About the author

Mia Godfrey

Mihaela (Mia) Godfrey is a certified life coach, Bible counselor, EME (Emotions, Mind and Energy) practitioner, public speaker, and author of <em>Buried, Not Broken: A Memoir of Survival, Sisterhood, and Starting Over</em>. With more than 17 years of leadership experience at Cellular Sales, where she serves as talent acquisition operations manager, Mia brings authenticity and compassion to every area of her work. Her professional success is matched by her lifelong devotion to helping others find healing, strength, and renewed purpose.<br>​​​​​​​<br>Mia has built a career on showing empathy, upholding integrity, and helping others rise to their potential. Beyond the boardroom, she is a guiding voice for women navigating grief, trauma, and life transitions, offering practical tools for rebuilding confidence and rediscovering purpose through faith.<br>​​​​​​​<br>Born in Romania as the youngest of 10 children, Mia learned resilience and faith early. After earning her bachelor of science in education, she immigrated to the United States at 27, carrying with her an unwavering belief that every challenge holds the seed of growth. She has since earned multiple leadership and public speaking awards through Toastmasters International and is an active member of the AACC World Counselors.<br>​​​​​​​<br>Now based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Mia is a proud wife and mother to two grown children, Alli and Isaac. Outside her professional life, she finds joy in mentoring others, connecting through faith, and helping people see hope where they once saw only hardship.<br>​​​​​​​<br>Her life’s purpose is to remind others that healing is possible, growth is continuous, and purpose is always within reach.<br>​​​​​​​<br>Learn more or connect with Mia at www.miagodfrey.com.