Suzette Mullen is a memoir and nonfiction book coach and retreat leader. Her essays have appeared in the New York Times and Today.com, among other outlets. As a book coach, Suzette focuses on amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ writers as she guides them to find their deeper stories and define their big ideas. She joined me on Uncorking a Story to talk about her writing career as well as her memoir, The Only Way Through is Out.
Key Topics
- The big change Suzette made later in life that reshaped her entire world and put her on the path to living more authentically.
- Suzette’s work as a book coach helping LGBTQ+ memoir writers raise their voices, write their stories, and becoming published authors.
- How living authentically in your personal life positively impacts your professional life
- Tips for starting your memoir and why it is so critical to embrace vulnerability during the process.
- Starting over at midlife in your career, personal life, and sexuality.
Buy The Only Way Through Is Out
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wetByA
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780299345501
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Website: https://www.yourstoryfinder.com/
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12 Tips for Living more Authentically:
- Self-Reflection: Take time to reflect on your values, beliefs, and desires. Understanding yourself is the first step to living authentically.
- Honesty: Be honest with yourself and others about who you are, what you want, and how you feel. Authenticity requires honesty and transparency.
- Self-Acceptance: Embrace your strengths, weaknesses, quirks, and imperfections. Accepting yourself fully is essential for living authentically.
- Set Boundaries: Establish boundaries that align with your values and priorities. Respect your own boundaries and communicate them clearly to others.
- Follow Your Passions: Pursue activities and interests that genuinely excite and fulfill you. Listen to your inner passions and pursue them without fear of judgment.
- Live in the Present: Practice mindfulness and live in the present moment. Let go of past regrets and future anxieties to fully engage with your current experiences.
- Authentic Relationships: Surround yourself with people who accept you for who you are and support your authenticity. Cultivate deep, meaningful relationships based on honesty and mutual respect.
- Take Risks: Step out of your comfort zone and take calculated risks that align with your authentic self. Embrace new opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
- Practice Self-Expression: Express yourself authentically through creative outlets, such as writing, art, music, or dance. Find ways to express your unique voice and perspective.
- Be Open-Minded: Stay open to new ideas, experiences, and perspectives. Authenticity doesn’t mean being rigid; it’s about being true to yourself while remaining open to growth and change.
- Live Your Values: Identify your core values and strive to live in accordance with them. Make choices and decisions that reflect your values, even when it’s challenging
- Embrace Imperfection: Let go of the need for perfection and embrace the beauty of imperfection. Accept that life is messy, and mistakes are inevitable parts of growth and learning.
