Today we’d like to introduce you to Czarina Matthews.
Czarina, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
Have you ever experienced chaos in your life? Have you ever wanted or needed peace? Have you ever been in a deep dark state of depression and couldn’t see your way out? I have certainly had my share of dark, depressing days and chaotic moments, but I have since found true peace and serenity, and I refuse to go back.
My name is Czarina Lynell, a newly published author, mental health advocate, and a breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on my 38th birthday, but I survived! I KNOW I survived on Purpose for a purpose – to share my story. While going through treatment, my perspective about life and what mattered most changed. After much-needed self-reflection, I made a commitment to myself that I would heal not only from breast cancer but in all areas of my life. There was an unexplainable peace that consumed me, and I was determined to find my way back to happiness and maintain my sense of peace.
While on the journey to peace and complete healing, I thought about ways my story and my experiences could help others. So, I joined social media as a way to share with the world God’s healing power working in my life. I then initiated the Peace & Czarinaty Movement, with no idea where a simple twist on my name and a common saying would lead.
Since my diagnosis, I have challenged myself (and succeeded) in completing 40 Acts of Kindness On My Journey to 40yrs. I have also written and released my debut memoir, Finding Czarinaty: The journey To Peace Through Cancer And Chaos, where I not only describe my breast cancer journey, but I also share my personal experiences with stress, anger, anxiety, and depression. I have also designed Peace & Czarinaty Signature Apparel and created the Peace & Czarinaty Podcast – all in the midst of a pandemic while being a wife, a mother, and a homeschool teacher.
This journey has not been easy, but it has been so worth it. I am thankful for God’s Grace and His Healing Power. It is only right that I share my story with the world and encourage others to heal and find true peace. As we experience such an unprecedented time in history – I believe my purpose is to be a beacon of light and hope. I want those who are going through a traumatic experience and those who are silently suffering from stress, anxiety, anger, and depression; they are not alone. I strongly believe in my story and my purpose. It is my mission to ensure my story makes it into the hands of those who really need it. As a result, I decided to donate the very first batch of 100 books to women’s shelters, cancer centers, and support groups. I endeavor to encourage others to start their own journey to peace while providing tips, tools, and strategies on how to create and maintain peace. I believe Peace & Czarinaty will become a Lifestyle Brand.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
The journey has not been easy. There were definitely bumps along the way, including struggles within my family and my marriage.
Please tell us more about your work, what you are currently focused on and most proud of.
Peace & Czarinaty (serenity) was created to give hope to breast cancer patients and those silently suffering from stress, anxiety, anger, or depression. I want people to know there is hope and peace can be obtained. As a mental health advocate, the goal is to silence the shame and break the stigma surrounding mental illness.
I specialize in turning smirks to smiles, creating a positive vibe, and being intentional about encouraging others to live their truth, heal from past hurts, and maintain peace. As a breast cancer survivor, I am most proud of being able to use my pain for a purpose. My unique personality and willingness to be real, raw, relatable, and transparent is what sets me apart from others.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
If I had to start over, I would do it all over again. I truly believe my experiences, whether good, bad, or traumatic, are the very experiences that made me into the woman I am today.
Pricing:
- Finding Czarinaty: The Journey To Peace Through Cancer And Chaos – $14.99
- Peace & Czarinaty Signature Tee – $21.00
Contact Info:
- Address: Czarina Elle Enterprises
1525 US Hwy 380 Suite 500 #222 Frisco, TX 75033 - Website: PeaceandCzarinaty.com
- Email: Czarina.Matthews@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacenczarinaty/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindingTheBook
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