This week’s episode of Hard Beautiful Journey features the incredible Kim Livingstone, who shares her story of navigating life’s toughest challenges while finding joy and resilience along the way. Kim’s journey, from going through a divorce to single parenting and rebuilding her business, is a powerful reminder that even when life feels overwhelming, there’s always a way to rise and create beauty from the struggle.
In our conversation, Kim opened up about what it means to lose the roles and identities we often hold onto—like wife or business owner—and how she began the process of rediscovering who she is underneath it all. We touched on how difficult it can be to find yourself again after a major life transition, and how, despite the hardships, there are small moments of joy that can light the way forward.
Finding Joy in the Hard Moments
One of the most inspiring parts of our talk was Kim’s approach to finding joy, even when everything feels chaotic. She shared how she’s turned the hardest moments of her life into opportunities to grow and to connect with others, building a community of people who support one another through the ups and downs.
Kim also talked about her journey as a single parent and how she’s been able to keep moving forward despite the challenges. Whether it was pouring love into her business, Sand and Stone Jewelry, or showing up for her children in the best way she could, Kim’s story is a beautiful reminder that even in the most difficult times, we can still choose joy.
"Remember Her"
As the conversation came to a close, Kim shared a powerful piece of writing that has touched so many hearts. Remember Her is a reflection on reconnecting with the person you were before life’s challenges took over—a reminder that the joy, dreams, and love you once had are still within you. Here’s the full reading:
"Remember her. That little girl that you used to be. Unconditionally loving and doing things because they brought you joy. That joy comes when you let go of who you think you should be and let yourself be who you are. She is still there. You are still the dreams she had. You are the freedom she felt. You are the unconditional love she had. You are the way she saw the world way back then. You can find her again because she is you. She wants you to rise up to who you thought you could be before the world told you who you should be. She wants you to find that part of your life again where you really dream, where you are being who you need to be, and where you're doing this for you and your heart. So remember her and rise to meet her and choose that joy."
This reading is a beautiful reminder that no matter what you’re going through, you can always find your way back to joy, love, and the dreams that once lit you up. Life’s challenges don’t define you—it’s how you choose to rise from them that matters.
Tune in to this episode for a heart-to-heart conversation about life, resilience, and finding joy in the toughest moments. It’s a reminder that even when life feels hard, there’s always beauty to be found in the journey. 💛
Love Tiff xx
