In the summer of 2012, Tracy O'Malley was going through the motions of her life as a hardworking single parent. To everyone who knew her, she was the pillar of strength. But underneath that mask was a hurting, broken woman, only hanging on by a thread. One Sunday afternoon, a life-changing phone call brought her life crumbling down like a house of cards.
Grace, Grit, Guts is a stirring step-by-step account of self-discovery, healing, recovery, and transformation. Follow Tracy's journey on her relentless quest to heal from her tumultuous life, and how she takes her life from ground zero to a life of contribution, authenticity, and freedom in
every sense of the word.
Grace, Grit, Guts is a compelling story of survival; a woman who endured it all, and who is now dedicated to helping others survive their own personal journeys. Tracy shares her tools for climbing back from rock bottom in this inspiring and practical book that can be utilized by anyone who has been knocked down, but has the strength to fight their way back.
Tracy O'Malley recounts her journey with a gritty emotional honesty and genuineness that will leave no reader untouched.
Author Biography:
TRACY O'MALLEY was born and raised in Downers Grove, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. She hails from strong Irish roots and attributes her feisty, never-give-up attitude to that. After playing Collegiate Softball and finishing her academics, she packed up and moved to Arizona chasing the American Dream: starting a family and living a life of purpose. At age 28, Tracy owned her own business (with her then-husband) in the car industry. She acquired a strong skillset of handling several different personalities and many challenging situations with ease. After a divorce and a tough recession, losing everything, the single mom made the decision to shut the doors on that decade-long venture, and moved into the corporate end of the car industry, but despite success, she never felt fulfilled After the sudden passing of her father in 2012, at the age of 40, Tracy walked away from her career and checked into an inpatient treatment center for eating disorders and alcoholism. After six months of self-discovery and hard work, Tracy was presented an opportunity that lit her up. Over the past five years Tracy has become a sought after entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker, author, and self-made millionaire. She has coached tens of thousands in her business mastermind and brainchild, Strive 4 Change, where she facilitates others in their pursuit of their true authentic selves and a higher level of living. Mentally, Physically, Spiritually, and Financially. Through her coaching, programs, workshops, community, and retreats, she continues to help thousands create the breakthroughs they are needing to live the lives they desire. Tracy has raised two incredible children who are making a positive imprint on the world with their hearts of service and their desire to make a difference. When she is not focused on serving others, you will usually find her hanging with her kids and two rescued blue-nosed Pitbulls, Wrigley and Ivy. She enjoys the Cubs, hiking the mountains of the Valley of the Sun, yoga, meditation, a good HIIT workout, cooking, creating, and reading. In the future she has plans to give back and join forces in massive ways to organizations that have made a huge impact on the lives of her and her family; Recovery, Rescue, and Young Life.
