Connect and Rise with Amanda Ghent, mother, wife, teacher, music and coffee lover, and runner. Amanda walks us through the loss of her mother and provides powerful insight on “zooming out” and choosing to see seasons of struggle as seasons of growth. She discusses that wishing and wanting a tough season to be gone isn't as productive as taking it on as a part of your journey and continuing to look for the joy. We also talk about the power of asking yourself every day if you are being generous and compassionate as we work together towards equality. Finally, Amanda shares her journey through running injuries and the strategies she’s used and continues to use during the Covid 19 Pandemic. Amanda will motivate you to “make your next steps better than your last.” Don’t miss this episode!