No Experts Needed by Louise Lewis

About the Book:

Losing a job always delivers a hard blow, but it was especially hard for forty-something author Louise Lewis, one of many victims of the technology industry's dot-com implosion. No Experts Needed: The Meaning of Life According to You! tells the story of how she pulled herself together and discovered a new life of meaning.

Just minutes after being "set free", Lewis, a single woman with a mortgage to pay, sits in the San Jose, California, airport panicking over her future. While toying with the option of giving into depression, she receives a powerful message from God that instantly releases the weight of her worries. "This is just a new chapter in your life. You hold the pen, I'll guide your hand, and together we'll write one hell of a chapter." Through Spirit's continued involvement, Lewis is inspired to ask normal, everyday people to answer Spirit's question: what is the meaning of life?

No Experts Needed: The Meaning of Life According to You! weaves through a vast collection of spontaneous, thought-provoking answers and inspirational stories that demonstrate how the simple act of listening to Spirit can add meaning to every moment of your life.

I had the opportunity to interview Louise - this is what she had to say:

Could you please tell us a little about your book?

I narrate the amazing story of my Spirit-led adventure that began just minutes after getting "set free" (also known as getting laid off) from my cushy job in high tech. After an inspiring collaboration between Spirit and Oprah (yes, Oprah Winfrey), I began traveling the world asking folks to answer the question: What is the meaning of life? The book is light-hearted and entertaining, given the topic. And weaving through the book is a vast collection of spontaneous,thought-provoking answers and inspirational stories that demonstrate how the simple act of listening to Spirit can add meaning to every moment of your life ... especially through the tough times.

Did something specific happen to prompt you to write this book?

Minutes after losing my job, I sat in the San Jose, California, airport, panicking about the bleak prospects of future employment. While toying with the option of giving into depression, I received a powerful message from God that instantly released the weight of my worries. He said: "This is just a new chapter in your life. You hold the pen, I'll guide your hand, and together we'll write one hell of a chapter." From that day on, I walked through life with his Words in my heart and my journal and pen in my hand.

Who or what is the inspiration behind this book?

Once again I have to give credit to Spirit and to Oprah. Throughout my journey, I continued to receive 'messages' from Spirit that inspired me to move forward, trust, and live out my adventure. I got really good at shutting down my Ego so that Spirit's words can through loud and clear. As for the theme of the book, I have to thank Oprah and one of her shows for giving me the life-changing ah-ha idea.

Who is your biggest supporter?

That's easy...my Mom. I always have to giggle at my Mom's response after she read my book. Looking at me with a sense of amazement in her eyes, she said: "I never knew you were this smart."

Your biggest critic?

Another easy one...myself. I hold myself up to very high standards. But fortunately, now that I'm in my 'wisdom' years, I've learned how to accept and forgive my shortcomings.

What cause are you most passionate about and why?

Helping kids. I've volunteered with kids for over a decade. Right now I volunteer at a local children's hospital. A certain experience that I had at the hospital has inspired me to put my books to work to help raise money for kids' charities. That's why for my second book of the "No Experts Needed" will be on"bikers" -- the motorcycle kind -- and the meaning of life. There's wonderful story behind this book. And I also have many celebrity bikers involved with the project. At the end of the day, I will donate net proceeds to children's charities. It's all about helping the kids...

About the Author:

Louise has two decades of experience in marketing and advertising, having held senior-level positions on the client, advertising agency, and ad sales sides of the business.

She considers herself a self-growth junkie, continuing to seek light, love, and wisdom in her daily life.

With an innate passion for spiritual growth, she has a strong desire to give back to the world. Along with the inspiration and direction received from Spirit, Louise continues to touch the lives of all she meets.

She volunteers at Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

Louise earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications at California State University in Fullerton.

Born and raised in Louisiana, she resides in Southern California.

To learn more visit http://www.noexpertsneeded.com/

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