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Leading Through Loss – Michelle Frank – Ep. 86

What happens when God calls you into a completely new season of ministry after decades of faithful service? In this powerful episode, Micah sits down with Michelle Frank, co-founder of Safe Places for Women and author of “Leading After Loss,” to explore the journey of navigating major life and ministry transitions.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Introduction to Michelle Frank
2:30 – The early days of Safe Places for Women
8:45 – Building from $1,200 to nationwide impact
15:20 – Navigating major life transitions
22:10 – The importance of processing change well
28:45 – Finding mentors and champions
35:30 – Michelle’s new coaching ministry
42:15 – Practical advice for leaders in transition

GUEST BIO: Michelle Frank has been in anti-trafficking ministry for nearly 20 years. She co-founded Safe Places for Women and now coaches ministry leaders nationwide through Empower Partnerships. Her book “Leading After Loss: How to Navigate Grief and Brave New Beginnings” is available on Amazon.

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