In this inspiring episode of The Voice of Survivors, podcast host Nicci — a creative and talented domestic violence survivor inspired through Broken to Brilliant's Stepping Stones program — sits down with Karen Lindsay, Director of Broken to Brilliant™ and Founder of Financial Superwomen™.

Karen brings a unique and powerful perspective: although she has not personally experienced domestic violence, she has dedicated herself to helping break the cycle of abuse through financial education, compassion, and advocacy.

Karen shares how Financial Superwomen™ began with a simple idea — that every woman deserves the knowledge, confidence, and support to manage her money and rebuild her life. Today, her team of volunteer female professionals has delivered workshops across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Melbourne, empowering more than 450 women to gain financial security and stability.

In their conversation, Nicci and Karen explore:

• Why financial abuse is one of the biggest barriers preventing women from leaving abusive relationships
• The life-changing impact of Financial Superwomen™ workshops
• How continued support — not just a single workshop — helps survivors regain confidence
• Karen's personal journey into Broken to Brilliant™ and why she agreed to become a Director
• The ripple effect of empowering one woman — and how it transforms entire families

Karen's warmth, passion, and commitment shine through as she speaks about supporting survivors with love, kindness, and practical tools that can save lives.

Find out more about the Financial Superwomen workshop on the Broken to Brilliant blog page:

• Empowering Women: Financial Superwomen Workshops for Domestic Violence Survivors

• Empowering Financial Superwomen – a step closer to financial security and stability

• Empowering women to become financially secure and stable.

• Financial Superwomen

Thank you to Nikki for her passion for hosting this program and to Andrew (Nikki's Hubby) and all the family for your support in recording this podcast.

Karen Jacobsen, our International Patron and the Australian voice in Siri welcomes and thanks you for listening.

Broken to Brilliant is an Australian not-for-profit charity that domestic violence survivors founded to support fellow survivors to rebuild their lives after abuse.

We know how hard it is, having lived through the trauma of abuse and travelled the long road to recovery. Therefore, we founded the charity to provide hope and strategies to other survivors to make their journey a little bit easier.

Thanks to Sound Engineer Chris McCallum, known as Sound,o for our Podcast training.

Thank you to Joanne Helder a Radio, Podcast & Communications Professional, for podcast training

In this episode, podcast host Nicci — a creative and talented domestic violence survivor inspired through Broken to Brilliant's Stepping Stones program — sits down with Kris Vicca, Director of Broken to Brilliant.

Kris shares her journey of healing, her passion for advocacy, and how she uses her role to support survivors of domestic and family violence. The conversation reflects on the power of creativity, connection, and walking alongside survivors with compassion.

Listeners will hear about:

• How art and creativity can support recovery and healing.

• Kristine's work in advocacy, community building, and friendship.

• The importance of mindfulness, presence, and finding beauty in small moments.

• The mission of Broken to Brilliant to turn lived experience into hope and guidance for others.

This episode is a gentle, uplifting reminder that healing often comes through connection, creativity, and community.

Kris Vicc - Director of Broken to Brilliant

Thank you

Thank you to Nikki for her passion for hosting this program and to Andrew (Nikki's Hubby) and all the family for your support in recording this podcast.

Karen Jacobsen, our International Patron and the Australian voice in Siri welcomes and thanks you for listening.

Broken to Brilliant is an Australian not-for-profit charity that domestic violence survivors founded to support fellow survivors to rebuild their lives after abuse.

We know how hard it is, having lived through the trauma of abuse and travelled the long road to recovery. Therefore, we founded the charity to provide hope and strategies to other survivors to make their journey a little bit easier.

Thanks to Sound Engineer Chris McCallum, known as Sound,o for our Podcast training.

Thank you to Joanne Helder a Radio, Podcast & Communications Professional, for podcast training

In this heartfelt episode, rich with lived experience, metaphor, emotion, and strength survivors share their deeply personal journeys through grief, growth, and healing. We explore the transformative power of Broken to Brilliant's Stepping Stones program, which helped participants rediscover themselves after experiencing domestic violence. Through raw and inspiring stories, survivors reflect on the grief of losing their sense of self and how they reclaimed it through self-exploration, connection, and empowerment.

The episode also features a survivor's reflection on being involved with the incredible creative expression of Circus in a Teacup, a performance by survivors at QPAC, that represents their journey of resilience and strength. Listen as these courageous voices take you on a path of transformation — from the grief of trauma to the growth that unfolds when survivors find their power once again.

The Stepping Stones program was funded by the Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust.