Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Taurea talks about lessons she’s learned in her leadership journey, what she learned during a dark season of her life, and her book writing process. About Taurea Avant: Taurea went from Foreclosure in 2009 to producing millions in sales in the MLM industry. She is the creator of The System Mastery and Show Your Success Workshops, Author of 11+ self-published books. She has been seen on Fox News, ABC News, Sheen Magazine, Successful Women Radio Show, IHeartRadio and more!   Taurea’s focus is on helping small-based business owners & independent distributors to develop, master, and remain committed to growing their businesses by providing valuable leadership and interpersonal skills. She offers timeless tips that support in real world interactions and discoveries on what it takes to be successful in today’s entrepreneurial world. She is a living example of creating a lifetime career and wants to help you get prepared for the journey. She knows what it takes to break through a multitude of challenges and focus on the future. 4 Key Takeaways: 1. Taurea talks about why she went from working in the business networking space to be a coach. 2. She talks about how John Maxwell has influenced her life and work. 3. Taurea shares what the darkest season of her life was like and how she came out on the other side of it. 4. She provides some valuable insight into what it takes to successfully write a book and then profit from their books. Quotes From the Episode: “Those that fail to plan, plan to fail.” “People don’t remember you for the clothes you wore, they don’t remember you for the jewelry you owned or the cars you drove, they only remember you for the impact you have on their lives.” “Stop being addicted to your own labor.” Resources Mentioned: Books by Taurea Avant Happy Scribe Taurea’s Masterclass Connect with Taurea: Website | Instagram | Linkedin | Facebook