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Amy Zellmer

Amy is an author, professional photographer and creative business coach located in Saint Paul, MN. She is also a frequent contributor to the Huffington Post & a TBI survivor. She recently published her first book: "Life With a Traumatic Brain Injury: Finding the Road Back to Normal". She has an obsession with Starbucks coffee, Miss Me jeans, and all things glittery and sparkly. She enjoys traveling the country with her eight pound Yorkie named Pixxie, and instagrams her journeys.

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Inspiration, Life, Universe DentersJuly 17, 2015

An Open Letter to the Lifeguard Who Saved A Little Boy

By Amy Zellmer

Dear Lifeguard, I don’t know your name, and I’m guessing that you are about high school age. I witnessed you in action the other day as you saved a little boy from drowning at…

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What does your headshot say about your brand?
BusinessJuly 2, 2015

What Does Your Headshot Say About Your Brand?!

By Amy Zellmer

Professional headshots are critical to your brand, particularly when you are a freelancer or creative solopreneur. You only have a few seconds to make a first impression when a potential client lands…

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LOT
Life, Life After DivorceJune 27, 2015

Equality of Love & Marriage

By Amy Zellmer

In honor of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Marriage Equality, I am sharing my story as it relates to me (a heterosexual female) and my sister (a homosexual female) and our journey…

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Life, Life After DivorceJune 18, 2015

The Real Truth About Foreclosure

By Amy Zellmer

To some it’s a dirty word. An act that should, under all circumstances, be avoided. For others, it’s something that people do to “cheat the system”. Many find it irresponsible and lazy….

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Inspiration, Universe DentersJune 1, 2015

Lost: Life With Traumatic Brain Injury

By Amy Zellmer

Yesterday, I got lost driving home. From Target. The Target that I frequently visit. Driving the same route that I always take. Yet, all of a sudden nothing looked familiar and panic…

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Inspiration, Motivatation, Universe DentersMay 4, 2015

Life Lessons Learned From A Girl Scout

By Amy Zellmer

My nine year old neighbor, Carly, inspired me. She taught me that if we’re open to receiving lessons, they will come to us. I learned several from this spunky, intelligent nine year…

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