Ask the Author: Holly Osterman
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Holly Osterman
The idea for "Empart" came from the real conversations that were happening in our community.
Over the years, we had so many members who so openly shared their stories. And so many others were shared their wisdom, support and insights. When I looked back at the thousands of conversations in the community, I realized these experiences that were too valuable to keep hidden.
I also realized that these stories could inspire so many other women who feel like they're alone on this journey.
The book became a way to amplify these voices, to take what was shared in our safe space and let it resonate with a wider audience.
Over the years, we had so many members who so openly shared their stories. And so many others were shared their wisdom, support and insights. When I looked back at the thousands of conversations in the community, I realized these experiences that were too valuable to keep hidden.
I also realized that these stories could inspire so many other women who feel like they're alone on this journey.
The book became a way to amplify these voices, to take what was shared in our safe space and let it resonate with a wider audience.
Holly Osterman
Inspiration comes from the incredible women in our community. Their honesty, their struggles, their victories – it's all profoundly inspiring. When you read a message from someone who's just found a piece of themselves in another's story, how can you not be moved to write? It's a cycle of inspiration that starts and ends with the real, raw experiences of our members.
Holly Osterman
Right now, my focus is on growing the Empart community and spreading the word about our book. Every day is a new opportunity to reach someone who might need that little nudge of encouragement or a story that echoes their own. It's about building a space where every voice matters and every story finds a listener.
Holly Osterman
The best part? It's hearing from readers who see themselves in the stories we share. There's something incredibly powerful about putting words to paper and then discovering they've touched someone's life. It's not just about writing; it's about connecting, understanding, and sometimes, healing together.
Holly Osterman
Honestly, I'd love to visit the world of "The Secret Garden." It's a place where things we thought were lost can bloom again, a lot like the stories in our Empart community. I'd wander in that garden, feeling the magic and hope that comes with rediscovery, renewal and reinvention.
It's a little bit like what we do every day at Empart. We try to find beauty and strength in our stories.
It's a little bit like what we do every day at Empart. We try to find beauty and strength in our stories.
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