In episode 359, I speak with author, speaker, and workplace safety advocate, Jacci Qinlivan. Sharing from her own life, she recounts the heartbreaking story of losing her husband, her partner, best friend, and the father of their two young children to a tragic workplace incident - one which was fully preventable. This event led her into the world of widowhood at the young age of 32. In a poignant and candid conversation, she bravely opens up about her personal journey, emphasizing the universality of her experience and the importance of vigilance at all times. Her narrative serves as a catalyst for changing perspectives and fostering a culture of safety, ultimately emphasizing the paramount value of returning home to loved ones after a day's labor. It was on the verge of taking Lyndon off life-support, she vowed to him that his legacy would live on and she would make him proud. That is just what Jacci is doing as she launches her first book 'Endurance'. This is an inspiring conversation, not to be missed.
In this deeply moving and powerful episode, I sit down with author, speaker, and workplace safety advocate, Jacci Quinlivan, for a conversation that will stay with you long after it ends.
At just 32 years old, Jacci’s life changed forever when she lost her husband Lyndon—her partner, best friend, and the father of their two young children—in a tragic workplace incident that was entirely preventable. In an instant, she was thrust into a reality no one is ever prepared for: navigating grief, loss, and widowhood while raising a young family.
With remarkable courage and honesty, Jacci opens up about that devastating time in her life. She shares the heartbreak of standing beside Lyndon as he was taken off life support, and the promise she made in that moment—that his legacy would live on, and that she would make him proud.
And she has done exactly that.
Through her advocacy, Jacci is transforming unimaginable pain into purpose. Her story is not just her own—it’s a powerful reminder of how quickly life can change, and why safety in the workplace must never be taken for granted. Her message is clear and urgent: every person deserves to return home safely to the people who love them.
Jacci’s newly released book, Endurance, is a testament to resilience, strength, and the human spirit’s capacity to rise, even in the face of profound loss.
🔑 In this episode, we explore:
This is a conversation about love, loss, responsibility, and legacy. It’s about perspective. And ultimately, it’s about what truly matters.
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