Meet the Real Lily from Sleeping with a Stranger 079

 
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Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 79!

Today, I’m sitting down with Lindsey Meyer of Lindsey Meyer Art. If you don’t know her from her signature colorful artwork and rugs, then you might know her as my very best friend Lily from my book, Sleeping with a Stranger. 

Today, Lindsey and I are dishing about some of the stories in the book, what it was like growing up together, and what our real-life friendship looks like. 

Episode 79 Topics:

  • How Lindsey expanded her business from painting to rug design

  • How to balance motherhood and a meaningful business journey

  • How Lindsey runs a killer business with her creative brain

  • What it looks like to show up for a thirty-year friendship

Where you can find Lindsey:

Website: lindseymeyerart.com

Instagram: @lindseymeyerart

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Sleeping with a Stranger

Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!

Here’s one of my favorite reviews…

“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”

I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger today or wherever books are sold. 

Sleeping with a Stranger by Jessica Zimmerman

My tell-all memoir

Available now!

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