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“I think we have to get sort of stripped of everything to realize what really matters in life.” – Amy Herrig
Today’s featured award-winning author is blogger, cancer survivor, mother, wife, and lifelong Texan, Amy Herrig. Amy and I talk about her memoir, the importance of self-love, and more!!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
What led to her book title, “No More Dodging Bullets”.
What helped Amy overcome her past drug addictions.
Why long-term decision making is a must.
Why greed will always lead you south.
The one word that helped her make a positive change in her life.
How her nonprofit, “Hopeful Tuesdays” started and its mission to help the homeless.
Amy’s Site: https://amyherrig.com/
Amy’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Amy-Herrig/e/B07ZJY5HNJ?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
Amy’s Nonprofit, “Hopeful Tuesdays”: https://hopefultuesdays.org/
The opening track is titled, "Improve Yourself More" by Rukunetsu aka Project R. To listen and download the entire track, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/improve-yourself-more-2018
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