How Chelsea Husum Survived Toxic Love, Sexual Violence & Became That CEO Baddie

In this raw and powerful episode, Lindsay sits down with CEO and survivor Chelsea Husum for a conversation that will stay with you long after it ends. Chelsea opens up about escaping toxic relationships that dimmed her shine, surviving rape and being left for dead in a foreign country, and the long road to rebuilding her identity, confidence, and sense of safety. Today, she’s a powerhouse in a male-dominated industry leading teams, holding boundaries like a boss, and proving your past is never your life sentence.

Inside This Episode:

• Toxic partners, gaslighting, trauma bonding & the cycle that hooks you

• Why “boring” healthy love is actually the biggest green flag

• Letting go of the “nice girl” and stepping into main-character energy

• The real, messy work of healing after trauma and rebuilding your nervous system

• Rewriting your story after the worst thing you’ve lived through

About Chelsea Husum:

Chelsea is the CEO of a thriving construction company, a survivor, a truth-teller, and living proof that resilience is a superpower. Her story is a reminder that you’re not broken you’re just getting started baddie.

Find out all about her new book, REAL VIBES ONLY here: https://chelseahusum.com/book

Listen to her podcast Lip Service & Lashes

We’ve got your back, Bestie!

Need Help?

If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit www.thehotline.org

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