143| Coming Home: Carly Ottaway on Storytelling, Overcoming Adversity, and Writing Her First Book

In this powerful episode of Dropped In, Meg sits down with Carly Ottaway, founder of Web of Words, a boutique marketing agency helping small businesses amplify their message and create impact.Carly shares her decade-long journey of entrepreneurship, the resilience it took to rebuild her life after a devastating house fire, and the lessons she’s learned balancing motherhood and business growth. She opens up about the challenging yet rewarding process of writing her first solo book, set for release in late September, and how storytelling has become both a tool for healing and a catalyst for transformation.Inside this conversation, you’ll discover:How to use storytelling as a strategy for connection, credibility, and changeWhat it really takes to overcome adversity and rebuild stronger than beforeWhy intuition and vulnerability are essential in leadership and creativityThe role of mentorship, masterminds, and community support in scaling both business and personal growthThis episode serves as a reminder that your story has the power to move people, create change, and transform your own life.If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your experiences into a message that inspires and sells, Carly’s journey will light the way.Episode Outline:00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:30 Meet Carly Ottaway: Founder of Web of Words01:19 Journey to Becoming an Author02:12 Stepping into Public Speaking03:41 Joining the Mastermind and Storytelling Coach06:52 The Inspiration Behind the Book12:22 A Life-Changing Event: The House Fire19:50 Navigating Vulnerability and Healing23:07 Book Launch and Final ThoughtsGet an exclusive look behind the scenes as Carly Ottaway prepares to launch her debut book, Coming Home HEREMeet me in Ontario in November for the Heart Wired CEO LIVE event!! Grab your tickets HERE and save $260!!Your body isn’t just part of the plan—it is the plan.Your nervous system? That’s your CEO.Start where real results begin:The Inner Pharmacy Playbook™ HERE.Feel better. Faster. For Real. Book a private Rapid Resolution Therapy Intensive to clear the emotional root-without years of talking about it. Book HERE.Learn more about my new Digital Program Rewire HERE. Use Code DROPPEDIN to receive 20% off!Subscribe to Dropped In with Meghan Weir for more deep, transformative conversations on intuition, mindset, and personal growth. And if you loved this episode, let me know by leaving a review! + Share this message with a friend you think could benefit from it! Website: www.meghan-weir.comIG: @themeghanweirYoutube: @themeghanweir