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S7EP7: Turning Pain Into Passion: Shantel Haines’ Journey of Strength, Advocacy, and Family Resilience
In this episode, we’re bringing you a story of true grit, resilience, and reinvention. In this episode, I sit down with Shantel Haines—an independent financial professional, dedicated advocate for veterans and families, and a woman who knows firsthand how life can take unexpected turns.
Shantel shares her remarkable journey, from supporting her husband through a life-changing military injury and navigating the complexities of Medicare and veteran benefits, to facing unimaginable challenges with her son’s recent spinal cord injury during his high school wrestling championship. Through it all, Shantel taps into a deep well of strength, advocacy, and community spirit—showing us what it really means to adapt, find a new normal, and empower others along the way.
You’ll hear about the emotional roller coaster Shantel and her family have ridden, how she’s turned hardship into purpose, and why having tough conversations around healthcare and long-term planning is essential for every family. Plus, learn how community support and even small acts of kindness have made all the difference in the Haines family’s lives.
Get ready for an inspiring conversation that blends the spiritual, emotional, and practical sides of building wealth—and life—through adversity. This is one episode you won’t want to miss!
