Rising From The Ashes

What if the thing keeping you from the life God has for you isn’t failure… but perfection? In this heartfelt episode of Rising From the Ashes , Amy Grace sits down with writer and creative, Tori Konuszewski, to talk about her powerful Substack post that begins with a line that stops you in your tracks: “When perfection becomes a prison.” Together, they unpack what happens when we chase flawless fa...

In this episode of Rising From the Ashes , I’m joined by interior designer Grace Porter — the creative heart behind @graceporter_designs and www.graceporterdesigns.com . Grace has a gift for creating spaces that are both timeless and deeply restorative — homes that breathe peace, balance, and intention into everyday life. Together, we talk about how our home environments shape our energy, why time...

In this episode of Rising From the Ashes , Amy Grace dives into one of the most powerful stories of courage and divine purpose in Scripture — the story of Esther. From orphan to queen, Esther’s journey reminds us that God is always at work behind the scenes, even when He seems silent. Through faith and bravery, she risked everything to save her people — and in doing so, revealed the heart of God’s...

What does it really look like to hand your business over to God? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Hannah Rita—the heart and lens behind Hannah Rita Photography and The Elevated Elopement Experience. Hannah isn’t just capturing wedding days; she’s creating intentional, God-centered experiences that reflect each couple’s unique love story. But behind her breathtaking work is an even more po...

From panic attacks to powerhouse CEO, Maggie Eterno’s story isn’t about perfection—it’s about healing, authenticity, and leading from within. In this raw and honest conversation, she shares how counseling, motherhood, and messy growth shaped the way she leads her business and her life—layer by layer.  Connect with Maggie on Instagram: @maggieeterno If this conversation encouraged you, share it wit...

Legacy isn’t just what we leave behind — it’s how we live today. In this episode, Amy Grace shares how God turns our broken pieces into a beautiful testimony, and how surrender — not perfection — builds a lasting legacy of faith and hope. Send a text To follow along: Instagram: @amygraceclark Website: www.amygraceclark.com

Sometimes we don’t get the storybook ending we hoped for.  Sometimes we’re reminded of the harsh reality of living in a broken world. Sometimes our deepest fears come true. Sometimes we’re left with unanswered questions and words unspoken. Sometimes we’re left with broken hearts that long for healing. And yet, despite all of that reality, we can know with certainty that God is still writing the st...

Join in on today’s episode about the power of our identity. Jenn is a wife, mama of 4, life coach, and entrepreneur. She has a masters degree in psychology and counseling and has spent 15+ years in personal development and 5 years in the mindset space. Her mission is to empower women like me and you to know our true worth, break free from the lies we've told ourselves, and help us link the co...

In this episode, you won’t find a to do list or a to eat list or a to supplement with list. As someone who has struggled with disordered eating, I wanted to take you a little deeper than a list of rules to follow. Alexa is a health coach, entrepreneur, and almost board certified nutritionist. Alexa’s background in psychology and her expertise in nutrition equip her with the tools to not only educa...

This might just be the episode you've been waiting for. In this episode we have a vulnerable conversation about addiction. It’s a conversation that could possibly feel a little uncomfortable, but one that I hope brings light to a very dark problem.  Addiction. It steals so much from us. It steals depth and meaning and life and love. But the one thing addiction will never be able to steal is t...

Anna tells the powerful story of how her daughter’s health diagnosis stretched her, deepened her faith, and gave her an appreciation for the things that really matter in life. Anna shares how she no longer sees her own preconceived notions regarding faith and motherhood, but now sees her beautiful daughter intricately designed by God and all the ways He has been faithful in their journey. Despite...

This episode is with elopement photographer Hannah Rita, she takes us behind the scenes to discover the labor of love and magic of designing an unforgettable elopement experience. Hannah has been capturing timeless moments since 2016 and is passionately dedicated to her mission of telling YOUR story. She first photographed our family in 2018 and in this episode she gives you a glimpse into the emo...

Looking back it’s wild to see how far God has carried us, because none of this should be what it is today. We were literally walking out the process of divorce. We knew in our human minds it was over, BUT God had a different plan that we never saw coming. Day by day, God was chiseling away at our hearts and ultimately brought us to this place of togetherness.  I couldn’t see it then like I see it...

“Like a fine gold chain that’s gotten tangled, you may have some things to untangle, but they don’t diminish your value. You’re still pure gold, tangled or not.”  I love the relationship I see with this concept and the verse Job 23:10 where it says, “But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold.”  I know it’s easy to look at our own stories and diminish the valu...

This episode is all about discovering the freedom of giving up one definition of success and what you thought life would look like, and stepping out into the unknown of creating a new definition of success for a deeper sense of life and connection.  Liz found herself working her dream job but chose to leave her traditional career path and eventually pursue entrepreneurship. She is now redefining w...

There is a deep and burning desire in my bones to tell you the story of a girl whose heart broke young, who carried secrets that would eventually break her, who lost everything, but ultimately found God. She now wants you to know that you don’t have to do life alone. And your worst circumstance will shape you, but it doesn’t have to define you. She wants you to know that you can pick up all of the...