Episode 301- From Celebrity Dog Walker To Celebrated Author: Following Your Dreams & Making Money As A Writer With Linda Sivertsen

Award-winning, best-selling author, writing coach, former ghostwriter, magazine editor + podcast host, Linda Sivertsen, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss her exciting journey from being a celebrity dog walker in Hollywood to becoming a celebrated author. Linda's podcast, Beautiful Writers, explores the "magic & mayhem of authoring & publishing books". Interviewing the world's most beloved best-selling authors to chat about writing, publishing, deal-making, spirituality, activism, and the art of romancing creativity. We talk about combating insecurity, the important questions to ask ourselves if we're being too complacent in life and being prepared for the opportunities that are waiting for us. In this episode, we discuss: When to identify if you're settling instead of challenging yourself in lifePractical tips to "get back" to your creative spark within yourself + guiding questions to ask yourselfFinding confidence in yourself, recognizing and acting on opportunities + paying attention to what you really wantHow to ask the right questions to people in higher positions than yourself + cultivate social capital and communication skillsThe magic of being grateful in the present moment while doing the work for your next step + more Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits by James ClearBookMama.comCheck out my new personal website here.Join The Weekly Newsletter ListLeave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Linda: WebsiteInstagram: @Linda_SivertsenTwitter: @LindaSivertsenFacebook: @Linda.Sivertsen1 Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide