What happens when a marketing executive's weekly team emails during the pandemic evolve into something much more profound? Amy Comeau joins us to share the remarkable story behind her book "Every Storm Runs Out of Rain," a collection that began simply as Friday messages to her healthcare marketing team during lockdown.
Amy reveals how these communications—intended to maintain connection during what everyone thought would be a brief disruption—transformed into what readers now call "pandemic group therapy." With disarming honesty, she walks us through her unexpected journey from healthcare marketing leader to published author, explaining how the authentic voice she developed through crisis communication resonated deeply with her team and eventually demanded a wider audience.
The conversation uncovers the healing power of shared experience, especially for healthcare professionals who moved directly from pandemic trauma into staffing shortages and industry disruption without proper time to process. Amy's approach to writing—stream of consciousness, without overthinking—provides a refreshing perspective for anyone with creative aspirations who feels blocked by perfectionism.
We explore the fascinating intersection between Amy's marketing expertise and her newfound author identity, including her creative approaches to book promotion as an introvert. Her experiences offer valuable insights for professionals navigating career transitions or pursuing long-held dreams outside their comfort zones. The Maya Angelou quote that inspired her book title—and appears on the cover in Amy's own handwriting—becomes a touchstone for our discussion about finding resilience during uncertainty.
Amy leaves us with a powerful framework for thriving: follow what brings joy and avoid what gives you a "stomach ache," regardless of titles or paychecks attached. Her current project, tentatively titled "Hold On to the Handrail," promises to continue her authentic exploration of life's unexpected challenges and the wisdom they reveal.
Listen now to discover how crisis can catalyze creativity and how authentic communication can heal both writer and reader. Have you found unexpected silver linings from the pandemic? We'd love to hear your story in the reviews!

You can learn more or connect with Amy here:

Website: www.everystormbook.com

Amazon: https://a.co/d/h8uLgTU

Substack: https://amycomeau.substack.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycomeau/

Instagram: @moudylikecloudy

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