In this episode, Amber is getting real and vulnerable with celebrity makeup artist and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup, Christina Flach. If you have ever experienced tragedy or darker moments in life, and someone has made the suggestion to just “snap out of it,” it can truly be frustrating. As a badass mom and CEO, Christina lets us know that these moments are not something we can just snap out of– it takes conscious thought and intentional practice to get through these valleys, all while leaning on friends and family.
Christina has experienced the loss of both her son, Beau, and her husband, professional tennis player, Ken Flach. For Christina, it came down to relying on friends and family and her disciplined lifestyle. This Mama used her pain and turned it into purpose for her family by taking care of herself first. It is not selfish to take care of yourself, like Christina says, “I’m a better everything when I have taken care of myself.” This isn’t to say that it was an easy path to take. Choosing a path of happiness was a mindset shift that took time, but was ultimately necessary for her family that she still had to take care of. Small choices like being grateful for the time you have with your loved ones is something Christina repeatedly thought even saying, “You don’t know how long you have on this earth with friends or family, so don’t f*** it up!”
Christina is a shining example of beautiful resilience. With everything she has been through, she has come out of it with purpose. A purpose to spread awareness of Sepsis. A purpose to take care of herself so she can take care of her family. A purpose for business. A purpose to live life happily. How can you turn your pain into purpose?
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About Christina Flach
A CEO AND SINGLE MOM: Christina is a single mother with four kids, along with the creator and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. Christina and her company have worked with some of the most recognizable faces, brands, and publications, and her company continues to grow. Additionally, Christina is a fashion commentator for the publication Soap Opera Digest. In her free time, Christina enjoys spending time with her two sons and two daughters, whose ages range from 15 to 28.
GRIEF WITH GRACE: As a kid, Christina was with her mother until the very end as she battled cancer. In 2006, her infant son passed away on Christmas morning. In 2018, Christina’s husband, professional tennis player Ken Flach, succumbed to sepsis. Through her grief, Christina found a new purpose. Along with being a CEO and mother, Christina spends her time spreading awareness of sepsis and sharing her battle with grief, and teaches others how to smile in the face of tragedy.
Connect with Christina
Instagram: @ChristinaFlachMakeup | @prettygirlmkup
Twitter: @Prettygirlmkup
Website: christinaflach.com | prettygirlmakeup.com
Facebook: Christina Flach | Pretty Girl Makeup
About Amber Shaw
Amber is a Body Transformation Expert, Founder of The Wellness Revolution, motivational speaker, and NBC Health and Wellness Coach. Having built a lifestyle that allowed her to embrace work, children, exercise, and well-balanced eating habits, Amber now works with helping and coaching women to achieve the same level of serenity and empowerment through a sustainable way of living.
Connect with Amber
Instagram: @msambershaw
TikTok: @msambershaw
Website: ambershaw.com
Facebook: Amber Shaw