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This Women’s Thrive Podcast episode features Linda Clarke, a speaker, author, and finance expert. Linda shares her inspiring story of overcoming personal challenges, including divorce and suicidal thoughts. She discusses how she transformed her struggles into strengths and built resilience.
The conversation dives into Linda’s impressive career in finance, her passion for running, and her experiences with Toastmasters. Linda also offers a glimpse into her chapter in the upcoming Women’s Thrive book, where she opens up about her battles with depression and the turning points that shaped her into a powerful and inspiring figure.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone facing adversity. Raimonda and Linda’s conversation offers valuable insights on personal growth and empowerment.
✨ Exceptional Highlights
• A Story of Overcoming Adversity:
One of the most touching aspects of Linda’s story is her ability to overcome significant challenges. From struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts to the devastating loss of her mother, Linda’s journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Yet, it is through these deeply personal experiences that she has grown and found strength.
• The Challenge That Changed Everything:
A significant turning point in Linda’s life was when she was given a challenge by her therapist: to create a list of things that excited and passionate her, excluding her roles as a wife and mother. This exercise forced Linda to rediscover herself and her passions outside of the traditional roles she’d been confined to.
• Embracing Emotions as Superpowers:
Linda’s journey has taught her that emotions are superpowers, not weaknesses. She now openly shares her feelings and encourages others to do the same. Her experience in Women Thrive has allowed her to break down barriers and find a healthy version of herself, unencumbered by past emotional restrictions.
As Linda eloquently puts it, “There is not a person on the planet who has it together 24/7. And I realized that there were some unhealthy traits and habits that I really had to unlearn.”
Show Highlights
• 00:00 Introduction
• 03:35 Linda’s Personal Story: Overcoming Adversity
• 10:23 The Power of Running and Therapy
• 12:04 The List: A Path to Self-Discovery
• 14:41 Emotions as Strengths, Not Weaknesses
• 19:09 Writing Through Pain: The Hardest Part
• 22:31 Looking Ahead: Inspiring Others
• 28:29 Conclusion: Trusting Others with Your Story
✨ About Linda Clarke ✨
Linda Clarke is a professional speaker, author, and real estate manager in an asset management company in the Bahamas. She has a master’s degree in Law with International Finance and Banking Law at the University of Liverpool and has spent over 25 years in the financial services industry.
She has been recently awarded the distinguished Toastmaster designation, which is the highest individual achievement that a member can attain in Toastemasters. She has also been elected as a division B director, responsible for 22 clubs in south Florida.
Originally from The Bahamas, Linda is passionate about distance running and has successfully completed 6 26.2 mile marathons and she now also helps others achieve their marathon ambitions. She is also passionate about mentoring and coaching others in leadership and public speaking.
✨ About the Women Thrive Podcast ✨
The Women Thrive Podcast features women from all around the world with their inspiring stories of how they have conquered personal challenges and found a way to rise and thrive.
Listen to the stories of entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners from all walks of life inspiring and empowering women globally. We cover topics of leadership, business success, mindset, spirituality, marketing and visibility, media and PR, and many more.
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Important Links:
Linda Clarke
Email: lindaselah817@gmail.com
Phone contact: (242) 815-4370
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lindaclarkespeaks
