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June 9th, 2026

LIZ SERVES: Haley Straw Amish Stories & Hidden Journeys

  1. LIZ SERVES: Haley Straw Amish Stories & Hidden Journeys "Miss Liz" Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon Women Making a Difference with One Cup 1:00:02

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Haley StrawTitle
Amish Stories & Hidden Journeys: Finding Courage on the Backroads of Life Tagline
Sometimes the roads we never planned to Travel become the ones that transform us most. Description
On June 9th at 3 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz welcomes Haley Straw — author, homeschooling mother of six, and former Amish taxi driver whose unexpected journey opened the door to a world few people ever truly see. What began as a fearful decision to drive Amish families to weddings, funerals, hospitals, and emergencies became a life-changing experience rooted in faith, resilience, simplicity, and human connection. Through years spent travelling, laughter, courage, and the beauty found in ordinary moments. Her storytelling reflects the deeper truths that emerge when life pushes us beyond our comfort zones and into unexpected Growth. This Teatime explores transformation, authenticity, faith, courage, community, and the unseen ways life reshapes us through everyday experiences. Opening:
Welcome, remind us how deeply connected humanity truly is. Today’s guest brings us into a world many people are curious about, but few truly experience firsthand. Haley Straw’s journey began with uncertainty and fear, but one unexpected opportunity completely changed the direction of her life. Driving Amish families through moments of celebration, hardship, loss, and everyday life became more than a job — it became a journey of understanding, growth, and discovery of the beauty hidden in ordinary moments. Her story reminds us that courage is not always loud. Sometimes courage quietly shows up on one road, one conversation, and one choice at a time. Haley, welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz. Closing: Tonight’s conversation reminds us that transformation often happens slowly and quietly. Haley Straw’s journey through Amish country shows us the beauty of simplicity, the power of human connection, and the courage it takes to cross unseen boundaries in life. Sometimes we believe growth comes through grand moments, but often it’s found on ordinary roads, in unexpected conversations, and in the willingness to keep moving forward even when we are afraid. As we leave today’s Teatime, may we all reflect on this: What unseen journey in your own life may actually be shaping you into who you are meant to become? Haley Straw is an author, former Amish taxi driver, and homeschooling mother of six whose life was transformed through years spent driving Amish families throughout rural Missouri. Through storytelling rooted in faith, resilience, and authenticity, she shares powerful reflections on courage, community, simplicity, and the quiet transformation found in everyday life. Favourite Colour
Peacock Blue: One Word That Describes Her
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Faith Three Phrases That Share Her Story
Crossing unseen boundaries
Courage was learned the hard way
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Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/HaleyStraw6 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/amishtaxiauthor/ TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@amishtaxiauthor YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@amishtaxidriver Website:
https://www.haleystraw.com/#TeatimeWithMissLiz
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Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon, is an established Best Selling International CoAuthor, Self published International Author, International Keynote Speaker, Founder/Creator of Miss Liz Teatime and Parties, Global Peace Challenge 2020 Ambassador for Canada 🇨🇦 Former International Secretary Human Rights and Social Justice Federation, Former Director Rape Violence Atrocities Against Women AHRI, Former International Rotary Club for Great Britain and Ireland Member for Peace Envoy and Chairman for Gender Equality,Ambassador for Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club, Radio Host, Podcast Host, Influencer, Mentor, Advocate and Change Maker for mental health,abuse, grief and peace for humanity.

She is the Founder/Creator of Miss Liz’s Tea Parties/Teatimes and Host of Teatime with Miss Liz Making a Difference One Cup at a Time.

She is a survivor of extreme abuse and a flower toward humanity. As she makes big changes in the world by creating magical events where people come together to share their stories of trauma and triumph, still she pushes through the pain.

She is also the Founder/Creator of the “TeaBag Story Award.”