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From the Ashes

From the Ashes

Hosted by: Valerie Hwang Beck

Are you ready to rise from the ashes and create a life you're inspired by? Join your host Valerie Beck on From the Ashes, where we share powerful stories of resilience, rebirth, and overcoming personal struggle. Each...

Episodes

Solocast: Controversial Secrets to Happiness

Season #2

This week, I’m diving into a powerful realization—one that shifted how I see myself, my work, and the way we show up in the world. We all have an immense power to lead from authenticity and creativity, but so many of...
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Together from the Void: Heavy Metal, Community and Catharsis with Kyle Hebner

Season #2

Rise. Renew. Reconnect. Welcome back to From the Ashes! This week, I’m absolutely stoked to introduce you to my friend Kyle Hebner—drummer of the metal band Mourn the Light and an all-around delightfully honest human...
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Small Changes, Big Impact: A Journey to Sustainable Health and Healing with Erin Resch

Season #2

In this episode, I’m talking with Erin Resch, a conservation manager and sustainability advocate whose initiatives started with powerful personal journey. Erin’s story begins with her struggle with infertility—a...
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Hope & Redemption: Finding Faith in the Prison Yard with Rich Santana

Season #2

This week on From the Ashes, I sit down with Rich Santana, founder of Debt Behind Me, Wealth Before Me, to discuss his personal transformation and how it led him to a life of leadership, service, and faith. Rich opens...
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Leaving God, Finding Self: A Raw Path to Purpose with Joseph San Nicolas

Season #2

When I met Joseph San Nicolas a few weeks ago, I was immediately struck by the depth of his presence. Joseph has a remarkable story of self-discovery—one that invites us to reflect deeply on the narratives we create...
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Heavy Sounds, Deep Connections: A Conversation with Seven Spires Drummer Dylan Gowan

Season #2

Last month, I had a unique opportunity to do something different: serve as an assistant tour guide for two heavy metal bands and their fan club! For two weeks, I helped guide the Lords of the Trident and Seven Spires...
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Solocast: Choose Yourself Before You Lose Yourself

Season #2

Welcome back to From the Ashes! In today’s short and sweet solocast, I reflect on the impact of shame and self-esteem on how we show up in the world. I share my personal journey of navigating these challenges and the...
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How to Strategize a Life of Ease with Lynn Beck

Season #2

Happy New Year, and welcome back to From the Ashes! We’re kicking off 2025 with a conversation with my friend, Lynn Beck. Lynn and I met in Cate Stillman’s growth group where she has been a mentor, coach, and my...
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Celebrating Neurodiversity: Shifting Perspectives with Dr. LouAnne Boyd

Season #2

In this week’s episode of From the Ashes, I am joined by Dr. LouAnne Boyd—Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Chapman University and a pioneer in designing technologies that support and celebrate neurodiverse...
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Asian American Identity & Self-Love in the System of White Supremacy with Ellie Yang Camp

Season #2

In this week’s episode of From the Ashes, I am joined by Ellie Yang Camp—artist, educator, and author of Louder Than the Lies: Asian American Identity, Solidarity, and Self-Love. As a daughter of Asian immigrants...
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From Debauchery to Awakening: Sobriety and Spiritual Growth with Linda Saslow

Season #2

Welcome back to From the Ashes! This week, I’m joined by writer, meditation teacher, and yoga practitioner, Linda Saslow. Linda’s journey of resilience, self-discovery, and sobriety is a remarkable testament to the...
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Finding the Power Within: The Path to Sobriety and Self-Mastery with BMOOR

Season #2

Welcome back to From the Ashes! This week, I’m joined by personal trainer, meditation practitioner, and personal development guide, Benjamin Moore—better known as BMOOR. BMOOR’s transformative journey from addiction...
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