Angela Morris is a business coach and author….
Don’t Let Them Stop You! is the title of a series of hard-hitting self-help books from Angela which aims to enable readers to transform their lives on their journey of self-discovery.
Her first book titled Don’t Let Them Stop You! – It’s Personal outlines mothers’ roles, challenges they face and how to approach these challenges regardless of cultural upbringing.
We spoke to Angela about her book and what audiences can expect from it …
Please introduce yourself …
My name is Angela Morris, I am a mother of 3. I am a business coach and author. I am of Afro-Caribbean heritage, born to Jamaican parents and raised in London.
Describe your life right now in a word or one sentence …
I am on a journey of understanding the power of letting go of that which no longer serves me!
What was the that started you on this particular career path? …
I have always wanted to write a book. I have loved reading from an early age and finally decided that I would write a book for my 60th birthday for myself and future generations. Call it a legacy piece if you will.
Tell us about your debut book Don’t Let them Stop You … It’s Personal!?
This book is about how as individuals we find our personal freedom whilst navigating the complex relationships with the people in our lives and how we can manage them in order to become our authentic selves. It is written to those who come from a diverse background who may have faced challenges with culture-bound approaches to everyday life or who may be stuck in unhealthy relationships with friends, family or significant others.
How much has your experience as a Child Development specialist shaped your views as opposed to being brought up as a black child?
I have worked in Health and Social Care for over 25 years. I have learned that the system in the UK still has some way to go in understanding the journey of acculturation and how children are impacted by this in their life experiences. My book helps to address some of those experiences we had as children by exploring where we are now and how we are functioning as adults. I believe in order to understand adults we also need to understand children. As a child growing up our culture dictated that “children should be seen and not heard” we now live in a time that identifies that children should be both seen and heard. The outcomes for our future generations will probably look quite different to ours.
Highs, lows, solutions …
I thoroughly enjoyed the process of writing and the main challenges were creating a structure where I could ensure that I completed the book based on my deadline (which was my 61st birthday). I decided to allocate 2 evenings per week for 2 hours of dedicated writing. I was elated when the final draft was completed 3 months before my deadline. As I follow the concept of being a “Strengths-based” individual, I did not put myself through the challenges that I could get assistance with e.g. editing or proofreading. In other words I try to avoid spending time on things I am not good at!
GETTING TO KNOW YOU …
What are you working on right now?
I am writing my 2nd book which is quite different to the last one but hopefully as interesting to the right audience
What are you watching?
The Apprentice and Dragon’s Den. As a small business owner I am fascinated by these types of programmes and find them fun entertainment. I can also get some useful tips from them.
What are you reading?
I am currently reading 2 books. One is titled Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima who is a female billionaire and the other is titled The Price of Money by Rob Dix. I am a believer in lifelong learning. I don’t think we can ever say “I know it all“.
What are you listening to?
I use the app Headway regularly to hear summaries of books. I love music and will go to places where they play the genre I like.
Last thing you saw on stage?
Hamilton the Musical last year. I was very familiar with the sound track and it was great to go to the live performance. I go to the theatre 3 or 4 times a year.
Whose footsteps are you following in?
No one in particular. I prefer to follow principles rather than people. Everyone has their own challenges no matter how great they appear to us, however a “principle” either works or it doesn’t.
What’s next?
To create a podcast. I think it is a great positive way of sharing information and helping people. I already have some interesting people lined up!
What’s your socials?
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tiktok and Twitter
Where can we find you?
The easiest way I can be contacted via email angiestrategymorris@gmail.com, However I can be reached on LinkedIn Angela R Morris MSc
Where can we see / read / listen to your latest work?
My book is out on Amazon in paperback and Kindle (Amazon Prime customers get a discount too!) it is also available in paperback on many other online book platforms