In this episode, Jess and Taryn talk with Kiersten Lyons about a broken engagement, adopting two children and advocating for her and her son to be seen through invisible disability.
Kiersten Lyons is a writer and actress from Germantown, Maryland. She is the second of five kids and like every comedian, a late bloomer. She spent thirteen years in LA acting, writing, and getting rejected. Her most notable roles include being attacked by her pet lion on Grey’s Anatomy, being accused of murdering the husband she shared with her sister wives on Bones, and the real-life role of having her wedding called off 2 months before which resulted in the award winning* one-woman show Crushed: why is it that the boys you like, never like you back?
Kiersten is not only a mother, but a Big Sister through Big Brothers, Big Sisters and has spent decades mentoring teens and young women from all walks of life. Her TikTok account sharing real stories and hilarious observations has amassed millions of views. Her unique voice speaks to those with and without faith, creating a tight-knit community of young women eager to laugh, cry and heal.
You can learn more about Kiersten on:
TikTok: @kierstenlyons
Substack: Salutations Little Sister kierstenlyons.substack.com
Instagram: @kierstenlyonsroar
