When Life Uproots You

A Conversation About Change, Reinvention & Finding a Way Forward

When Stacie Vanags’ husband, Chad, was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer, the life they knew began changing in ways they could never have anticipated.

Four years later, Stacie—former Sales VP, turned writer, flower farmer, and founder of The Marigold Collective—joins Tending the Sacred to share what this experience has asked of her, what it has changed, and what she is still discovering about identity, creativity, love, and moving forward when life does not go according to plan.

Stacie will share her story in her own words, followed by time for reflection and conversation.

75 minutes | Free
Presented by Stacie Vanags

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Hosted by Stacie Vanags

Stacie Vanags is a writer, speaker, and creative facilitator with more than 25 years of experience in mental health and corporate wellness. She leads writing and journaling workshops that blend reflective storytelling with the symbolism of flowers and nature. In recent years, her work has become deeply personal as she has stepped into the role of caregiver while supporting her husband through cancer treatment. She lives in Ojai, California, where she builds creative communities rooted in reflection, connection, and healing.