Manda Carpenter notes:

Spend time where you want to meet the right people

Put yourself in the position to meet the right people

Don't wait for your current friends to be amazing

• Be that person for them

Manda Carpenter is a writer, speaker, and advocate. She believes there isn't a single person you would not love if you knew their story. Manda provides space and resources for inner healing and soul care. Her first book is a 30-day devotional for women called Space and her forthcoming book, "Soul Care to Save Your Life" will release in 2021. She lives in Chicago with her husband and their foster children. Keep up with her @mandacarpenter or visit www.mandacarpenter.com.