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Heidi Siefkas

Author, Speaker & Adventurer

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Transformation is a choice! Life isn't about endu Transformation is a choice!

Life isn't about enduring hardship, but learning to release what makes it difficult. 

True freedom begins when you open yourself to change. Embrace transformation—it's always a choice. 

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I'm so grateful to Formidable Woman US for featuri I'm so grateful to Formidable Woman US for featuring my story — from the accident that broke my neck and my marriage in one fell swoop, to losing my soulmate Brian in 2022, to building the Look Up Mindset Podcast out of all of it. 🎙️

❤️This feature gets into the heart of why I believe in the power of story. Stories are how we connect to one another. We don't get through life alone. By listening to others' stories, we level the playing field. Plus, we gain perspective, which is a superpower. 

If you've ever wondered what's behind the podcast and the books, this is a good place to start. 
➡️ https://formidablewomanus.com/heidi-siefkas-tedx-speaker-and-host-of-the-look-up-mindset-podcast-showcasing-true-stories-of-resilience-life-transformation-and-adventure/
Two weekends in a row on the water: Caney Fork and Two weekends in a row on the water: Caney Fork and Piney 🚣‍♀️ Dolly Parton’s River of Happiness playing in the background, sun on my shoulders, friends alongside, wildlife abound, nowhere else I’d rather be.

 “My GPS is set on happiness”— and lately, it keeps pointing me right back to the water.

Here’s to looking up (and it’s better from the water)!
Caught this beautiful specimen on a break from a b Caught this beautiful specimen on a break from a bike ride at Shelby Bottoms. 

Here’s to looking up and breaking or braking for butterflies! 🦋 

p.s. Thank you Dolly for everything!
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