This podcast episode focuses on Kamille Thomas' inspiring journey of transformation, resilience, and purpose. Kamille discusses how her decision to retire after 24 years of service was driven by her need to prioritize her mental health. After experiencing a negative encounter with an unfit counselor, she emphasizes the importance of seeking the right support, highlighting how a good counselor and a supportive community helped her through her healing process. She advocates for mental health care, encouraging listeners to surround themselves with supportive people and take active steps toward self-care.

Kamille shares how she overcame her own challenges and pursued her passion for helping others. She talks about her leap of faith in writing and how her book unexpectedly impacted thousands across Africa. She reflects on her work in South Sudan and other parts of East Africa, where her efforts in raising awareness about early child marriage, gender-based violence, and financial literacy led to legislative changes and significant societal shifts. Kamille's story illustrates the power of taking risks, trusting yourself, and stepping outside your comfort zone to make a difference.

The episode concludes with Kamille encouraging listeners to take a chance on themselves and pursue their passions, reminding them that they are fully resourced to succeed. She also shares her contact information for those who want to connect and continue the conversation.

Kamille is a retired Air Force veteran, author of two books, editor and writer. She helps aspiring writers move their book ideas from their head to their hands.

Kamille’s unique way with words has made her a sought-after writer, editor, and speaker for organizations all over the world. Her work is making waves and change in countries such as India, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria.

She has been featured in Hoisner International Magazine, commanded the stage as a Keynote Speaker at the 47th annual Hypnotique Convention (India), and has been a repeat book reviewer for E-Bookery International India, Africa, and English. She had a successful resilience-based podcast, and been a guest on podcasts such as Intentional Optimists, Resilience Builders Podcast.

She is a John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer, and Coach, and one of only 53 Creative and Intelligence Certified Coaches in the world

Connect with Kamille:

aspire2growhigher@gmail.com

Instagram: @kamilleyvonne and @Aspire2GrowHigher

Facebook: Kamille Nyamuoch Stephanson Thomas