I have learned that death is a doorway, one that leads somewhere far beyond what we can understand. I learned so much the day he was born, but I understood life even more the day I lost him. To love so deeply and then lose that love in an instant is a transformation beyond words. Losing him felt just as abrupt as the moment he arrived, and yet, in the wreckage of that loss, something inside me expanded.

My name is Michelle Vaughn, and if you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know my story isn’t a straight path. It’s winding, messy, painful, and powerful. I’ve built businesses, written books, and spoken on stages. I’ve experienced success at levels I once only dreamed of. But I’ve also walked through the kind of loss that shakes your soul to its core.

I am a mother to Dylan and Destin—my greatest gifts. When Dylan passed away in 2023, my world shattered. There’s no way to soften that reality. But in that unimaginable grief, I found something I never expected: a deeper calling. One that isn’t about chasing achievements but about creating impact. One that isn’t about pushing through but about aligning. One that isn’t just about me, but about all of us—those of us who are still standing, still fighting, still believing in what’s next.