After Heartbreak, a Message of Hope Soars: Cynthia Waine Brandt Shares Her Transformational Journey in Her Award-Winning Memoir “Song of the Cardinal”

Cynthia Waine Brandt’s memoir, Song of the Cardinal, is a breathtaking and courageous true story of love, grief, healing, and spiritual awakening.

Recently featured in a heartfelt conversation with Jack Canfield, America’s #1 Success Coach and co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Cynthia shared how the unexpected death of her beloved husband Harry set her on a life-altering journey of personal and professional transformation.

At the time, Cynthia was a successful CPA serving remote hospitals across Alaska. But Harry’s passing marked a profound turning point—one that ultimately led her to embrace a new identity as an author, speaker, and coach. In the days following his death, she began receiving powerful signs and spiritual nudges, including an encounter with a cardinal—a bird that soon became a deeply meaningful symbol in both her life and her memoir.

Song of the Cardinal is more than a grief memoir. It’s an invitation to view loss as a gateway to deeper self-discovery and spiritual connection.

In the interview, Cynthia and Jack explored themes of inspired action, healing, and the power of saying “yes” to your heart—even after loss. From overcoming fear and doubt to learning to play piano in midlife, Cynthia models what it means to reclaim joy and pursue dreams at any age.

Now, Cynthia is inspiring others through keynote talks, transformational workshops, and a growing community called The Cardinal Club. A follow-up book, Song of the Cardinal: Second Verse, is currently in the works, as well as discussions for a potential film adaptation.

For those navigating grief or seeking renewed purpose, Song of the Cardinal is a deeply moving and soul-stirring companion. As Jack Canfield put it: “This book is like a 360-page Chicken Soup for the Soul story.”

To learn more about Cynthia, her work, or order her award-winning book, visit www.cynthiabrandt.com.

About Cynthia Waine Brandt is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, certified trainer in The Success Principles and the Canfield Methodology, and a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional. After a 30-year career in healthcare finance, she now helps individuals and organizations transform crisis into purpose with compassion, wisdom, and grace. Her memoir Song of the Cardinal shares the miracles and insights that emerged in the wake of personal loss and has touched the hearts of readers nationwide.

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