Omg omg omg.

It feels incredibly surreal to be announcing this.

I am launching my first book today.

This book was a true passion project. I spent the last three years creating and testing the self-reflection exercises, writing the mini memoirs that serve as introductions to each chapter, asking for feedback, revising, editing, proofreading, and more. It was a huge project that filled me with joy… and almost an equal amount of terror.

I’m so excited to share it with you!

In case you would like to join me, I will be doing an authenblissity reset (i.e., going through the entire book as a reader) starting in November. I’ll share all the details in my free monthly newsletter. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can click here to get on the list.

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And in case you’re wondering how I did on my pre-launch bingo card, here’s where it’s at on launch day. Pat on my back!

Five years ago, I quit my job without a concrete plan — only a mind full of swirling hopes and dreams. I’m so thankful to my past self for taking that first step away from the comfort and safety of a two-decades-long career.

Every time I think about how hard it can be to move in a new direction, this Chinese proverb, attributed to Lao Tzu, comes to mind:

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

One step leads to another.
And another.
And another.
All intentional journeys start this way.
Today feels like a new chapter in my life.
I’m joyfully taking the first step into what’s next.

♥