German Best-Selling Author Simone Illi, Author of Back to the Light – A Guide to your Awakening

Today we are interviewing German best-selling author Simone Illi about her self-help / alternative therapy book, titled “Back to the Light – A Guide to your Awakening.”

Tell us a bit about yourself.
I am born in Switzerland, and I am now 42 Years old I am married and have 3 Girls. We have livedin Cyprus for 4 years (2015).After many years of addiction, depression and panic attacks, I finally found myself. I have arrived, and my addictions, fears and depressions have been healed for over 10 years. Anyone can use this technique to heal themselves and enjoy a life of joy, ease and abundance. I have been successfully teaching this for over 10 years in seminars. It is still a fulfilling feeling when I see how people recognize. that they can be happy. That makes my vocation so nice!

Describe your book in a few sentences.
A book that can heal. A book that speaks the truth. A book that brings knowledge. A book that wants to be lived. A book that you can feel. A book full of wonders

This book is intended for anyone who wants to learn more about themselves, but also as a basis for any self-discovery or healing seminar. 
The book has also proven itself as a reference work in practice or on the way in your handbag! After all, more knowledge than what is written in this book is not needed to heal one's soul / psyche, to arrive at one's destination and to lead a life as one dreams and desires from the heart! In love, joy, lightness and abundance! It also includes a complete healing pathway that can be taught in seminars!

What made me write a book?
Since 2011, I have offered seminars and training in the new age / energy! I guide people on the direct, not always easy, way to themselves! Again, and again we come across the same "problems", which are actually none at all.

My aim is to make my knowledge available to many people and to explain how easy it is to heal one's soul and rediscover one's light so that life can be lived in abundance! My experience shows that nothing is as simple as living in love, joy, abundance and ease once you have recognized and understood what life is really about!

Many people are confused about the numerous offers in the esoteric world or psychotherapies that seem to do nothing. Many alternative training and healing possibilities are offered and apparently every teacher or doctor has the right to be the only true teacher / doctor. Of course, this is confusing! Especially when you are in the middle of chaos, which is called everyday life and urgently looking for a way out.
         
Finally, you come across or hear of a "Guru", who calls himself Master and is a few thousand dollars (or euros) poorer and in addition you have become even more dependent. None of this has to be the case.

 

What first got you interested in meditation and self-improvement?
I finally wanted to be free of addiction and get rid of my fears.

What are some things that people should know before trying to learn meditation for the first time?
Learning to meditate is not that difficult. Just sit 10 minutes without moving. Without music and without mantra. Do not move, no matter what. If you can do this 3 days in a row, do the same with 20 minutes. If you do it again 3 days in a row, then increase it by 10 minutes.
At some point, if you follow this instruction, you will experience what it is like to completely relax without thinking. A fantastic feeling that brings you a lot of stability, calmness, clarity and insight! Of course guided meditations are great as well, but this is the fastest way to get into the freedom of thought.

What are some common mistakes people make when getting started with meditation?
They expect too much and are too strict with themselves.

What was the most interesting thing you uncovered while doing research for the book?
Well, I did not have to research. The book was written by my spiritual leadership. The best part of it was the high energy that accompanied me and the experience of being completely trusted and giving myself to the leadership without knowing where it goes.

Did writing the book take you to unexpected places or reveal things you hadn’t thought about before?
In fact, there were some touching experiences and insights. For example, when I woke up in the middle of the night with an AHA experience and much became clear. Especially in relation to my own past. Everyone will find themselves in this story. This makes the book a wonderful journey to itself.

Can you tell us a bit about your writing process?
For some time I wanted to create a book in cooperation with the spiritual world. But nothing felt right and supported until one morning the title of the book was given to me: "Back to the Light - A Guide to Awakening!" I already mentioned the rest before.

What was the most challenging aspect of writing the book?
The biggest challenge was time management and making enough time for my family.

How long did writing your book take?
It took about 5 months from starting the manuscript to getting it published.

How did the book evolve from the initial idea to the finished manuscript?
As mentioned earlier, it has evolved during writing.

When do you expect your book to be released?
The English version will be available from September 19, 2019 on Amazon and everywhere in stores.

Do you plan to release your book in multiple languages? 
At the moment it is German and English available. The Greek and Spanish versions are in progress. If there's a demand, it will be published in Russian and French as well!

What do you hope readers will gain from reading your book?
That many people find themselves. So that a peaceful life on earth is possible again. That people recognize that they are great and can achieve anything. Everyone can live a life of joy, love, ease and abundance. That's what I want to teach with this book.

Are they any authors who have influenced your writing style? 
No, I follow no one. I live 100% to my heart. The way I am, that's me. Whether while writing or in general in life. I had no role models, I always lived with and for myself. At the beginning, of course, more out of self-protection. over time, however, I became more and more aware of who I am. Of course, I also read books by Pascal Voggenhuber and others and found this work wonderful. But I always lacked that certain something. that's why I can not be anything but exactly 100% myself.

In ten years, where would you like your writing career to be?
Again, I have no idea. I give myself unconditionally to growth, change and my guidance.

How do you feel about the increasing popularity of ebooks? 
E-books are great too. It's the modern time. But honestly? nothing can replace a book in your hands. It is not the same feeling. Especially with this one feels already, if one holds it in the hands, that it is very special. It feels different than other books. Anyone who has read it understands the magic behind it

What do you have in mind for your next writing project?
There is already a lot in the works. The one German e-book that is already online is a book for stomach and intestinal complaints. A 21-day treatment guaranteed to relieve or even heal the symptoms. (without healing promise) Then a Vegan recipe book is now in the works, which also contains valuable tips for a conscious life.As well as the book for interpretation of your disease symptoms. All diseases have their origin in the soul, I am convinced of that. I explain this in the book plausible. and bring examples. Then there are still some in work that I do not want to reveal yet. But it remains exciting

Is there anything else you'd like potential readers to know about your book?
Yes! Please only read if you want to change something. You can really find yourself with this book.
But just reading and doing nothing has brought no one to the front. When man is ready to look at his wounds in the depths of his soul. Then this book is a blessing and, like thousands of others, will bring you much healing, recognition, clarity and support! In the end, the book brings you to yourself. Back to the light - On the bright side of life.

What can people expect if they visit Cyprus and attend one of your seminars?
It expects deep psychological work, as well as balancing, yoga or Qi Gong, as well as methods are taught how to make his life easier and more free. If you want, you can also develop spiritually. We have many opportunities to offer what the seminar participant currently needs and really needs. So we find exactly the right one! Also applies to normal appointments via WhatsApp business or Skype. For this we offer a free informational appointment which you can book without obligation at: www.namaskar-institut.com.

I hear you are visited by pain patients worldwide and they are satisfied.  How does this happen? What is your success? Do you work differently than the doctors?
This question is asked often and to be honest, I have to laugh each time. Yes, we work very differently. Our goal is to get the patient or student off to a lighter and more pain-free life as soon as possible. We do NOT rely on medications and we believe that our bodies provide us with enough information to know what we can or should change in our lives, so that the body can live in harmony with us again. Of course, it is not always without medication, but the goal is painlessly without aids to live again pleasant and joyful. We are convinced that the self-healing goals of our body are enormous and are often ignored by the doctors. The pharmaceutical industry and the doctors are earning too much money to really want to make us healthy. Of course there are exceptions. And we hope for this alternative thinking new generation of doctors!

What about the popular meditations that are available in German? Will these also available in English soon?Can I also book English seminars, books and appointments?
Yes, precisely because of this success, we are expanding internationally. We also speak English. Dates and seminars in English are possible. Mediations are in progress. The online courses will soon be published in German on: www.selbstfindung-onlinekurse.com and here also the German meditations are represented. Here, you will find sure teh courses and Meditations also in english in next year 2020! And as far as the books are concerned, the best-selling book, "Back to the Light - A Guide to Your Awakening," is the first, but not the last, to be commercially available in the near future (September 2019)!

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Stephanie E. Wilson, Coleman, Ph.D., Creating a Masterpiece from a Master Mess

Today we are interviewing Stephanie E. Wilson, Coleman, Ph.D. about her new self-help book, titled "Creating a Masterpiece from a Master Mess: A 'Prescription' to Create an Amazing Life by Igniting Your Inner Millionaire."

Who do you think would most benefit from reading your book?
Even though the book was written as a result of my traumatic experiences, the book can be of value to anyone wanting to improve their lives.  It’s never too early or too late to examine your life and remove anything that is keeping you from living your best life. 

In your book, you talk about a spiritual breakthrough that led you from being homeless to achieving financial independence. What led you to this spiritual breakthrough that changed your life?
I had spiraled downward to into a place that I had never imagined I would be.  I had a child in college and could not help him or myself.  I found myself in and out of compromising situations for food and a safe place to live.  Every day I would feel worse about who I had become and what I had to do just to survive.  I remember crying out; God, please help me.  Show me how to change my life, and I promise I will never be here again.  

What inspired you to share your story with others?
While I was studying the Course of Miracles, the session would end with how we were using the concepts in our lives.  As I shared my experience, one of the members encouraged me to write about my experiences and how I used the spiritual principles we were studying.  Eventually, a local newspaper asks me to write a weekly column, and people began to contact me to help them use Spiritual Principles to change their lives. 

You talk about how people can ignite their “inner millionaire.” Do you think everyone is capable of this? 
Yes, of course.  Everyone is capable. Success using spiritual principles is unlimited.  Spiritual Principles are not limited by race, age, sex, gender, or any identification markers.  They only require that you are willing to do the work and to continue to work to align your thoughts and actions with the idea that you are a Divine Creation of a Higher Power.  

Did writing the book take you to unexpected places or reveal things you hadn’t thought about before?
Writing this book revealed that I still had some forgiveness work to do.  I was still holding on to some version of “they done me wrong,” and some of the events happened years ago.  I believe that there will always be more work to do.  As the quote says, “perfection is a journey, not the destination.”   

Can you tell us a bit about your writing process?
I use a variety of processes.  I keep a journal with me and record various ideas and thoughts I have.  I may see a sign or quote I want to explore more in-depth.  As I explore spiritual principles, I take some time to work with the principles to see how my life was changed.  Everything I write about, I have experienced. 

What was the most challenging aspect of writing the book?
While writing the book, I wanted to share every exercise and every experienced, however, this would create a book the size of War and Peace.  Because I like to give people easy to read bite-size pieces, editing the information is hard for me.  

What do you hope readers will gain from reading your book?
I hope the readers learn that it is never too late to change your life, no matter your circumstances.  Everything is connected to what you truly believe about the world around you and about what you believe to be true about yourself.  

How have readers responded to your book so far?
People have been very receptive.  In the book, I talk about talking about the “forgiveness pill,” and many people have reached out to me to tell me that they are taking the forgiveness pill and their lives are changing.  

Are they any authors who have influenced your writing style?
I’m not sure.  I enjoy the difference in the writing styles of other authors.

What do you have in mind for your next writing project?
I wait for a topic to reveal itself to me.  When a book is ready to be written, I start to get ideas.  At this moment, I’m waiting for wants to be born through me.

Is there anything else you'd like potential readers to know about your book?
I want others to know that no matter what it is possible to change your life right where you with what you already have.  If I could do it, others can also.  

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Lessons from the Human Body by Julious Fletcher

Today we are interviewing Julious Fletcher, author of a new self-help book, titled "Lessons from the Human Body." 

Tell us a bit about yourself.
I am a professional dancer, actor and model. I have obtained my BFA in Theatre Performance and I have traveled domestically and internationally, teaching children dance and drama as well as performing.  I have worked with children (ages 3-12) for five years in an educational setting.  I am currently pursing my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Art Therapy, emphasis in Dance Movement Therapy. I have produced short films entitled “Raped” which is a poetic expression that talks about sexual assault victims and “African Americans in Education,” which is a documentary about African-American educators who discussed today’s issues such as segregation, racism, education, and the importance of Black History month. They are posted on my YouTube channel, OnlyJulious. Overall, I am a down-to-earth and comical man.

Describe the purpose of your book in a few sentences.
It is a holistic book that takes the different human body systems, breaks them down, and analysis them on how they apply to our daily lives.   

Who do you think would most appreciate this book?
Anyone is in interested in the self-help genre and anyone who desire to heal and grow.

What inspired you to write a book about the lessons we can learn from the human body?
I would say part of it was because of my degree. One of the sayings in my field is that we should listen to our bodies because it has wisdom in it. I always loved Anatomy and Physiology back in high school; this book helped me combine my Anatomy and Physiology love and my aspiring counseling wisdom together.  

As a society, do you think we are moving closer to or further from being connected with our bodies?
It’s both. Some people are becoming self-aware and becoming connected to themselves and some people are becoming further disconnected from themselves. When people are being connected to themselves, they are being self-full (taking care of themselves in a proper manner); when people are being disconnected, they are being selfish; selfish is a destructive form of self-care. Disconnected people also are focused on superficial things and materialistic things to keep up the appearances, not being the true self. 

One of the topics you talk about in the book is the relationship between the human circulatory system and the human need to distribute life to others. Can you elaborate a bit on this?
Society does not discuss the balance of self-care and sacrifice enough. In that particular chapter, I talk about how we need to be able to contribute or distribute life to others by giving encouraging words, an act of kindness, listening or being there for people during tough times; however, distributing life to someone should not cause you to be in lack. For example, if someone needs $20 and I don’t have $20 to give, I don’t put myself in debt or in the hole to satisfy someone else’s need. This raise up another chapter which discusses boundaries and letting your “No” be “No.” However, if the need is able to be fulfilled such giving a ride or sitting with them as a form of support during a major doctor visit, that’s contributing life. In today’s society, we have focused so much about ourselves, we don’t consider another person. Then, when a person commits suicide, people feel bad because that person was crying out for help and no one heard him or her. That chapter helps us understand proper life contribution and identifying what is true love. 

One of the questions you bring up in the book is whether people are willing to learn the lessons of the human body. What do you think makes some people resistant to learning these lessons?
Lessons are: confronting negative emotions such as fear, denial, shame and guilt; understanding the root of mental illness, which come from trauma and/or historical pathology; confronting the excuses (or lies) we tell ourselves of why we are not being productive in our talents, gifts and skills; identifying healthy/unhealthy relationships and having the strength to leave unhealthy relationships.

What was the most interesting thing you uncovered while doing research for the book?
All of it was fascinating to me; I think the most interesting thing was my personal experience about misalignments. Misalignments are not only the improper adjustment in our backs but we can have a misalignment within our true selves and because we are misaligned within ourselves, then we connect to people, things or organizations that do not connect with our authentic self. It takes a moment of honesty and self-worth to understand our alignments. 

Did writing the book take you to unexpected places or reveal things you hadn’t thought about before?
It really did! It caused me to go within myself for healing as well. While I was writing this book, I became disappointed with someone and later that day, I found out my uncle died. In the midst of my hurt, I knew my uncle would have wanted me to move forward. When I went to work on the book, I was on the section where I talked about dealing with disappointment and grief. So, it helped me heal in certain areas of my life as well. 

Can you tell us a bit about your writing process?
Once I received the inspiration (or the idea), I draft out an outline of the chapters and topics within the chapters. Then it becomes writing my thoughts and researching on those topics. If I get hit a road block and inspiration is not flowing, then I take a break for however long it takes.  Once I have relaxed, I go back, review and pick up where I left off. If it is still something that is flowing, I move to other section of the book.   

How do you think reading your book will impact people?
It would encourage people change their way of thinking and it would challenge the review any lies that were said to them. It would cause people to come into a place of healing.  

What do you have in mind for your next writing project?
Right now, I am in between book projects. I am currently planning and working on some short film scripts. 

Is there anything else you'd like potential readers to know about your book?
I want you to read with an open heart and mind. I want you to have an expectation for healing. Most importantly, I want you to trust the process, which means be patient with yourself and take your time. 

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Delroy Constantine-Simms, Rice & Peas For The Soul

Today we are interviewing Delroy Constantine-Simms about his collection of motivational/inspirational stories called "Rice & Peas For The Soul," published by Think Doctor Publications.

Tell us a bit about Think Doctor Publications.
Think Doctor Publications started out as a one man organization printing t shirts and small post cards in mainly African-Caribbean outlets in London during the 1999’s after an very long sabbatical from the trade, I restarted the business through www.zazzle.com/thinkdoctor which sells my products world wide.

Describe “Rice and Peas for the Soul” in a few sentences.
Rice and Peas for the Soul; is an edited collection of more than 150 thought provoking, motivational, inspirational empowering stories of hope, faith and courage. These story based ingredients have been selected due to their positive underlying messages, which encourage readers to think, reflect and wonder about life in general.

This reassuring book also encourages readers to see light of forgiveness as oppose to darkness revenge, by offering prayer for those who are more interested in hiding your light as opposed to allowing your true potential to shine. Let me also remind you that this entrée book is just an appetizer, before the main series of books are served

Who do you think would most appreciate this book?
This is not just an ordinary book of motivational and inspirational stories, he suggest that the book can be used as personal developmental tool. “Each person going through life issues has at least one inspirational story that can be used as a positive self- esteem building stepping stone out of issues that may be holding them back in some way. In essence the stories are about empowering each reader to move from where they are now, to the place where they would prefer to be in their own lives”

Author D. Constantine-Simms.

What inspired the idea to publish a collection of thought provoking, motivational, inspiring, and empowering stories? 
I have always been interested in publishing, writing and editing, but did not know how the process let alone where to start. I was born and brought up in the pre internet and pre digital publishing age. So my dreams of publishing remained just that a dream.  I guess going to University helped me understand the rules of writing. 

It’s also important to add that the greatest and only motivational book on the market I have heard prior to my own book was the Bible, which is a great book but it was not the type of book that I wanted to reproduce.

I first thought about this book project, after meeting Muhammad Ali in my home town of Wolverhampton in 1983 Ali was visiting the West Midlands (UK) as part of speaking tour and to visit loyal fans. Without doubt he was an inspiration on so many levels form he still is, but I was slow to act on that injection of inspiration, that didn’t really last.  I had no real guidance or direction, let alone know how so the idea died, like so many other dreams I had at the time.
 
However, my dream was re-awakened when I met Nelson Mandela in Bloemfontein South Africa in (1992) while I was on holiday with friends who invited me over for a visit during the height of Apartheid. I was lucky enough to meet him in Bloemfontein where he gave his first major speech after being released from prison. I was fortunate enough to meet BBC Journalist John Harrison (RIP) whom I followed to where Mandela was posing for photos and took the opportunity to shake his hand, a moment I will never forget.

However, the real motivational push to complete the book was the election of Barack Obama in 2008, after I stood for nearly 12 hours in the freezing cold of Washington DC, to witness the inauguration of the first Black President of the United States of America. That’s when I knew it was time to stop dreaming and start doing. That’s exactly what I did and I have been editing books as a ghost writer and editor and a number of other publications and other writers

Is “Rice and Peas for the Soul” similar to any other books out currently?
My books follow the tradition of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul."

What do you think is the value of the short story, compared to longer formats, such as the novel? 
The stories were chosen to accommodate the bite size mentality of readers that do not want to spend hours reading one book with one message. My book has several message conveyed in several stories, thus allowing readers to pick and choose which ones they like. Most importantly, they don’t have to go from one chapter to another in order to follow a story line or the underlying messages.

How do you hope readers react to the book?
I’ve been quietly surprised by the public response to this book.  I had hoped that the book would do well, but I am hoping this  book  and the follow ups to this book  Rice and Peas 2-4,  which will be out later this year, will be as popular and even better received than other more established books in this genre. 

I am hoping that the selected stories will continue to encourage readers, irrespective of cultural background to think, reflect and wonder about their own lives in terms of their trials, tribulations and how they have coped and weathered those difficult situations, by way of reading this book, or at least as a consequence of reading at least one story.

What do you have in mind for your next project?
My next project is related to a diversity and equality training project called Changing Hearts & Minds: Diversity and Equality Training which is a training manual being designed to promote and affirm diversity and equality.

I intend to publish at least ten books in the Rice and Peas Series, before I focus on developing a catalogue of self- help psychology books for students, practitioners and whoever is interested in the associated subject matters

Is there anything else you'd like potential readers to know about your book?
Think Doctor Publications will be doing a series of book launches in Toronto, Dubai, New York and Jamaica during the latter part of 2015.

Author Profile
D. Constantine-Simms is an occupational psychologist, counselling Psychologist and a qualified Therapeutic career coach. He also works as freelance print and photojournalist, whose work is regularly submitted and distributed by photo agencies such as Corbis Images and Demotix. His articles and images have appeared in British and international publications such as the Word (Canada) The Big Issue, The Guardian, The Voice Newspaper, Miami Times, and many other publications. Constantine-Simms has previously edited the following books, Teachers for the Future (1995) The Greatest Taboo: Homosexuality in Black Communities (2001) Hip Hop Had a Dream: Vol. 1 the Artful Movement (2008) Constantine-Simms is the recipient of the 2001 Lambda Award for Best Anthology: The Greatest Taboo: Homosexuality in Black Communities (2001).

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Barry Mangione, Author of No Easy Answers

Today we're interviewing Barry Mangione, author of the self-help book No Easy Answers.
 
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I'm an author, musician, singer/songwriter, life coach, and pediatric physical therapist. Over the past several years, I've overcome depression, divorce, bankruptcy, alcoholism, and thoughts of suicide to become the happy, healthy, and hopeful person that I am today.

Describe the purpose of No Easy Answers in a few sentences.
Without self-awareness, there can be no self-help. In order to truly know yourself and be able to help yourself, you first have to ask yourself some hard questions. The purpose of this book is to share the questions that helped me transform my life in an effort to help and inspire others do the same. Each chapter is a question that I asked myself during my personal transformation, and the reader is encouraged to ask the same questions of themselves.

Who do you think would most appreciate No Easy Answers?
I think anyone who is in the process of changing their life for the better will appreciate this book. It's divided into three sections: recovery, redemption, and reinvention. If you can identify with any one of these stages of life's journey, there's something in No Easy Answers for you.

What inspired you to write a book about your transformation from a struggling individual on the verge of suicide to a happy and successful person?
I realized that I had a choice. I could either keep this knowledge and experience to myself, or I could share it with the world in the hopes that someone else going through similar struggles would find hope, inspiration, and the individual empowerment to overcome their personal adversity.

During the period of your most difficult challenges, what motivated you to strive to be a better person?
My love for my children motivated me to keep going, and a burning desire to express myself through music and writing. If I did not have music and writing as a creative outlet during those times, I'm not sure where I would be today.

How do you think reading your book will impact people?
My hope is that people will ask themselves the same questions that I ask myself in the book, and that the process of answering those questions for themselves will lead them down a path of greater self-awareness and inspire them to do great things. I hope people will come back to the questions in No Easy Answers throughout the difficult times in their lives for guidance and wisdom.

What do you have in mind for your next writing project?
My next project is tentatively titled, Weapons of Hope. The idea is to further explore all the concepts, ideas, and practices that kept hope alive for me during the darkest of times and that still motivate me to strive for more today. Rather than using the framework of questions as I did in No Easy Answers, I'm using the framework of weapons to view hope not as something you wish for, but as something you fight for.

Is there anything else you'd like potential readers to know about your book?
A portion of the profits from sales of No Easy Answers will be donated to Appalachia Service Project, a nonprofit organization with which I'm personally involved. Their mission is to make homes in the poorest regions of Appalachia warmer, safer, and drier for the people who live there. I talk about some of my experiences with Appalachia Service Project in the book.

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T. Denise Manning, Author of Imagine Potential

Today we are interviewing T. Denise Manning, author of the self-help/inspirational book Imagine Potential (Imagining your possibilities and reaching your full potential, Life Coaching Guide to Success).

Tell us a bit about yourself.
I’m just a woman that has applied her lessons, her mistakes, and her experiences to my life and used them as motivation. I wear many titles but at the end of the day, I’m a woman that lives to inspire others.

Describe your book in a few sentences.
Imagine Potential is an inspirational guide book for girls age 12- 18 however any young woman can benefit. The book is a reminder to never give up, punch fear in the face, jump the hurdles to your success and much more! The book also has worksheets in the back to inspire every girl to write down her goals.

What motivated you to create a movement based around inspiring girls?
I was motivated to INSPIRE girls to imagine their potential because of working with youth for over a decade now. It seemed right and natural!

What do you think are some of the biggest challenges facing girls growing up in modern society?
Self-esteem issues. Girls need to realize that their worth is not validated by someone opinion of them. Girls need to realize that they define their worth and who they are.

How do you hope reading your book will impact readers?
I hope it inspires girls to imagine their potential… whatever that is!

Outside of your book, what other resources would you recommend for empowering girls?
I encourage all girls to find a mentor! A mentor that they respect, someone they can talk to and coach them along.

What do you have in mind for your next writing project?
I’m just finished my first children’s book titled “ I’m Unique” its an inspirational book for girls 0-7 years of age!

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Flip Brown, Author of Balanced Effectiveness at Work: How to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor Without Driving Yourself Nuts

Today we are interviewing Flip Brown, author of the non-fiction and business self-help book Balanced Effectiveness at Work: How to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor Without Driving Yourself Nuts.

Tell us a bit about your book.
My book is a non-fiction business and self-help book.
 Balanced Effectiveness at Work: How to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor Without Driving Yourself Nuts is a resiliency manual for anyone who works for a living.

Within each chapter there are conceptual definitions, sample scenarios, frank assessments, “Flip’s Tips,” action plans for real traction, and positive reinforcement. The book addresses the chronic dissatisfaction that comes from being in a crazy-paced, priority-confusing, soul-sapping workplace. With a light-hearted but in-depth look at twenty-four wide-ranging topics, presented in a unique news-you-can-use format, it will provide you with real options, helpful resources, and renewed optimism.

Balanced Effectiveness at Work has five pages of endorsements from over 25 key authors, thought-leaders, and business executives including The New York Times bestselling authors Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Albion. International endorsements have been received from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Germany, Sweden, and Dubai.

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