Show Notes
"Breaking down dreams into attainable goals has been the best thing that I could have done for myself." --Amy Freidl
Amy is the author of the debut story in the new "Strong Girls Travel" series. The book features AJ, an adventurous girl who explores National Parks throughout the U.S. We talk about Amy's writing life and her experiences working on her character, finding help editing and illustrating her story, and the work she is currently engaged in as she prepares to launch this book.
We also talk about the memoir/self-help journal that she published previously. It chronicles her personal and mental journey that she hopes could help others struggling to define a new version of themselves.
You are going to love Amy's authenticity and excitement as she shares her journey and wisdom. She eloquently encourages us to pursue our writing, life, and adventure goals.
You can find Amy and "Strong Girls Travel" in a few places:
https://www.facebook.com/amy.friedl
https://www.facebook.com/stronggirlstravel
https://www.instagram.com/stronggirlstravel/
https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=stronggirlstravel&t=1696299655224
During the episode, she also mentioned these resources that you might find useful:
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