From Soldier to CEO: Veteran’s Journal Transforms Grief into Global Movement for Healing

GlobePRwire

Aug 14, 2025

After nearly a decade of honorable military service, including four overseas deployments and the completion of four college degrees, Brandon Abby returned to civilian life only to be told he was “overqualified” for the opportunities available. In 2015, he and his wife—an accomplished author with 16 published works—founded a publishing company, building it from the ground up, publishing over 200 imprints in five years.

In 2020, Abby faced his most profound challenge when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. At just 35 years old, he lost his wife to complications from Lupus, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and COVID-19—becoming a widowed father in a matter of days. Channeling his grief into purpose, Abby created The Journey of Being: 30-Day Guided Journal to Acceptance, Transformation, and Mastery—first as a tool for his own healing, and now as a resource to help others transform their pain into strength.

“Grief left me broken, but I refused to stay there,” Abby reflects. “This journal is my way of helping others reclaim their power, their voice, and their future.”

Today, Abby serves as CEO of Diamante Media Group, is the author of seven books, and hosts the upcoming podcast Battle Tested…What Doesn’t Break You Builds Your Brand, debuting August 15 at 5 p.m. on BFAM 109.6. More than just a journal, The Journey of Being is a movement—dedicated to empowering those who have felt overlooked or unheard.

On August 9, Abby released The Journey of Being: Volume 1 – Acceptance as an audiobook, extending the reach of his message to a wider audience.

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