It’s me, Brenda Owens: Thank you for spending some time getting to know me and why I am so enthusiastic and passionate about encouraging others to Live an Inspired Life.
What I believe in:
I believe being honest and true to yourself, first and foremost: living life from the 'inside out' versus 'outside in'. To me, living 'inside out' means loving yourself unconditionally without needing external validation from friends, family, coworkers, or anyone else in the world.
Why does that matter to me? Well, for nearly 20 years I lived life from the 'outside in', seeking love and validation externally - from people in my life, to ‘shopping till I dropped’ and moving home to home way too many times.
As an only child, I lost my mother when I was 27, I lost my father when I was 30, and then my marriage ended a couple of months later. After that, I bought into the myth that unconditional love was no longer available to me, as I had no blood relatives or even a husband.
In Scotland during holiday times, like Christmas, when people asked me "are you spending time with your family" and I told them I didn't have any family, they would then push back and assure me I must have some family, to which I replied, "no I don't actually." I don't know often I heard myself say, "Actually, no parents, no siblings, no aunties, no uncles, no cousins, no kids". It was impossible for them to understand what it was like to have no blood relatives.
Every time it happened and people looked at me with pity I took a deep breath and said to myself “oh no, here it comes again, a reminder that something is wrong with me.”
I went on for years ignoring the feelings and burying them by shopping for that ‘elusive thing I could never find’, moving homes constantly and choosing emotionally unavailable men as partners. Over fourteen years, I spent a total of six years in two relationships that were unfulfilling and eight years mostly alone.
Things started to change when I adopted Monty, a rescue dog who was a poodle mix. Monty was adorable in his own way, very loving, but very scared. Being with Monty reminded me of what is was like to give and receive unconditional love. This led me to rescue two more dogs, Noodle and Pebble. By finding a way to express unconditional love and thoughtfully take care of them, I started to do the same for myself. It opened me up to believe that love wasn’t just for blood relatives and I could have it and give it.
Today, I rarely feel lonely and live my life from the inside out. I love and trust myself and am comfortable and confident in my own skin. In my heart I know and believe if I could make such a shift, to live life from the ‘inside out’ that anyone can. It really comes down to understanding that it’s our thoughts and choices that create our reality.
I assist people in feeling happy, loved, inspired and serene. My purpose and passion is to motivate myself and others to take the next step to Live an Inspired Life and enjoy happy success.
A bit about my background:
My heritage is Scots-Irish, born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, currently living in Carlsbad, California and have been for the last nine years.
Through coaching and mentoring others on an individual basis, I share my passion and life purpose for guiding them to take steps to Live an Inspired Life, exemplified through the ideal of “paying it forward.”
Connecting with Others:
I host a radio show on Contact Talk Radio (Saturdays at 9am & Mondays 9pm Pacific).
The show is called Live an Inspired Life and the goal is to share inspirational stories with others to encourage them to take the next step in leading a life filled with happiness, purpose and passion.
Scheduled to appear on the show are many interesting guests, covering topics from Arts and Music to Spirituality to the emerging change in the “Heart of the World” to perhaps that message you just needed to hear. I'll explore subjects that exemplify a life that is conscious, kind and loving, and that creates an opportunity to connect with others, enjoy honest conversation and create a community of passionate like-minded souls.
My heritage is Scots-Irish, born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, currently living in Carlsbad, California and have been for the last nine years.
These days, I live with my life partner, Dr Keith Hamilton and my two dogs, Noodle and Pebble and my kitty, Darcey Bussell who came with me from Scotland.
Life many of us, I have a story to tell and am on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
Most of my career has been in Corporate Finance for large global organizations in Europe and the US. I am a UK Chartered Management Accountant, which is equivalent to a US MBA.
I’m continually deeply involved in coaching and mentoring others in the workplace and currently act as lead business sponsor for a joint Certificate program with University of California, San Diego (Extension) and a large global organization. This affords me the opportunity to be part of and directly involved in the “transformational leadership” journey with this company, which is an aspect in business I am very invested in.
Through coaching and mentoring others on an individual basis, I share my passion and life purpose for guiding them to take steps to Live an Inspired Life, exemplified through the ideal of “paying it forward.”
To indulge my love and passion for pets and my “innerpreneur,” I own an online retail and wholseale business selling custom hand-set Swarovski crystal pet id tags and Pet Blessings.
Connecting with Others:
I host a radio show on Contact Talk Radio (Saturdays at 9am & Mondays 9pm Pacific).
The show is called Live an Inspired Life and the goal is to share inspirational stories with others to encourage them to take the next step in leading a life filled with happiness, purpose and passion.
Scheduled to appear on the show are many interesting guests, covering topics from Arts and Music to Spirituality to the emerging change in the “Heart of the World” to perhaps that message you just needed to hear. I'll explore subjects that exemplify a life that is conscious, kind and loving, and that creates an opportunity to connect with others, enjoy honest conversation and create a community of passionate like-minded souls.
Please join me on my exciting, heart-felt journey.
Email me I would love to hear from you.
With respect and gratitude,
Email me I would love to hear from you.
With respect and gratitude,
Brenda Owens | brenda@brendaowens.com
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