From Facebook to Friendship: Amy Daughters' Mission of 500 Handwritten Letters
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In this week's episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, I am joined by Amy Daughters, author and storyteller, to discuss her inspiring journey of connection through the forgotten art of letter writing. Amy shares how a simple act of writing heartfelt letters to all 580 of her Facebook friends transformed her life in unexpected ways. From creating deep, lasting friendships, like the one with Dana, to witnessing how handwritten letters can touch lives, Amy emphasizes the power of vulnerability and human connection.
Together, Dawn and Amy explore themes of humility, obedience to God's call, and the importance of stepping out in faith. Amy reflects on how writing letters not only changed her own life but also became her life’s mission, bringing hope to others. They also discuss Amy’s books, Dear Dana and You Cannot Mess This Up, as well as the life lessons she learned from both projects.
Whether you're looking for encouragement to be brave or to reconnect in a disconnected world, this episode will leave you inspired to take the leap and make meaningful connections.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Guest Intro
1:51 - The Braveheart Story of Amy Daughters
10:33 - The power of handwritten letters
11:50 - How writing letters has changed Amy’s life?
16:20 - What is God’s love?
21:15 - How to be brave?
23:38 - Is it possible to reconnect with the disconnected world?
31:56 - Amy's #1 tip to midlife women
Quotations:
“I learned that when you step out in faith, you don’t need to know the whole picture; you just have to be obedient to what God is asking you to do.” - Amy Daughters
“Being humble enough to say, ‘I’m not sure why I’m doing this, but I feel led,’ can lead you to some of the most beautiful moments of your life.” Amy Daughters
“I believe that when you truly invest in people through something as simple as a letter, you’re telling them: ‘You are worth my time.’ That’s powerful.” Amy Daughters
“You cannot mess this up. It’s about showing up and being authentic. That’s what changes hearts.” - Amy Daughters
“When we dare to reach out and connect on a deeper level, we’re reminded that none of us are truly alone.” - Amy Daughters
“It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being present, being vulnerable, and letting people into your life.” - Amy Daughters
Resources:
🌐Connect with Amy at amydaughters.com
📚 Get a copy of Amy’s books at https://www.amydaughters.com/books
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📚 Get a copy of Dawn’s NEW book - The Making of a BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence, and Vision in Midlife: https://amzn.to/491OnAt
📞 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with Dawn: https://www.braveheartedwoman.com/book-a-call
Connect with your BraveHeart Mentor, Dawn Damon:
💞 Email me at: dawn@braveheartmentor.com
💞 Website: https://braveheartedwoman.com/
💞 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawndamonlive
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💞 Podcast: https://the-bravehearted-woman.captivate.fm/listen
Download the full transcript here.
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