Jamie Heraver, founder of Orange County Literacy and Angel of the Animals, is our next guest on Shattering expectations. Having the opportunity to chat with Jamie was truly something special. Her story allows us to talk about the obstacles we face when pursuing our goals and the emotions that come with that. Orange County Literacy gives Jamie the opportunity to help others reach their true potential through education, discovering her passion for fulfilling this need while in college at Trinity International. Later, she founded Angel of the Animals, a not-for-profit whose focus is on animals in entertainment. Jamie recognized that these animals needed support after she herself had gone through struggles in life- she faced great loss during a time where she really had it all. Listening to Jamie's story, you will learn that what started as chasing her dreams in California turned into her climbing the ladder in the entertainment industry. She was on the water all day, her face was on the cover of magazines, and she had found a community through surfing. That world was turned upside down after a fateful back injury- not only was she no longer able to surf, but her tutoring side business also became a struggle. After life threw curveball after curveball at her, putting her in a place she wondered if she would ever come back from, she picked up her bible, dug deep into herself, and transformed her life. Revisiting her roots and discovering what truly makes her happy is the reason she's able to live a life she loves. 

Find Jamie on Instagram @orangecountyliteracy and @angel_of_the_animals
Websites: 
orangecountyliteracy.com
angeloftheanimals.org

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