Called a “Millennial Motivator” by Fortune and "The Brené Brown of Wonder” by Mind Body Green, Amber Rae is an author, artist, and speaker whose work invites you to live your truth, befriend your emotions, and express your gifts. Her writing blends raw, personal storytelling with actionable aha! moments and has reached more than 5 million people in 195 countries. Her public art has spread to more than 20 countries, and she's spoken to and collaborated with brands like Kate Spade, Apple, Amazon, and Unilever. This year, she released her first book, Choose Wonder Over Worry.
In this episode, we cover:
- 1:59 - Writing and publishing your first book in 12 months
- 7:06 - Shadow artists
- 8:25 - The influence of Seth Godin
- 10:07 - 20ft From Stardom
- 11:44 - Getting over the fear of failure
- 14:39 - Steven Pressfield
- 15:51 - Artist, Editor, Agent
- 19:31 - What Amber learned from Elizabeth Gilbert
- 21:42 - Building your platform
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- https://www.amberrae.com/
- https://www.choosewonder.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/heyamberrae/
- Tools: Pen & Paper, Apple Notes, Pro Create
- Book: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
- Album: Morocco Special by Alex Cruz
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