On December 17th, 2018, Tonya and her husband were enjoying an evening outside by the fire getting ready to make a meal, when her husband sprayed lighter fluid on the fire and the wind shifted, causing Tonya to burn 35% of her body. In this episode, Tonya talks about her journey after the injury, including how she became a beauty influencer, what it was like to recover from her injury after spending 2 months in a coma, and what it was like seeing herself in the mirror for the first time.Today, Tonya has a global following on social media, inspiring her audience through beauty and a path of resilience after a burn injury. Join us as Tonya shares with us her inspiration, wisdom, and advocacy as a burn survivor and social media influencer in her community. About Tonya MeisenbachTonya Meisenbach, better known as Burned Beauty 2018, is a wife, mother of two adult children, luminary, and humanitarian currently living in Atlanta, GA.Formerly a Paralegal and Realtor, Tonya has always enjoyed helping and elevating others. After being burned over 35% of her upper body and almost losing the battle, nothing has changed, Tonya turned her pain into purpose, and although Tonya's methodology is different, the end goal remains the same, elevating others.Tonya now uses hair, makeup, tutorials, and social media to help inspire other burn survivors in their recovery. She wants all survivors to understand that their wounds will heal and that with the right mindset, they can accomplish anything and overcome any obstacle thrown in their path.Stay Connected with Tonya: InstagramFacebook YoutubeTikTokAmazon ShopTwitterTonya’s Burned Beauty FoundationResources from the Show Read About Positive Self-TalkRead About MicroAggressions Against Burn SurvivorsRead About Self-CompassionTake a Learning Course About Getting Back Out There After a Burn InjuryMakeup Tips for Burn SurvivorsFace Equality InternationalPros-Aide Medical AdhesiveEyelash WigsDermablend Cover CremeBailey Sarian (Murder, Mystery, and Makeup)Daily Mail ArticleVideo About TonyaSponsor Girls with Grafts Interested in becoming a sponsor of the show? Email us at info@phoenix-society.org. Enjoyed the show? Tell us on social media using hashtag #GirlswithGrafts and tagging Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors!