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From Hustle to Harmony: How A Gas Leak Changed Amie Colosa's Life
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In this episode of "The Art of Imperfect Adulting," host Amy Stone chats with Amie Colosa, a multi-passionate web designer from Long Island, about her transformative near-death experience due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Amie shares how this incident led her to reevaluate her life choices, prioritize her values, and ultimately pursue a path of greater freedom and intentional living.
Guest Information:
Amie Colosa-Francis is a multi-passionate web designer, maker, and advocate for intentional creativity and eco-friendly living. She helps purpose-driven businesses create online platforms that align with their values and goals. After a near-death experience shifted her perspective on life and work, Amie now champions a slower, more mindful approach to creativity and entrepreneurship. When she’s not designing, you can find her exploring creative outlets, crafting, traveling, or practicing roller derby with her team.
Main Topics Covered:
- Amie's creative background and introduction to digital design during her teenage years. [00:02:35]
- Her move to Brooklyn and the hustle of urban life. [00:05:45]
- The near-death experience with carbon monoxide poisoning and its impact. [00:09:41]
- Reevaluating life priorities and aligning with personal values post-incident. [00:14:35]
- Pursuit of a freelance career to achieve desired freedom and flexibility. [00:20:33]
Quote from the Episode:
"I kind of realized that I was putting a lot of success on a physical location... I thought moving really fast was the measure of success." – Amie Colosa
Timestamps:
00:00:03 - Introduction to Amie Colosa
00:02:35 - Amie's background and creative interests
00:05:45 - Moving to Brooklyn and city life
00:09:41 - The near-death experience from carbon monoxide poisoning
00:14:35 - Rethinking life priorities after the incident
00:20:33 - Pursuing freedom through a freelance career
Connect with Amie Colosa through her website https://mdam.studio
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