"Escaping Hell and Finding Myself" with Lorraine Carlone on Negotiate Your Best Life with Rebecca Zung #286

Lorraine Carlone was married for more than 30 years to a malignant narcissist who terrorized her while she raised two daughters and did everything she could to try to please him and save her marriage.   In this gripping podcast, she shares her story with poignant honesty because she is now on a mission to save others from being in similar toxic relationships.  Lorraine was one of my actual clients and this is one of the most important interviews I have ever done.  It should be required listening to anyone who feels trapped in an abusive relationship.  She details how she tried to leave once without a plan and had to go back.  Then how she made a plan and was actually able to leave.  How she finally escaped; how she got stronger; how she negotiated and got exactly what she wanted, even from one the most difficult situations and seemingly unwinnable cases.   Grab your pad, your pen, your tissues, then listen and listen again.   More About Lorraine Carlone A native of Naples, Lorraine Carlone grew up spending her days in Pine Ridge Estates, riding her horse down to Vanderbilt Beach. She has seen every part of the sleeping fishing town grow, from back when nothing existed beyond Airport Road to becoming one of the nation's best places to live. Combining her knowledge of the Naples area with her background in construction and interior design, Lorraine's expertise is unparalleled in making the process seamless for her customers.Prior to becoming a real estate professional, Lorraine spent more than 15 years working in interior design and 20 years working in the construction industry. Upon graduating from The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, she partnered with her mother in a custom drapery business before opening her own luxury decorating firm, Lorraine Carlone Interiors. Next, Lorraine worked alongside her husband in his electrical service and contracting company, serving as both the chief financial and chief operating officer. Under her guidance, the company grew from two employees to over 100, with revenues of more than $10 million. Lorraine spent 20 years educating herself in business finance and operations, becoming a lighting control engineer in the process. The business, which Lorraine and her husband sold several years ago, became one of the most esteemed electrical contracting companies in Southwest Florida.Becoming a licensed real estate professional was the next logical step for Lorraine in pursuing her dreams of helping people achieve their next step in life. Having spent more than 50 years in the Naples area, with 30 of those dedicating herself to design and construction, her knowledge is unmatched. Her expertise offers her customers peace of mind, and a confidence that it's not just a house that is being sold or purchased - it's a home. Whether you are a permanent resident, relocating to Naples or a seasonal visitor, Lorraine will dedicate herself to finding your family the perfect fit.The proud mom of two daughters, Lorraine enjoys early morning walks and spending late afternoons on the beach until sunset. She is active in the community, volunteering for the Shelter for Abused Women & Children, Collier County Honor Flight and Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs. An avid horseback rider, Lorraine specializes in equestrian estates and farms, with a highlighted specialty in hunter/jumper dressage. Fluent in Spanish, Lorraine is a member of Florida REALTORS®, the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR INFORMATION:   Grab the New York Times Bestseller, The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs (published by Harper Collins) right here  http://aps.harpercollins.com/advt?isbn=9780062914118&retailer=harpercollins&locale=US After her mother’s death, Natalie Harper inherits a charming but financially strapped bookshop in San Francisco, and becomes caretaker for her ailing grandfather. Books provide welcome solace for her grief and struggle. People magazine calls the bo