Transcending Your Fears to Rise Above and Beyond: A Warrior’s Journey with Cynthia Concordia

What if you were trapped in an abusive relationship for 23 years, and the fear of judgment and rejection kept you from finding your way out? How would you rise above and reclaim your life? On this powerful episode of Real Talk, Real Women, Breaking the Silence Around Abuse, I am honored to speak with Cynthia Encinas Concordia. Cynthia bravely shares her story of transcending fear and finding a path to healing, ultimately discovering her purpose in helping others break free from their own limitations.

Cynthia's journey is not only about overcoming an abusive relationship but also about navigating the cultural complexities of addressing domestic violence in the US and the Philippines. We explore how a lack of legal protection for women and children in the Philippines, as well as the emotional impact of domestic abuse, contributed to her struggles. Cynthia also shares how her work with the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank played a crucial role in helping her make a pivotal shift in her life.

Tune in as Cynthia shares her wisdom on forgiveness and how it has allowed her to become the person she is today. As the founder and CEO of Dream to Rise LLC, a life coach, and the author of My Journey into Becoming, her mission is to spread sunshine, peace, kindness, compassion, and love. Be inspired by her incredible journey and learn how you too can overcome fear and rise above adversity.

Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Cynthia's story is found in chapter #4

Cynthia’s short introduction

Cynthia has been in an abusive relationship with her husband for 23 years. It was her fear that kept her in this relationship. She was afraid of what other people would say, afraid that she was not committed to her marriage vows, and afraid that she would be judged and rejected. However, after his two restraining orders, he died of a massive cardiac arrest.

Being cut off by his family because she was blamed for his death, Cynthia was trapped in her dark bubble for 6 years, living a miserable life because of fear. She made a shift so her children might experience and appreciate what life really is.

A graduate of De La Salle University with a bachelor’s degree in AB Psychology and a BSC in Business Management, she has worked for different companies and organizations, which made her realize the importance of human connection and knowledge sharing. The two international organizations, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, widened her perspective on life. That’s the benefit of working with colleagues from different countries around the globe. Her dream comes true was her last 6 years before she retired as an HR Analyst at the World Bank HR department.

After she retired, she found something missing in her life and that was her purpose. She has discovered that her life experiences can truly help others, especially those who are stuck and afraid to go out of their comfort zone to make a change in their lives. She was in that situation, and she wants to inspire the abused women, most especially, that there is truly a light at the end of the tunnel and live the life they love. Given the remaining years of their life here on earth, there is still time to live life to the fullest and enjoy what life has to offer.

Cynthia Concordia is the Founder and CEO of Dream to Rise LLC which started in September 2020.

 

Cynthia’s vision is to spread sunshine and happiness to the people she meets so this may create a ripple effect.

She only wants to see peace, kindness, compassion, and love here on earth. Her passion to spread light paved the way for her to become a life coach, publish a book, “My Journey Into Becoming”, start her mastermind group, Dream to Rise Inner Circle, and launch her podcast “Dream To Rise Podcast”.

Cynthia helps women and men from 25-65 years of age who are struggling with their blockages and limiting beliefs that stop them from moving forward to manifest their dreams. Those who have gone through her program are now living their purpose and living the life they love. She just wants to share her message to the world that life is great!

Don’t waste your time doubting, worrying, and being afraid of what the future will offer us. You deserve to be happy.

Connect with Cynthia

Website: https://www.dreamtorise.info/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.concordia/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-concordia-2b51b8116/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiaconcordia/

Book “My Journey into Becoming” written by Cynthia Encinas-Concordia: https://a.co/d/dlB7wgz

Book "Rising After Abuse" anthology: https://a.co/d/8xvNs7H 

Book "Overcoming Self-Sabotage" anthology: https://a.co/d/hqwEq13 

Email: cconcordia2@gmail.com

 

Connect with Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff, the host of Real Talk Real Women Breaking the Silence Around Abuse https://gemmaserenity.com 

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