Living Off the Rails, Embracing Passion, and Living Authentically with Beverly Smirnis

Introduction: Dr. Allen Lycka introduces Beverly Smirnis, a Texas-born creative entrepreneur with a passion for writing and living life authentically. Beverly Smirnis' Background: Beverly discusses her journey from journalism major to starting her own PR agency in Canada with her husband. Highlights her experience working with the Canadian wine industry and transitioning back to Texas. Challenges and Successes: Beverly shares the challenges she faced when the publishing company she worked for was sold, leading to financial setbacks. Despite setbacks, Beverly and her husband rebuilt their business and launched successful publications in Texas. Embracing Creativity: Beverly reflects on her writing passion and how she followed her instincts to pursue creative ventures. Discusses the importance of questioning traditional paths and following one's true passion. Living "Off the Rails": Dr. Lycka and Beverly delve into the concept of living life authentically and embracing unconventional paths. Beverly shares insights on relationships, personal fulfillment, and the importance of taking risks. Tips for Living a Fantastic Life: Beverly encourages listeners to trust themselves, follow their passions, and seek fulfillment outside societal norms. Emphasizes the importance of self-confidence and not seeking approval from others. Advice to Younger Self: Beverly advises her younger self to embrace her unique talents and not seek validation from others. Urges individuals to pursue their passions fearlessly and never give up on their dreams. How to Connect with Beverly Smirnis: Beverly directs listeners to her website, www.thesavvylist.com, where they can find her podcasts and learn more about her work. Dr. Lycka invites listeners to assess their life quality at www.lifequalityassessment.com. Conclusion: Dr. Lycka expresses gratitude to Beverly for sharing her inspiring journey and perspectives on living authentically. Encourages listeners to explore their passions and pursue fulfillment in their own lives. These show notes provide a comprehensive overview of the podcast episode, summarizing Beverly Smirnis' journey, insights, and advice shared during the conversation. BIO: Texas born and raised, Beverly Smirnis has a passion and innate talent for creative writing that started at an early age. After earning a BA in Journalism she worked for several PR agencies before starting her own in Canada with her fiancé who she met on a vacation in Mexico. Together the two evolved into the niche magazine publishing industry. Beverly then published two historical fiction novels, launched a blog site and a podcast, and is working on her first screenplay. Social Media: Facebook Link https://www.facebook.com/EstateLifeMagazinesDallas Instagram Link https://www.instagram.com/thesavvylist/ LinkedIn Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverlysmirnis/ Twitter https://twitter.com/thesavvypeople