Joanna didn’t grow up with much, no TV, no town to speak of, and no roadmap for what life outside a tiny hamlet in Upstate New York could look like. But after surviving trauma, betrayal, and complete isolation in the community that raised her, she made a split-second decision that changed everything.
With just a backpack and a one-way ticket, she left it all behind.
In this raw and deeply inspiring interview, Joanna shares how she went from college burnout to becoming a jet mechanic in the Air Force and how pain became her launchpad to purpose. We talk childhood, courage, betrayal, the power of leaving when staying breaks your spirit, and what it really takes to start over.
If you've ever felt stuck, unseen, or unsure where to go next… this story will light a fire under you.
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