As a former entertainment executive, I was immersed in the glitz of Hollywood, mingling with influential figures, enjoying luxurious hotels, dining at top restaurants, and traveling in style. I had close ties with A-list celebrities and was involved in multi-million dollar deals on a regular basis. Despite having a beautiful family with three children and the external appearance of success, my life was deteriorating. My marriage was crumbling, debts were mounting, and my health was declining. I was plagued by doubts about my self-worth and existence, feeling both financially and emotionally bankrupt. After a 16-year marriage ended in divorce, I spiraled into despair.

However, everything changed when a friend posed the life-altering question, "Angela, what do you want?" This simple inquiry was challenging as I realized I had been living my life according to the expectations of others and didn’t truly know myself. I initially saw my struggles with love and money as personal failures but discovered that they were rooted deeper. As a fatherless daughter, I lacked a paternal influence, which led me to seek validation in unhealthy ways.

My pursuit of success was an attempt to find meaning, equating my value with my achievements rather than who I was. It wasn't until I addressed these deep-seated issues related to my father and redefined my self-identity that I began to transform my life. This journey of self-discovery guided me to an "Awakened Life,” where I now experience the fulfillment of my deepest desires and a sense of purpose in harmony with who I am.

Today, my life is extraordinary. I have been happily married to my new husband for twenty-two years, enjoying a vibrant, loving relationship and a wonderful blended family with five adult children and six amazing grandchildren.

Angela Carr Patterson is an accomplished Global Visionary Strategist, motivational speaker, and author known for her personal development and transformation expertise. With a passion for empowering visionary women leaders to live an Awakened Life, Angela has dedicated her career to helping them unlock their potential, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals. Women worldwide are learning from this highly successful businesswoman, visionary spiritual thought leader, and media personality how to put more heart into their work, passion in their relationships, money in bank accounts, and meaning and magic in their lives.