And lastly, we can use our gifts to support our communities and the world at large.  This is where my passion for communications and my desire to help people come together to create a whole new journey:  inspiring others through storytelling. 

While I’ve always been inspired by books and loved to write, I have not had the opportunity to focus on this passion until now.  My first attempt at writing is based on my own experiences as a woman; navigating an exciting and sometimes challenging world, seeking to find success and fulfillment.  I’ve observed that, while unique, women share many common bonds and perspectives;  the instinct to nurture and support those around us; often putting ourselves last, and the innate desire to grow and succeed, yet often struggling to be seen or heard.  While some of these challenges arise from the perspectives of society and those around us, in some cases they are rooted in our own biases. Therefore, my vision for my first series of books, “Girl in the World”, is to help young girls to identify and confront these biases, early on, overcome them and move forward with confidence.  Self-awareness is key to growth, and these stories, starting with Mara and her Shoes, seek to help young girls have “a-ha” moments, overcome their own biases, and get out of their own way!  I hope you will embark on this journey of self-discovery along with me, and invite other girls, young and old, along the way.  Together, we will support one another in becoming the best version of ourselves!