“Don’t focus on the mistakes. Focus on moving forward.” – Kelly Bandas
“Don’t focus on the mistakes. Focus on moving forward.” – Kelly Bandas
Today’s featured author is a mom, wife, and stay-at-home comedian, Kelly Bandas. Kelly and I had a fun chat about her book, “Rookie Mistakes: A Grown-Up's Field Guide for Getting Your Act Together”, the power of persistence when it comes to writing your book, and more!!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
What keeps Kelly creative
The two things that motherhood has taught Kelly so far
The most challenging part about writing her book
Kelly’s Site: https://www.instagram.com/kelly_bandas/
Kelly’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0785288317/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_GXPZMM5RY82WH50W56HH_0
The opening track is titled “MoreStrangeSunset~Strange Sunset Remix” by Project R (AKA Rukunetsu). To listen and download the full track, click/tap the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/morestrangesunsetstrange
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