# Why I Survived: Jennifer Lee on Armed Robbery, Abduction, and the Healing Power of Sharing Your Story

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Podcast: [Junk to Jewels Podcast with Georgette Beck](https://stenobird.com/podcast/junk-to-jewels-podcast-with-georgette-beck-6740500)
Published: 2026-04-27T19:59:36+00:00
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## Resource

What if the very act of sharing your story could be the thing that saves you — and someone else? In this powerful episode of the Junk to Jewels Podcast, Georgette Beck sits down with Jennifer Lee — author, podcast host, and survivor — for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, faith, and the transformative power of telling your truth. Jennifer grew up in a small town in northern Michigan, a middle child with a perfectionist streak and an entrepreneurial spirit that launched her into retail management by age 17. Her life took unexpected turns — marriage, motherhood (she is a proud Marine mom and new grandmother!), divorce, and a career that built her into a natural leader. But nothing could have prepared her for April 28, 2012. On an early Saturday morning at the women's clothing store where she worked, Jennifer and her colleagues became victims of an armed robbery and abduction. With calm, courageous presence of mind, she called 911 and helped an elderly woman through a medical emergency — all while the situation unfolded around her. Law enforcement arrived and the ordeal ended, but Jennifer's healing journey was just beginning. She also opens up about surviving dating abuse — a story she kept hidden for years until the courage of her own podcast guests inspired her to finally speak her truth. Two years after launching the I Need Blue podcast, Jennifer published her memoir, Why I Survived, and has since become a keynote speaker and advocate for first responders, survivors of domestic violence, and anyone navigating life after trauma. In This Episode You'll Hear: Jennifer's small-town Michigan upbringing and how ambition took her from Kmart cashier to store manager at 17 The harrowing details of the 2012 armed robbery and abduction — and Jennifer's extraordinary…

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