My husband Todd and I were out for a walk on a lovely day in Minneapolis, when he suddenly told me his grandson was in the area and that we were going to walk toward him. So as I approached the figure in a Minion’s costume, I realized it wasn't his grandson, but my best friend Tracey Mitchell who had flown in from Texas to surprise me for my birthday!

I wanted to sit down with Tracey while she was in town and record a podcast, as you'll read in her bio below she's a dynamic speaker, and a truly wonderful friend of many years. I thought we should talk about the value of true friendships, how we women sometimes shoot ourselves in the foot when it comes to making friends, and ways we can attract friends who will inspire us to be our best self.

Enjoy!

In this episode, you'll learn:

-Tracey shares insights into her work with women who have suffered trauma...05:40

-Influential women throughout history rarely congregate together...07:35

-Things we do to repel trustworthy, reliable friendships...10:30

-First steps to find healthy, quality woman friends...14:24

-Most meaningful story Tracey shares in her book, Becoming Brave...17:50

-Highlights from hosting and participating in women's conferences...21:35

-The best piece of advice Tracey has received in her life...23:04

-And much more...

Resources mentioned:

Tracey's website

Instagram

Facebook

Becoming Brave by Tracey Mitchell

About the guest:

As one of the nation’s leading Bible teacher and conference speaker, Tracey travels 40 plus weeks a year speaking to diverse and cross-cultural groups. She travels throughout America and internationally, including Cuba, South America, Africa, Canada and the Middle East. Whether speaking to men, women corporate CEO's or the homeless, Tracey's love and passion for re-writing the lives of the brokenhearted make her messages relevant and empowering.

As Founder & CEO of the THRIVE Conference – Dallas, Tx Tracey’s Bi-Annual Conference trains and equips leaders and entrepreneurs.

In 2019 Mitchell was award the Christian Literary Award in the non-fiction category. In 2016, Tracey was nominated for Texas Woman of Excellence. In 2015 she was the presented with the “Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur Award” bestowed by the GSWB Chamber of Commerce. In 2008 she awarded “The Excellence in Communications Award”, given by Women in Media.

Doctorate of Theology, HDD

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences

Finishing her Masters in Communications

Published Author and Writing Architect

She is a published author of, Downside Up, Becoming Brave and The Invitation, Executive producer and co-host of Life From DFW, and CEO of The Winning Woman, a ministry-based consulting firm.

Writers Intensive Seminar and Private Author Coaching

Are you ready to write in a way that compels readers to turn the page? Is it time to wrap up your manuscript and sign a contract? Contact our team of experts to learn how we can partner together and craft your manuscript.

Contact the team today: tracey@traceymitchell.com

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