Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Speaker, Author & Survivor Avonley Lightstone. She is the author of Strength of Scars, a raw and redemptive autobiography that takes readers through a childhood marked by tragedy, Trauma, and abuse — and the unwavering faith that helped her rise above it all.

At just three years old, Avonley attempted to save her mother from a house fire. Her mother did not survive, and soon after, her father placed her up for adoption. What followed was a long journey through emotional, physical, and mental abuse — but also a powerful path toward healing, resilience, courage, and forgiveness. Through her book, her speaking appearances, and her bold transparency, she helps others find beauty in brokenness and strength through their scars. It’s an incredible story you won’t want to miss.

More on Avonley – http://www.avonleylightstone.com/ 

Joe Dimino Podcaster/Artist

Joe Dimino has been writing & creating in a variety of capacities since his college days at the University of Missouri-Kansas City somewhere around 1993. If you are keeping score, that would be about 29 years+. It all began at UMKCs University News as a Sports Writer & turned into a myriad of expressive avenues. Inventing poems, art, video & audio has always been in the proverbial cards.