How do we stay true to who we are in a world filled with expectation? Join us as we welcome the wildly talented Christine Pride, co-author of the bestselling novel We Are Not Like Them and the highly-anticipated You Were Always Mine  to discuss the courage it takes to resist societal pressures, question ingrained expectations, and reject the constant urge to please others. Christine also opens up about her own daring pivots and the successes that followed, shedding light on the joys and challenges of embracing late-life career shifts, and the powerful novelty of the unknown. 

Christine also offers her insights on embracing vulnerability, trusting our intuition, and the importance of honest communication in cultivating deep connections. Plus, don't miss her thoughts on the fear and pressure that can come with success, and how to protect our self-worth even when things don't go according to plan. Her story serves as a beacon for those looking to take their own courageous leap into the unknown and find success in unexpected ways.

We delve into themes from Christine's upcoming book, 'You Were Always Mine,' including the tension between societal constructs and our innate need for love and belonging, as well as the courage it takes to make sacrifices in the pursuit of authenticity and the life we truly desire.

'You Were Always Mine' by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza releases on June 13th. Don't forget to preorder your copy today! Preorder here

About the book:

The acclaimed authors of the “emotional literary roller coaster” (The Washington Post) and Good Morning America book club pick We Are Not Like Them return with this moving and provocative novel about a Black woman who finds an abandoned white baby, sending her on a collision course with her past, her family, and a birth mother who doesn’t want to be found.

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/You-Were-Always-Mine/Christine-Pride/9781668005507

Topics discussed in the episode:

• Battling societal expectations and remaining authentic.
• The struggle of being a people pleaser
• The importance of vulnerability and honesty in cultivating deep connections
• Exploration of themes in her upcoming novel You Were Always Mine
• The impact of societal constructs on our sense of self and need for love and belonging
• The potential fallout of being self-possessed and the value of staying true to oneself
• Dealing with conflict, the art of open conversations, and the power of listening
• The importance of knowing your "why"
• Navigating life with courage and openness despite inherent fears 
• Making courageous career shifts
• The concept

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