A Personal Look at Author Tricia Goyer
From Teen Mother to Family Expert and Successful Author & Speaker
Jul 13, 2009
At age 36 and with three teenage children, many women at Tricia Goyer’s age are just beginning to think about a family. While her own account of her life and many stories is surprisingly humbling, Tricia Goyer is no ordinary woman. Goyer not only has raised a family but she has launched a successful career as an author of 18 books and speaker and serves as a role model providing encouragement to teenage mothers. She has accomplished much in her young life which is dedicated to support and mentor teenage girls and speaking out to prevent teen pregnancies.
From Teen Mother to Successful Book Author
Goyer made the journet from teen mother to successful book author. She had an abortion at the age of 15 and was 17 years old when giving birth to her son Cory. She dropped out of regular high school but finished her education by going to community classes. She was able to graduate with her class but didn’t spend her senior year at high school with her classmates. Goyer decided to share her story to help young mothers and provide encouragement. Her passion turned into a successful business as an author and speaker.
Suite101 asked Goyer what inspired her to write her recent book Blue Like Play Dough. Her answer was simple: “I was inspired by moms and how we communicate with one another which is through sharing stories. Generation X is very relational. We like to go out for coffee and get to know one another and share stories. I wanted to share my tales about mothering in a way that others can understand and relate to in their daily struggles.”
Goyer continues to say: “many times we compare our weaknesses with other people’s strengths. This is just a glimpse into my heart.” As an outsider it appears that Tricia Goyer has the recipe for success characterized by tenacity and empathy but she would disagree as things aren’t always perfect . But for her that’s real life in an ordinary person and everyone can relate.
Career Advice and Support for Teenage Parents
Suite101 asked Goyer about the secret to her success and what advice she has for young mothers and their careers.
Her response was a loud and clear: "Don’t give up on your dreams!” Goyer also advises that parents should not worry too much about what the outside world thinks about them and the moment when their child will throw a tantrum in the store is unavoidable. Goyer goes on to say that: “We are so concerned about how we look in the situation that we don’t parent in a way that would be most beneficial to the child. It’s ok, realize that your worth is not in your parenting. Have trust and confidence that you are doing your best which helps you find peace.”
Goyer sets an example to others as she continues to pursue her dreams and goals as a successful author and speaker. She admits that it not easy to be a young mother and pursue your career goals and in this economy it’s even harder as many of the moms can’t even find part-time jobs. In her teen pregnancy support group which Goyer founded she continues to encourage mothers to pursue their passion. In addition, as material needs have increased the group helps young moms with parenting advice, diapers and “mommy money” so they can buy baby clothes.
Goyer still has more dreams of her own and it’s likely that readers and audiences will get to know her more as she she is full of ideas and driven to pursue them. Goyer is currently working on expanding her speaking platform. She relishes the fact to directly address an audience and observe the instant reactions to her life story.
Read more about Tricia Goyer’s latest book in Blue Like Play Dough and The Scoop of Being a Teen Mom.
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