Fearlessly Facing......starting something new and outside of your comfort zone.My guest today is Lisa Loyet-Schmitz. Lisa shares her journey of contributing to the anthology "Living Well with Grit," discovering that every woman's story is special precisely because it is uniquely hers. Through vulnerability and authenticity, Lisa found writing about her life experiences to be surprisingly therapeutic, helping her recognize patterns and growth that shaped her present self.• Overcoming the belief that her story wasn't "special enough" to share• Finding the courage to write authentically about personal experiences• The concept of being "Too Young to Be Beige" – losing yourself trying to please everyone• Learning to set boundaries and say "no" to maintain balance• The importance of mentors and expressing gratitude to those who've helped us• Building community through shared vulnerability and storytelling• Embracing life's curveballs with resilience• Finding strength through allowing others to help during difficult timesFind "Living Well with Grit" on Amazon. The book features chapters from 37 women sharing their unique stories of growth, resilience, intention, and tenacity.Ready to FEARLESSLY FACE all the F WORDS – be inspired and encouraged? Get a copy of Amy’s Best selling book: CANNONBALL! FEARLESSLY Facing Midlife and Beyond here Fearlessly Facing Fifty and Beyond has over 200 episodes with inspiration and stories to age fearlessly and connect confidently to others thriving at midlife and beyond. Make sure to share with friends and family and would love if you could leave a review. There are so many shows out there floating around and if you are finding value in the Fearlessly Facing Fifty podcast share it with the world – a review means so much. And don’t forget to follow along on all the socials: http://instagram.com/theamy.schmidt https://www.instagram.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty_fwords/ https://www.facebook.com/fearlesslyfacingfifty/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-schmidt-a5684412/