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In one moment, author Meagan O'Nan's life changed. She suddenly found herself an outsider, both to the life she had known and to the life she did not yet know. A gay woman in Mississippi, she had been outed -and she wasn't ready for it.Feeling unworthy of the life she had always wanted, Meagan left her home and all that was familiar to her in order to find herself. At rock bottom, she screamed to the Universe, "I want to be loved the way that I love!" It was in this desperate moment that her answer came. It wasn't what she had expected; it required her to break down all the walls she had built around her heart from her coming out experience. It required her to heal.The only way for her to be Held And Free was to return to Mississippi and come out of her story.Held And Free has won the gold medal in Spiritual Leadership from the Living Now Book Awards. It also received a prestigious review from Kirkus, "An engrossing story of love, growth, and changing times."

A beacon of light for any parent grappling with the unique complexities of raising a child facing mental health issues.In her highly anticipated book, Love Hard, author Deb Mueller delivers a poignant memoir chronicling a mother's resilient journey through the roller coaster of loving and parenting a child with mental health struggles. In this raw and deeply personal account, Deb shares her experiences, providing an unfiltered look into her decade-long fight to support and uplift her daughter amidst the challenges of mental health.Filled with unparalleled honesty, vulnerability, and empathy, Love Hard presents a genuine love letter to all parents in similar circumstances. From sharing personal stories of triumphs and tribulations to providing invaluable mental health resources, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the intricate maze of mental health challenges.Deb's insightful account not only offers hope and validation to other exhausted moms, but perhaps more importantly, it offers proof that mental illness does not have to define, limit or destroy a person. That it can instead be just one piece of a person's beautiful, strong, capable, accomplished, and multifaceted self. That there's beauty in being perfectly imperfect.

Do you ever think about starting a business just to tell yourself "I wouldn't know where to start and it's probably too late?" What if all it takes is a shift about a belief in yourself and your capabilities to start the journey? Or, are you in a season of burnout in your personal and professional journey and need some perspective to make a move in the best direction possible?"Pinnacle View" is the personal story of Kim Heathcott. Her entrepreneurial journey began when she turned 47 and started her own business. This book is about reinventing herself physically and emotionally through both successes and sometimes painful challenges. Each page provides an inspiring illustration of perseverance and commitment to personal growth.For those who need a push in making a pipe dream their reality, or a push to take the next best step, this book is a must read.

At just 8 years old, Vanessa said to her parents, "If it were a perfect world, pencils wouldn't need erasers because we wouldn't make mistakes."At such a young age, why did she feel that mistakes were always bad? How can the narrative be changed so that future generations don't feel shame, guilt, and the need to be perfect but supported, loved, and celebrated?Rather than overcoming or eliminating it completely, this condition can be better understood and harnessed in more productive ways. Written by a perfectionist for perfectionists, Vanessa Bush's Embracing Your Perfectionist Self is meant to give others inspiration and useful techniques for their daily lives.Using each letter of the alphabet as her chapter guide, Vanessa explores different themes: A is for Ambition, C is for Control, F is for Failure, and more. Through a mixture of personal stories, research and interviews, Vanessa shares the wisdom from those that came before us, assuaging her readers that good can be good enough.This refreshing, vulnerable and playful piece speaks to anyone struggling to find a healthy balance between expectations and reality. Offering a fresh perspective, Vanessa lends expertise and guidance on how to stop resisting and start embracing your perfectionist self.

Imagine your life serving you, not the other way around. Imagine a journey whose destination is confidence. Imagine taking this journey with a group of other professional women and discussing the impact of your voices, time, choices, jobs, internal narratives, and external narratives on your satisfaction and quality of life. Imagine that this journey-although challenging at times-opens the door to new and exciting possibilities and leads you to a place of intention, happiness, and fulfillment. Now imagine that this journey is real, and it starts with this book!¿In each chapter, our no-nonsense author delves into these topics and shares relatable personal experiences. Reading this book can offer you affirmation, inspiration, practical advice, tips, hacks, and a sense of community with like-minded individuals.

Life was an endless series of train wrecks for Julia, with only brief moments of escape.The Diary of A Curly-Haired Woman tells the story of Julia James, who endured a brutal, egregious childhood, teenhood, and young adulthood. She suffered homelessness, abandonment, and countless betrayals.Through poetry and prose, she exposes the heartbreaking cycle of intergenerational trauma and shows the importance of breaking it, bringing hope to others who have endured the same, and showing how overcoming, forgiveness, and healing are possible, no matter how impossible it seems.How will it turn out?Navigate through Julia's curls, twists, and turns-a metaphor for her life, maybe even yours.

Becoming Human explores the essence of grief and its evolutionary nature. Through cherished childhood memories, deep reflections, and current life experiences, Natalie Sanchez provides an introspective commentary on loss. This collection of vignettes features core themes of longing, connection, growth, and love, all sewn together by the universal desire to be understood. Becoming Human honors the grieving experiencing in many forms, documenting secondary losses, identity shifts, and the journey from girl to woman. Sanchez details her experience with honesty and hope that we can collectively return to our most intrinsic condition, that sweet spot of imperfection, depth, and shameless authenticity.

You can't pour if you are holding an empty Cup. Life coach and author Jenny Gwinn McGlothern shares her learning from the trenches. In Mama Needs a Refill: Finding Light in the Midst of Madness, you will discover your authentic fuel, even with all the hats you wear and your long tödo list of caring for others. Each chapter, or "sip," provides simple tricks and tips as you discover the power of tapping into your own Cup, your soul, where the wisdom and all the answers await. The key to holding a full Cup and giving to others begins with making yourself a priority, loving yourself unconditionally. Mama Needs a Refill is for any caregiver. Readers can skim and skip around to refill their Cups as needed, and they can return again and again for support, motivation, and guidance. Uncover your blocks. Embrace your truth. Give yourself the nourishment you need while juggling it all. You can't wait any longer, and there are creative ways to fuel up, fill up, and plug into what matters in a world that feels too heavy as you navigate the madness.

As little girls, we are encouraged to dream endlessly. We are told we can accomplish any feat we put our minds to and no opportunity is out of the realm of possibility as long as we work hard. Is this always true though? When those little girls grow up and enter the workforce, they will realize the existence of deep societal issues contributing to workplace gender inequality which inhibits women from reaching their greatest potentials. Thousands of women, whose stories remain unknown to us, have encountered gender-related obstacles that threatened to break both their resolve and the dreams they spent their childhoods forging. Generation after generation has entered the workplace, each leaving behind revolutionary change. Why shouldn't GenZ - my generation - be the ones to finally create a workforce built on both the stories of the women before us and the dreams of the girls who will come after them? Enclosed in these pages are the voices of women who fought tirelessly to prove to the world that their gender is not a limiting factor - it is a symbol of their courage and resilience. If you believe in a society that nurtures little girls' hopes - not relentlessly crushes them - this book is for you. The first step to meaningful change is simply listening to those who have already changed the world in their own unique way.

How do we include all children, regardless of their native language, behaviors, abilities, and disabilities, in a general education classroom? Do the challenges outweigh the benefits? These are the questions Andrew was forced to confront as an early childhood educator. In Love Is a Classroom, Andrew chronicles a pivotal year in his teaching career.When he took the position at Vista Elementary School, Andrew was confident he knew everything there was to know about including all children in his classroom. But the children and their families taught him so much more. Throughout the school year, they transformed his perspective on what it truly means to create a classroom inclusive for all children. Love Is a Classroom follows his journey of understanding how to overcome barriers in plain sight and create high-quality, meaningful, inclusive experiences for all children, their families, and early childhood professionals through the power of collective advocacy, compassion, and perseverance

In the Arena reaches out to all of us who have struggled with our confidence, who are searching for something positive to grab hold of, who seek motivation and inspiration in quotes and stories from others. It is compilation of goals Mark sets for his students and why they are important. He teaches sales skills and life lessons, introduces motivational and inspirational quotes and show how they all come together to make the boardroom come into the classroom and make the lectures come alive. Mark's book is for students, professionals, educators and anyone who is looking for or is in need of motivation and inspiration. There is something here for everyone who is searching for that one thing to motivate, inspire, and make them believe in themselves and find the inner confidence we all have. This is a blueprint that if you combine a good work ethic, a grounded perspective and philosophy on how you live your life by setting goals as well as mastering the skills needed, you will be on the path to a productive, successful, and happy life.

Do you want to know the "secret sauce" for getting young adults active in the Church? Do you look around your parish community and wonder where all the young people are? Are you on a mission to help encourage young adults to be more active in your parish community but have no idea how to begin? If you have asked yourselves any of these questions, this resource is for you!Ignite - the Secret to Engaging Young Adults in the Church gives you tangible tools to create a vibrant parish community for young adults. This book focuses on why they are motivated to serve, as well as the challenges they faced. Through their stories, you will laugh, cry and be inspired to create a vibrant and welcoming community for young adults in the Church!While the stories from this book focus on specific people and situations within the Catholic Church, the lessons and tools apply to all faith denominations. Through sharing insights with one another, we can help our young people become engaged in the Church!

Elizabeth's dream to enter the world of diplomacy finally comes true when she lands a job at the prestigious Embassy of Dolos in Washington D.C. Her initial excitement over her elite social circle and sense of purpose gets tainted when a colleague dies under suspicious circumstances, leaving her and her friends as prime suspects.She quickly realizes that her new reality is far from glamorous, filled with corruption, abuse of power and dark secrets. Everyone has them, and she's keeping the biggest one of all. As she struggles to uncover the truth, Elizabeth is constantly reminded that trust is a rare commodity. She must choose between self-preservation and the pursuit of justice. Determined to clear her name and find justice for the victim, Elizabeth embarks on a journey of intrigue, encountering secret clubs, extravagant parties, and even a brush with royalty along the way. Will she be able to clear her name and emerge unscathed from the dangerous game she finds herself playing or will she pay the ultimate price for her sins?

Why do the French have children earlier with lower postnatal depression rates? Why are some employers able to retain working parents while others are not? Where Parents Thrive explores what France and other countries (such as the Nordics) are doing well to allow parents to thrive at home and at work, it reviews cultures and policies across the world, and it proposes tools that governments, companies, and individuals can implement to stay afloat. Where Parents Thrive also analyzes the consequences when these support systems are not in place. You will read about Bhavna, an American and Indian living in London, whose husband only took two weeks of paternity leave even though he was entitled to six months. About Gaby, a Peruvian living in Adelaide, Australia, who got diagnosed with post natal depression more than a year after giving birth. About Marion, a Parisian in a dual career couple who manages to juggle it all thanks to her wonderful husband and despite childcare unreliability.Taking you through the pieces of the puzzle that need to fall in place for working parents to thrive (i.e. childcare, parental leave, open mindedness, agility, etc.) and for employers to retain them, this book provides a framework for couples that still haven't decided where they want to settle and for organizations that are seeing the parents in their leadership track walk away.For fans of Emily Oster's Expecting Better and Erin Meyer's The Culture Map.

For Libby, running was the one thing that made everything better. But when her depression hits so hard even running doesn't help, she finds herself hopeless and alone on the edge of the Ben Franklin Bridge. Then there's Mac. Handsome, intelligent, and surprisingly awkward, he has less than twelve weeks to prepare for a marathon he never intended to run. When Libby agrees to help Mac train, neither anticipates just how much one race could change their lives-if they're willing to step off their predetermined paths and chart a new course together.

The Heart-Centered Leadership Playbook is a transformative guide that redefines the traditional approach to leadership by emphasizing the power of compassion, empathy, and authenticity. In this groundbreaking book, author and heart-centered leader Deborah Crowe delves into the core principles of heart-centered leadership, providing practical tools and strategies to inspire individuals and organizations to lead with purpose and passion.How embracing vulnerability, active listening, and fostering meaningful connections can unlock the true potential of both leaders and their teams. Drawing on a wide range of research, real-world examples, and personal experiences, Crowe offers a comprehensive roadmap to cultivating self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and ethical decision-making, addresses a wide array of leadership challenges, and provides practical solutions rooted in the principles of heart-centered leadership.The Heart-Centered Leadership Playbook is a must-read for aspiring leaders, seasoned executives, and anyone seeking to create positive change in their personal and professional lives.

Want to become inspired and empowered? In Unbreakable Determination, CFO and female pioneer Debby Morris illustrates how working women can break free from limiting beliefs, unlock their potential, and pursue their dreams. Drawing from years of experience climbing the corporate ladder while raising twins, Morris provides positive and practical advice to show readers how to tune out irrelevant factors, turn challenges into opportunities, and focus on what matters. Part 1 looks inside Morris's career journey, including insights on attitude and mindset and lessons learned along the way.Part 2 explores some common barriers to women not achieving their full potential, including self-doubt, work/life balance, feeling overwhelmed, and not knowing what lies ahead. This section aims to help you visualize success and increase your confidence that you can do what you sometimes think you can't.Part 3 examines some skills and characteristics of happy, fulfilled, and successful women based on Morris's own experience and that of over fifty women she interviewed. It is intended to inspire you to find the elements that resonate most with you so you can gain insights on how to develop these skills further.Those juggling work and family will discover how other working women have embraced their ambition, gained confidence, and taken charge of their actions to achieve happiness and success.

Finding My Humanity is a captivating memoir written by the author, Ryan Ubuntu Olson, as he recounts his experiences as a lonely, sullen youth who learned to overcome judgment and discover hope for the future.Olson takes readers on a journey across the globe, from his early days as a timid child to becoming an accidental activist, gaining notoriety for his efforts, leading to his work around the world supporting human rights advocates from various countries.Throughout the book, he shares personal experiences that reveal the beauty of our shared humanity, highlighting how our diversity is what makes us strong. He emphasizes the need to recognize and appreciate the fundamental humanity within us all, as it is what allows us to tackle the world's most pressing problems together.Olson's message is especially poignant given the current climate, where hate and division are increasingly prevalent. He encourages readers to choose love over hate and to embrace the capacity to love within themselves, others, and the communities we are a part of. His experiences and insights inspire readers to see the possibilities of what might manifest when we bring our best selves to the world.Finding My Humanity inspired readers to recognize and embrace our interconnectedness, appreciate our diversity, and work together to build a brighter future for all.

Are you a female professional that has walked away or wanted to walk away from a job in corporate America because you felt you didn't belong? You are not alone, and it is time to make changes.Unlike other books about female leadership that provide a list of things women need to do to become effective leaders, this book explores the changes that need to be made in professional environments to level the playing field for women.Let this book take you on a journey to learn the history of women in the workforce, the challenges that hinder their advancement in professional environments, and the aggregate impact of those challenges on their lives.

Some people are just born with "It"... Right?Most people can't even define what "It" is, much less explain it to others. But somehow, we all agree when we observe someone with that special quality we can't define. Politicians and celebrities are usually the easiest to spot, but we notice people with that "It" Factor in our work-place, our communities, and our schools. So what makes those people break from the crowd and rise to the top?You Won't Get It... Until You Get "It" makes the "It" Factor clear, gives you the tools to improve in all areas of your life, and will help you:define the "It" Factor using thirteen factors,self-assess using a list of criteria on each factor,take tangible actions toward improving in desired areas,learn from multiple experts in a variety of topics,and more!When you finish this book and apply the lessons in it, you will have everyone saying that you have that "It" Factor too!

Death brings clarity.The kind of clarity that cannot be experienced otherwise.You start to see how a person's behavior has seeped into your life unbeknownst to you. It makes you have a better understanding of your life, how others impact it, and how a family pathology can pass from one generation to the next.Some pathologies are good and some are bad.This straight to the point no type of chaser story gets to the root of the issue and how it presents itself differently in various situations. Lisa Honeysucker's Finally Happy explores how alcoholism can have an impact across generations and still be part of a generational love story.

"Angel, everything will be fine."Words spoken by the man she loved and trusted her whole life.Moments later, Ally would face a new reality that "blew up" her life forever.In the summer of 2009, her high school sweetheart and husband was sentenced to prison and the truth upon which her very existence was built began to shatter.And that was just the beginning...Each day she would discover a new lie, a new revelation of betrayal; a new challenge. Each day the obstacles grew larger.She had trusted those around her and did things without question.As repayment for that loyalty and trust, she would soon be standing, legs shoulder-width apart, frantic and scared, while a U.S. Probation Officer tethered the now single mother to her home for the next 6 months.Blast Radius is a real-life story of how a life built on deception brought profound consequences engulfing not only Ally, but her children, her family, friends, and so many more. It is the story of how trying to be the perfect wife, daughter, and friend makes you ignore your internal turmoil and blinds you to the deception, abuse, and fraud surrounding you. It is a story about persevering and putting the pieces of your life back together when life throws you curveballs - even your own family is trying to stop you.Experience the journey from deception to discovery and the scars that remain.

Did you know in 2022, at the top of the country's biggest public businesses, there was only 15 percent female representation? UNLIMITED is a leadership book written for the underrepresented: women, immigrants, and people of color who want to become corporate leaders by an underrepresented who made it to the C-suite. The book's foundation is that though the system exists, if we unlimit ourselves and find the right mentors and sponsors, we will succeed in a workplace not designed for us. This book includes stories and insights from many underrepresented people who climbed up the corporate ladder, and this book shares their journeys and advice and how they became unlimited.If you are an underrepresented individual who wants to enter the corporate world, is struggling to move forward in your career, or have already reached leadership level, this book gives you the know-how to help you develop your leadership skills, gives you a leg up in reaching executive level, and shows you how to give back and extend the table for you and people like you.