We were lucky to catch up with A Ruth Proctor recently and have shared our conversation below.
A Ruth, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
When I began to tell my story and observed how it affected others, that’s when I knew I needed to tell my story. People would always say “You need to write a book”. I would hear that so much and once God put it on my heart, I began to journal. The journaling translated into the book. I started journaling first then began writing the book. I used that negative energy to push past my environment! I wanted more for my siblings and myself. I dreamed of better and I kept working and continued to advance wherever I worked. That pushed me to want more for myself. I used my pain to push me to level up higher when things seemed bleak. God is definitely where my strength comes from as well as my daughters. I found my strength in my broken place. That was my purpose!
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
A. Ruth Proctor is a mother, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and self- publishing author of I Survived; You Can Too. Proctor is North Carolina Native and a proud alumnus of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) she holds her bachelors and masters in public administration and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta, inc. I Survived; You Can Too
I Survived; You Can Too is A. Ruth Proctor’s self-published autobiography where she gives readers an inside look at her life that was full of trials and tribulations. She tells her story of surviving foster care, molestation, domestic violence, and infidelity. Through all her hardships she developed tenacity, perseverance, and a toolkit of survival skills that she is proud to share with others through her book today. Since I Survived; You Can Too was released on November 30, 2020, Proctor has been featured on numerous television networks like NBC, Fox News, and ABC, as well as several radio stations and podcasts where she has been able to tell her story.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
The three qualities, skills and/ or areas of knowledge that were impactful in my journey was Courage, Strength and Faith. Those are and were the driving forces behind A Ruth Proctor great success story. Never looking back, no matter the circumstances. My hope is that my story will help others learn to cope and deal with their trauma. No matter what the trauma is, we all have survived something. I hope reader’s see even though I felt like my world was ending- I refused to give up and pushed forward. I pray readers will feel enlightened and empowered knowing that they too are not alone. Fight like you are about to die, your life depends on it. Fight no matter what life throws at you! You were put on this earth for a purpose and there’s no one like you! You are one of a kind and God loves you. You only have one life- Make it worth it -with no regrets. I Survived; You Can Too is all about coping and surviving trauma and still rising from the ashes. Knowing your worth and to never give up.
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
I am always looking to collaborate and connect within my community. Collaboration is key and important to any business relationships you currently have. I am looking to collaborate with survivors for Survival Chats on Wednesdays and for Women Supporting Women Wednesdays, where I highlight other Girl Boss like myself on social media.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ARuthProctor.com
- Instagram: A.Ruth Proctor
- Facebook: A Ruth Proctor
- Linkedin: A Ruth Proctor
- Youtube: Ruth Proctor
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