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26. Courage Fuels Motivation: Child Life Coffee & Morgan Emo
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Morgan Emo is a stay-at-home mom and small business owner of Child Life Coffee. The first year of her son’s life was full of tremendous emotional and spiritual tribulation, yet amazing spiritual and emotional growth. She and her husband started Child Life Coffee, realizing a dream to provide support to child life programs through the sale of fresh roasted coffee. Their mission and goal is to ensure that other hospitalized families receive the same care and support they did. It has taken immense courage and energy to start a small business, but provided her with a newfound sense of purpose and pride. She’s driven by a desire to give back while remaining present in the life of her family.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Leadership Principle
- Step up even when you’re uncomfortable
- Finding unexpected courage
- Understanding compassion
- Key Habits
- Take a breather
- Find moments to be creative
- Focus on the business
- Moving forward
- Don’t let anything hold you back
- Foster the motivation to help
- Set realistic goals
Now What?
- Be an advocate
- Be open to giving back to others
- Nurture your creativity
- SPECIAL GIFT: Discount code Childlife10 for 10% off coffee order
Where to find Morgan:
Website:Child Life Coffee | Delivering Fresh Roasted Coffee to Your Doorstep
Facebook: (3) Child Life Coffee | Facebook
Instagram Business:: Child Life Coffee (@childlifecoffee) • Instagram photos and videos
Instagram Personal: Morgan Emo (@morgan_emo) • Instagram photos and videos
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