The Real Deal Conversations

INTRODUCING… The Real Deal Conversations with Megan Deal shares real stories and meaningful conversations to encourage, inspire, and equip you for life’s challenges—whether it’s mental health, relationships, work, or leadership.

Through personal experiences and insightful discussions, Megan and her guests work to foster empathy, build connections, and remind you that you’re not alone.

New episodes drop every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or at aroundtheozarks.com!

On this episode of The Real Deal Conversations, Megan Deal speaks with Shawn Askinosie, a man who turned early-life trauma into a lifelong mission to help others. Shawn shares the heartbreaking story of losing his father at 14 and how that experience shaped his decision to co-found Lost and Found Grief Center, a nonprofit that has supported over 20,000 people.

But the story doesn’t stop there. Shawn also opens up about his bold decision to leave a thriving law career to pursue a spiritual calling that led him to create a chocolate company with a purpose, Askinosie Chocolate. From embracing transparency in business to building schools and supporting communities around the world, Shawn’s journey is a powerful example of resilience, reinvention, and making a global impact.

Tune in to hear an inspiring story of heartbreak, hope, and the power of purpose.

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