#389: Impact, Legacy, & Living A Passion-Led Life with Amy McLaren

How to Shed Self-Doubt, Find Inspiration, and Change Your Life (and the World) for the Better

What kind of legacy do you dream of leaving? 

What kind of impact will you make in this world? 

If you don’t think it’s possible to feel crystal clear on how to take your passions and leverage them into massive purpose, adventure and impact after just one podcast episode ...you’ve never met Amy McLaren.

Amy is a busy mom of two who passionately splits her time between leading LadyStrength (an online community of driven, entrepreneurial women), growing an Airbnb business, and being the hands-on CEO of Village Impact, the charity she and her husband, Stu McLaren, founded more than a decade ago. 

Amy is on a mission to help purpose driven entrepreneurs shed self-doubt, find inspiration, and change their life, their business ...and the world, while they’re at it. 

Just like she has. 

(And friends, I am here for it.) 

But let me warn you --.Amy is a force to be reckoned with.

Jumping out of planes, riding a motorcycle across Morocco and a rickshaw down the coast of India, driving 7 strangers down the California coast in an RV for 10-days ...that’s business as usual for Amy. 

She doesn’t just talk the talk -- this girl walks the walk.

And in this episode, Amy is breaking down how passion informs both the wildness and the intentional purpose in her life. 

Together, we talk about:

• The myths of living a passion-filled life (which aren’t what you would expect)
• How to create more impact and leave a legacy you’re truly proud of
• Her charity, Village Impact, and how this corner of the world became her life’s work
• Knowing when you’re called to do something bigger (because timing is everything)
• and so much more!

This girl and her friendship make my heart burst -- and I have a sense that you’ll walk away from this episode feeling the very same. 

So grab your headphones and click to listen -- just wait 'til you see what’s possible!

Here’s a glance at this episode...

• [10:31] Amy was a teacher, but she knew she wanted to do more. She was constantly thinking about travel adventures or living overseas. She was held back from changing by fear, but eventually took a leave and never went back. 
• [13:34] There's a myth that it costs too much money to live a passion-filled life. This isn’t the case and Amy is proof!
• [14:12] The other myth is that it's too time-consuming to live your passion-filled life. Here’s the truth, you can do something you're passionate about in five minutes a day.
• [14:42] Your passion doesn't have to be a side hustle. It really can become your full-time income!
• [15:40] Unlock your passion. Take a step back and draw a passion timeline. Look back at the things you loved and look for a common theme -- be intentional about incorporating passion into your life.
• [21:08] When following your passion, always come back to yourself and what you feel and believe in your heart. Don't let other people influence your passion or hold you back. 
• [22:27] If you really want to create more impact, be consistent and find ways to collaborate. Have a clear message and clear action steps.
• [29:10] Passion to Purpose: A Seven-Step Journey to Shed Self-Doubt, Find Inspiration, and Change Your Life (and the World) for the Better was written to let everyone know that they can use their passion to do small things for good in the world. 
• [31:09] Action Challenge. Grab a pen and paper and answer these questions:
  •  #1 What are you passionate about? 
  • #2 What impact do you want to make? 
  • #3 What Legacy do you want to leave?

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