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The One About Turning Pain into Purpose!

7/1/2026
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This week on Two Extra, we sit down with the incredible Alissa from Ascenda, whose own experiences with trauma and healing inspired her to create a business dedicated to helping others reconnect with themselves and move forward with purpose.

Alongside her amazing business partner Racquel, Alissa has built Ascenda with a passion for supporting people through transformation, healing and personal growth.

In this episode we chat about:

 Alissa’s personal journey through trauma and adversity
 How those experiences became the catalyst for creating Ascenda
 Building a business with purpose alongside her business partner, Racquel
 The power of breathwork and why it has become such an important part of their work
 Healing, self-discovery and learning to regulate your nervous system
 Turning pain into passion and using your story to help others
 Entrepreneurship, resilience and backing yourself even when life feels uncertain
 Creating safe spaces for people to reconnect, heal and thrive
 The vision for Ascenda and what’s next for the business

This is a powerful conversation about courage, growth, healing and finding strength in your own story.

Whether you’re navigating your own challenges, curious about breathwork, or simply love hearing inspiring stories from women creating meaningful businesses, this episode is one not to miss.

Follow Ascenda for more information on their offerings, breathwork experiences and upcoming events.

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@allthingsalissamarie

@ascenda.breathwork.wellness

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