How To Grow From Darkness
Episode 209 of the Be BOLD Branding podcast, hosted by BrandFace, titled "How To Grow From Darkness" was published on August 31, 2023 and runs 24 minutes.
August 31, 2023 ·24m · Be BOLD Branding
Summary
Have you experienced personal trauma in your life? And if so, what are the ‘positives’ you’ve taken from that experience? I realize that seems like a strange question, but after our conversation with Amanda Blackwood, you’ll clearly understand why this interview is so important. Amanda is a survivor of human trafficking. The experience was life-changing…but not only for her…because now she’s a trauma recovery mentor, working with others who have been through trauma, themselves. She’s the author of Growth From Darkness. She’s also a professional artist and an accomplished public speaker and podcaster on the topic of trauma recovery. Best Moments 01:24 It's time that I help others get away from that hurt 02:07 Everything has to do with patterns in our lives 05:00 What is true forgiveness? 08:34 Crawl out of that darkness and learn how to grow 11:50 I didn't realize I already was the kind of person I wanted to be 14:08 What came out of my mouth was: “I'm a survivor and I need help” 17:42 You are far stronger than you ever possibly could imagine 20:12 When severe trauma happens to you, you change as a person 23:50 Whatever it takes, you're ready to do the hard work in yourself Show Links: Visit Amanda at: growthfromdarkness.com Visit BrandFace at: BrandFace | Profitable Personal Branding (brandfacestar.com)
Episode Description
Have you experienced personal trauma in your life? And if so, what are the ‘positives’ you’ve taken from that experience? I realize that seems like a strange question, but after our conversation with Amanda Blackwood, you’ll clearly understand why this interview is so important. Amanda is a survivor of human trafficking. The experience was life-changing…but not only for her…because now she’s a trauma recovery mentor, working with others who have been through trauma, themselves. She’s the author of Growth From Darkness. She’s also a professional artist and an accomplished public speaker and podcaster on the topic of trauma recovery.
Best Moments
01:24 It's time that I help others get away from that hurt
02:07 Everything has to do with patterns in our lives
05:00 What is true forgiveness?
08:34 Crawl out of that darkness and learn how to grow
11:50 I didn't realize I already was the kind of person I wanted to be
14:08 What came out of my mouth was: “I'm a survivor and I need help”
17:42 You are far stronger than you ever possibly could imagine
20:12 When severe trauma happens to you, you change as a person
23:50 Whatever it takes, you're ready to do the hard work in yourself
Show Links:
- Visit Amanda at: growthfromdarkness.com
- Visit BrandFace at: BrandFace | Profitable Personal Branding (brandfacestar.com)
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