# 035 From Loss to Leadership: Finding Purpose in the Pain

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Podcast: [Emerging with Grace: Navigating Life's Transitions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/emerging-with-grace-navigating-life-s-transitions-6692340)
Published: 2025-12-30T09:00:00+00:00
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Some stories stop you in your tracks. They remind you that behind every title, every achievement, and every polished introduction, there's a human being—one who has known loss, love, and the grace it takes to rise again. Today's guest, Dr. Ty Stone, is one of those people. A seasoned higher education leader, strategist, and visionary, Dr. Stone has spent decades transforming institutions—turning deficits into stability, rebuilding trust, and creating spaces where equity and growth can thrive. But beyond her professional brilliance lies a story of extraordinary strength: the journey of a mother who lost her son at just 20 years old, of a woman who rebuilt her life after divorce, and of a leader who continues to walk in grace through it all. Her story is one of faith, resilience, and renewal. It's about the kind of leadership that doesn't just move systems—but moves hearts.

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