Breaking Free of Self-Doubt in Life After 50
About Debra Engle:
Debra Engle is the executive director of Story Summit Writer’s School and founder of GoldenTree Communications. She is the bestselling author of The Only Little Prayer You Need, with a foreword by the Dalai Lama. Her other books, Let Your Spirit Guides Speak and Be the Light That You Are, have both received Nautilus Awards. Debra’s debut novel, Twenty, is an Amazon bestseller, praised for its spiritual inspiration. She offers coaching, A Course in Miracles classes, writing retreats, and mentoring in writing and publishing.
How to Break Free From Self-Doubt
In this inspiring episode, Suzanne Oshima, a Life Coach for Women Over 50 talks with Debra Engle, a bestselling author and the Executive Director of Story Summit Writers School.
Debra’s journey to becoming an author was anything but straightforward. She spent years as a copywriter and freelance writer, always feeling a bit unfulfilled as she longed to tell her own stories.
It wasn’t until her early forties that Debra decided to pursue her dream of writing books. However, her first book still felt like it wasn’t truly hers.
In her early fifties, after experiencing significant personal challenges, including a divorce and remarriage, Debra found herself in a moment of desperation. She turned to the universe for guidance and discovered a powerful little prayer that sparked a prolific writing phase.
Debra faced many fears and doubts but trusted her inner voice. Her second book, The Only Little Prayer You Need, received an enthusiastic response from an agent who wanted to publish it. She then sought someone relevant to endorse her book.
On a memorable July 4th, Debra received an email that brought her to tears: the Dalai Lama had read and endorsed her book — a moment she will never forget.
Debra emphasizes that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams and encourages others to reconnect with their passion and purpose. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance, the support of friends and mentors, and the magic that can happen when you follow your heart.
What You’ll Learn
Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt: It’s important to reconnect with your passion and purpose to overcome fears and self-doubt, especially when transitioning to new endeavors.
The Importance of Networking and Support: Building a network of supportive friends, mentors, and industry contacts is crucial. Many people are willing to help if they understand the significance of your dream and you’re willing to be vulnerable.
Choosing a Publishing Path: Deciding between traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, and self-publishing with professional assistance is essential for an author, depending on the level of distribution and marketing support needed.
Loving Detachment: Holding onto your dreams while remaining open to how they may manifest is vital. Keeping this positive mindset helps in navigating the uncertainties and challenges of any journey.
Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs: Releasing your limiting beliefs that hinder progress is necessary. Adopting a mindset of openness to possibilities can lead to personal empowerment and fulfillment.
Resources Mentioned on the the Show
If you’re interested in any of Debra’s books…
- The Only Little Prayer You Need
- Let Your Spirit Guides Speak
- Grace from the Garden: Changing the World One Garden at a Time
- Be the Light that You Are: Ten Simple Ways to Transform Your World With Love
- Twenty: A Touching and Thought Provoking Women’s Fiction Novel
You can find them here on: Amazon
