Startup Accelerator Spotlight: Lynn
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In 2019, Lynn, who takes GetSetUp classes courtesy of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Library of Michigan, moved to a 20-acre wooded property in rural Michigan with her husband. Sadly, her husband passed away less than a year later, making her a widow during one of the hardest times in her life. The isolation due to the pandemic, recent retirement, and living far from her hometown compounded her grief.
Although she attended counseling, she found it unhelpful as her mental health was intact; she simply had many decisions to make.
"When you become a widow, you are consumed with all of these decisions related to wills, finances, accounts, etc. After making the necessary decisions, it can be difficult for widows to figure out what they want to do next with their lives. I want to provide a support system through coaching to help widows figure out what they want now and in the future by creating a positive space where there is a glimpse of a wonderful future."
Gaining Clarity Through GetSetUp
Joining the Startup Accelerator Program through GetSetUp was pivotal for Lynn. She received valuable feedback from other participants but needed to ensure she stayed true to herself. An assignment on brand building provided her with the clarity she needed.
"That exercise helped me put everything back in focus and say, 'You know, I just want to be the best little podcaster out there. I want my website; I want the blog.' I enjoy writing, speaking, and recording. These things are manageable, and now I'm excited again. I was pleased that that brought me to what I really, personally want."
Launching Her Podcast and Website
Lynn is tech-savvy and taught herself to use Audacity to produce her podcast, We to Just Me - Widow Support. She also created a website, We to Just Me - Finding Your True North after Losing Your Spouse. Her podcasts are meant to be a form of encouragement, mixing humor with moments of tears. They cover the challenges of widowhood while living in a national forest, such as fixing the tractor, plowing snowed-in roads, dealing with power outages, and carrying a chainsaw in her Jeep.
"Before, if there were a problem such as a downed tree in the road, my husband would bring the truck down with the chainsaw and clear it. I don't have that now. When your husband is there, the two of you can solve problems together. I was used to having somebody to bounce ideas off of, and suddenly there's no one."
Her podcasts include tales of woe with happy endings and recommendations for handling similar situations in the future.
Staying Active and Helping Others
In addition to her podcast and website, Lynn remains very active. She volunteers to teach students about marine life in Lake Michigan, kayaks, and hikes, and plans to be a volunteer lighthouse keeper on Lake Superior this summer. She also harvests sap from the countless maple trees on her property to make syrup for friends and family. Lynn looks forward to the future and helping other women who have suffered a loss.
"I am hoping that my website will help those feeling lost embrace being 'just me' and find their true north."
Follow Lynn's progress with the Startup Accelerator Program and her journey to help others cope with grief and find hope for the future.
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