28: Healing, Writing, and the Power of Penning Your Story with Monica Marks
Do you ever think, Is this really all there is?
As we went around the table at the Mexican restaurant that evening doing our 90-second introductions, when Monica shared that she had a candy business AND a book, my ears perked up.
As soon as the women's networking meeting was done and I wiped the chips and salsa from my lips, I bee-lined for Monica, "I have a podcast for female writers, will you be a guest?"
Clearly, she said yes, and our conversation was so inspiring that we could have gone on for hours.
I devoured her first book, Do You Think This Is All There Really Is? On a recent trip, I dog-eared and made notes in the margins.
It turned out that the woman I met at my second networking meeting and I had a lot in common. From living in Chicago to the meaning behind finding dimes, to mold (not a fun one), and so much more.
Sitting and wondering, "Is this really all there is?" while in a corporate meeting after returning to work after my first maternity leave. I knew where she was coming from. It was this question that sparked so much for me.
I think when we become moms, this question becomes urgent for many of us.
Here are some juicy topics we cover:
How Monica left a good on-paper corporate career to become an author and business owner, driven by a sense of unfulfillment
Living a life led by God's Divine nudges
Overcoming self-doubt as a writer using automatic writing, ignoring grammar rules, and trusting her intuition.
Overcoming all the many obstacles that stood between Monica's book draft and holding a published copy in her hands
Trusting God's timing (it was 10 years from idea to final book!)
How she used early negative experiences with teachers to fuel her writing, but not after totally pausing on reading and writing for years
About Monica:
Monica Marks is a speaker, author, and the owner of Yumbitz, a gummy company.
Quick Links:
Monica's book, Do You Think This Is All There Really Is?
Monica's website
Monica on Instagram
Monica on TikTok
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