#129. Finding the Funny: How Gina Ramsey Turns Life’s Mishaps into Laughter & Inspiration

In this fun and uplifting episode of Pockets of Knowledge, host Desiree Stanley welcomes back Gina Ramsey, author of Burnt Gloveboxes: Embracing Life When It Goes Up in Flames and its newly released Volume 2. By day, Gina is a medical social worker, but by night, she’s an authorpreneur, sharing humorous, real-life mishaps that bring laughter and joy to readers. She discusses how her writing journey began, how she balances a full-time career with writing, and the power of humor in navigating life’s challenges.Gina shares her passion for storytelling, resilience, and finding joy in everyday mishaps. She talks about the inspiration behind her books, the process of writing and refining her stories, and how laughter can be a powerful tool for stress relief and mental well-being. She also reveals how readers have connected with her work, including heartwarming stories of how her books have helped bring laughter to people going through difficult times.In addition to writing, Gina discusses her new podcast, Laugh Lines in Turbulence, which she co-hosts with her friend Debbie. The show focuses on women over 50 embracing new opportunities, career changes, and life’s unpredictable moments. She also shares exciting news about her upcoming anthology project, inviting people to submit their own Murphy’s Law-style stories to be published.This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration, laughter, and encouragement to pursue their dreams. Gina’s infectious humor and uplifting outlook remind us all that life may not always go as planned, but with the right mindset—and a little laughter—we can turn any challenge into a great story!Bio:I'm a full-time medical social worker by trade. I love helping others to realize their dreams/bucket lists. After 20+ years of saying, "I'm going to write that book and begin an anthology," I finally began typing my book Burnt Gloveboxes: Embracing Life When It Goes Up In Flames in November 2021, and it was released to the world on May 9, 2023. My vision: bring happiness to our world one person at a time and helping others to "Find the Funny" in Life's Mishaps.Gina Ramsey, author and humorist, is known for her on-demand singing impersonations of Ethel Merman and Tommy Boy tunes. She lives in Superior, Wisconsin, with her husband Paul, a former poultry whisperera.k.a. King of the Flock. Together, they have become gurus of finding the funny while navigating life’s ongoing crazy mishaps and blunders.Connect with Gina:Email: [email protected]: https://www.ginaramseyauthor.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginaramsey429Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginaramsey429/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-ramsey-a83b87181/Books mentioned:Burnt Gloveboxes: Embracing Life When It Goes Up in Flames by Gina Ramsey and Deborah Kevin Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson by Mitch Albom (Author)The Last Lecture Paperback – by Randy Pausch (Author), Jeffrey Zaslow (Author)Podcasts mentioned:Laugh Lines & Turbulence with Deb & Gina - https://open.spotify.com/show/108Onc2y18eZl0EYS2OGLJ?si=ff7b7507247948b0