Voices of 100 Women3 min read

Just a week later, Cindy reached out to let me know she had nominated me to be part of a docu-series called Voices of 100 Women. I was so touched. She said she’d be sending over a contract. When I opened it, I quickly realized that in addition to being interviewed, I would also be required to write a book. Yes, it was something I’d always wanted to do—but to say I was caught off guard would be an understatement. That was December 15, 2023.

By the first week of January 2024, I was meeting with the amazing team at She Rises Studios Publishing, and before I knew it, I was writing Change for Good. The docuseries became a blurry backdrop as I poured myself into the pages of my book. I met with the publishers in person a few times, and we filmed a few short segments, but my mind and heart were focused on my writing and the looming deadline. Like I said—twists and turns.

So imagine my surprise when, nearly a year to the day after turning in my manuscript, I received an email announcing that the Voices of 100 Women series is premiering this week! Time has flown, and this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Along the way, I’ve met so many inspiring women, listened to their stories, and shared my own. I’ve been reminded again and again of the importance of saying yes, of being open to change, and of leaning into the unknown. Vulnerability is never easy. Letting the world in, letting people see you—that’s scary. But what I’ve learned is that it’s in those moments of risk and openness that true strength and resilience are born.

This experience has been a beautiful reminder that growth often begins when you step outside your comfort zone. I’m beyond grateful to Cindy, to She Rises Studios, and most of all, to you—for being here, for encouraging me, and for walking this journey with me.