In just 8 years, Anne Briggs has grown her following to over 186,000 people that she inspires across the world through her furniture making, blacksmithing, farming, gardening, and love of animals. She is known as “Anne of All Trades” and while she makes things look easy, it’s not always easy for her. In my conversation with Anne, she shares about her struggle with learning disabilities, anxiety, and depression and how she continually works through these challenges to pursue her dreams.
Episode 4
Grace, Gratitude, and Grit with Anne of All Trades
With Guest Anne Briggs
, Owner/Founder
Anne of All Trades
Today's Guest
Anne Briggs
Part woodworker, part farmer, part blacksmith, mechanic, and wearer of many other hats, Anne began a journey nearly a decade ago to spend her free time learning to work with her hands and build a community with deep roots. And now, she's a full time farmer and maker on a mission to show others the roadmap to a life made rich with relationship, stewardship, and a deep connection to their food, their possessions, and their community at large.
What We Talked About
How the challenges of her childhood led to the strengths she has today and how she tapped into her entrepreneurial spirit from the very young age of 5. How Anne feels that humans are made to live in community with one another and everything really revolves around relationships. Anne describes how her grandfather inspired her love for woodworking and how each family member shaped her passions today. She explains the importance of mentors in her life and how she wouldn’t be where she is today without learning from others. She explains the importance of mentors in her life and how she wouldn’t be where she is today without learning from others. How she struggles with learning disabilities, anxiety, and depression and how she works to overcome these challenges to build her business. Anne talks about ‘The Ulysses Pact’ and how structure in her day helps her function and also led to her getting livestock. How caring for animals helps get her out of bed each morning. Why she got a milk cow and it’s not just for her morning cream in her coffee (but that is a bonus). Anne shares her big dreams for the new farm in Nashville, TN. She talks about what motivates her to keep pursuing her dreams. Making each new project better than the last to work towards those big, long-term goals. And her greatest piece of advice centers around grace and gratitude.About the Show
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