our Story Isn’t Over—It’s Just Getting Interesting
By Tesse Lester | Life Coach for Women Who’ve Lived Through the Hard Stuff
Welcome to my crazy, beautiful, and wildly unexpected life. I’m so glad you’re here.
If you’re anything like me, you probably had a vision for how your life would unfold. I did too. I was 16, a junior in high school, full of sass and sunshine, dancing under gym lights and dreaming about becoming a cruise director. I wasn’t thinking about motherhood, hospitals, or pregnancy tests. I was thinking about freedom, friends, and the next halftime routine.
But life—and God—had different plans.
It was a Tuesday night in 1989. I still remember the music, the fans, the smell of the gym floor. My dance team was performing, and out in the bleachers was my mom. That was strange. She never came to my performances. But she wasn’t there to cheer me on—she was there to confirm her suspicions. I had gained what she called “tummy weight,” and her instincts were on high alert.
The next morning, I was sitting in a doctor’s office with a pregnancy test in my hand. It came back positive.
I was 16. Pregnant. And terrified.
🔥 The Moment Everything Changed
That moment shattered every plan I had. But it also gave me a purpose I never saw coming. It was the beginning of a life I didn’t choose—but one I’ve fought for every single day since.
This isn’t a story about regret. It’s a story about reality, resilience, and rebirth. Life didn’t stop that day—it just took a sharp turn. A turn that was bumpy, painful, and occasionally hilarious (yes, I wore maternity pants to math class). But it also became the road that led me to who I am today: a mother, a leader, and a woman who survived—and still shows up with a smile.
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💡 If Life Has Knocked You Sideways… You’re Not Alone
If you’re reading this and life hasn’t gone the way you thought it would, you’re in good company. Maybe you’re healing from trauma. Maybe you’re parenting through chaos. Maybe you’re stuck in survival mode, wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.
I see you. I’ve lived it. And I’m here to tell you: your story isn’t over. It’s just getting interesting.
💬 Why I Coach
I don’t coach because it’s trendy. I coach because I’ve lived through the kind of pain that doesn’t show up on Instagram. I coach because I know what it’s like to feel stuck, silenced, and underestimated. I coach because I believe in radical ownership, bold truth, and the kind of transformation that lasts.
My clients are women who’ve survived domestic abuse, teen motherhood, special needs parenting, and emotional burnout.
They’re strong—but tired.
Capable—but unsure.
Ready—but scared.
And I help them rise.
✨ What I Want for You
I want you to feel confident in your skin. I want you to stop apologizing for your past. I want you to set boundaries without guilt, speak your truth without fear, and build a life that feels like yours—not someone else’s version of success.
I want you to stop surviving and start rebuilding—with clarity, courage, and fierce support.
💥 Ready to Rebuild?
If you’re ready to take the next step, I’ve created coaching programs designed to meet you where you are—whether you need a gentle nudge or a full-on transformation. You don’t have to do this alone. You just have to start.
Because no matter what you’ve been through… you’re not broken. You’re rebuilding. And I’m here for it.