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The Inside Story Podcast with April Adams Pertuis

The Inside Story Podcast with April Adams Pertuis

By: April Adams Pertuis
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 The INSIDE STORY takes you behind the curtain to bring you some of the biggest success stories of entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and change makers.... the men & women who have walked through fire and come out on the other side brighter. How did they get there? What were some of their biggest hurdles? Be ready to hear it all. We’ll also be discussing the power of Story along the way, and how you can harness the power of your own journey to propel forward into new heights and fulfillment. Host April Pertuis will take you on a Storytelling journey through her own stories, too! As a career-long journalist and storyteller, April understands the story that is hiding inside of you. You’ll discover unique storytelling tips and mechanics that will empower you to tell you story in a whole new way. This is the Podcast that tells the Inside Story of people & brands who are sharing their story in important and powerful ways. They aren’t mechanical or scripted. They are unabashedly authentic and real. And they are generating massive success & fulfillment as a result! As you’ll discover, this is what makes a “Lightbeamer” The goal of the Inside Story is to inspire you to think about your own story, and learn to share it so it can shine a light for others. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep245 – What It Really Takes to Write a Book: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly with April Adams Pertuis

    Ep245 – What It Really Takes to Write a Book: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly with April Adams Pertuis
    Oct 23 2025
    We all love the idea of writing a book, don’t we? That dream of holding your words in your hands, of sharing your story with the world, of finally saying “I did it.” But the truth is — writing a book is not all coffee shop moments and creative bursts. It’s a journey filled with resistance, discipline, emotion, and deep personal reflection. And sometimes, the hardest part isn’t putting words on the page… it’s what you have to let go of to get there. In this solo episode, I’m getting real about my own writing journey — the good, the bad, and yes, the ugly. I’ve been working on my first solo book for over a year and a half, and today, I’m pulling back the curtain on what this process has really looked like. If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book (or finishing any big project), this conversation is for you. Tune in as I share with you: Why writing a book will test your patience — and your priorities The surprising truth about what’s really holding you back (hint: it’s not time) The fear of “laying things down” and how it keeps us stuck How having a writing buddy changed everything for me My public promise to finally finish and publish my book in 2026 🎯 Whether you’re dreaming of writing your own book or simply tackling a project that’s been sitting on the back burner, this episode is your invitation to make a new decision — to release what no longer serves you and create the space your dream deserves. If this conversation resonates with you, share it with a friend who might need a little nudge to start their own project. And if you love tuning into The Inside Story Podcast, take a moment to rate and review the show at ratethispodcast.com/story — your feedback helps more people find these stories and get inspired to tell their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Ep244 – Creating Epiphanies Out of Life with Anna Girgan

    Ep244 – Creating Epiphanies Out of Life with Anna Girgan
    Oct 8 2025
    There comes a moment when life as we know it starts to fall apart — not to destroy us, but to guide us back to who we’re meant to be. Burnout, loss, and uncertainty can become the very things that wake us up to a deeper sense of purpose and peace. This episode is about what happens when we stop running from the unraveling and start trusting the transformation waiting on the other side. In this heartfelt conversation, April sits down with Anna Girgan, transformational mindset and leadership coach and founder of Epiphanies Coaching. Anna opens up about leaving a high-powered corporate career, navigating deep personal loss, and finding her way back to faith and freedom through radical surrender. Her story is a beautiful reminder that healing and purpose often begin where certainty ends. Listen in as Anna shares with us: How burnout became the turning point that led Anna to rediscover herself The powerful moment she heard God’s voice — and what it took to follow that calling Lessons from her solo cross-country road trip that turned into a journey of healing and faith How loss, grief, and surrender shaped her resilience and renewed her spirit The divine inspiration behind Epiphanies Coaching and her Epiphanies Journal on money mindset Why owning her story and sharing it publicly became a pathway to freedom How she now helps other women heal, align, and live abundantly through her transformational retreats Anna’s story reminds us that sometimes life has to break us open before it can build us anew. When we surrender our plans and choose trust over fear, we create space for grace to do its work. 👉 Connect with Anna Girgan on Instagram at @epiphanieswithanna and explore her retreats and journal through the links in the show notes. If this episode touched your heart, please share it with someone who needs encouragement today — and leave a quick review to help more listeners find The Inside Story Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep243 – 10 Posts a Day Challenge - Results and Aha's

    Ep243 – 10 Posts a Day Challenge - Results and Aha's
    Sep 24 2025
    Have you ever wondered what might happen if you really pushed the limits of your visibility online? Most people struggle to post once a day—so the idea of posting ten times a day sounds a little wild. But I decided to put that theory to the test, and what unfolded was both surprising and game-changing. In this episode of The Inside Story Podcast, I’m sharing all about my 10 Posts a Day Challenge—what inspired me to do it, how I pulled it off, and the unexpected results that came from it. You’ll hear the lessons I learned, the stories I told, and why this experiment shifted the way I think about content creation and visibility. Join me today as I share with you: 🚀 The surprising results I saw after posting 10 times a day for 10 days ✂️ How a spontaneous haircut became some of my most engaging content 💡 The secret to never running out of ideas (hint: your everyday life is full of them!) 🔄 How I repurpose old content and made it work like brand new 🤯 The biggest mindset shift I had about showing up boldly online If you’ve been second-guessing yourself or holding back online, I want this episode to show you what’s possible when you stop overthinking and just show up. After you listen, I’d love to hear: how will you challenge yourself to be more visible this week? Join the LIGHTbeamers Community on Facebook, share your story with us, and get started on your visibility journey today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
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