• Jenny Hale: The Teacher Who Pivoted Her Career To Become A Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

  • Nov 7 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
  • Podcast

Jenny Hale: The Teacher Who Pivoted Her Career To Become A Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

  • Summary

  • This week Andrew talks with USA Today bestselling author Jenny Hale. Jenny began her career as an elementary school teacher — and eventually began writing as a creative outlet. Today, Jenny is the author of more than 20 books — including two which have now been turned into Hallmark Original movies. Her books have sold over a million copies worldwide and have been translated into multiple languages. Jenny also founded & leads her own publishing imprint Harpeth Road where she helps other authors reach their dreams as well. This conversation is about creativity, entrepreneurship, the power of curiosity, & so much more.

    Show Highlights

    0:00 - Intro
    2:24 - “Look out for this one, she’s going to be an author…”
    4:53 - Jenny’s childhood
    5:37 - Career as a teacher
    6:17 - Writing a book for fun
    11:03 - Biggest ‘aha’ moment
    15:52 - “I won’t know unless I try”
    19:05 - Learning from others
    22:15 - Decision to build own publishing house
    28:24 - Why “failure is fake”
    30:41 - Power of the pivot
    32:05 - Understanding your strengths
    33:22 - Continuous growth

    DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational & entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice or an endorsement of any products discussed.

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