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Jul 2023
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Episode 67: The Magic of Reinventing You...

Valerie Jones
About this episode

Sometimes you just need a little magic. 

That's exactly what today's guest, NYT best selling author Anna Kloots, discovered when her marriage ended and she found herself alone and struggling to start over. 

Don't miss this poignant, vulnerable and heart felt conversation with Anna as we dive into her latest book, My Own Magic: A Reappearing Act. 

We discuss: 

  • how to find the courage to start over when everything has fallen apart
  • what she learned about giving to others while also going through the darkest time of her life 
  • how she creates joy and celebrates each day, every day 
  • how moving to Paris gave her everything she needed  
  • what you need to do, right now, to begin your own journey of magic 

Anna Kloots is a New York Times bestselling author who always dreamed of being a Disney princess. Her writing candidly reflects on her travels, relationships, failures, and fantasies, and it may inspire you to move to Paris, like she did. 

https://www.annakloots.com/

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