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About Holly Pasut
Holly Pasut was a nationally recognized real estate agent in the booming southeast market. Personality and relationship building led her to be among the top agents in the country. Then she was sentenced to federal prison for twenty-one months for involvement in a mortgage fraud case that was one of the largest investigations in the United States. She was released after serving only thirteen months.
She shares the story of her path from an iconic agent to a federal prison cell with white-collar professionals and university students around the country. Her audiences are awakened to the risks professionals take often without even knowing it. Topics include big lessons from federal prison, critical thinking errors, recognizing your inner voice, and changing your mindset.
A life group leader, certified life coach, and a certified volunteer for several ministries and second chance organizations, Holly encourages socially stigmatized groups to live beyond their stigma. She is a loving mother to three adult children who inspire her on a daily basis. Quiet early morning meditations are part of her spiritual regime, along with regular workouts and long walks, and she is easily distracted by music.
Connect with Holly
FreedomSpeaker.com
Facebook @FreedomSpeakerHolly
Twitter @pasutholly
She shares the story of her path from an iconic agent to a federal prison cell with white-collar professionals and university students around the country. Her audiences are awakened to the risks professionals take often without even knowing it. Topics include big lessons from federal prison, critical thinking errors, recognizing your inner voice, and changing your mindset.
A life group leader, certified life coach, and a certified volunteer for several ministries and second chance organizations, Holly encourages socially stigmatized groups to live beyond their stigma. She is a loving mother to three adult children who inspire her on a daily basis. Quiet early morning meditations are part of her spiritual regime, along with regular workouts and long walks, and she is easily distracted by music.
Connect with Holly
FreedomSpeaker.com
Facebook @FreedomSpeakerHolly
Twitter @pasutholly
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Books By Holly Pasut
The Lemonade Stand
Nov 25, 2019
by
Michelle Faust ,
Veronica Bahn ,
Kristine Binder ,
Lynn Brown ,
Aislinn Ellis ,
Mayra Hawkins ,
Alicia Laszewski ,
Davina Lyons ,
Dr. Kristy Morgan ,
Vickie Mudra ,
Karianne Munstedt ,
Tracy O’Malley ,
Holly Pasut ,
Elena Porter ,
Barbara Regis ,
Samantha Root ,
Charlotte Shaff ,
Kate Weeks ,
Donita Bath Wheeler
$7.99
The Lemonade Stand is a collection of true stories of courage and perseverance contributed by nineteen inspiring women.
Sometimes our biggest fears come to life—the tumor is malignant, you are going to prison, or you get that dreaded phone call in the middle of the night. When the worst kind of news arrives, it rocks your world. Finding that glimmer of hope to go on may seem impossible.
Well, you’ve arrived at the right place. Welcome to The Lemonade Stand, where 19 brave women share their stories to surround you with grace.
The Lemonade Stand is a true-story anthology—a legacy we are proud to carry forward with a unique twist. Courage and vulnerability are at the heart of each story. Triumph waits at each story's end.
Author and contributor Michelle Faust wanted to share her story of perseverance with others. After writing a powerful essay about her struggles, she wanted to reach as many people as possible. As she began to share her story with those in her personal and professional network, she made an unexpected discovery. Others, too, had a common history of overcoming seemingly insurmountable tragedies, but just like Michelle, they had emerged with newfound strength and the desire to help others. She approached these brave women with the idea of sharing their collective wisdom in a book. The Lemonade Stand was born. While those sour lemons can invade both our entrepreneurial visions and success in life, they provide an opportunity to come together as a community of support.
This book is a light for those in the dark. Expect to connect with a network of survivors. No matter how harrowing the ordeal, know that health, joy, and success do return, and are waiting on the other side of calamity.
List of Authors
Michelle Faust (author and compiler)
Veronica Bahn
Kristine Binder
Lynn Brown
Aislinn Ellis
Mayra Hawkins
Alicia Laszewski
Davina Lyons
Dr. Kristy Morgan
Vickie Mudra
Karianne Munstedt
Tracy O’Malley
Holly Pasut
Elena Porter
Barbara Regis
Samantha Root
Charlotte Shaff
Kate Weeks
Donita Bath Wheeler
Sometimes our biggest fears come to life—the tumor is malignant, you are going to prison, or you get that dreaded phone call in the middle of the night. When the worst kind of news arrives, it rocks your world. Finding that glimmer of hope to go on may seem impossible.
Well, you’ve arrived at the right place. Welcome to The Lemonade Stand, where 19 brave women share their stories to surround you with grace.
The Lemonade Stand is a true-story anthology—a legacy we are proud to carry forward with a unique twist. Courage and vulnerability are at the heart of each story. Triumph waits at each story's end.
Author and contributor Michelle Faust wanted to share her story of perseverance with others. After writing a powerful essay about her struggles, she wanted to reach as many people as possible. As she began to share her story with those in her personal and professional network, she made an unexpected discovery. Others, too, had a common history of overcoming seemingly insurmountable tragedies, but just like Michelle, they had emerged with newfound strength and the desire to help others. She approached these brave women with the idea of sharing their collective wisdom in a book. The Lemonade Stand was born. While those sour lemons can invade both our entrepreneurial visions and success in life, they provide an opportunity to come together as a community of support.
This book is a light for those in the dark. Expect to connect with a network of survivors. No matter how harrowing the ordeal, know that health, joy, and success do return, and are waiting on the other side of calamity.
List of Authors
Michelle Faust (author and compiler)
Veronica Bahn
Kristine Binder
Lynn Brown
Aislinn Ellis
Mayra Hawkins
Alicia Laszewski
Davina Lyons
Dr. Kristy Morgan
Vickie Mudra
Karianne Munstedt
Tracy O’Malley
Holly Pasut
Elena Porter
Barbara Regis
Samantha Root
Charlotte Shaff
Kate Weeks
Donita Bath Wheeler
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A Strange Path to Freedom: White-Collar Professional Finds Inspiration and Gratitude in Federal Prison
Jun 6, 2018
by
Holly Pasut
$3.49
Have you ever said yes when you should have said no, especially in your workplace and to someone you thought was trustworthy?
Holly Pasut, widow and single mother of three children, was a nationally recognized real estate agent in a booming market. Then she said yes to something that landed her in federal prison. A Strange Path to Freedom shares slices of Holly’s prison life through her quirky and often spiritual lens, as well as the wisdom she gained from the experience.
Holly spent time in a literal, physical prison. But people erect figurative, mental prisons around themselves all the time. Her stories offer a guide for others to free themselves from negative thoughts and emotions that lock them in. And they offer a cautionary tale for navigating ethical choices in the workplace.
Holly Pasut, widow and single mother of three children, was a nationally recognized real estate agent in a booming market. Then she said yes to something that landed her in federal prison. A Strange Path to Freedom shares slices of Holly’s prison life through her quirky and often spiritual lens, as well as the wisdom she gained from the experience.
Holly spent time in a literal, physical prison. But people erect figurative, mental prisons around themselves all the time. Her stories offer a guide for others to free themselves from negative thoughts and emotions that lock them in. And they offer a cautionary tale for navigating ethical choices in the workplace.
Other Formats:
Paperback
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