Remaining authentically you and creating genuine connections with people can be harder than ever during the age of social media—and even more so throughout the pandemic. More than ever before, people are feeling hopeless, alone, or disconnected, but today’s guest is an amazing example of powering through hardships. At 38 years old, Amberly Lago was hit by an SUV, nearly losing her leg, and was then diagnosed with an incurable disease dubbed the “suicide disease.” In this episode, she shares how she overcame the darkest days of her life, taking the toughest of challenges and turning them into something positive to learn from.
Listen in as Amberly explains the importance of getting grounded in gratitude and how to break through your limiting beliefs. She believes there is power in simply taking action, and describes how you can find motivation even when you feel helpless or broken. Amberly shows that out of tragedy comes great triumph, and that no matter what your circumstances are, there is hope.
Listen to the Full Episode:
What You’ll Learn:
How social media has impacted Amberly’s work over the past years.
The importance of setting boundaries around social media.
Amberly’s childhood and upbringing.
Why you must stand up for yourself.
The first key to recovery.
How to break through the feeling of being stuck.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“We get to be in the driver’s seat. We get to create our own schedule. We get to decide how often we want to be on social media.” - Amberly Lago
“Adversity doesn’t discriminate. The only person who can save you is you.” - Amberly Lago
“When we realize we have a choice, we take our power back.” - Amberly Lago
Resources:
Amberly Lago: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website
True Grit and Grace by Amberly Lago
