Self-Improvement

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  Step by Step to a Clearer Heart

  Caroline Hensley

  Caroline Hensley

  Caroline Hensley, raised in Montgomery, Alabama, grew up in a family of educators, fostering her passion for storytelling and social justice from an early age.

  Jul 10, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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  Reflections of Enoughness

  Zahra Ahmed

  Zahra Ahmed

  Zahra Ahmed, born in Alexandria, Egypt, grew up in Paris, blending Egyptian traditions with French culture, shaping her bicultural identity.

  Jul 9, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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  Small Habits, Big Shifts

  DeAndre Holloway

  DeAndre Holloway

  DeAndre Holloway, a Chicago native, grew up in a middle-class family. He is an acclaimed author and advocate for urban storytelling, deeply rooted in his city's culture.

  Jul 9, 2025 • Self-Improvement
• 4 min read

  Shedding the Armor

  Jackson Harcourt

  Jackson Harcourt

  Jax Harcourt grew up on a ranch near Jackson, guiding tourists and documenting wildlife, where his love for storytelling began.

  Jul 9, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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  Dancing Through the Chaos of Self-Love

  Raul Batista

  Raul Batista

  Raúl Batista is a Cuban American writer from Hialeah, Florida, known for his vivid storytelling and advocacy for literacy in underfunded communities.

  Jul 8, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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  Heartbreak Alchemy: Turning Love's Messes into Wisdom

  Tiana Whitewolf

  Tiana Whitewolf

  Tiana Whitewolf, raised on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, values indigenous traditions and communal care in her writing and cultural work.

  Jul 7, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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  Weaving Wholeness: The Art of Self-Love

  Ebony Johnson

  Ebony Johnson

  Ebony Johnson, raised in Charleston's Gullah Geechee heritage, was inspired by family stories and local history, shaping her passion for cultural exploration in her writing.

  Jul 7, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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  The Strength in Letting Go

  Marcus Chambers

  Marcus Chambers

  Marcus Chambers grew up in a Jamaican American household in D.C., where his parents worked hard to provide opportunities while honoring their Caribbean roots.

  Jul 7, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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  Becoming My Own Best Friend

  Christo Valente

  Christo Valente

  Chris Valente, raised in Santa Barbara, grew up in a philanthropic family. He now writes novels and essays blending ecology with personal stories in Santa Monica.

  Jul 6, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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  Messy Beginnings, Magic Habits

  Ileana Santos

  Ileana Santos

  Ileana Santos, born in Houston’s East End to a Cuban-Mexican family, grew up surrounded by lively conversation, home-cooked meals, and Latin music.

  Jul 6, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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  The Small Things That Change Everything

  James Harrington

  James Harrington

  James Harrington, a rural West Virginia native from a coal mining family, emphasizes perseverance and community in his writing, blending regional traditions with universal themes.

  Jul 5, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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  Breaking Up with Perfect

  Isabela Martinez

  Isabela Martinez

  Isabela Martínez, born to Cuban immigrants in Miami's Little Havana, values cultural traditions and celebrates her heritage through storytelling and the arts.

  Jul 5, 2025 • Self-Improvement