Beyond The Ordinary
In each episode, we will take you through a self-help guide or a real-life story from the Amazon number one best seller - Beyond The Ordinary.
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We will dive into the raw, real, and inspiring stories of 30 creative and neurodivergent women who’ve turned life’s challenges into their greatest strengths.
Beyond The Ordinary
Emerging From The Storm - A Journey Of Resilience, Discovery And Hope - Amy Mandelj
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Ordinary, Mandy Nicholson delves into the daily battles creatives and neurodivergent individuals face when overcoming resistance. From procrastination and self-doubt to perfectionism and executive dysfunction, Mandy shares insights on how these obstacles can hinder creative work and how to develop strategies to push through them.
The episode also features Amy Mandelj and her deeply personal chapter, Emerging from the Storm. Amy shares her journey of navigating chronic illness, neurodivergence, and imposter syndrome while building her own businesses—A&T Office Admin Solutions and A Tinchy Bit of Sparkle.
Through resilience, self-discovery, and the support of her son Tyler, Amy turned adversity into a thriving entrepreneurial journey.
Together, Mandy and Amy inspire listeners to embrace their challenges, reframe their struggles, and recognize the potential that lies in pushing through resistance.
Key Takeaways:
- How to recognise and combat resistance in creative work.
- Strategies for overcoming procrastination, self-doubt, and perfectionism.
- Amy’s journey from corporate redundancy to successful entrepreneurship.
- The role of neurodivergence in shaping resilience and adaptability.
- How turning struggles into strengths can lead to purpose-driven success.
Quotes from the Episode:
- “You are not alone in battling resistance. Every creative faces these challenges, but with awareness and strategies, you can overcome them.” – Mandy Nicholson
- “Stepping into entrepreneurship was challenging, but it was also incredibly liberating.” – Amy Mandelj
- “The difficulties I faced didn’t define my life—they were stepping stones to personal growth.” – Amy Mandelj
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