Esther Stark - Speaker
It's Never Too Late!
Through her testimony and heart wrenching vulnerable stories of tragedy to triumph, from the shadows of fear to the spotlight, Esther challenges her audience to:
- Rise above their fears
- Step beyond their comfort zone
- Take those first steps of faith
- Begin living a life they only (maybe secretly) dreamed of living.
Author
Did you know the word SHY can translate to AFRAID? Maybe you aren't shy but you hide behind your fears, living inside the circle of a small comfort zone. This story of tragedy to triumph - shadows of fear to the spotlight - will inspire you to take those first steps of faith to overcome your obstacles.
Esther's Story
Esther's story is one of perseverance and growth. After the tragic death of her husband, she was forced to face the world she feared:
- risks of failure
- possible rejection
- and disappointments
With discipline and determination, in her mid-forties, she learned a new approach to her FEAR:
She began to Face Everything And Rise.
"Be Strong. Be Courageous. Do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you
WHEREVER you go."
Joshua 1:9
Esther's Bio
Esther was born in Grants Pass, Oregon where she grew up a country girl. She had four sons with her husband, John Stark. She was widowed in 1992.
She has a colorful but impressive resume that includes:
- restaurant owner and operator
- accounts receivable clerk for a national grocery warehouse
- executive secretary for an engineering firm
- then spent the last 26 years of her career as a legal assistant for a law firm.
Esther has dedicated many hours to giving back to her communities through volunteer work:
- Secretary for HASL (Handicap Awareness & Support League)
- Toastmasters - Public Relations Officer
- Mission trip to Uganda, Africa - orphanage team
- Entertainer/singer @ veteran homes and assisted living facilities
- Founder of Songs of Faith & Hope concert & bake sale to benefit foster care programs
- Music director for Country Roads Church
She is the proud mother of four sons, grandmother to 17 grandchildren (biological, adopted & foster children), and great-grandmother to one.
She and her husband, Sean Griffin, were married in 2015 and reside in warm Yuma, Arizona where they started a family-oriented karaoke business.
Esther likes all things water: rafting, kayaking, boating, ocean beaches, river banks and lakes. She plays senior volleyball on the courts in her local community, plays pickleball, loves working puzzles, painting, teaching paint & sip classes, singing, writing and speaking. You will often find her on the karaoke stage belting out a song... or on the platform giving her testimony.
Esther knows what it's like to hide in the shadows of fear because of a shy personality. Her desire is to encourage others to step beyond any fears that keep them from enjoying a fulfilling life. It's Never Too Late... to take that first step of faith.
