RELENTLESS: Life On Your Terms
A podcast by people who make a difference, with people who are the difference. Listen to how incredible people live life on their terms. Chris Christofi, entrepreneur, is the brain-child behind this brilliant podcast. He talks to multiple World Champions, CEOs of major property development companies, brand innovators and unexpected entrepreneurs about their journey listening to their mindset, their gratitude and their unceasing intensity to get to the top. Chris pays it forward unveiling the secrets to their success to ensure listeners learn from the best. If you want to level up your inner game, watch Relentless on YouTube or listen wherever you listen to your podcasts.
RELENTLESS: Life On Your Terms
Season 4, Episode 19 - Featuring Diana Connell
Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/K-eWf9YB1Jo
- Surviror of domestic violence and homelessness
- Founder of DC Ceremics Studio
- Tireless Vinnies advocate
After decades of marriage, Diana saved her kids and fled from an abusive husband with nothing but hope to keep her going. Suddenly jobless and alone in a foreign country, Diana only had a car for her and her son to sleep in while he was in the midst of year 12 exams. Diana sat down to talk to us about not only how she survived the experience with the help of St Vinnie's, but how she's gone on to start her own business, become an outspoken advocate for domestic violence survivors as well as St Vincent De Pauls, and how she always managed to stay positive.
As we approach another freezing winter and Chris get's ready to take part in his 6th CEO sleepout, it's people like Diana who we can really help, and genuinely turn lives around.
Help us fight homelessness: support Chris' Vinnies CEO Sleepout at: https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/
Or get in contact with Diana at: DC Ceramics Studio https://www.dcceramicsstudio.com.au/
Or on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/dc_ceramics_studio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
0:00 Intro
0:39 How we first met
1:56 My story
7:06 How I survived
8:49 Chris’ Story
11:13 Getting back on my feet, and giving back
13:15 Finding peace in driving
15:14 Finding St Vinnie’s
18:39 From homelessness, to founding a business.
21:56 The importance of caring
22:37 Why Diana’s donation meant the world to Chris
23:20 The power of resilience
25:29 Diana’s gift
26:30 Quick Fire Questions