Colleen Clifford
Author/Motivational Speaker/Coach
Colleen Clifford has spent more than three decades working in the commercial fishing industry, living and working at sea for months at a time aboard one of the largest vessels in the Bering Sea. Her experience both on the ocean and in her personal life shaped a powerful story of resilience, loss, recovery, and rediscovery. After surviving multiple near-death incidents and the alcohol related suicide of her husband, she embarked on a profound journey back to herself. Today, she writes, speaks, and coaches from the heart, helping others reconnect with their own inner compass—their North Star. She lives in the Pacific Northwest, grateful for every clear and sober sunrise.
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How Colleen Clifford Rebuilt Life After Tragedy | 1,600
How Colleen Clifford Rebuilt Life After Tragedy | 1,600 Colleen Clifford spent over 30 years in the commercial fishing industry, living and working at sea for months at a time aboard vessels in the Bering Sea. Life in that environment demanded resilience, endurance, and the ability to face uncertainty head on. Her personal life brought challenges just as intense. After surviving multiple near death experiences and the loss of her husband to alcohol related suicide, Colleen reached a turning point that led her to rebuild her life from within. Today, she writes, speaks, and coaches, helping others reconnect with their inner direction and sense of self. Her work is grounded in lived experience, guiding people through recovery, reflection, and the process of finding their own North Star. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Colleen brings a steady, honest voice to conversations around resilience, healing, and choosing a different path forward. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Enjoying the…
Guests: Kevin McDonald , Colleen Clifford