In this week’s episode of Too Young To Be Old, host Diane Gilman welcomes Raimonda Jankunaite, the organizer behind the anthology Women Who Thrive andfounder of Women Who Thrive Media. Raimonda shares her incredible story and sheds light on the power of storytelling.

Finding Voice Through Adversity

Raimonda’s describes her journey of resilience. She opens up about a traumatic experience that caused her to physically lose her voice  for two years. Diane shares her own traumatic encounter, showing how common these experiences can be for women. They both emphasize that despite the trauma, women do have the power to overcome these things and continue on to thrive in life.  

Empowering Community

Diane and Raimonda discuss the incredible community of women involved in the anthology. They marvel at the support and collaboration among the contributors. Raimonda describes how she created Women Who Thrive Media. 

The Writing Process and Mentorship

Raimonda provides insight into the writing process for the anthology, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with the “why” behind each story. She discusses the role of mentors and the weekly calls that fostered a sense of belonging and perspective for the contributors.

Raimonda Jankunaite’s Background

Raimonda shares a bit about her background, from her upbringing in Lithuania to her experiences as an immigrant in the UK. She shares her journey of overcoming initial struggles to eventually obtaining two degrees. She highlights the cultural richness of growing up in diverse London. 

Connect with Raimonda

Website: https://womenthrivemedia.com/ 

Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenthrivemedia/ 

Connect with Diane

Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube: @thedianegilman  

Website: thedianegilman.com

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