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The Unique Life of an Amish Taxi Driver: Insights from Haley Straw
Episode 745th June 2025 • The Art Of Imperfect Adulting • Amy Stone
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In this episode of "The Art of Imperfect Adulting," host Amy Stone welcomes guest Haley Straw, who shares insights about her unique job as an Amish taxi driver in Missouri. Together, they explore Haley's personal journey, her experiences driving the Amish, and her passion for writing and storytelling.

Guest Information:

As a homeschooling mother of six, an author, public speaker, and Amish taxi driver, Haley’s life has been a journey of transformation. From leaving a 22-year marriage and rediscovering myself to immersing in the Amish world, she’s built a platform to share lessons of faith, simplicity, and personal growth. She resides with her family in Rural Missouri surrounded by her Amish neighbors.

Main Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to Haley Straw and her life in Missouri (00:00:04)
  • Haley's hobby of foraging and how it relates to her lifestyle (00:01:02)
  • Explanation of what an Amish taxi driver is and how Haley became one (00:02:05)
  • The dynamics of the Amish community and the role of a taxi driver (00:05:43)
  • Haley's journey of leaving the Mormon faith and her experience with divorce (00:11:32)
  • Discussion about Haley's writing, books, and TikTok content (00:19:35)

Quote from the Episode:

"No other success can compensate for failure in the home." – Haley Straw on the pressures within the Mormon faith (00:15:47).

Timestamps:

  • Haley Straw's introduction and hobbies – 00:00:04
  • Becoming an Amish taxi driver – 00:02:05
  • Amish community dynamics – 00:05:43
  • Leaving the Mormon faith – 00:11:32
  • Writing and content creation – 00:19:35

You can find Haley Straw's Book, My Journey into the Amish World on Amazon.

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