Stronger
Than The Storm
looks like a unique self-help book. Do you plan any follow up books?
Yes,
I do. My plan is to expand upon The Survivor’s Toolkit within the
book. There’s so much information to share with readers on simple,
practical ways to make effective, healthy changes in their lives.
Changes that will help them manage stress, face fears and doubt, and
build confidence to step outside their comfort zone and reach for
what they dream of.
What
do you think makes a great self-help book?
Practical,
how to advice that is easy to implement. Topics the readers can
resonate with deeply that inspires and encourages desire to make
change. When you can see yourself taking the steps one step at a
time, and have small successes in doing so, you can visualize the end
result.
What
inspired you when writing Stronger
Than The Storm?
As
our storm cleared and we began picking up the pieces, we began
sharing our story with a select few people. Each time people were
blown away with what we went through and how positive we were. There
began to be a common reaction amongst them… “You’d never have
known you were going through that in your life. You were always so
positive.” I was told often that I should write a book about it.
That got me thinking…. Why not write a book? I’ve always wanted
too.
It
was then I began working on a platform for health and wellness
because I spent so much time studying and implementing that topic to
my life. It was time to step out of my comfort zone and be a bit
vulnerable, so I began guest blogging. I started out blogging for a
very popular health and wellness blog, Everyday Paleo. I’d blog
about lifestyle and wellness to see how the response went. Soon
after, I started my own blog www.innerstrengthandbeauty.com
to expand in to all the things I love: health, wellness, beauty,
recipes, family. It was an opportunity for myself to create change in
my life. I can’t believe the blog coming up on a year this March
and now I’m a published Author to boot!
What
are your ambitions for your writing career? Full time? Part time?
I’m
currently part-time working toward making this my full time
occupation. Step by step, I get closer to my goals. First the blog,
then books, then coaching and courses. So see…I’m on my way, on
step in front of the other!
When
did you decide to become a writer?
I’ve
actually always enjoyed writing. About ten years ago I took a stab
at writing children’s books, thinking I could write some great
books while my daughters were young, but timing and genre just
weren’t right for me then. Fast forward to present day and I love
writing self-help; it’s such a better fit for me; it’s exciting
for me to be able to encourage and inspire others!
When
writing Stronger
Than The Storm
did anything stand out as particularly challenging?
It
was super challenging telling my story. It’s a vulnerable, honest,
even sad at times memoir with a positive spin. But the process of
being so honest always brought upon self doubt that it was necessary
to go so deep. But the more I expanded on detail the better the book
became. It was difficult to piece all those memories back together
and really take a look from the outside in! But I know now, that’s
what makes this book so special and effective in getting my message
out to my audience.
How
did you come up with the idea and concepts in Stronger
Than The Storm?
We
lived the story and did the work to get through it. The tools in the
book are the exact things that pulled me through it and make me the
best version of myself today – so I know they work. They are
practical tools for healthy, everyday living. Tools to help you
become your most authentic self.
What
do you like to do when not writing?
I
love training in the gym and taking hip hop dance classes. You can
often find me taking a hike or long walk outside, cooking and hanging
out with my husband and girls. I also spend a great deal of time
reading and studying – not a big TV watcher, but I do love movies.
I also find time to gather with friends and family as often as
possible. Life’s too short to not work on those relationships in or
lives!!
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Thank
you so much for interviewing me!