Summary: When I was creating the Crafting my Life online class, I knew I wanted to interview someone I considered to be a role model. My first choice was Teresa Pitman. She’s not what you would call super-famous, but I think she’s all that and a bag of chips. She’s a writer, the former chair of La Leche League Canada, and a co-author of the latest edition of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. And I think that when I grow up I’d like to be a whole lot like her. Today, I’m pleased to be sharing a podcast with Teresa. While Teresa has worked extensively to support breastfeeding mothers, that isn’t what our conversation was about. Rather, it’s about what it means to have a role model, and be a role model. We talked about her journey as a writer – her proudest accomplishments, and the people who inspired her (or didn’t). She shared what it was like to work as a freelancer as a single mom of four children. Whether or not you’ve ever been a breastfeeding mother, you can take something away from this podcast. Looking to the people who inspire you can be a very powerful thing as you set out to create a meaningful life for yourself. No matter what path you’re walking, there’s almost certainly someone else who has walked it before you. Often, those people are only too willing to share some of the things they’ve learned along the way. After all, it feels good to help someone else, and it feels good to know that someone looks up to you. I’m glad I took the time to make the connection with Teresa, and I hope you enjoy listening to the podcast as much as I enjoyed recording it. I’m still working out what I’ll be running next week on the Strocel.com podcast. I have a couple of great interviews in the works, but I’m not ready to make any promises. However, what I can tell you is that it will be worth listening to. Subscribe to the Strocel.com podcast in iTunes, and you won’t miss a minute! Also, if you have a podcast idea, please share it with me. I’d love to hear your suggestions!
