My exclusive interview with Marya Jan of Writing Happiness has opened my eyes to how an everyday woman can turn a long time passion into a thriving source of income.

I discovered Marya through the authoritative blogs that I read on a daily basis and I couldn't resist her style of writing.

She now has another dedicated fan...me.

Marya is a successful blogging coach, content creator, and a committed trainer.

She has been candid about her addiction to books, food, and self help resources related to business.

Now, let's get started on this fabulous exclusive interview to inspire you to make your dreams come true!

Exclusive Interview with Marya Jan of Writing Happiness

Stacie: Hello, Marya!

It's so wonderful to have the opportunity to speak with you, our featured success story for May.

I really appreciate you for agreeing with this interview. The Woman in Leadership community can learn much from you.

Marya: Thanks so much for having me on Woman in Leadership. It’s an absolute pleasure to be here.

I actually don’t have a very exciting story I am afraid. I didn't get laid off, or backpacked around the world. But I did have the entrepreneurial bug in me since childhood.

I was always interested in doing my own thing.

As a young girl, I ‘published’ my own magazine and rented it out to friends and family members. I was an avid reader from a young age so I had a huge collection of books of my own. I started my own library where all the kids of the neighborhood came to borrow books and look for book recommendations..

My background is in academia. I graduated from law school but did not practice. I then finished MBA program and taught Business English and Interpersonal Skills to under grads for few years. I also worked in the marketing department for the same university.

After getting married, I moved to Australia for good. I had my kids and could not go back to work for personal reasons.

As I was always obsessed with Internet, learning and teaching, I ended up combining the best of these worlds in a single place – Writing Happiness. This is my blog where I offer my freelance blogging services for e-learning, coaching and training companies, and sell blog coaching services.

I am also working on very exciting product that is coming out soon. (Hint: It is about getting your 1,000 blog subscribers.)

Stacie: Well, your story sounds exciting to me.

I enjoy getting a brief look inside the life of a talented individual such as yourself. Plus, I love listening to a good story from fellow entrepreneurs.

With that being said, what’s the biggest thing you struggle with as an entrepreneur?

Marya: Like most stay-at-home mums, finding the time to fit in everything.

Also, I am an introverted person and having few genuine relationships is far more important to me than having a large network of acquaintances. You can see how that can be a huge roadblock, especially online where many connections are made through social media chit chat.

Also, as I am originally from Pakistan, I sometimes get the feeling that I have to work twice as hard to prove myself – to shatter the illusion that all non-native English speakers produce mediocre work.

Please visit my blog to read the entire interview and get a special free gift at:

http://www.womaninleadership.com/2013/05/interview-with-marya-jan-writing-happiness.html  

Woman in Leadership Editor-in-Chief and Company Founder:

Known as a success-driven entrepreneur, Stacie Walker is the founder of Woman in Leadership Woman in Leadership. Stacie adores working with professional leaders and entrepreneurs in the small business, home business, and online business industries. 

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