A Conversation with Amber James, Author of "I Blew Up My Life, and I've Never Been Happier"

Amber James is an author, speaker, and former redcarpet reporter. Her work has been featured prominently in CNN, MTV, and Us Weekly. Now, she channels her storytelling prowess into empowering women globally with her wildly popular Instagram @NotesToSelfShop and corresponding 30-day journal, Notes to Self, as well as her courses and other offerings. She currently resides in Pittsburgh with her dog, Penny Lane. Amber's latest book, I Blew Up My Life, and I've Never Been Happier, is described as follows: "To the public eye, Amber James is living the dream. She is engaged to be married, boasts a six-figure salary, and spent the last decade interviewing the hottest celebrities in New York City. Yet beneath this dazzling facade, Amber wrestles with crippling perfectionism, a toxic relationship, and an insatiable ambition that leaves her deeply unsatisfied. As Amber teeters on the brink, a whirlwind of life-altering events - a global pandemic, a devastating loss, and a terrifying health scare - sweep her off her feet and force her to re-examine her life. Amber is presented with a life-altering question: Is she living to fulfill her happiness, or is she merely adhering to a checklist of success manufactured by societal expectations and settling? In her emotionally raw and unflinchingly honest memoir, Amber takes readers on an inspiring journey of courage, self-discovery, and transformation as she musters the bravery required to forge a road toward genuine joy. It’s a poignant tale that reminds us that sometimes, it’s only by letting go that we find the true path to happiness." Connect with Amber: http://www.notestoselfshop.com Instagram: @NotesToSelfShop [email protected]