226: Overcoming Abuse, Depression, and Poverty to Become the Most Influential Hispanic in Wellness Today with Ingrid Macher
Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill - A podcast by Natalie Jill
Ingrid was raised by a mom who was abusive physically and emotionally (Ingrid has forgiven her mom, afterall her mom herself was raped at age 3! ) Ingrid's youth was far from easy. Abusive upbringing, raped at age 14, And then depressed and suicidal even trying to take her own life! At 19 she had an a opportunity to immigrate to America and she saw this as her ticket to escape! Holding three jobs (cleaning, washing details and working in retail), going to college and raising a daughter as a single mom she still found a way to finish top of her class. But not without constant struggle and hardship! When hurricane George hit, puerto rico she saw an opportunity to move to miami. Speaking with VERY little english, daughter in tow, she boarded a plane and headed for Miami Still paycheck to paycheck there were so many nights she went to bed with an empty stomach so she could feed her daughter. When she finally turned to god and surrendered, her now husband Jeff came into her life. Ingrid finally felt like she she could breathe. Little did Ingrid know then that her true journey was just beginning! There would be a 50lb weight gain, a deadly asthma diagnosis, and the 2008 crash where her husband's income disappeared overnight! Ingrid made a promise to god.” If you give me an opportunity to live and see my baby grow and to be with my husband I will give my life to you!” She got a Clear message that night to focus on her health and that everything would change. Today, Ingrid Macher is the most influential Hispanic in the field of nutrition and healthy living in the United States and Latin America. She is the brainpower behind Burn20, Shes a Social media phenomenon and her message reaches more than 70 million women weekly through her Facebook page. She is a businesswoman, a philanthropist, a writer, speaker, cancer survivor, mother and wife. Her main message is based on serving through her products and services to help millions of Latinos around the world to have a healthier and happier lifestyle. Join in today and learn exactly how Ingrid Macher LEVELED UP creating everything from nothing! On this episode, you will learn: How Ingrid began to share her story online How passion and persistence can help you overcome anything Why your past does not dictate your future and the mindset needed