36. Grace Over Perfection: Kimberly Stuart’s Candid Take on Authenticity and Self-Discovery

Join Lindsey for an inspiring conversation with accomplished author and storyteller Kimberly Stuart as they dive into the art of staying authentic in your creative and professional journey. Kimberly shares the highs and lows of rewriting her book after receiving pivotal feedback, offering powerful lessons on balancing external validation with personal purpose. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the tension between creativity and business demands, looking to embrace grace amidst challenges, or striving to stay true to their passion while managing expectations. Tune in to reignite your purpose and approach your work—and life—with renewed authenticity.What you'll learn in this episode:The importance of staying true to one's core motivations and how this focus can lead to unexpected successes.Strategies for managing the tension between seeking external validation and sticking to one's original purpose.Practical advice for aspiring writers on how to remain consistent and dedicated to completing a creative project.Reflections on the concept of grace and its significance in overcoming societal pressure for perfection and control.ABOUT KIMBERLY:Kimberly Stuart is an Iowa girl, a writer, a speaker, a podcaster, and a dark chocolate obsessive. She is the author of eight novels and a newly released nonfiction debut, Star For Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit). Stuart's books have been featured in Cosmopolitan, Huff Post, and the Chicago Sun-Times. She and New York Times-bestselling author Bob Goff have coached hundreds of aspiring authors through their executive coaching, online courses, and live events in the San Diego area. Kim's solo podcast, For Real with Kimberly Stuart, launched in fall 2021. A joint podcast with Goff, The Writing Room, launched in fall 2022. Stuart has made her home in Minneapolis, Houston, Chicago, Costa Rica, Nebraska, and Iowa, where she now lives with her brave husband and three wily children.  Find Kim on Facebook,Instagram, and atkimberlystuart.com.For more information and to connect with our host, Lindsey Epperly, subscribe to our Substack here!