The Power Of Telling Your Story With Kelly Falardeau

This episode focuses on how telling your story has the ability to not only change your life but to make a positive change for others. Kelly Falardeau, author and publisher, shares her incredible journey from a burn survivor to becoming a successful 2x TEDx speaker, international best-selling author, and business coach. We discuss Kelly's experiences as a burn survivor, her transformative journey from a toxic marriage to becoming a single mother, and her pivot to building a successful career as a book publisher, coach, and podcaster. She shares wisdom on finding the courage to pursue dreams, the power of writing and publishing books, and empowering women to share their voices. Join us as Kelly shares her inspiring story and valuable insights, leaving listeners feeling empowered to bring their dreams out of "dreamland." Tune in to learn more about Kelly's remarkable journey and to gain valuable advice on pursuing your dreams and becoming an author.About the Guest:Kelly Falardeau is a burn survivor since the age of 2 on 75% of her body. She found a way to go from near-death to success; from the ugly scar-faced girl to the TEDx stage twice, Fierce Woman of the Year, a 7x International Best-Selling Author, recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal & YWCA Woman of Distinction. A documentary about her life story called "Still Beautiful" launched on TV plus Goalcast launched a video that has over 10 million views. Now she's a full-time Best-Selling Author Strategist, coaching people to become best-selling authors. In 2022 she was nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year. And now has a podcast called Grit, Guts and Courage.To connect with Kelly:Website: www.KellyFalardeau.com Landing the Gig Podcast: www.LandingTheGig.com Grit, Guts and Courage Podcast: https://app.hiro.fm/channel/ggc Website: www.7StepsAuthor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyfalardeau/About the Host: Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce. Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "Find Out Your #1 Priority to Cut Through the Fog of Divorce".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.