Embark on Anke Herrmann's inspiring journey from life behind the Berlin Wall to empowering dog owners worldwide. Discover her quest for freedom, resilience in adversity, and the transformative power of following one's passions.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Anke grew up in East Germany behind the Berlin Wall, where freedom was severely restricted. She felt like a "big parrot in a tiny cage", unable to travel or make her own choices.
After leaving East Germany, Anke realised that freedom in West Germany was not as perfect as it seemed from the outside. However, she still valued the autonomy to make her own choices without government interference.
Anke moved to Spain to work for herself and have the freedom to follow her passions, even starting a dressmaking business out of pure interest.
Now Anke advocates for dogs through her Soul Touched by Dogs project, celebrating the human-canine connection. This allows her to do meaningful work on her own terms.
To Anke, freedom means "having an idea and being able to make it happen". It's about autonomy over her life path rather than material possessions.
BEST MOMENTS
"Freedom isn't having the tropical island and luxury. It's about freedom of creative expression."
"In East Germany everything was guided, they treated you like toddlers."
"I wanted autonomy. I didn't want to watch some big company be steered in the wrong direction."
"Freedom to me means having an idea and being able to make it happen."
EPISODE RESOURCES
The Website: ankeherrmann.com
The Book: Taming the Tech Monster
The Podcast: Passion Business Podcast
The LinkedIn Newsletter: The Entrepreneurial Experiment
ABOUT THE GUEST
Anke Herrmann is on a mission to empower individuals to live passionately and turn their dreams into reality. Inspired by Bronnie Ware's book "The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying," she believes in seizing every opportunity and helping others do the same. An advocate for living an "empty bucket list" life, Anke specialises in guiding coaches, therapists, authors, and free spirits to overcome online tech hurdles and build thriving businesses from their passions. Through her expertise, she's dedicated to simplifying the process and making success accessible to all.
ABOUT THE PODCAST
Welcome to Finding Freedom, the show exploring diverse perspectives on freedom—what it is, what it isn't, and the ways it can be attained or restricted in physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions. We'll delve into challenging topics that prompt reflection and reconsideration. Whether in life, business, or love, achieving freedom means expressing oneself authentically, choosing a life aligned with personality, and breaking free from societal expectations. Join us as we navigate the facets of freedom and discuss the paths to liberation. Are you ready to find your freedom?
ABOUT THE HOST
Dawn Morgan, hypnotherapist and business mentor, guides individuals in discovering personal and business freedom amid life's challenges. Having faced trauma, attacks, divorce, and more, she believes in learning and growing from every experience. Life is for living, and Dawn helps uncover the innate qualities within—hope, resilience, compassion, wisdom, and confidence—empowering others to choose growth and find their freedom.
CONTACT METHOD
www.findingfreedom.academy
EMAIL ME - dawn@findingfreedom.academy
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