episode 10 - Loss of a Child - Beth Krom

Beth Krom was a two-time mayor, running for congress when her son tragically died. It was a week before his college graduation, so her family’s graduation plans became funeral plans. On this episode her kindness and wit come out as shares the surreal moments after losing her son, how she resisted therapy, the inappropriate things people said to her, and having to deal with the narrative that was being written about his death. This is a longer episode, so if you or someone you know is going through loss, please be sure to get 40 minutes in, because she shares some excellent insights and advice towards the end. Beth says “we as a society, are very uncomfortable with other people’s pain" and also shares – “One thing I learned right away - Even death has a community – You are not alone on this journey”

Beth Krom:

http://www.bethkrom.com

Beth Krom is a former Irvine, California City Councilmember and was twice elected Mayor of Irvine - During her term as Mayor, Irvine was recognized as the Safest Big City in America four years in a row and earned recognition as one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People” twice.

Beth calls herself an educator, a writer, a creative, a humorist, a public speaker, an advocate, a political advisor, a coach, a networker, a motivator and a “community builder.” Saying each client and project is unique.

Currently Beth works with clients, candidates, organizations, businesses and audiences to inspire, amuse, engage, connect and support thier success through coaching, idea generation, creative brand-building, public speaking, workshops and targeted skill-building in the areas of marketing, communication, fundraising, event planning and team building.

Raised in Kenmore, NY, just outside Buffalo, she grew up with a dad who was a television anchorman and a mom who was an artist, an inventor, an active volunteer in the League of Women Voters and a former clothing designer. The seeds of her future political life were no doubt sewn by my experience growing up in a time of great economic, social and political change. With nearly two decades of experience as a candidate and an elected official, Beth Krom has earned a reputation as a determined campaigner, a prodigious fundraiser and an effective leader.

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