On Wednesday July 28th, we interviewed Maureen Healy who is the founder of Growing Happy Kids, and parenting author of “365 Perfect Things to Say to Your Kids.”  With more than 20 years of experience she has traveled the world fostering the positive emotional health of children in developing and modern countries.  She also is a prolific contributor to field with a popular Psychology Today blog and as a frequent guest speaker. She can be reached at www.growinghappykids.com.

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Maureen’s Passioneer  Q & A

SO: What’s your definition of “passion”?

A strong interest and willingness to “do whatever it takes” to make your vision come true.

SO: What are your biggest passions for serving others, and how are you expressing them (also include hobbies and volunteering)?

My biggest passion is teaching adults (parents, teachers and others) how to foster a child’s positive emotional health as well as empower kids to live from a place of inner peace or lasting happiness.  My first book, 365 Perfect Things to Say to Your Kids, is how this passion has manifested as well as my organization, Growing Happy Kids (www.growinghappykids.com)

SO: Your biggest challenge(s) in leaping into your passions for serving others, and how you have addressed them?

My biggest challenge was that my family is gone and I needed to start all on my own – so it’s either my biggest challenge or greatest strength (not sure).

SO: Your experience of “prosperity,” as you define it, in making the leap?

Prosperity comes if you believe with your whole heart and mind as well as put the efforts in (big and small) everyday. Prosperity means abundance to me.  An abundance of opportunity opened up when I so fully began living my dream.

SO: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned in making the leap?

Stay true to your vision (despite what your publicist, publisher and parents want you to do!)

SO: What’s your support system look like; how did you create it?

Wonderful partner and friendships around the world.  I connected to people because of living my passion.

SO: What wisdom do you have for someone who’s scared/discouraged about their own leap?

Trust your instincts.  They are telling you something.  There is also never a time without fear – it’s in doing the things you fear that you grow!!!

SO: What’s your next big milestone?

Good question.  I think it’s so close to my heart that I don’t share it until it manifests!!