Lean in as Beyond The Easy Podcast Host Natasha Stevens speaks live with Kathy Brooks, m.k. , Founder and Director of 2nd Story Goods, and author of her new book: “Painfully Honest, the tales of a recovering helper.” Kathy’s real life stories of life before and in Gonaïves, Haiti-from “missionary” to a Leader of Master Craftspersons and Creatives with sustainable businesses is a riveting tale of what happens when our help “goes wrong” and right in developing countries. This podcast is a must listen to across all industries and a must watch on our YouTube Channel. If you’ve ever been a “helper” of the “hurting,” or a humanitarian at heart, this one will resonate, reach into your heart, and revive your soul. Kathy shares deep insight in both her book slated to release August 21st, 2021, that will challenge the globe lovingly in how we do social enterprise -ethically, and from the heart. How do we help without hurting? And how can we help her help Haiti now? You have to tune in to the whole thing to find out. “It took me only a day to read her book, and not because I’m a speed reader. It is just THAT good! It will take me a lifetime to process it all. Kathy’s life in Gonaïves, Haiti has humbled me into a place of deep introspection of the “why we give,” and into a posture of asking the hard questions and patiently waiting for the answers.” -Natasha Stevens If you would like to shop 2nd story goods and find out more about their decades of empowering individuals in Gonaïves, Haiti to continue using their gifts, skills and talents for their community, feel free to visit: www.2ndstorygoods.com and support the craftsmanship of local artisans in Gonaïves! Be sure to pre-order Kathy’s book and come back and tell us about it! You can find more on Instagram and Facebook by searching: 2ndStoryGoods To see the colorful life of m.k: https://www.instagram.com/mkwiththehair