Episode #22 - Writing To Bring Hope: An Interview With Charlie Liebert

Imagine being able to live a variety of different types of careers, both personally and professionally, and being successful in each one. Our guest in this episode, Charlie Liebert, shares specifically his 14th career that he started at the age of 70 and how it has transformed the way that he engages and helps others, even through grief when tragedy struck his family. Through the experiences, this interview shares messages of assembling puzzle pieces in order to reclaim what we have laying inside of us to become fulfilled, whether that is through writing, or through other means of expression.WARNING: This episode discusses suicide, drug addiction, and depression as it relates to a tragedy that occurred in our guest's family. If you, or someone you know, is ever experiencing a mental health crisis and is going through a myriad of situations, do not wait; seek help! Read below for the National Suicide Hotline, or call 988 in the United States to receive assistance. If a true emergency, do not hesitate to call 911 when seconds count.Guest BioCharlie retired from a 33-year career in the Chemical industry in 1994 to take up speaking, teaching, and writing. Since 1994 he’s conducted over 100 workshops and seminars for children and adults about Science and Christian Apologetics. From 1997 -1999 Charlie spoke and taught for "Answers in Genesis.” Starting in 1998, for ten years, he produced a one-hour, weekly TV show in Greensboro NC from his seminars called "Creation Foundation Explanation”. From 2004 until 2018 he taught business subjects at Davidson County Community College. He is a charter member of Carolina Christian Toastmasters founded in Greensboro, NC, in 2013. At age 70, in 2012 he began a writing career. By 2023 he’d authored and published 16 paperback books and has 19 eBooks on Amazon and Kindle. In. addition he has published 15 different books for other authors. Charlie and his wife Terry live in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and have a son, Keith (deceased), a daughter, Melanie, and five grandchildren. Charlie's WebsiteContact E-mail: [email protected] International -Home - Learn more about Toastmasters and how it can provide a competitive edge for you! Whether you are looking to be an author that can effective sell the concept of books, or if you are looking for more personal/professional engagement in order to generate more content, this nearly century organization can provide all the tools at your disposal! Look for a club closest to you (whether in-person, hybrid, or all virtual) at the "Find A Club" link located on the page.National Suicide Lifeline (988) - This dedicated webpage talks about the various amount of resources that are available when dealing with a mental health crisis of any kind. DO NOT DO IT ALONE! Find resources in your area (even outside of the United States) if you need assistance with a crisis.Visit Our Website: Speaking From The Heart websiteVisit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: Support Speaking From The HeartIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs