Episode 2 | Tonia: A Journey from Rural Roots to Relationship Coach

In this episode of From Scratch, we sit down with Tonia Koss, a pre-marriage coach based in Plainfield, Illinois, whose journey is anything but ordinary. From growing up in a quiet rural town in Michigan to becoming a teacher, salesperson, minister, and now a relationship coach for engaged couples, Tonia opens up about the life lessons that shaped her calling. She shares the struggles, setbacks, and soul-searching moments that led her to help others build lasting relationships.

Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or simply passionate about personal growth, this episode is filled with authentic wisdom and real-life experience.

🎧 Hear how Tonia’s career path was never linear, but always meaningful.

❤️ Learn why understanding yourself is the key to loving someone else.

📍Discover the small-town values she still holds onto — and how they shaped her coaching today.

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Find Tonia on Youtube: @toniakoss or her website preaisle.com

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