Guest A veteran San Francisco radio broadcaster, Joanne Greene currently hosts two podcasts - "All the F Words", in which two writer friends nearly 30 years apart explore issues that begin with the letter "F" and "In This Story…." Joanne's 3-minute essays, set to music. In June 2023 she publishes By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go, her inspiring and growth-filled memoir through and emergence from life-threatening calamities.

Summary

In this episode, Joanne shares her life before and after a traumatic accident where she was hit by a truck while crossing the street. Three key discussion points emerged from our conversation.

• Firstly, Joanne reflects on her fast-paced lifestyle as a means of distraction and how her parents' upbringing influenced her need to prove herself and be a provider.

• Secondly, she delves into her decision to write a memoir, exploring the process of discovering its focus, the challenges of transitioning from a career in radio to writing, and the lessons she learned along the way, such as patience and controlling one's response to challenges.

• Lastly, Joanne discusses the universal takeaways from her memoir, emphasizing the power of gratitude, the support of her family, and the blessings in her life.

References/Links

www.Joanne-Greene.com

https://www.instagram.com/joannergreene/

https://www.facebook.com/joanne.greene.984/

@JoanneRGreene on Twitter