Welcome to Episode 29 of theMangoTimes Podcast: Turning Dreams into Reality
In this episode, I delve into the invigorating process of making your aspirations come alive. Join me as we navigate through the practical steps of transforming dreams into tangible achievements.
What’s on the Agenda?
A Few Updates from Mangoland: Catch up on the latest happenings, from recent episodes to life updates, including the adventures in Fletch’s garage and escapades on the improv stage.
The Fletchifesto Revisited: I take a moment to reintroduce "The Fletchifesto" and share its origins, setting the stage for today’s theme.
Special Interview with Kendra Fletcher: My wife, Kendra, shares her inspiring journey from dreaming about graduate school to actualizing her goals. She discusses how she navigated through the challenges of balancing family responsibilities and her career, and overcame the barriers that stood in her way.
Overcoming Obstacles and Conquering Fears: Kendra opens up about the hurdles she faced, such as family obligations and work demands, and emphasizes the crucial role of family support. She also reveals her personal fears during this journey, including practical concerns about traveling and battling impostor syndrome.
Advice and Encouragement: Kendra offers her strategy for tackling fear: "Do it Scared." She discusses why age should never be a barrier to pursuing dreams and the significance of being receptive to new opportunities.
Prepare to be inspired by this episode as we encourage you to shift from dreaming to doing. Whether you’re looking to reignite your passion or take the first step towards a long-held aspiration, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to make a significant change.
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Guest Information
Kendra Fletcher, BA, MSt received her Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of the Pacific and her Master’s in Literature and Arts from the University of Oxford. She currently teaches high school literature, writing, and critical analysis. Kendra lives in California’s Central Valley, where she serves on the board of the Modesto–Stanislaus Historical Society and interns at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles.
She has raised a shocking number of children, homeschooled for twenty-five years, spoken about it all over the place, podcasted, and authored two books about leaving weird religion: Lost and Found: Losing Religion, Finding Grace and Leaving Legalism. You can find her at kendrafletcher.com.
LINKS:
KendraFletcher.com
The Holstee Manifesto
The Fletchifesto
Music used in this episode:
No music used.
