{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Formidable Females: Anne Moss Rogers","description":"This week we\u2019re bringing you a powerhouse series of episodes that celebrate some of the most formidable women to ever take the mic on Second Act Stories. These conversations are fueled by bold decisions, hard-won confidence, and the kind of reinvention that only comes after you\u2019ve lived a little. From breaking the rules to rewriting the script, these women didn\u2019t just pivot; they claimed their second acts with clarity, grit, and momentum. Whether you\u2019re a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, these episodes capture the fire at the heart of our show: fearless choices, earned wisdom, and stories that prove it\u2019s never too late to bet big on yourself. Anne Moss Rogers was at the pinnacle of a 20-year professional career. She opened her own digital marketing agency in 2010. The business grew quickly and by 2015 she and her partner had 9 employees and a growing roster of clients. While her professional life was going especially well, life at home had significant problems. Her son Charles \u2013 the younger of two boys \u2013 suffered from a combination of depression and drug addiction. The problems began early in high school and escalated. At considerable expense to Anne Moss and her husband Randy, they tried to help by placing him in a therapeutic boarding school followed by rehab. But on June 5, 2015 at the age of 20, Charles took his own life. In the aftermath of her son\u2019s passing, Anne Moss sold her agency and has became a staunch activist for suicide prevention. She launched \u201cEmotionally Naked\u201d \u2013 a blog about the experience. She speaks frequently before both high school and adult audiences. And she has written a powerful book called \u201cDiary of a Broken Mind.\u201d Anne Moss Rogers is a textbook example of what psychologists call \u201cpost traumatic growth.\u201d When Charles committed suicide in 2015, she entered an unimaginable cauldron of pain and grief. And she came out the other side stronger and focused on making a difference in the world. And her work is saving lives. We concluded our interview by asking her, \u201cWhat would Charles think of what you\u2019re doing now?\u201d Anne Moss responded, \u201cI think he would be proud to know that I\u2019m following my heart.\u201d On the first anniversary of Charles death, Anne Moss Rogers recorded an emotional reading of the lyrics of \u201cForgive Me Momma,\u201d one of many songs that were discovered in her son\u2019s backpack after his passing. It\u2019s about four minutes long and we hope you\u2019ll give it a listen by clicking the link above. ******* If you enjoy Second Act Stories, please leave us a review here. We may read your review on a future episode! Subscribe to the Second Act stories Substack. Check out the Second Act Stories YouTube channel. Follow Second Act Stories on social media: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Second Act Stories theme music: \u201cBetween 1 and 3 am\u201d by Echoes. ","author_name":"Second Act Stories","author_url":"http:\/\/www.secondactstories.org","html":"