The Value of Letting People In
Episode 54 of The Path to Authenticity features Jackie Shannon Hollis. Jackie is a writer, storyteller and speaker and the author of the memoir, This Particular Happiness: A Childless Love Story. Her writing has been described as honest and intimate, exploring complex human issues in prose that is both direct and lyrical. Her work has appeared in various literary magazines, including The Sun, Rosebud, Inkwell, High Desert Journal, VoiceCatcher, Nailed, and Slice Magazine. She attended the University of Oregon, and later Portland State University where she received a Master’s in Social Work. She spent many years working as a counselor in addictions treatment and later worked in human resources. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy episode 42 or episode 85.
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The Path to Authenticity is a podcast for people looking for more from life. It focuses on emotional wellness and starts from the premise that our true power comes from our individuality. We talk to various types of writers and artists as well as therapists, coaches, teachers, entrepreneurs, and professionals of all kinds. Our guests possess one common trait. They’re people who know who they are. We talk about what makes them who they are, how they became who they are, and how we might become truer expressions of who we are.