The Inspiring Act of Connecting to Each Other and Ourselves in Kathy Izard’s Trust the Whisper
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In this episode 399, we feature award-winning author and philanthropist, Kathy Izard, and her new nonfiction book, Trust the Whisper. New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff says that “If you are looking for a life inspired by grace and fueled by big dreams, Trust the Whisper is full of people who are doing just that.”
Show discussion highlights:
- Growing up in El Paso, TX
- Transitioning from owning a graphic design company to being involved in the homelessness initiative
- What’s a whisper?
- What Kathy calls a “God dot”
- Highlighting change-makers in communities
- How to listen to our whispers
- The concept of doing good and loving big
- Finding your soul purpose
- Kathy’s pairing children’s book Grace Heard a Whisper
- Our live plan vs. our life path
- Combating the emotions that come with doing difficult work
- Writing process for a collection of stories
- How to connect stories thematically in a collection
- Rejection and how it’s part of being a writer
Brief author bio:
Kathy Izard is an award-winning author and speaker who helped bring transformation to Charlotte in homelessness, housing and mental health. Her first memoir written in 2016, The Hundred Story Home, received a Christopher Award for outstanding inspirational nonfiction. In 2019, she created an illustrated children’s book called A Good Night for Mr. Coleman,that can be read together to help children understand homelessness and how one person can make a difference.
Kathy has been recognized as a William J. Clinton Distinguished Guest Lecturer, and her work has been featured on NPR as well as the Today Show, inspiring people to be changemakers in their communities. A seasoned speaker for conferences, retreats, workshops and fundraisers, Kathy has encouraged audiences from California to Maine.
Learn more about the author and their books HERE.
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