Yes, trauma doesn’t have to define you. No, that’s not a reason to ignore it. In the latest episode of Mindful Management, host and Founder & Lead Workforce Transformation Strategist at Chefalo Consulting, Shenandoah Chefalo shares her powerful, personal and inspiring story. From surviving foster care, using garbage bags as a suitcase to becoming a global advocate for trauma-informed workplaces, her journey reflects why trauma-informed leadership isn't just a buzzword, but a transformative approach to organizational culture. Tune in for profound revelations on how unaddressed trauma and grief impact workplace dynamics, and the strategies that can prevent this. This episode unpacks how small, consistent choices in leadership can build environments where people truly thrive. Most importantly it serves as a reminder that experiencing trauma may be out of your control. But healing from it is a choice you can make.