From Amish Roots to Global Success: Anne Beiler's Journey of Healing, Leadership, and the Birth of Auntie Anne's Pretzels

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What if you could turn your deepest pain into your greatest purpose? Join us on this episode with Anne Beiler, the remarkable founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels.
Anne's journey towards success began years before she rolled the first pretzel when she and her husband experienced any parent's worst nightmare – losing a child. This loss propelled Anne into years of darkness, depression, and despair, but out of her pain came purpose and the desire to persevere toward personal and professional success.
Anne Beiler began twisting pretzels in 1987 and grew a single farmer's market stand into Auntie Anne's®, the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. Her professional success, however, was forged after years of darkness, depression, and despair brought on by the death of her nineteen-month-old daughter.
Anne is among an elite group of women who have founded national companies in America and is among an even smaller group that has owned an international franchise company. She was named one of America's 500 Women Entrepreneurs by Working Women and Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. Magazine.
Many television shows have featured Anne's Entrepreneurial insights and personal story, including ABC's Hit Series Secret Millionaire, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, ANDERSON, and Food Court Wars. Her story is highlighted in numerous publications, including Huffington Post, Fortune Magazine, Inc Magazine, Guidepost, and Nation's Restaurant News.
Anne also received honorary doctorates from Eastern College and Elizabethtown College.
In 2005, Anne sold Auntie Anne's® and has authored three books: Twist of Faith, The Secret Lies Within, and Overcome and Lead.
Today, Anne speaks to audiences worldwide, inspiring people with her authentic stories and life experiences. Her mission is to help women overcome the pain, blame, and shame of their past by sharing their stories so they can lead with purpose.
This episode will encourage you to fight for your healing, and realize that even when all hope is lost - you too can overcome.
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Chapters

1. Journey to Self-Acceptance and Resilience (00:00:00)

2. From Pain to Purpose (00:06:56)

3. Breaking the Cycle of Shame (00:18:10)

4. Healing Through Counseling and Disclosure (00:22:01)

5. Embracing Self-Care and Acceptance (00:34:56)

6. Breaking Free From Victimhood Through Sharing (00:45:12)

7. Lessons in Leadership and Giving (00:54:44)