864: Become True to Your Intentions and Impact the World with Amanda Johnson

Do you want to change the world with your message? In order to do that, you need to be true to your intentions.

Amanda Johnson is the founder of True to Intention (folded into Saved By Story), a company that helps seekers and storytellers write truer and more impactful stories. She is also the co-founder of Saved by Story Publishing. Today, Amanda talks about her recent project "You Can't Make This Story Up," a compilation book featuring 20 of her previous clients and family members, and how the process of writing their stories helped them heal old wounds and become more authentic in sharing their messages with the world.

Quotes

“There's a lot of hype around telling your story, getting your message out there, and sharing your expertise with the world.” - Amanda Johnson

“We can't heal by ourselves. The communal aspect is crucial, especially for those who have been traumatized and want to share their stories. They need to rebuild trust with themselves and others.” - Amanda Johnson

“If we can just pay attention and ask ourselves, 'What's the message that I'm supposed to be getting here? How is all this being brought to me so that I can be more whole?' life gets a lot more magical.” - Amanda Johnson

Takeaways

00:59 Sharing personal stories and healing old wounds can help people become more authentic and impactful in sharing their messages with the world.

09:00 Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and share the full depth of your story, including the difficult parts, can lead to growth and transformation.

19:06 Creating a supportive community space can be transformative for people who are struggling to write and share their stories.

26:27 Recognizing the reciprocal nature of the coach-client relationship and how each person's journey can contribute to the other's healing is key to avoiding burnout.

33:30 Being open to the messages and lessons that life presents, rather than seeing challenges as obstacles, can make life feel more magical and purposeful.

Resources

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Filed in: Archive 4: 2020-2023 • Interview • Podcast

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