Dr. Amanda Edgar’s Path to Page and Podium - Ep 282

How can you achieve empowerment through storytelling?  Today, we are thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Dr. Amanda Edgar, a trailblazing author and founder of Page and Podium Press. From her early days of crafting stories using wallpaper sample books at her grandma's farm to transitioning out of the high-pressure world of academia, Dr. Edgar has always been fueled by a passion for storytelling. In this episode, we'll delve into her courageous journey of leaving a research-intensive university role to set out on her own path, helping leaders elevate their platforms and share their impactful personal stories. Dr. Edgar works closely with clients on memoirs and hybrid memoirs, offering services ranging from ghostwriting to long-term book coaching through her specialized program called the Memoir Method. Join us as we explore the power of storytelling in marketing, the importance of overcoming perfectionism, and the pivotal moments that led Dr. Edgar to fully invest in empowering others through the written word. This episode is packed with wisdom and actionable steps for women looking to make a meaningful impact and step into leadership. Don’t miss out on Dr. Amanda Edgar’s invaluable insights and experiences! What You Will Learn  How did Dr. Amanda Edgar’s childhood love for writing using wallpaper sample books influence her career path and passion for storytelling? What were some of the key factors that led Dr. Edgar to leave her well-established academic career and venture into storytelling and publishing? Dr. Edgar discussed the pressure of producing research-based content in academia. How does this 'forced creativity' affect the quality and passion in one's work? What specific strategies did Amanda emphasize as crucial for overcoming financial challenges and building a steady income when transitioning to her new career? The unique aspects of Dr. Edgar’s “memoir method” program, and how it caters specifically to women and non-binary individuals? How does Amanda incorporate personal storytelling into marketing and promotion for her clients, and why is this approach effective? How can storytelling help unlock emotional repression in the creative process? What inspired Dr. Edgar to fully invest in her business after working on a client’s memoir about overcoming trauma.  How did Amanda navigate societal expectations and potential challenges in choosing a path that diverges from traditional academic careers? Discuss the significance of Amanda's co-authored book on the experiences of racial justice protesters in 2020 and how it reflects her commitment to social justice and storytelling? Connect with Amanda Nell Edgar, PhD Amanda Edgar on LinkedIn Page & Podium Publishing Website Resources Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343  Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com

Om Podcasten

14X Award Winning show featuring the world’s most impressive emerging and established Wickedly Smart Women, this is the show where we interview women who have left high power corporate jobs or exited their companies because they felt a stronger calling. We love to share the journey of transformation and elevate, celebrate & spotlight the Wickedly Smart Women who are making a massive difference in the world! Listeners who are Wickedly Smart Women "in the making" tune IN to be well fed with dynamic wisdom, legendary modeling and immediately actionable steps to be smarter, spunkier & more successful in their impact & leadership, careers, health, relationships, creativity and sexuality so that they can be more empowered & enthusiastic in every area of their life! Wickedly Smart Women is where we strive to support women to deeply connect to their capacity to create conscious change, care deeply and have the courage to take action and wholeheartedly contribute to what matters most - A thriving earth, thriving relationships, work that is playful and pleasurable as well as profitable and making the changes they were born to manifest while leading a legendary legacy life that feels both luscious & luxurious.