Act Two
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Description
It is never too late to try something new, get a second chance at life or fall in love. Writer Heidi Mastrogiovanni loves exploring these themes in her books while making sure to get a healthy dose of laughter in along the way. Stephanie and Heidi laugh it out on this episode of Relatable.
Show Highlights
Stephanie shares why she believes second chances are important.
Heidi talks about her “second chance at love” story and how it helped to create the character in her book.
Heidi demonstrates a classic spit-take.
Resources Mentioned
Heidi’s book – Lala Pettibone’s Act Two
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Backstory Behind Stephanie and Guest
“I was introduced to Heidi through August McLaughlin. It was love at first words with Heidi for me. I LOVE her energy, she has a gift for appreciating what is around her and making you feel good along the way.” – Stephanie Michele
Social Challenge of the Week
The Social Challenge for the Week: “What is your second chance story?”
Take the time to think about what you want a second chance at. And then take some sort of action as the first step towards that chance. Bonus points for involving a friend in your plan so they can help you stay accountable.
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