Hi there, and welcome back to another exciting episode of Your Dream Life.

Today’s guest – Crystal Adair-Benning - is a phenomenal ghostwriter and strategist who’s helped craft stories for some of the world’s most well-known authors.

Whether or not you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book, I encourage you to dive into this episode because Crystal’s wisdom and insights are bound to spark something within you.

Listen in as Crystal and I explore the magic of storytelling, and how writing can be a powerful tool for self-discovery, healing, and creating impact.

She shares her amazing journey, starting from a serendipitous ghostwriting gig at the age of 14, to now being the secret weapon behind many bestselling books. But it’s not just about writing for others – Crystal also talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and how we can all tell our stories in a way that resonates and connects deeply with others.

If you've ever thought about writing your own book, this episode is packed with insights on how to start, stay motivated, and work through the inevitable self-doubt that comes with putting pen to paper.

Four key takeaways:
How to find joy and fun in the writing process
The importance of starting with the end in mind when telling your story
Why vulnerability is crucial in connecting with your readers
Actionable steps for starting your writing journey today

By the end of this episode, you might just find yourself ready to start writing – whether it’s for personal growth or to share your story with the world.

So hit play, and let’s get inspired together!

Enjoy the episode! 💕

KK 💛

Dream Life Founder

SHOW NOTES:
Join my free live online workshop Create the Life You Love – In 4 Steps. Register here...
Learn more & register here for our RECONNECT TO YOU Retreat.🌿 Experience the joy of a wonderful retreat, while learning how to run your own personal solo retreats 🌿
Join my Platinum Coaching Program - where in October the focus is on going deep into Discovering the Power of Sharing Your Unique Story ...and writing a book. Learn more here.
Join my virtual book club GROW for October where we'll meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from this brilliant book, Superlife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, And Eternally Awesome, by Darin Olien 
Self-Belief Is Your Superpower: Unleash Your Life Purpose, Own Your Power, and Become a Magnet for Miracles by Tory Archbold. Learn more here..
Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

RESOURCES:
Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops.
Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide 
Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here

Hi there, and welcome back to another exciting episode of Your Dream Life.
Today’s guest – Crystal Adair-Benning - is a phenomenal ghostwriter and strategist who’s helped craft stories for some of the world’s most well-known authors.
Whether or not you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book, I encourage you to dive into this episode because Crystal’s wisdom and insights are bound to spark something within you.
Listen in as Crystal and I explore the magic of storytelling, and how writing can be a powerful tool for self-discovery, healing, and creating impact.
She shares her amazing journey, starting from a serendipitous ghostwriting gig at the age of 14, to now being the secret weapon behind many bestselling books. But it’s not just about writing for others – Crystal also talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and how we can all tell our stories in a way that resonates and connects deeply with others.
If you've ever thought about writing your own book, this episode is packed with insights on how to start, stay motivated, and work through the inevitable self-doubt that comes with putting pen to paper.
Four key takeaways:
<ol>
<li>How to find joy and fun in the writing process</li>
<li>The importance of starting with the end in mind when telling your story</li>
<li>Why vulnerability is crucial in connecting with your readers</li>
<li>Actionable steps for starting your writing journey today</li>
</ol>
By the end of this episode, you might just find yourself ready to start writing – whether it’s for personal growth or to share your story with the world.
So hit play, and let’s get inspired together!
Enjoy the episode! 💕
KK 💛
Dream Life Founder  
SHOW NOTES:
<ul data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">
<li data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">Join my free live online workshop Create the Life You Love – In 4 Steps. <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/create-the-life-you-love-oct-2024">Register here...</a></li>
<li data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a data-encoded-attr-charset="dXRmLTg=" data-encoded-tag-value="" data-encoded-tag-name="meta"></a>Learn more &amp; register <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/retreat-may24" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/retreat-may24">here</a> for our RECONNECT TO YOU Retreat. 🌿 Experience the joy of a wonderful retreat, while learning how to run your own personal solo retreats 🌿</li>
<li data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">Join my Platinum Coaching Program - where in October the focus is on going deep into Discovering the Power of Sharing Your Unique Story ...and writing a book. <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/course" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">Learn more here</a>.</li>
<li data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">Join my virtual book club GROW for October where we'll meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from this brilliant book, <a href="https://amzn.to/4dWmjjL" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://amzn.to/4dWmjjL" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">Superlife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, And Eternally Awesome</a>, by Darin Olien </li>
<li data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://amzn.to/3M2fIrJ" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://amzn.to/3M2fIrJ" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">Self-Belief Is Your Superpower: Unleash Your Life Purpose, Own Your Power, and Become a Magnet for Miracles</a> by Tory Archbold. <a href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://www.yourdreamlifestartshere.com/growclub" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">Learn more here..</a></li>
<li data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamlifepodcast/about/" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">Dream Life Community Facebook Group</a>: Connect with like-minded dreamers.</li>
</ul>
RESOURCES:
<ul data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">
<li data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">Sign up to our email list here</a> to hear about upcoming workshops.</li>
<li data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here <a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/blogs/podcasts/bonus-dreaming-exercise-listen-to-kristina-karlsson-s-101-dreams-exercise-start-working-towards-living-your-dream-life-today?_pos=1&amp;_sid=6db7442e4&amp;_ss=r" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/blogs/podcasts/bonus-dreaming-exercise-listen-to-kristina-karlsson-s-101-dreams-exercise-start-working-towards-living-your-dream-life-today?_pos=1&amp;_sid=6db7442e4&amp;_ss=r" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">101 Dreams Audio Guide </a></li>
<li data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/products/your-dream-life-starts-here-by-kristina-karlsson" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://www.thedreamlifestore.com/products/your-dream-life-starts-here-by-kristina-karlsson" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">Buy Kristina's book</a>, Your Dream Life Starts Here</li>
</ul>

What would you do if you knew anything was possible and you simply could not fail? Explore the possibility of creating your dream life and be inspired to discover and realise your dreams with Kristina Karlsson, Founder of the inspiring Dream Life brand, original founder of global Swedish design brand kikki.K and author of the book Your Dream Life Starts Here. Each episode brings you simple, practical and useful insights to help you create a future you love – as Kristina delves deep into the power of dreaming with some of the world's most inspiring thought-leaders. Take a front row seat on inspiring conversations. Explore the amazing impact dreaming has had on the lives of a diverse range of people. Listen, learn and be empowered to discover and chase your own dreams – with practical insights and lessons you can use to build a dream life of your own.
Looking for even more inspiration for your living your Dream Life? Don't forget to follow @kristinakdreamlife and visit www.thedreamlifestore.com

Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson

#294 - UNLOCKING THE AUTHOR IN YOU: EXPERT TIPS FOR CRAFTING YOUR STORY with Crystal Adair-Benning

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