Today we’d like to introduce you to Donnell DeShazer.
Donnell, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
We are The DeShazer’s. We have been married since March 20, 2017. We have two beautiful daughters Ava (3) and Genesis (2). We like to call ourselves inspiration leaders alongside our title as Marriage and Life Coaches. We have a marriage platform that inspires to break the cycle of divorce among American families. We use our podcast (The Perfect Marriage Podcast) to connect with other married couples who may be experiencing some of the same we’ve experienced. We give the heartbreaking truth about what we felt during the time we wanted a divorce and how we brought our marriage back through the ashes. We survived and we want to help other couples do the same. But, we had to understand that we are in a time where people don’t respect the covenant of marriage, and some portray broken families as a norm. We had to understand the power associated with sticking through something to the end. We learned that anyone could destroy something and replace it with something completely new. How many can take a broken glass and put all the pieces together and create new ART with an old soul? We were emotionally broken and physically stuck in a place we were afraid to be. We thought about how we built an entire family from this marriage, and we decided not to be a statistic. We decided to put in the work to save our marriage, and from doing that we have created the happiest place we can be, We now vow to help at least 1000 people save their marriage in the year 2020. We set a goal, and from there set a bigger goal to help 1,000,000 marriages in the lifespan of our journey.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
The road was far from smooth. It took a lot of communication, time, and understanding. We dealt with so many challenges internally and externally that almost tore us apart. From Losing Tia’s sister to gang violence to being financially broken, to Donnell almost losing his life in a fire. Once we were able to look inside ourselves, we were able to see what corrections we needed to make in ourselves first. We then focused on ourselves through fasting and dedication so we can become ready to be married in a healthy way. We knew from that moment forward that we would do everything in our power to help other couples thrive.
Please tell us about your business.
We have a free podcast that many can listen to for general advice and inspiration. We also offer personalized relationships, marriage, and life coaching. We are known for and specialize in marriages but have expertise in many areas. We are most proud of our ability to reach so many people. We can connect with individuals in all stages of life, meeting them where they are. We have coached women and men of all ethnicities and continue to provide a safe space for Optimal growth for our clients.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
Our plans for the future are to continue to inspire more. We want to assist in saving 1,000 marriages in the year 2020 and help singles become the best version of themselves. We plan to create more content and programs to help as many people as possible. We plan to travel the world sharing our message and start a movement bringing more relationships and life coaches to the surface. Our goal is not just to coach an individual but to teach others how to coach. We firmly believe in teaching others so they can teach as well.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/perfectmarriagepodcast
- Phone: 4046683105
- Email: MountaineerMarriage@gmail.com
- Instagram: Mountaineer_Marriage
- Facebook: Mountaineer Marriage
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