Many episodes that we have featured have included the choice between two paths. However, this unique path that our guest today shares, Mia McGlynn, an accomplished children's books author, photographer, and marketing entrepreneur, certainly shows how you can take advantage of adversity, setbacks, and pain all by forgiving yourself and others no matter what they have done. This impactful episode shares the knowledge of what someone with a truly incredible mindset can do to work with all shapes and sizes of problems, even if they are big construction vehicles taking away the problems that we all face. No matter the struggle, "seeding" yourself in the roots of positivity can give a much rewarding career and personal relationships with individuals.
Guest Bio
Mia is a PA based photographer & writer. She has published 4 children's books, Bigger Diggers being the newest. This book is based and illustrated on photographs she took during her "dayjob" as a marketing manager for a heavy equipment dealership. The story promotes finding unique strengths and differences, and coming together as a team. There's a sequel in the works currently being illustrated. Her books focus on teaching important lessons and empowering kids, while also shining a light on real life roles and jobs. She is very passionate about the skilled trades and recently trained as an ambassador for a nonprofit called The Crew Collaborative, which aims to help educate and inform youth on blue collar/construction industries and to help break the stigma surrounding these areas. Aside from my books and marketing position, she runs her own photography business which allows her to serve the community in various ways from portraits and weddings, to commercial and product photos and digital marketing.
She is also a certified Level III Reiki Practitioner and transformation life coach. She is currently working on a self help/memoir in the hopes that by sharing her experiences, it will help others during times of struggle. Having grown up as a foster sibling to many children, and going through 2 divorces when it came time to build my own family, and then going on to blend a modern day "Brady Bunch", she is able to offer a vast and unique perspective on relationships, communication, and creating a life with passion and love.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090176190063&mibextid=ZbWKwL
@Miamcglynnphotography on Instagram
Website: http://www.miamcglynnbooks.com
Facebook Handle: @midlife_mediator
Facebook & Instagram Handle For Books: @miamcglynnbooks
Facebook and Instagram Handle For Photography: @miamcglynnphotography
- National Institute of Mental Health » Suicide Prevention (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention) - Taking care of our mental health is entirely important, especially if you, or someone you know, is in a mental crisis. Take a few moments to review the different techniques you can employ to ensure someone is safe, and call 988 if you are experiencing a crisis.
- Crew Collaborative | About Us (https://crewcollab.org/about-us/) - The Crew Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization using innovative tactics to strengthen the blue-collar workforce, establishing the community around the world and change the stigma surrounding careers in construction through education, conversation, events, and advocacy. This website provides more information about the organization and what you can do to get involved.
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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs
