A Life Beyond is the true story of one young woman’s journey into the soul as she searches for meaning in the midst of profound loss.

After the unexpected deaths of her father and husband just one year apart, Saoirse Clare McGovern turned to an introspective world of travel, photography and writing to make sense of her own identity as a young woman in the throes of grief. Early in her journey, Clare was met with frustration whilst looking for written resources on coping with grief as a young widow. Many of the books she encountered were written from the view of someone who had enjoyed many years with their partner, instead of enduring a sudden and tragic loss. Clare decided to document her experiences in the hopes of helping herself, and perhaps someday, helping other young widows and widowers honor their loved one by embracing an optimistic future. Clare's odyssey through twenty countries unveils a powerful personal transformation that transcends the physical realm as she discovers the forces guiding her path. By telling her story in spoken word format, Saoirse Clare hopes to tell a raw, visual story authentic to her unique perspective. Her goal is to make healing feel accessible to those who feel lost, help other young people make peace with grief, and allow others to honor the depth and breadth of their emotions during transformative times. Saoirse Clare is a keynote speaker, author, and founder of Talk Tough, LLC, a communication firm focused on public speaking coaching and corporate messaging.