About Toni

My Story -

People often see the fruit of my life—entrepreneurship, real estate investing, coaching, authorship, marriage, and global travel. But my story did not begin there. It began in places marked by deep pain.

I experienced sexual abuse early in life, followed later by rape and violence. I survived being shot. I lost my father to suicide and an ex-boyfriend to murder. I walked through financial devastation, betrayal, bullying, and seasons where everything I thought was secure fell apart.

There were moments I questioned whether I would survive—emotionally, spiritually, or physically. And there were seasons when I wrestled deeply with God, wondering how healing could come from so much brokenness.

What I’ve learned over time is this: God does not waste suffering.

Healing didn’t happen overnight. It came in layers—through prayer, forgiveness, counseling, surrender, and learning to trust God one step at a time. Forgiveness was not excusing what happened to me; it was releasing my future from being controlled by my past.

As God restored my heart, He also clarified my calling.

Today, I am a faith-driven entrepreneur, real estate investor, coach, and three-time best-selling author. I’ve been married for over 31 years, and I travel the world mentoring women who know there is more for their lives but aren’t sure how to step into it.

Every painful chapter shaped the work I do today:

My story is not one of personal strength—it is a testimony of God’s restoration.

If you’re here because you feel stuck, broken, unsure, or quietly carrying pain, I want you to know this: your story is not over. Healing is possible. Purpose can rise from ashes. And God is still writing something beautiful.

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The Road to Success is always under construction. Toni allows us to see through her story that your circumstances don't define you. It is what you do with what you've been given that changes your life.”

Toni has the rare gift of being able to dance in the rain. These pages will take you on a journey of self-reflection, allowing you new insight to your own personal stories. With the wisdom, heart, and humor unique to Toni, she will inspire you to dive into the next chapter of your life and love every second of it.

Toni Durden has created an easy to understand guide that is intelligent,compassionate,and filled with simplified "MUST HAVES"of life! Toni's honest stories about her own life struggles are shocking, humbling and incredibly inspiring! Familiar stories all of us can relate to. Durden shows us how not to just sleep with our dreams, but to wake up and chase them. "This book is incredibly satisfying and will empower you beyond measure."

I was honored to write the Foreward for Toni's book. She has been a friend and mentor for several years after meeting in Africa. She has an insight unique to her. Toni can relate with so many people because she has experienced such a variety of circumstances in her life. Her book allows you to reflect on your own life to see changes you can make to live the life you want.

Writing a story the reveals your inner most secrets is a transparency beyond comprehension. Toni has pulled off the veil to look within so we can heal through her pain. Toni is an example of how resilient the human spirit can be.