Jenny Hale: The Teacher Who Pivoted Her Career To Become A Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

07/11/2024 36 min
Jenny Hale: The Teacher Who Pivoted Her Career To Become A Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

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This week Andrew talks with USA Today bestselling author Jenny Hale. Jenny began her career as an elementary school teacher — and eventually began writing as a creative outlet. Today, Jenny is the author of more than 20 books — including two which have now been turned into Hallmark Original movies. Her books have sold over a million copies worldwide and have been translated into multiple languages. Jenny also founded & leads her own publishing imprint Harpeth Road where she helps other authors reach their dreams as well. This conversation is about creativity, entrepreneurship, the power of curiosity, & so much more.   Show Highlights0:00 - Intro2:24 - “Look out for this one, she’s going to be an author…”4:53 - Jenny’s childhood5:37 - Career as a teacher6:17 - Writing a book for fun11:03 - Biggest ‘aha’ moment15:52 - “I won’t know unless I try”19:05 - Learning from others22:15 - Decision to build own publishing house28:24 - Why “failure is fake”30:41 - Power of the pivot32:05 - Understanding your strengths33:22 - Continuous growth DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational & entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice or an endorsement of any products discussed.** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

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