Danielle LaPorte on Finding Your Way, Telling Your Story, and Starting Fires

10.07.12

Danielle LaPorte and Natalie MacNeil

“Start where you are.” ~Danielle LaPorte

You know that tingling feeling you get when you’re listening to someone who inspires you to your core? Maybe it happens when you’re with a friend or mentor, or listening to a keynote at an event. Afterwards you feel on fire for days, maybe even weeks. You go into super-productivity mode because you want to make big things happen for yourself.

I live for that feeling. That feeling is what fuels my business. That’s why I surround myself with amazing people who keep me filled up with passion, inspiration, and drive.

Well, connecting with Danielle LaPorte, Author of The Fire Starter Sessions, was like that top-of-the-line ultra fuel you put in your car when you want to give it some extra love. I hope our interview will light a spark in you that ignites a blazing fire.

Here we go!

For more inspiration from Danielle, visit DanielleLaPorte.com and subscribe to her amazing sermons. She’s currently helping the amazing women entrepreneurs at LunaPads to get menstrual supplies to girls in Malawi so they can stay in school and graduate so be sure to support that amazing initiative while you’re there.

I also recommend you grab a copy of The Fire Starter Sessions.

Make sure you leave a comment below telling us your key takeaway from the interview to win a copy of The Fire Starter Sessions. Only comments left before Sunday July 29th at 11:59 pm EST will be eligible to win.

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Natalie MacNeil

Natalie MacNeil is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of She Takes on the World. She is also the Co-founder of award-winning digital media firm, Imaginarius. For more information about Natalie, visit NatalieMacNeil.com.

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  • Susan Pringle

    I have followed Danielle but this was my first introduction to Natalie MacNeal.  What a great interview. Your unassuming and thoughtful approach was the perfect counterpoint to Danielle’s eager conversational style. Loved the visualization description and reminder that what we have on our plate is there because we said yes to it. So true and so easy to forget.     

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  • Tamara Epps

    An amazing interview.  My biggest take away would have to be ‘Your life purpose is what you say it is’ – love this and definitely going to start living it right now.

  • Darris

    At 57, I don’t know that I’ve ever truly lived my own life. When I became a mom 16 years ago I felt I found my purpose in life. As my son has grown and is moving more and more into his own life (as it should be) my purpose has shifted a bit. I write, I photograph, I’m a great vegan cook,  I’m an enthusiastic listener and I love connection with people. I’ve been working to promote and support my husband’s business (which has soared since I took over) but I want something of my own. Listening to this interview has given me a “kick in the pants” to move forward with MY dream. Now I just need to figure out what exactly that is and how I can incorporate that and remain a partner my husband’s business (which motivates him to succeed).

    What I’m taking away from this interview is personal responsibility – “Whatever is on my plate it’s there because I said “yes” to it.” To pay attention to my dreams, to ask questions and listen to my answers.

    Thank you Natalie for this interview and to Danielle for straight up conversation. Thank you both for all you do.  Congratulations to you both on the “birth” of your books! xxoo

  • Cynt

    Thank you for this, sometimes the road gets little bit lonely, but when listening to you guys…. its just make me wonder how many more things I will achieve in the rest of the year.  I´m the owner of a small company of greenroof and greenwall building in Mexico.  In less than a year we are now working with the big sharks of the economy :) .  Greatfull to feel your energy when this big-elephant-deal is arriving to our hands… :D

  • Jacqueline Ellis

    Now I am looking so forward to meeting Danielle in person in September in Victoria BC!! Thanks for posting this interview. I found it thought provoking and I have the urge this moment to grab my journal and start making some notes! She talked about the ‘stories that stay with you in your psyche’ and that these are the stories that are teachable…something to that effect…and now I want to literally get out of my mind and into the pages. There is a brilliance when someone who is clearly not afraid of being judged is sharing of him or herself – and that brilliance is here in this interview. Thank you again! 

  • Raven Robinson

    Thank you Thank you Thank Natalie. For allowing me to spend 20 minutes learning from Danielle. I love this movement towards authenticity!! When I tell people,  ”What do you want to do? Do that.”  They look at me like I have three heads. She makes me feel so much less crazy :)

  • Caitlin

    Hello superstar sister Canadians! Natalie, thank you so much for this interview! I have been following Danielle for awhile and this was my first intro to YOU and She Takes on the World. I was fortunately in the past to have been paid to travel around the world and work in some pretty amazing places sometimes. Now am trying to make the transition into more entrepreneurial work, and have found it a bit challenging. Mostly because had finally given myself permission to spend more time with my creative passions and I’m not sure which ones to pursue into business. I also often get asked by women who are interested in creativity, flexibility, autonomy and integrity in their work… how do we do it?? I will definitely refer them to your site and will pick up a copy of your book for myself :)
    Something I really took away from this interview (which was a “new” idea I hadn’t heard other interviews with Danielle) was to invest in quality, and how that translates into so many aspects of our lives and relationships. And something I had heard before, but it’s always a good reminder, that we are always a work in progress. I laughed and was also reassured by Danielle’s examples of her loafers. I just recently went the a massive purging my closet of clothes and I had similar thoughts… :)
    Thank you both for what you do, again and again!
    xoxo
    Caitlin

  • Natasha Wing

    A friend recommended this book because I’m in transition, questioning my life as a writer, and wondering how to do it with pleasure and reward. This book would be perfect to give me a kick in the pants.

  • Natasha Wing

    The take away message from the interview was invest in quality stuff. As a creative person, that’s me!

  • http://www.creativestash.com Kristen from Creative Stash

    Wonderful interview! Loved the dynamics between you and Danielle. Whatever is on your plate it’s because you said YES to it! So good to remeber. I have been living the mantra “just because you can do it doesn’t mean you should” this year to help me narrow in on my focus and what I want with my creative biz. I loved Danielle’s visualization of your product/service being at the door and what you feel in that moment. What a great way to really tap into your intuition and true desires. 

  • Nathalie Keiller

    Just want to thank Danielle for being herself and so generous, and you Natalie for sharing her inspiration and your feedback.
    I already have the book, am at Chapter 4, doing the exercices, and enjoying the process immensely.  Now ready to do the visualisation/meditation …
    If I were to win the book I could offer it to a great friend in Montreal.
    Nathalie, now living in Vancouver and realizing her dreams.
    Love

  • Angelique

    I’ve been following Danielle for a couple years now, and in April 2011 finally took that jump and started my own business. I’m still struggling but her insights help me through the challenge :)

  • Natalie T

    I loved the interview.  Both women just sparkle with optimism, knowledge, and love.  Love for the world.  Which is why you both give in the way that you do.  Thank you again for sharing.  I would love to learn more from both of you :)

  • http://www.shetakesontheworld.net Natalie MacNeil

    Thanks for watching Florence xo

  • http://www.shetakesontheworld.net Natalie MacNeil

    Why thank you for the kind words Natalie! Please keep in touch via my newsletter which you can get by scrolling to the top of this page and come back and visit soon xoxo

  • http://www.shetakesontheworld.net Natalie MacNeil

    Congrats on taking the leap! I know it can feel like an uphill climb. Please keep in touch and check out some of the other articles around here xo

  • http://www.shetakesontheworld.net Natalie MacNeil

    Thanks for your comment Nathalie. And what an awesome friend you are!

  • Andie

    Natalie you are a great interviewer! And this is one of the best interview’s I’ve seen with Danielle. Thank you! Andie

  • Julia

    It is so refreshing to find 2 Canadian gals out in front and leading the pack. It is, quite honestly, inspiring. Loved the interview and how Danielle really does walk the talk. The fire Started Sessions is like getting a hug and kicked in the pants all at the same time. I calling it my bible! Thanks for all the fun!

  • http://twitter.com/Mary_Theresa Wholey Experiences

    Natalie, I think Danielle got it spot on when she called you shiny. You just glow. Love you both! I’m actually surprised to say that what I learned and resonates the loudest was part of Danielle’s advice to 21yo her. I have a daughter entering college so I almost tuned out, but her comment to always looking for quality. Go for quality. I’m still”unpacking” what that means for me and why that resonated. You never know!

  • http://www.shetakesontheworld.net Natalie MacNeil

    Erin, your name just got drawn as the winner of the FREE copy of The Fire Starter Sessions! Wooohooooo :) I’ll need your address so we can send you the book.

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  • MasterIntuitiveCoach

    I love love love Danielle Laporte. Thank you for this fun interview!

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