#389: Impact, Legacy, & Living A Passion-Led Life with Amy McLaren

Published: Aug. 9, 2021, 7:01 a.m.

b'How to Shed Self-Doubt, Find Inspiration, and Change Your Life (and the World) for the Better\\nWhat kind of legacy do you dream of leaving?\\xa0\\nWhat kind of impact will you make in this world?\\xa0\\nIf you don\\u2019t think it\\u2019s possible to feel crystal clear on how to take your passions and leverage them into massive purpose, adventure and impact after just one podcast episode ...you\\u2019ve never met Amy McLaren.\\nAmy is a busy mom of two who passionately splits her time between leading LadyStrength (an online community of driven, entrepreneurial women), growing an Airbnb business, and being the hands-on CEO of Village Impact, the charity she and her husband, Stu McLaren, founded more than a decade ago.\\xa0\\nAmy is on a mission to help purpose driven entrepreneurs shed self-doubt, find inspiration, and change their life, their business ...and the world, while they\\u2019re at it.\\xa0\\nJust like she has.\\xa0\\n(And friends, I am here for it.)\\xa0\\nBut let me warn you --.Amy is a force to be reckoned with.\\nJumping out of planes, riding a motorcycle across Morocco and a rickshaw down the coast of India, driving 7 strangers down the California coast in an RV for 10-days ...that\\u2019s business as usual for Amy.\\xa0\\nShe doesn\\u2019t just talk the talk -- this girl walks the walk.\\nAnd in this episode, Amy is breaking down how passion informs both the wildness and the intentional purpose in her life.\\xa0\\nTogether, we talk about:\\n\\nThe myths of living a passion-filled life (which aren\\u2019t what you would expect)\\n\\nHow to create more impact and leave a legacy you\\u2019re truly proud of\\n\\nHer charity, Village Impact, and how this corner of the world became her life\\u2019s work\\n\\nKnowing when you\\u2019re called to do something bigger (because timing is everything)\\n\\nand so much more!\\n\\nThis girl and her friendship make my heart burst -- and I have a sense that you\\u2019ll walk away from this episode feeling the very same.\\xa0\\nSo grab your headphones and click to listen -- just wait \'til you see what\\u2019s possible!\\nHere\\u2019s a glance at this episode...\\n\\n[10:31] Amy was a teacher, but she knew she wanted to do more. She was constantly thinking about travel adventures or living overseas. She was held back from changing by fear, but eventually took a leave and never went back.\\xa0\\n\\n[13:34] There\'s a myth that it costs too much money to live a passion-filled life. This isn\\u2019t the case and Amy is proof!\\n\\n[14:12] The other myth is that it\'s too time-consuming to live your passion-filled life. Here\\u2019s the truth, you can do something you\'re passionate about in five minutes a day.\\n\\n[14:42] Your passion doesn\'t have to be a side hustle. It really can become your full-time income!\\n\\n[21:08] When following your passion, always come back to yourself and what you feel and believe in your heart. Don\'t let other people influence your passion or hold you back.\\xa0\\n\\n[22:27] If you really want to create more impact, be consistent and find ways to collaborate. Have a clear message and clear action steps.\\n\\n[29:10] Passion to Purpose: A Seven-Step Journey to Shed Self-Doubt, Find Inspiration, and Change Your Life (and the World) for the Better was written to let everyone know that they can use their passion to do small things for good in the world.\\xa0\\n\\n[31:09] Action Challenge. Grab a pen and paper and answer these questions:\\n\\n\\xa0#1 What are you passionate about?\\xa0\\n\\n#2 What impact do you want to make?\\xa0\\n\\n#3 What Legacy do you want to leave?\\n\\nRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts\\n"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \\u201cWrite a Review.\\u201d Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!\\nAlso, if you haven\\u2019t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I\\u2019m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you\\u2019re not subscribed, there\\u2019s a good chance you\\u2019ll miss out. Subscribe now!'