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Self-Improvement

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Silencing the Inner Critic
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.
Feb 26, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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Breaking the Mold
Caroline Mayfield
Caroline Mayfield
Carrie Mayfield, raised in upscale Buckhead, Atlanta, values culture and philanthropy, influenced by her financial consultant parents and experiences in charity and art.
Feb 25, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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Threading the Invisible Line
Celeste Harrington
Celeste Harrington
Celeste Harrington, raised in Savannah's historic district, is inspired by her architect father and pianist mother, fostering her love for art, literature, and Southern Gothic heritage.
Feb 25, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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Mistakes, Messes, and the Magic of Growth
Caleb Peterson
Caleb Peterson
Caleb Peterson grew up in a devout LDS household in Salt Lake City, fostering his intellectual curiosity and love for the outdoors from a young age.
Feb 24, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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Charting Confidence: Steering Through Self-Doubt
Charlotte Winslow
Charlotte Winslow
Charlotte Winslow grew up in a historic sea captain's home in Kennebunkport, where her family's maritime ties shaped her love for New England history and coastal life.
Feb 24, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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Falling for the Sound of Me
Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed, born in Alexandria, Egypt, grew up in Paris, blending Egyptian traditions with French culture, shaping her bicultural identity.
Feb 24, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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Rewrite Your Own Headlines
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.
Feb 24, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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The Patchwork Self
Leslie Woodruff
Leslie Woodruff
Leslie Woodruff, raised in Boise’s North End, comes from a family with Idaho roots, blending agricultural tradition with a creative spirit through her parents' craft brewery.
Feb 24, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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The Soulful Balancer
Marc Devonte Prince
Marc Devonte Prince
Marc Devonte Prince is a gay Black man from Beaumont, Texas, advocating for resilience and community while prioritizing education amidst financial challenges.
Feb 23, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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Earning Your Place, Awkwardness and All
Abby Woodcroft
Abby Woodcroft
Abby Woodcroft, raised in Bar Harbor, grew up near Acadia National Park, nurturing her passion for nature and writing inspired by her park ranger father.
Feb 22, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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The Power of Loving What Makes You You
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.
Feb 22, 2025 • Self-Improvement
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Impostor Syndrome, Meet Your Match
Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed, born in Alexandria, Egypt, grew up in Paris, blending Egyptian traditions with French culture, shaping her bicultural identity.
Feb 19, 2025 • Self-Improvement

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