Fawna Asfaw

Fawna Asfaw is a first-generation Ethiopian and African American author, entrepreneur, and recovery leader dedicated to helping women rebuild their lives with freedom, resilience, and purpose. Born in Southern California to revolutionary activists and educators, she carries forward a legacy of service and empowerment through her work in recovery, wellness, and life transformation.

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With extensive experience as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Life Coach, and Private Case Manager, Fawna has guided countless individuals in navigating sobriety and creating meaningful lives beyond addiction. After directing a prestigious transitional home for women, she founded The Makeda Collective and Makeda House—a network and residence that bridges structure, care, and community for women in recovery.

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Today, she offers 1:1 resilient life coaching and wellness groups, helping clients cultivate strength, self-trust, and the skills to thrive long-term. Her approach is both compassionate and direct, blending evidence-based expertise with lived wisdom to empower people to transform survival into resilience and purpose.

Beyond coaching, Fawna is the author of the acclaimed memoir Sober Daughter—a raw and powerful story of grief, addiction, and recovery—and host of the Sober Daughter Podcast, where she shares insights, interviews, and inspiration for those walking the recovery path.

Through her companies, writing, and speaking, Fawna stands as a guide and advocate—reminding us that lasting recovery isn’t about perfection, but about building lives of freedom, joy, and meaning.