Overcoming Fears And Telling Your Story

Fears can hold us back in life, and overcoming those fears can seem like a monumental process. Today’s episode features a woman who has faced her fears and written a book about the process. Lynda Sunshine West is a true inspiration, having learned profound lessons about herself and fear throughout her journey. In fact, she believes that nothing truly happens inside our comfort zones and encourages all of us to step outside of it. She even coined the saying "do it because you're scared" to motivate us to face our fears head-on.Lynda has a remarkable story to share. Having been in the corporate world for 36 years and holding 49 jobs, she navigated her way through life focusing on survival rather than a specific career choice. Her first marriage was to an abusive alcoholic, reminiscent of her own father, but she found the strength to leave that toxic situation with two young children in tow, walking away without even a car to her name. In 2015, Lynda wrote a powerful book titled "The Year of Fears," documenting her journey of breaking through 365 fears in just one year. This pivotal accomplishment led her to embark on a new path, collaborating on various book projects and delving into the world of publishing. But it didn't stop there. Lynda's quest to discover her true self and explore her creativity led her to make a dramatic career change, leaving a successful but unfulfilling legal job behind to become a publisher. Throughout this episode, Lynda shares invaluable insights on facing fears, making bold decisions, and the transformative power of sharing our stories. As we delve into her experiences, you'll discover the profound impact that faith and strong support networks can have on overcoming fear. About the Guest: Lynda Sunshine West is the Founder and CEO of Action Takers Publishing, a Speaker, 23 Time #1 International Bestselling Author, Contributing Writer at Entrepreneur Magazine and Brainz Magazine, Executive Film Producer, and Red Carpet Interviewer.She ran away at 5 years old and was gone an entire week, came home riddled with fears and, in turn, became a people-pleaser. At age 51, she decided to break through one fear every day for a year and, in doing so, she gained an exorbitant amount of confidence to share her story. Her mission is to empower 5 million women and men to write their stories to make a greater impact on the planet. To download Lynda’s free gift: How to Become an Amazon Bestseller - Top Strategies RevealedTo connect with Lynda:Website: https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/About the Host:Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC. Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "Find Out Your #1 Priority to Cut Through the Fog of Divorce".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divor....cecoach4womenLinkedI https://www.linkedin.com/in/ma....rdiwinderadams/Insta https://www.instagram.com/divo....rcecoach4women/Thank for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast ap