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 Bio
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 -- and totally changed her life. She shares her story in her memoir,
YOU Were Shy? from the Shadows to the Spotlight.
Esther's Bio
Esther was born and raised in the rural area of Grants Pass, Oregon. She married John Stark in 1971 and they had four sons. Esther was widowed in 1992 at the age of 41. She married Sean Griffin in 2015 and they reside in Yuma, Arizona.
She stays active with various clubs and has spent many hours giving back to her communities through volunteer programs.
- Secretary to HASL (Handicap Awareness & Support League
- Member and Public Relations officer for Toastmasters
- Member of Applegate Christian Fellowship and River Valley Church
- Spent two weeks on a mission trip to Uganda with K.I.D.S (orphanage through River Valley)
- Worship Leader for Country Roads 55+ Retirement Community
- Founded annual Songs of Faith benefit concert and bake sale with proceeds going to foster care programs
- Volunteers for numerous events in her 55+ community
- Plays pickleball and senior volleyball on a regular basis
- Sings and Co-owns a karaoke business with her husband, Sean Griffin - hosting free karaoke evenings at their 55+ community
- Creator and host of a YouTube channel, Every Day Faith - with Esther where she posts inspirational encouragement: Hope for Today and Strength for Tomorrow
- Creator and host of a YouTube channel, The Next Chapter - Over 50, 60, and Beyond with encouragement, tips and stories for ages 50 and beyond