amount of harm in life, but through the will of God, I continue to fight for tomorrow. With great pain and years of continuous healing, every day is a battle and a fight for tomorrow. I know this pain a little too well, and knowing that I could've been one of the 45,979 Americans who lost their lives to suicide in 2020; motivates me to use my story and creative abilities to help others who may be struggling not feel alone in their pain.God saved my life in December 2020 to help save others. A few months into my recovery from my December 2020 suicide attempt, my counselor told me how powerful affirmations were. One day I was crying after a very long emotional day, I looked in the mirror and said, “I admire you for not giving up. We got this.” I admire myself for not giving up on life.I Admire you ( later became ‘Admire Wear'), which is very special to my heart. I pitched this brand to Adobe Creative Residency but didn't make it past the second round. I was determined to accomplish this goal to create something for others. I founded Admire Wear.At the core of that, being the founder myself, Joshua Dixon, my goal is to help save lives like mine and yours. As a survivor of dog mauling, 61 surgeries, sexual assault, rape, bullying, domestic violence, racial profiling, assault, discrimination of ability status, child abuse, suicide, depression, and myself.I created this brand to help people potentially admire themselves and the world around them. I believe that all life is sacred, and our lives are meaningful. I believe that together we can choose love over fear and learn to dance in the rain because our admirers aren't alone as we have each other along the way.Shop his line at:www.admirewear.com#dogattack #pitbull#mentalhealth #admirewear #suicideprevention #depression #entrepreneur #overcomerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations

I asked this week's guest - my dear friend Ozzie - to send his Bio and he sent me the following.You definitely don't want to miss meeting Cousin Ozzie this Wednesday, September 14th, at 7:00 pm EDT.He will NEVER let you down.

On June 3 2021, Faith woke up in flames. She was taken to Vanderbilt hospital in Nashville, Tennessee where she received life saving surgeries and care for 3rd degree burns to 40% of her body. After 71 days in the hospital (most spent in the Burn ICU), she was transferred to Stallworth Rehab Facility for inpatient occupational and physical therapies. She was a patient at Stallworth for 3 weeks, before finally being discharged to live with her family. Since her discharge, she has had multitudes of surgeries and therapies from her new, outpatient, medical team. (YAY for no more overnight hospital stays!!)Follow Faith's blog at:www.reframetheflame.comJust this week, I met Faith online and learned that she too has recently had photographs censored on a social media site simply due to her burns. Our pictures are being censored and removed because other people don't like to look at our scars! This is going to be a great discussion! Don't miss this one!Please join us here on Burned Beauty 2018's Facebook page or check us out on YouTube at the following links:Podcast Only:https://youtube.com/channel/UCUhGavniUDyosjhlu5nX95AMakeup, Hair & Style:https://youtube.com/c/BurnedBeauty2018SUBSCRIBE to both channels for more Podcasts, inspirational clips, tutorials, style and makeup, wigs and skincare for burn survivors with Burned Beauty 2018!

Amber Wilcox is a burn survivor, yoga instructor, and marketing professional from Ormond Beach, Florida. After her kitchen accident in 2020, Amber faced burns on 20% of her body from a hot caramel spill. After two skin graft surgeries from Orlando Regional Burn Center, Amber experienced hypertrophic scarring and underwent a series of laser burn surgeries at Tampa General Hospital. As the Marketing Lead for Phoenix Society, Amber oversees organizational and service marketing, manages PR and media efforts, develops strategies to grow and continually engage with our community, and so much more. Prior to her role at Phoenix Society, Amber has over 10 years of experience in Marketing, Customer Relations, and Public Relations, having held roles at organizations including, SmartBug Media, The Walt Disney Company, Halifax Humane Society, and Pevonia International Skincare, to name a few. When not marketing, Amber enjoys paddleboarding, volunteering for Phoenix Society as a Peer Supporter, teaching yoga for Kula for Karma supporting youth in Florida detention centers, or providing free yoga for peers on her website, yogaamber.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namastay_in_florida/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-wilcox-fl/Email: Awilcox@phoenix-society.orgPhoenix Society Website: https://phoenix-society.org/Ways to get involved with Phoenix:Subscribe to our Magazine/Email Newsletter: https://phoenix-society.org/email-signupShare Your Story: https://phoenix-society.org/open-mic-submissionGet Support: https://phoenix-society.org/what-we-do/virtual-supportBecome a SOAR Supporter: https://phoenix-society.org/phoenix-soarAttend an Event: https://events.phoenix-society.org/engage2022#burnsurvivor #phoenixsociety #burnedambition #burnedbeauty2018 #podcast #inspirational Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations

This episode was originally broadcast in June. Please join me in listening to Khloe one more time. She is an amazing woman.Khloe McNeal Better Known As Kueen Khloe!I feel honored to speak with her and spread awareness with her.Khloe is 26 years old and from Maryland, but currently resides in North Carolina. She is a 2 year burn survivor after being attacked by a complete stranger. She suffered 70% burns and is an amazing woman. The case is still pending, but we'll talk with Khloe again once it's been decided. Follow Khloe:FaceBook: Kueen KhloeYouTube: Kueen Khloe'IG: KeepinUpWith_KhloeTikTok: @Kueen_Khloe#burnsurvivor #podcast #burnedbeauty2018 #tonyameisenbach #keepinupwith_khloe #shakemybeauty #attackedwithfire #thistooshallpass #growthcoach #beautyinfluencer #dermablendpro #brandambassador #loreal #motivationalspeakerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations

Hello world, my name is Sanielle Jones. I was born and raised in Albany, Ga August 18th 1994. I currently reside in Savannah, Georgia where I recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with my bachelors degree in psychology. I'm currently doing a internship at nonprofit organization called Family Promise Inc where they assist the homeless families and help them permanent residency. I am a proud mom of a 12 year old cat named Michael, who treat dearly as my own birth child. I had him ever since he brought into this world. So we literally grew up together!Sanielle has a complex story full of strife and accomplishment. Please enjoy!You can follow Sanielle on Instagram @scarred_jonesSubscribe and never miss an interview with Burned Beauty 2018!#burnsurvivor #burnedbeauty2018Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations

Shartarra Penn is an amazing 30 year burn survivor. Ms. Penn is a mother of 4, a Property Manager and works with individuals with special needs.She has so much knowledge to share with us and I am so honored to have her with us. She has already opened my eyes to a few burn survivor truths just over the past week!Please be sure to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE, so this message may reach as far as to possible and so that you never miss an episode!#burnsurvivor⁣#growthcoach⁣#amazoninfluencer⁣#beautyinfluencer ⁣#tonyameisenbach⁣#burnedbeauty2018⁣.⁣.⁣.⁣.⁣#connecticut #brandambassador #curvysensedoll #dermablend #fire #firerescue #free #gluelesswigs #healing #housefire #inspirational #loreal #makeup #makeupaddict #mentalhealth #motivation #motivationalspeaker #podcaster #successquotes #survivor #thistooshallpassSee lessSupport this podcast at —

Frank Green lll has overcome so many things. But God never gives us a load heavier than we can bear. He is a strong man and one of the kindest people I have ever met.Growing up in the Elmwood Projects of Cairo, Illinois, Frank was faced with many unforeseen challenges such as drug abuse, alcoholism, domestic violence, sexual assaults, gang violence and more. At the age of 21, Frank found himself facing 21 years in Military Prison. After release he looked at life as hopeless for a young Black male and began a life of criminal acts.In 2019, Frank received a HEART transplant. He credits that gift of life to his relationship with God as he had already stopped the criminal acts and been licensed as a Minister by St. James C.M.E. Church in Salinas, Ca.

Grace Athena Flott (b. 1990) is a fine art painter, arts educator, and burn survivor from Spokane, Washington. Southwest Arts Magazine awarded her First Place in Artistic Excellence in January 2022. Major exhibitions include Figurativas 2021 at the Museum of Modern European Art (MEAM), Barcelona, Spain; Shades of Blue at Equity Gallery, NYC, NY, 2021; and recurring exhibitions at Maryhill Museum of Art, Goldendale, WA, 2019, 2020, 2021. A finalist in the 2020 BP Portrait Award and Art Renewal Center competitions, her work has appeared in Fine Art Connoisseur, The Artist's Magazine, Realism Today, Seattle Refined and numerous print and online journals. She is a graduate of the University of Washington and the Juliette Aristides Atelier. Her first solo show Exposure Therapy exhibited with Figure|Ground Gallery in Seattle, WA in May 2022. Grace has been an artist-in-residence at The Hive (Spokane, WA).Grace is currently a teaching artist with Terracotta, Gage Academy adult and youth programs (since 2016), AIGA (since 2018), and Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (since 2019), in addition to teaching privately online.Her work is held in public and private collections internationally.Grace A. FlottVisual artist & arts educator For inquiries & updates from the studio visit: @graceathenaart | graceathenaflott.com#burnedbeauty2018 #tonyameisenbach #beautyinfluencer #burnsurvivor #art #artist #paintings #portraits #museums #models #beautiful #burns #survivors #scarstoyourbeautiful #weareenough #artloversSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations

Fatimah Bee @busybumblebee_ was born and raised in New York City. She is the youngest of 10 children. Ms. Bee is a Substance-abuse Intervention Prevention Counselor. She graduated from York College with a Bachelors of Science degree in Community Health Education. Fatimah is an aspiring author and is in the process of writing her first children's book series. She has worked in education for half of her life. Her love for working with the youth began with her first job at age 16 as a culinary arts instructor for a non-profit organization. At the age of 18 she had an opportunity to work as a summer camp counselor, it was this experience that allowed her to realize just how important instilling certain values in youth can make a world of difference. Fatimah says, "As an educator you realize how impressionable a young mind is. Being an educator you see first hand the issues that occur with children." When she was younger she was born with a speech impediment. She remembers how it affected her socially and emotionally throughout childhood. Being unable to read a page aloud in class because she stuttered through all the words not because she wasn't capable of reading, but because she was so nervous and impacted by her speech difficulties.  Her parents and siblings equipped her with the “Big fish mindset”. She is the CEO and Founder of “ I'ma Big Fish Not A Guppy. “ The phrase is a mindset and a lifestyle. It's a way of thinking and living. A big fish is any person that no matter how many times people or a situation try to bring them down, they continue to thrive. Being a big fish is a mindset, knowing that you don't belong in a pond you can't fit in. You belong in the ocean where the possibilities of your life are endless. She is passionate about motivating and empowering the youth and helping underprivileged families. For all the people who told you, you aren't capable … Keep swimming. For all the people who made you feel like you aren't worthy …. Keep swimming. For those who laughed at your idea……… Keep swimming. For those times you feel like giving up … Keep swimming.#burnsurvivor #overcomer #survivorSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations

Tonya Meisenbach, better known as Burned Beauty 2018, is a wife, mother of two adultchildren, luminary, and humanitarian currently living in Atlanta, GA.Formerly a Paralegal and Realtor, Tonya has always enjoyed helping and elevatingothers. After being burned over 35% of her upper body and almost losing the battle,nothing has changed, Tonya turned her pain into purpose, and although Tonya'smethodology is different, the end goal remains the same, elevating others.“My face and upper body all skin grafts, and my determination and spirit all God.” TonyaTonya now uses hair, makeup, tutorials, and social media to help inspire other burn victimsin their recovery. She wants all survivors to understand that their wounds will heal, andthat with the right mindset, they can and accomplish anything and overcome any obstaclethrown in their path.#Burnsurvivor Media Bookings: Tracy Lee-Andersontracy@fullcircleconsultinggroup.netSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations

Landjina Louigenor is the founder of Burn Survivors on the Rise. She is 26 years old and works as a traveling Occupational Therapy Assistant. She is a daughter, a sister to 3 wonderful siblings and an auntie to 3 nieces and 7 nephews.She was burned at the age of 7 by a kerosene lamp in her home country of Haiti. She lives life and enjoys spending time alone, specially in great sentimental scenery. Her goal is to inspire all burn survivors to love themselves and their scars. Burn Survivors on the Rise has a mission to promote self-love and assist however they can emotionally. #burnsurvivorSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations

Ebonee is an author, poet, and founder of Literary Light Publishing. Her publishing company supports non-fiction writers and poets in becoming published authors. She is also a passionate burn survivor advocate and loves supporting causes that help uplift those in the burn survivor community. She is married and the mother of 6 amazing children. You can connect with her online via the following platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eboneedebrah/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/eboneedebrahTwitter: https://twitter.com/eboneedebrahPersonal Website: https://www.eboneedebrah.com/Business Website: https://www.literarylightpublishing.com/#burnsurvivor #poetSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations

Paris Taylor is an activist both for domestic violence survivor's rights AND burn survivor strength and recovery. She's a baaaddddd woman that has overcome BOTH and I, personally, draw great strength and comfort from her.Her story is amazing, uplifting, infuriating and inspiring.Please enjoy and please protect yourself by leaving any abusive situation.

We are back with Ruboha Kirungi Linneti this week - Ugandan Acid Attack Survivor and Activist - for the second part of her story. You can support her efforts by visiting www.hocram.org or www.risecoalition.com and either signing her petition for action by the Ugandan government (20,000 signatures would be a good start!), donating directly to the cause or purchasing beautiful woven art made by the survivors themselves. I'm working towards all of the above. $5.99 USD is a significant donation.#burnsurvivors #acidattackSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations

Burned Ambition Season 1 - Episode1Acid Attack Survivor - Part OneRuboha Kirungi Linneti is an amazing survivor and activist. Please enjoy her amazing story. We had connection issues with her being in Uganda and myself in Atlanta GA USA. I'd like to introduce you to what my podcast is about by allowing you to listen to her story until the point that we lost each other. Tune in next Wednesday at 7:00 for the complete story.#burnsurvivorSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/burned-ambition-with-burned-beauty-2018/donations