This week I’m turning 40 and I am celebrating! Life has happened between 30 and 40 and I discovered not only who I am, but what I want to be when I grow up, the life I want to live and also fell in love with myself along the way. I dealt with the shame and guilt I felt from my childhood and demanded acknowledgement. I found my voice and instead of simply having my beliefs, I’m speaking about them. The past 10 years was a time for growth and I grew a lot.  Michelle Talks About <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">From Corporate Layoffs To Becoming An Entrepreneur</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Experiencing A Miscarriage </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Working From Home With Two Toddlers</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Work Life Balance</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Finding & Using My Voice</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Dealing With My Childhood</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Prioritizing Mental Health</li> </ul>

This week I’m turning 40 and I am celebrating! Life has happened between 30 and 40 and I discovered not only who I am, but what I want to be when I grow up, the life I want to live and also fell in love with myself along the way. I dealt with the shame and guilt I felt from my childhood and demanded acknowledgement. I found my voice and instead of simply having my beliefs, I’m speaking about them. The past 10 years was a time for growth and I grew a lot. Michelle Talks About From Corporate Layoffs To Becoming An Entrepreneur Experiencing A Miscarriage Working From Home With Two Toddlers Work Life Balance Finding & Using My Voice Dealing With My Childhood Prioritizing Mental Health

This week I’m turning 40 and I am celebrating! Life has happened between 30 and 40 and I discovered not only who I am, but what I want to be when I grow up, the life I want to live and also fell in love with myself along the way. I dealt with the shame and guilt I felt from my childhood and demanded acknowledgement. I found my voice and instead of simply having my beliefs, I’m speaking about them. The past 10 years was a time for growth and I grew a lot.&nbsp; Michelle Talks About <ul> <li>From Corporate Layoffs To Becoming An Entrepreneur</li> <li>Experiencing A Miscarriage&nbsp;</li> <li>Working From Home With Two Toddlers</li> <li>Work Life Balance</li> <li>Finding &amp; Using My Voice</li> <li>Dealing With My Childhood</li> <li>Prioritizing Mental Health</li> </ul>

THIS Is 40!

Read The Damn Book™ is the no-fluff spin-off of the Webby-nominated My Simplified Life podcast. Created for people who believe books and stories can change lives, not just fill shelves.

Born out of a deep love for storytelling, and a serious frustration with performative book culture, this show puts the spotlight back where it belongs: on the authors and the stories that matter. Host Michelle Glogovac, THE Podcast Matchmaker®, author, and creator of the Podcast Book Tour™, goes beyond blurbs and bestseller lists to explore how stories shape us, challenge us, and connect us.

Expect unfiltered conversations, sharp takes, and honest dialogue. No fake reading. No fluff. Just real people, real stories, and really damn good books.

Because here, we don’t just collect books. We read them. And when you Read The Damn Book, you discover that every story has the power to shift perspectives, spark change, and maybe even transform the world.

New episodes drop weekly. Welcome to Read The Damn Book™—where the host actually reads the book before the interview.

Learn more about Michelle at michelleglogovac.com and The MLG Collective® at themlgcollective.com. Michelle is also the host of Beyond The Campaign podcast and co-host of BURNT.

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Read The Damn Book™ is the no-fluff spin-off of the Webby-nominated My Simplified Life podcast. Created for people who believe books and stories can change lives, not just fill shelves. Born out of a deep love for storytelling, and a serious frustration with performative book culture, this show puts the spotlight back where it belongs: on the authors and the stories that matter. Host Michelle Glogovac, THE Podcast Matchmaker®, author, and creator of the Podcast Book Tour™, goes beyond blurbs and bestseller lists to explore how stories shape us, challenge us, and connect us. Expect unfiltered conversations, sharp takes, and honest dialogue. No fake reading. No fluff. Just real people, real stories, and really damn good books. Because here, we don’t just collect books. We read them. And when you Read The Damn Book, you discover that every story has the power to shift perspectives, spark change, and maybe even transform the world. New episodes drop weekly. Welcome to Read The Damn Book™—where the host actually reads the book before the interview. Learn more about Michelle at michelleglogovac.com and The MLG Collective® at themlgcollective.com. Michelle is also the host of Beyond The Campaign podcast and co-host of BURNT.

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