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"What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?" - mary anne evansThis quote summarizes my life purpose. Life isn't easy. It's complex, filled with the unexpected, and sometimes really hard. While life is full of challenges, I believe there are myriad things we can do to help make life less difficult for each other.On this podcast we'll share stories, struggles, and successes that help us know we're not alone. And knowing we're not alone is one way to make life less difficult.

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Anna Sparks: You Can't Be Perfect All the Time

March 15, 2025 • Lisa Tilstra • Episode 213

My guest today is Anna Sparks.

Anna is a returning guest and it’s so great to get to talk with her again! Our previous conversations have been focused on books we read and discussed together. If you haven’t listened to them, they are episodes 15 and 34, and we talk about the books Professional Troublemaker:The Fear-Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones, and Unbound, A Woman's Guide to Power by Kasia Urbaniak. Great books. Great conversations!

This time, Anna agreed to return and share more of her own journey and reflections. As you’ll hear, she’s got enough wisdom and insight to write her own book!

We talk about a variety of topics, but one of the things we get into is Adult Stage Development. This is a fascinating model that looks how adults continue to develop in their ways of experiencing, reacting, and engaging in the world. When I first learned about this model, it was life-changing!

Anna, thank you for coming back on the podcast! Thank you for sharing these pieces of your journey, your reflections, and your wisdom. I can’t wait for our next conversation!

To learn more about Anna and the work that she does, you’ll find links in the show notes.

Connect with Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-sparks/

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