Ep209 - Get Your A*$ Back in the Saddle with Author Annie Fonte

The Inside Story Podcast with April Adams Pertuis

Life's challenges can serve as invaluable lessons. By looking at obstacles as opportunities for growth, we unlock the potential for personal transformation and resilience. And when we share our stories of struggle and triumph, not only do we shine a light for others, we also find clarity and freedom even in the most difficult circumstances.

In this episode, I’m joined by Annie Fonte, a dynamic entrepreneur, author, and facilitator who has turned life’s adversities into powerful lessons. As the author of Keep Your Ass in the Saddle, she shares her journey of turning trials into triumph.

I invite you to join me and Annie as we talk about:

• How Annie turned a struggling physical therapy business into a thriving enterprise by stepping into a leadership role
• The life-changing impact of losing her home in a California wildfire and how it led to a deep personal transformation
• Annie’s creation of her “10 lines in the sand” — principles for living with intention and clarity
• The unexpected start of Annie’s coaching and facilitating career and how she helps women find their inner guidance
• The power of looking at life’s challenges as gifts and using them as catalysts for personal growth
• The healing and freedom that come from sharing your story authentically, even when it’s uncomfortable
• The connection between living simply, being present, and finding joy in everyday moments as part of Annie’s current focus
• The inspiration behind Annie’s book Keep Your Ass in the Saddle and how her life experiences shaped the stories and lessons within
• Annie’s upcoming release of a companion workbook to her book, focused on helping people live and lead with intention

Annie’s story is a powerful reminder that life’s toughest moments can lead to our greatest transformations. By embracing challenges and using storytelling as a vehicle for healing, she has carved a path of purpose, resilience, and clarity. As you reflect on the nuggets of wisdom shared in this episode, consider how you can turn your own adversities into opportunities for growth and how sharing your story might inspire others. Remember, as Annie says, the key to freedom is often in our own hands—we just have to unlock it.

Interview links

Grab a copy of Annie’s book, Keep Your Ass in the Saddle https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Your-Ass-Saddle-Failure/dp/1977215246

Connect with Annie https://anniemfonte.com/

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