The Spicy Podcast Show - E018 | I Found My Passion for Writing After 35 Years!

Welcome back to another spicy episode of the Spicy Podcast Show with Sal Barbera (aka Spicy Sal) and Chandra! 🌶️☕

 

In this episode, we’re joined by John Leister—a 59-year-old author and creative spirit from Vancouver, BC, who turned self-doubt into self-discovery and built a thriving writing career.

 

Growing up in the 1970s, John was a comic book nerd, Star Trek fan, and dreamer, but life had other plans. After struggling with psoriasis, self-esteem, and career shifts, he spent 35 years as a security guard, searching for purpose.

 

Everything changed in 2019 when he embraced self-care, reconnected with faith, and reignited his passion for writing. Now, John has written over 100 books, proving it’s never too late to chase your dreams!

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ How John transformed from self-doubt to self-published success

✔️ The power of perseverance and self-belief

✔️ How faith, personal growth, and writing changed his life

✔️ The importance of embracing your creative calling—at any age

 

Get ready for an inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, resilience, and creative breakthroughs!

 

🎧 Tune in now and ignite your creative spark!

 

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