Today we’d like to introduce you to Amber Camille Liggon.
Amber Camille, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
As a kid, I didn’t have many good examples of living a happy, healthy life. I’ve been living on my own since I was 16. I grew up in Corpus Christi and there was a lot of chaos, fighting, violence, and abuse in my home. The only way to get love and attention was to be good at something. I was determined to succeed. I spent most of my time away from home imagining my future when I could finally escape and build a life of my own. I knew there was something better waiting for me.
When I went to college, it was a massive culture shock. From day one, I felt like I was on a movie set. All the girls were beautiful and thin. There were more BMW’s in the parking lot than I had seen in my entire life. I immediately felt out of place. I knew I needed an upgrade and fast. I spent everything I had and more to try to keep up with the Jones’. I became 100% dedicated to becoming wealthy. I was embarrassed about my past so I transformed myself into a different person.
Money and status meant everything to me. I oriented my entire life around it. The most impressive people to me were the ones with the biggest bank accounts. I believed being successful meant being rich. I went to college, got into debt, built a career, and developed relationships all with this in mind.
Later, when I was successful in my career, I became egotistical and motivated by short term fixes. I drank too much, I abused Adderall, I slept 4-5 hours a night. There was zero self-care, self-assessment or self-reflection happening in my life. I lost myself. My net-worth became my self-worth and I spent all of my time working or trying to numb myself from my feelings.
Then, my world came crashing down. In 2016, I lost my job. I had no savings. My car was repossessed. I was about to be evicted from my apartment. I sold everything I owned and was facing homelessness. I had fallen so far. I was suicidal. I was lost. I was lonely. I felt like everything I’d been taught was a lie. I didn’t have the tools I needed to dig myself out of my rock bottom. I had become the very thing I feared most of all, a broke failure. I didn’t want to live.
Then, I started listening to podcasts. I began to learn from the stories of others. Stories of failure, loss, transformation, and forgiveness. I listened to the James Altucher Show non-stop and read his book, “Choose Yourself”. I learned how to value myself and find opportunity even in the bleakest circumstances.
Through this, I was able to rebuild my life entirely. I became more compassionate, patient, loving, and kind. I pivoted my career and built my own business so that I could have more control over my opportunities. I turned my mess into my message and started my podcast, Amber On Podcasts, where I share insights from experts, tools to live a better life, and my personal experiences. Today I work as a podcast host, consultant, writer, and speaker.
I am blessed to have helped many people improve their lives and am so lucky to have listeners who write to me and tell me how much they have learned and benefited from listening to Amber On Podcasts.
My life was transformed by listening to podcasts and it is my mission to pay it forward and help as many people as possible live healthier, happier lives. I have better relationships and more opportunities, money, freedom, and happiness in my life than ever before. If I can do it, anyone can! It is my passion in life to share these methods so that more people can feel confident and inspired to go out and live their dreams. You have to be the hero of your own story. YOU are the golden ticket!
Has it been a smooth road?
It has not been a smooth road. I worked four jobs while trying to rebuild my life. I worked for Instacart delivering groceries, managed my own resale shop, and was a driver for Lyft. I was desperate to earn money and I had to hustle. My health suffered. I was anxious and depressed. I was still drinking a lot and unable to manage my life in a way that was productive.
I had to learn how to humble myself and admit I made mistakes. It was hard for me to ask for help, but it became a necessity. I was lucky enough to have loved ones who let me borrow money. There were a lot of hard days, but I am so thankful for this time and my struggle because it connects me to other people who are struggling and how I can help and inspire them.
I also suffered from imposter syndrome. It took me a couple of years to accept myself on my new path and believe that I deserve to be here. As a podcast host, I put myself and my knowledge on the line every week. Understanding that I am worthy was a pivotal moment for my career that allowed me to expand my opportunities and earn more money just by being me!
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Amber on Podcasts – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
On Amber on Podcasts, I specialize in motivating and inspiring people to be curious about their lives and possibilities. What I am most proud of is my ability to empower my listeners and help them realize that they already have everything they need within them to accomplish their dreams.
We are taught by society and the media that we need license, permission, or proof that we can achieve our dreams. The truth is, you already have the tools. You just have to decide how you want to show up in the world. There will be bumps in the road, you will get confused, you will get off track, you will get challenged. All of this is a sign you are in the game.
What sets me apart is my vulnerability and relentless drive to discover new ways to improve. Our world yearns for inspiration, motivation, and empowerment. More people need to recognize their value and the endless opportunities that exist. By sharing my story and expertise I am able to inspire others to live up to their full potential.
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
What I like most about living in Dallas is the amount of prosperity and growth. I have seen Uptown transform from a ghost town to one of the most vibrant areas of the city. There is a sense of abundance in the air with new construction and more opportunities coming to the area all the time. It makes me hopeful for the future. There is excitement and pride in our city that is tangible.
What I like least about Dallas is that it is clearly divided along racial lines. There is the black neighborhood, the Indian neighborhood, the Vietnamese neighborhood, the white neighborhood. As a mixed-race person, I wish there was more culture mixing overall but especially in my area. I have slowly seen diversity grow but we still have work to do. I am confident we will get there. I believe in my city. I love Dallas!
Pricing:
- Podcast guest appearance – FREE
- Business Coaching & NetSuite Consulting – $100-$150/hr.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://mytalkingdollars.com/
- Phone: 817-713-4011
- Email: Amberonpodcasts@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_on_podcasts/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmberonPodcasts/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/amberliggon
- Other: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-camille-liggon-23531b19/
Image Credit:
Head shot – Joseph West Photography, Blue Yeti image – Iván Linares
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