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Cover of Garner Heart to Heart: An Honest Journey From Trauma to Triumph by Kionna Garner

Published09.09.26On Kionna’s 50th birthday

Now available

A story eight years in the making.

Heart to Heart An Honest Journey From Trauma to Triumph

An honest and deeply personal journey of healing, forgiveness, faith, and transformation. Kionna shares how God met her in life’s deepest wounds, restored what seemed beyond repair, and revealed that even the most painful chapters can become part of a greater purpose.

Written especially for women, and also a meaningful resource for husbands, fathers, sons, pastors, mentors, and anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the healing journey.

“No matter what you’ve been through, your story isn’t over. God is still writing it.”

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You’re invited

Official Book Launch & Signing Celebration

Join Kionna as we celebrate the release of Garner Heart to Heart: An Honest Journey From Trauma to Triumph—an evening of celebration, connection, and sharing this special milestone together.

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
Location: Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor
310 W. Kirkpatrick Street
Syracuse, NY 13204

Space is limited. Please register by Monday, October 19, 2026.

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You can also indicate whether you would like to purchase a signed copy at the event.

My mission

Growth that reaches every part of life.

Through personalized support and realignment, women gain tools to expand their confidence, capabilities, and influence, driving lasting and transformative change.

Speaking engagements

Raw, real, relevant, and relatable messages that connect with the heart, spark reflection, and inspire bold next steps.

Inspirational Huddle

Transformational Talk with Kionna creates space to pause, reset, and reconnect with purpose through intentional reflection.

Transformational workshops

Interactive, hands-on experiences that help women peel back the layers, reflect deeply, and leave with practical tools for change.

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Meet Kionna

An author and life builder with a heart for transformation.

Kionna Garner is the founder of Garner Heart to Heart Connections, LLC, an organization created to empower, equip, and expand through partnership and realignment. She is an author, consultant, personal development facilitator, and inspirational speaker who turns professional and personal experience into principles for wholeness and purpose.

A proud Syracuse native, Kionna earned her bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in Professional Development and Organizational Leadership. Her ultimate goal is to serve and inspire others.

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Real connection leaves a lasting mark.

Women come to Garner Heart to Heart for reflection, encouragement, and the freedom to grow alongside a community that sees them.

It was nothing but His divine intervention to allow me to have met such beautiful and empowering women in a neutral setting! To converse openly, honestly, and emotionally; I truly enjoyed the sentiment of joy and love I experienced.

Kieandra HesterParticipant

“K. Garner has a true gift! She is selfless, and truly invested in uplifting, and empowering women. You will be profoundly impacted by attending her events.”

Heather ReedGM. Communications Professional / Participant

“The relationships that I gained through Garner Heart to Heart Connections have been life changing. Encouragement, support, and care was shown from day one. Garner Heart to Heart Connections is more than a business, it’s a ministry.”

Juanita PerryParticipant

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A community built for honest growth.

Garner Heart to Heart is about healing and persevering—living in your power and purpose, fully, in spite of what you have experienced.

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