Stephanie Ciuclea is a strong woman of faith, a wife and mom of two, a Jiu Jitsu blue belt, and a talented photographer. In this heartfelt episode, she opens up about overcoming trauma, growing up in Charlotte, finding her faith at 12 years old, and how Jiu Jitsu became a tool for healing, confidence, and community.
We talk about marriage, motherhood, grief, and what it truly means to be a strong, successful woman today. Stephanie shares how faith, family, and friendship have shaped her — and why it's so important for women to lift each other up.
💬 Topics include:
Finding Jesus through hardship
Getting into Jiu Jitsu postpartum
Balancing faith, photography, and entrepreneurship
How to stay strong during grief and setbacks
🎧 If you're looking for real stories of grit, faith, and female strength — this one’s for you.
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