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 life Practical tips to "get back" to your creative spark within yourself + guiding questions to ask yourself Finding confidence in yourself, recognizing and acting on opportunities + paying attention to what you really want How to ask the right questions to people in higher positions than yourself + cultivate social capital and communication skills The 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 Clear BookMama.com Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave 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 News12 YNAB – 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: Website Instagram: @Linda_Sivertsen Twitter: @LindaSivertsen Facebook: @Linda.Sivertsen1 Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide