Monomyth Diaries

Mandi, Angie & Rachel

Monomyth Diaries, hosted by Rachel Leon and Mandi Jones, is a podcast where real stories inspire personal growth. Through honest and heartfelt experiences—free of advice or experts—we foster connection, validation, and new perspectives. Each episode invites you to listen, relate, and embrace your own journey.

  1. 4D AGO

    Ep 35 - Rachel: Forgiveness is Freedom (part 2 of 2)

    SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! How do you turn pain into purpose? In this episode, Rachel Leon opens up about the tools that helped her heal—faith, scripture, forgiveness, and the courage to share her story. Guided by mentors like her father and grandmother, she learned to embrace her worth, check her heart, and live by the truth that our stories are gifts meant to be shared. What blessings can come from choosing forgiveness? And how can your story become part of someone else’s healing? Join us as Rachael reveals the boons of her journey: raising incredible children, building a loving marriage, recognizing self-worth, and creating businesses rooted in faith and authenticity. Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive topics and may not be suitable for minors. Listener discretion is advised. ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources Rachel Leon is the Founder and CEO of Generational Gems Branding Solutions, LLC,the creator of My Kind of Beyoutiful, a community that inspires women to embrace their God-given worth and the creator of Life After Traumatic Experiences, a community that encourages and connects survivors.  Her personal journey—marked by childhood trauma, a powerful relationship with her father, and a life-changing catalyst at 17—taught her the gift of forgiveness and the beauty of hidden blessings in life’s messes. Today, Rachel is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur whose legacy is built on faith, family, and the belief that sharing our stories is how we plant seeds of hope in others. 🌐 Websites Generational Gems Branding Solutions https://ggs-custom-tumbler-designs.square.site/ 📸 Instagram 📸 Facebook 📧 gengemscustomdesigns@gmail.com My Kind of Beyoutiful Life After Traumatic Experiences 📢 Call to Action ✅ What blessing have you discovered in your own journey? Share with us at monomythdiaries.com. ✅ Pass this episode along to someone who needs hope, healing, and a reminder that forgiveness is freedom. Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your fa Thank you for listening to Monomyth Diaries! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or our website and share it with family and friends who might be inspired by these incredible journeys. https://monomythdiaries.com/about Stay connected with us on social media: Instagram YouTube tiktok Facebook Have questions or want to share your own story? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    35 min
  2. JAN 6

    Ep 34 - Rachel: Blessings in Disguise (part 1 of 2)

    SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! How can something so painful become the start of something beautiful?  In this moving episode, Rachel shares her story of growing up in a turbulent, unstable home—an experience that ultimately led to unimaginable trauma, but also to an unexpected blessing: her daughter. Growing up with a deeply spiritual, Christian father who also battled addiction shaped the way Rachel saw people—not as good or bad, but as complex souls capable of both struggle and grace.  Join us as  Rachel reveals how she found purpose in her pain and strength through surrender. Her story reminds us that healing is possible, forgiveness is powerful, and sometimes life’s greatest gifts come from our hardest battles.   Listeners will walk away reminded that even the darkest chapters can reveal unexpected light and that sometimes, blessings truly come disguised as battles. Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive topics and may not be suitable for minors. Listener discretion is advised. ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources Rachel Leon is the Founder and CEO of Generational Gems Branding Solutions, LLC,the creator of My Kind of Beyoutiful, a community that inspires women to embrace their God-given worth and the creator of Life After Traumatic Experiences, a community that encourages and connects survivors.  Her personal journey—marked by childhood trauma, a powerful relationship with her father, and a life-changing catalyst at 17—taught her the gift of forgiveness and the beauty of hidden blessings in life’s messes. Today, Rachel is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur whose legacy is built on faith, family, and the belief that sharing our stories is how we plant seeds of hope in others. 🌐 Websites Generational Gems Branding Solutions https://ggs-custom-tumbler-designs.square.site/ 📸 Instagram 📸 Facebook 📧 gengemscustomdesigns@gmail.com My Kind of Beyoutiful Life After Traumatic Experiences Listen to Rachel share on Beyond Beauty With Stephanie Podcast.   ⸻ 📢 Call to Action ✅ Have you ever found a hidden blessi Thank you for listening to Monomyth Diaries! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or our website and share it with family and friends who might be inspired by these incredible journeys. https://monomythdiaries.com/about Stay connected with us on social media: Instagram YouTube tiktok Facebook Have questions or want to share your own story? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    40 min
  3. 12/30/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS 24: A Christmas Miracle (The Boons of Rachel's monomyth continue!)

    SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! What happens when a small moment of remorse opens the door to a quiet, unexpected transformation? In this special bonus episode, Rachel shares a tender and surprising shift taking place in her marriage—one that began with reflection, humility, and a step neither of them saw coming. What unfolds is a reminder that growth doesn’t have to be loud to be miraculous. Sometimes the miracle is in the trying again. 🔗 Links & Resources: Mr. & Mrs.: 366 Devotions for Couples, written by Rob and Joanna Teigen, is a daily devotional book designed to help married couples grow in their faith and intimacy with each other and with God. It is available in several physical formats and can be purchased from various online and local retailers.  📢 Call to Action ✅ Have you witnessed a quiet transformation in your own life or marriage? Share your story with us at MonomythDiaries.com ✅ Follow & subscribe so you never miss a new episode! Thank you for listening to Monomyth Diaries! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or our website and share it with family and friends who might be inspired by these incredible journeys. https://monomythdiaries.com/about Stay connected with us on social media: Instagram YouTube tiktok Facebook Have questions or want to share your own story? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    11 min
  4. 12/16/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS 22: Angie: The Boons of Leadership

    SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! What does it take to step into leadership with confidence and purpose? In this episode of Monomyth Diaries, we shine the spotlight on one of our own — Angie, AKA Country Girl, a founding member of the podcast who usually works behind the scenes. This time, Angie steps up to the mic to share her personal journey of growing into leadership, from her role as a manager in corporate America to her involvement with the F4 organization — a community dedicated to empowering women through faith and fitness. Through honest reflection and heartfelt conversation, Angie opens up about what it truly means to lead — not from a place of authority, but from humility, confidence and growth. Her story reminds us that leadership isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up, learning from challenges, and helping others rise alongside you. Have you ever struggled to see yourself as a leader? Or wondered what lessons lie on the other side of responsibility and vulnerability? Join us as we explore “The Boons of Leadership” — a heartfelt conversation about confidence, faith, and the courage to lead from within. 🔗 Links & Resources 🌐 Connect & Learn more about F4 — F4 is a FREE workout community for ALL women age 18 and over. We exist to promote FITNESS, celebrate FAITH and foster FELLOWSHIP for FEMALES. Bring a friend or just come on your own! You will be warmly greeted and welcomed!  Website: f4tx.comInstagram: @f4texasFacebook: F4 Texas📢 Call to Action ✅ What part of Angie’s leadership journey resonated with you most? Share your reflections with us at monomythdiaries.com. ✅ Tag us on all social platforms and tell us about your experiences in leadership. @monomythdiaries 🎧 Listen now to “The Boons of Leadership” on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows! Thank you for listening to Monomyth Diaries! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or our website and share it with family and friends who might be inspired by these incredible journeys. https://monomythdiaries.com/about Stay connected with us on social media: Instagram YouTube tiktok Facebook Have questions or want to share your own story? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    26 min
  5. 12/09/2025

    Ep 33 - Melissa: From ICU to Impact (part 2 of 2)

    SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you!  What does it take to rebuild after rock bottom?  In this second part of Melissa’s monomyth, she shares the steps—both physical and emotional—that brought her back to life. From seeing someone run while she sat in a wheelchair, to eventually running marathons herself, Melissa's path shows us that healing is both possible and powerful.  What role did Scouting, therapy, and her community play in that process? And how did she become a coach who helps others do the same?  Join us for an inspiring story of resilience, faith, and purpose. 🔗 Links & Resources: If you would like to reach out to Melissa or know more about her coaching services feel free to reach out. Professional information: Founder of Ignite Your Journey Coaching | Executive AEC Coach | Keynote Speaker | Cancer Wellness Advocate | Empowering Leaders to Thrive in Business & Health linkedin.com/in/melissa-martin-iyj melissaowen7@gmail.com www.iyjcoaching.com/ www.facebook.com/iyjcoaching/ Monomyth Diaries Bio Call to Action: ✅ If Melissa’s story moved you, reflect on your own journey—what cycles or patterns are you ready to break so you can step into freedom? Let us know at monomythdiaries.com ✅ Share this episode with someone who may be walking through family wounds or cycles of hurt—sometimes hearing another’s testimony can be the first spark of hope. 🎧  Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your shows! Thank you for listening to Monomyth Diaries! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or our website and share it with family and friends who might be inspired by these incredible journeys. https://monomythdiaries.com/about Stay connected with us on social media: Instagram YouTube tiktok Facebook Have questions or want to share your own story? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    37 min
  6. 12/02/2025

    Ep 32 - Melissa: Hit By A Literal Truck, A Wake Up Call (part 1 of 2)

    SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! How does a loving and confident beginning turn into a season of insecurity and destructive choices? In this episode, Melissa shares her monomyth—from a confident childhood in  to a teenhood marked by illness and insecurity, and a young adulthood full of heartbreak and destructive choices.  What led Melissa to her fateful night? And how did that moment become the wake-up call that sparked her transformation?  Join us as we uncover the life before and the life-changing catalyst in Melissa’s journey.  🔗 Links & Resources: If you would like to reach out to Melissa or know more about her coaching services feel free to reach out. Professional information: Founder of Ignite Your Journey Coaching | Executive AEC Coach | Keynote Speaker | Cancer Wellness Advocate | Empowering Leaders to Thrive in Business & Health linkedin.com/in/melissa-martin-iyj melissaowen7@gmail.com www.iyjcoaching.com/ www.facebook.com/iyjcoaching/ Monomyth Diaries Bio Call to Action: ✅ If Melissa’s story moved you, reflect on your own journey—what cycles or patterns are you ready to break so you can step into freedom? Let us know at monomythdiaries.com ✅ Share this episode with someone who may be walking through family wounds or cycles of hurt—sometimes hearing another’s testimony can be the first spark of hope. 🎧  Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your shows! Thank you for listening to Monomyth Diaries! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or our website and share it with family and friends who might be inspired by these incredible journeys. https://monomythdiaries.com/about Stay connected with us on social media: Instagram YouTube tiktok Facebook Have questions or want to share your own story? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    29 min
  7. 11/25/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS 21: Gratitude for Lessons We’re Carrying Forward

    SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! What moments shape us the most — the ones we live through, or the ones we hear from someone else’s story? In this Thanksgiving episode, Mandi, Rachel, and Angie gather around the mic to share the guests who impacted them most this season — the stories that shifted their perspectives, softened something inside them, or reminded them that transformation is always possible. They also open up about a moment in their own monomyth they’re grateful for… a moment that changed everything. Join us for a warm, reflective conversation about gratitude, growth, and the unexpected people who help light our way. 🔗 Links & Resources • Follow Monomyth Diaries on Instagram: @MonomythDiaries • Listen to past guest episodes at MonomythDiaries.com Donnell - episodes 18, 19, 20 Nikki - episodes 12 & 13 Tyler - episodes 29 & 30 Stephanie - episodes 21 & 22 Vianey - episodes 25 & 26 📢 Call to Action ✅ We’d love to hear your story — share a moment you’re grateful for at MonomythDiaries.com. ✅ Follow & Subscribe so you never miss an episode — new stories drop every Tuesday! Thank you for listening to Monomyth Diaries! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or our website and share it with family and friends who might be inspired by these incredible journeys. https://monomythdiaries.com/about Stay connected with us on social media: Instagram YouTube tiktok Facebook Have questions or want to share your own story? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    10 min
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About

Monomyth Diaries, hosted by Rachel Leon and Mandi Jones, is a podcast where real stories inspire personal growth. Through honest and heartfelt experiences—free of advice or experts—we foster connection, validation, and new perspectives. Each episode invites you to listen, relate, and embrace your own journey.