Self-discovery and creativity go hand in hand. Explore yourself. Express what you find.

BOOKS

I write books that explore the joys and pains of womanhood, enlightenment, and self-exploration. So far, I've written a free verse memoir about heartbreak and healing, a book of essays for quiet women who want to be heard, and a self-discovery workbook that inspires self-reflection and personal growth.

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ONLINE COURSES

I help women find, accept and express their truths through writing. My guidance enables self-acceptance and creative courage so connections can be made, stories can be told and depth can be celebrated.

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PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

My workshops are heart opening. We gather, we vibe, and we explore self-discovery and writing techniques that release more uninhibited thought and expression. As a speaker, I cover topics related to creativity, self-discovery and emotional health.

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BOOK EXCERPTS

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This is an unfinished piece I’m working on for my book-in-progress, Underneath.

i'm not crazy. i'm an introvert.

After a period of heavy socializing, I feel worn down, spent, drained of energy. Then I have to go be quiet for a long time. (excerpt from Wallflower)

he didn't know how to love

She loved him. But he didn't know how to love. He could see love and feel love. But he couldn't give love. He could make love. But he couldn't make promises. (excerpt from The Beautiful Disruption)

WRITING PROMPTS + CHALLENGES

tell yourself the truth | journaling prompts

#30Layers30Days | November 2018

finding my voice | a storytelling challenge

finding my voice | wallflower writing challenge

SELF-DISCOVERY

let go of your victim story

We need to ask ourselves, why am I talking about this again? Am I telling helpless or hopeful stories? There is a point when we need to let go of the pain and evolve.

writing through anxiety

This exercise forces you to step back and learn how to feel sensations like anxiety without allowing them to take over and become all that there is.

overwhelmed and underinspired

The key to living a mindful life is to slow down, focus and find a clear, peaceful place inside that reminds you of what really matters.

solitude, sensuality and self-care

I forgot how to appreciate my own attention.

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

9 ways to boost your mood through writing

When we allow it, sadness can be a gateway to creativity. But what happens when you get stuck there? When the sadness becomes a familiar place that constantly seduces you into the same thought patterns?

thoughts on leveling up

Sometimes we experience creative blocks or our imaginations go dark because we stop actively and creatively seeking the light.

how i found her

I thought she needed to be conquered, this hidden part of me, but that wasn’t it. She needed to be loved. This raw, messy, unfocused and untamed part of me needed to feel loved. That is how I began to get free.

messy happiness + honest writing

Because what it takes to embrace your life is the same thing required to embrace your writing voice -- complete and utter surrender.

writer squared webinar

When you decide to write about your life and share your personal journey through your blog, how do you find and grow an engaged audience?

digital storytellers masterclass

Whether you are just starting out or you’ve been blogging for awhile, you will reach a point where you question what you’re doing and wonder if it makes a difference. This three-hour masterclass will provide you with tools and ideas you can put into practice right away.

when you say you're not ready

Do you know how it feels to want something so badly that you dread it?

FEATURES

choosing my mental health over my mother

I grew up believing that my mother was moody, intensely paranoid, and detached from reality. I held her responsible for making my life a secret, for giving me so much to hide and lie about.

when friendships grow apart

So I sit in this strange, stretching moment before the difficult things are said and the feelings are hurt.

taking responsibility

It started with a willingness to face myself and take responsibility for my mental, emotional and physical well-being.

reflections on minimalism

Having dealt with anxiety and constant overwhelm for as long as I can remember, minimalism has been one of the best treatments. (via afrominimalist.com)

how to juggle it all without losing yourself

You are going to make mistakes and you are going to be humbled, but you have to see it through.

happiness is a choice: practicing gratitude when you don't feel like it

When you look for meaning in the unpleasant and uncomfortable things, you find a certain calmness that eases the ache.

NEWSLETTERS

are you apologizing too much?

The energy of these words, when repeated again and again, especially in situations where there is nothing to be sorry for, blocks our efforts to become the most aligned, powerful versions of ourselves.

trusting your intuition

I know that I am divinely guided and that I can trust my decisions when they're aligned with Love. No matter the outcome, I believe that I need the experience of that decision and I will learn and grow and thrive from it.

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