Vincent Pugliese helps people reclaim their purpose and freedom
“Dig into something you already love to do,” Vincent advised. “Connect with others in that space. Be generous and be helpful. That’s how every success story starts.”
Claudia Hagadus Long finds purpose through words, weaving and wonder
A lawyer-turned-author, Claudia infused her life with new purpose by writing historical fiction and cozy mysteries, plus embracing fiber arts.
Steve Woodruff helps others find clarity in their second act
“When you find that clarity, it’s liberating,” Steve said. “You can finally stop trying to be something you’re not and instead embrace who you really are.”
After finding her voice through fiction, Karen Nelson helps others tell their stories, too
After a successful career working in nonprofit development for various causes, her transition into literary nonprofit work was both a leap of faith and a natural extension of her skill set.
Gail Lukasik discovers a puzzle worth solving, and uncovers a family secret
“Memoir is incredibly powerful,” Gail said. “It helps you process your life, understand your identity and, sometimes, it even changes your future.”
Andrew Matthews helps people find joy, happiness at every turn
When Andrew turned to writing self-help books, he saw an opportunity to combine his love for art with his desire to share his insights on happiness. His books have reached people from all corners of the globe.
Margie Zable Fisher embraces adventure, fitness and fiction
What became known as “The Margie Project,” was a yearlong initiative where she committed to trying something new each month with a friend.
Jordan Grumet helps people find meaning in their final moments
Burnout led Jordan to re-evaluate his priorities. Rather than searching for a new passion outright, he instead eliminated what wasn’t bringing him joy.
Mary Jo Thayer’s call to write and mentor others
Mary Jo’s life reflects the belief that every person has a unique gift and has a story that can change the world.
Leonard Cochran finds purpose in leadership and restoring people
After launching UpWords Unlimited, his business focused on relational leadership. Leonard is fully dedicated to guiding individuals and organizations toward growth, healing and transformation.