Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Holly Bertone, CNHP, PMP, is a #1 Amazon.com bestselling author and health entrepreneur. She is the President and CEO of Pink Fortitude, LLC and runs the health and wellness website pinkfortitude.com. Holly is a breast cancer and Hashimoto’s survivor and turned these two significant health challenges into a passion to help others. She inspires others with her quick wit, brutal honesty, and simple ways to be healthy in real life.
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Holly is a Certified Natural Health Professional and is enrolled in a Naturopathic Doctorate program. She holds a Masters Degree from Johns Hopkins University, a Bachelor’s Degree from Elizabethtown College, and is a Project Management Professional (PMP).
Holly is passionate about reaching out to cancer and autoimmune survivors, and also volunteers for organizations supporting our military veterans. In her free time, she loves to garden, and hit flea markets and yard sales. Holly is married to a retired Green Beret, is a stepmother, and lives in Alexandria, VA.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Thriving in the Workplace with Autoimmune Disease.
The book was born out of my personal and painful experience and lack of resources available specifically for individuals with autoimmune diseases. I went through a horrible experience of discrimination at my organization and ended up resigning from a 6-figure salary because they refused to be flexible. I made it my mission to educate, empower, and inspire others who are going through the same difficulties.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m still battling health issues, especially chronic fatigue. I take a two hour nap every day.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dr. Amy Myers, The Autoimmune Solution was the book that opened my eyes to regaining my health and literally saved my life. I had a chance to meet her this summer and give her a big hug and thank her in person.
What are you working on now?
My dissertation! It’s a Naturopathic Doctorate program and my dissertation is on cancer prevention. That’s all you can know about for now!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still very new and learning, but I’ve leaned on Courtney Kenney: projectmanagerwriter.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
For me, writing is easy. It’s the last 10% and putting it all together that is difficult. So just start writing and worry about everything else later.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
My parents taught me the grit of fortitude and thriving in the midst of challenges.
What are you reading now?
Primal Endurance.
What’s next for you as a writer?
My dissertation on cancer prevention. A million years ago, I started a fiction novel. All of my books have been health focused so I think it’s about time to have some fun.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible.
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