Survive & Thrive Speaker Bios
Brittany Frizzle
Brittany Frizzelle is a multidisciplinary artist whose work blends poetry, photography, collage, meditation, and visualization to help people explore and express their own truths creatively. A survivor of domestic violence, Brittany channels her own experiences into her work, rooted in a vision of safe, sustainable communities and deeper emotional awareness. Her work invites self-trust as a pathway to voice, choice, and joy.
Rebecca Feinglos
Rebecca Feinglos is a certified grief support specialist, founder of Grieve Leave, host of the Grief’d Up podcast, and former senior policy advisor. After losing her mother as a child, her father suddenly in 2020, and later navigating the end of her marriage through a drawn-out divorce, Rebecca took a year-long “grief sabbatical”—a journey that sparked a global community helping thousands make space for loss with honesty, humor, and practical support.
Sen. Woodson Bradley
Woodson Bradley is a mom, wife, successful business owner, community leader, and tireless volunteer who serves as the North Carolina Senate District 42 representative. An outspoken survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault, Woodson’s experiences as a struggling single mother inspired her to run for the Senate and advocate for issues including divorce reform, the cost of living, and public safety.
Charel Murrell
Charel Murrell is a Boston native, visionary leader, and founder of Nufound21, a movement supporting individuals impacted by familial human trafficking and familial sexual violence. A certified Peer Support Specialist and Community Engagement Coordinator at DCRC, Charel brings a deep belief that exploitation often begins with early trauma, but with the right support, healing and transformation are possible.
Shana Carignan
Shana Carignan is a mom, advocate, and community leader who believes everyone deserves safety, dignity, and respect. As Executive Director of the Durham Crisis Response Center, she brings nearly two decades of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience to her work. Shana is a fierce advocate for survivors of domestic violence and for communities where everyone has the opportunity to survive, heal, and thrive.