Each of us is a supernova in disguise,
a brilliant light that can illuminate the world. 

THE TIME TO SHINE IS NOW!  

 ~ Foreword by Kristine Carlson ~

New York Times bestselling author, world-renowned speaker, and retreat leader

“The stories shared in SHINE! show courage and whisper hope, and they also show that the price we pay for staying in the shadows is too great. Your soul came here to shine; do not settle for less than your heart’s true desire.”

From the publisher behind the international best-sellers Midlife Transformation and Courageous Hearts and the best-selling trilogy, Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul™ comes a new collection of illuminating, heart-opening stories to inspire you to shine your light in the world.  

In SHINE! a collective of twenty-four empowered feminine leaders revisit the moment in which they decided to take off their masks, and stop playing small, and shine as brightly as they dared.

These moments triggered a landslide of change that brought down the walls these women had built to hide their true selves, and empowered them to step onto life’s stage like the superstars they are. 

Each of us is a supernova in disguise, a brilliant light that can illuminate the world. Let these powerful stories show you how you, too, can let your light shine as a beacon in your own life, and the lives of others. 

Meet The Authors:

Jami Hearn

Ann Sanfelippo

Marcia Mariner

Deborah Kevin

Felicia Baucom

Kelley Grimes, MSW

Felicia D'Haiti

Lizette Morais

Dr. Catherine Hayes, CPCC

Kathleen Gubitosi

Kelly Mishell

Michele Greer

Dr. Debra Reble

Cindy Hively

Maribeth Decker

Kris Groth

Lisa Marie Grantham

Tarah Abram

Monica Dubay

Crystal Cockerham

Marquette "Martini" Goodwin

Jessica Dugas

Susan Kay Dahl

Nicole Meltzer

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR SHINE!...

“SHINE! spotlights amazing and inspiring female leaders and entrepreneurs with candid stories to share. It demonstrates what happens when we move beyond our fears and what we ‘ought to do’ as prescribed by others and truly acknowledge our gifts and true essence. When that happens, as these women so beautifully describe, they became stronger and more empowered. You can too. Read and be amazed by them and by the possibilities inherent in you.”  

~ DR. JO ANNE WHITE,  Certified Life, Leadership and Business Coach, producer, radio host, best-selling author, and Energy Master Teacher

“When you live under a cloud from past experiences, it dims the beauty that is available to you every day. To become your beautiful self, and truly shine the way you are meant to, means letting go and leaving behind what no longer supports you. It is through the loss that you see a new path to expand and through the pain that you become free. Free to live in the light of your authentic self. These powerful women who share their stories in SHINE! exemplify the courage it takes to truly transform.”

~ MAL DUANE, Midlife Transformation Coach

"Our happy future is always before us. All we need to do is choose it. The inspirational stories in SHINE! will inspire you to keep going, no matter how dark the road looks, because on the other side of where you are is a world of joy, possibility, and happiness."  

~ EVELINE JURRY, creator of the Positive Separation Method, author of Happy Again! The Art of Positive Separation  

“The quality of brightness reflected in these stories is sure to dazzle and delight you! What makes SHINE! a must-read is an authentic intensity; each author inspires by sharing how to blaze a trail through some darkness. Together, a timeless constellation shimmers on the pages to show you the way.”  

~ LORE RAYMOND, best-selling author, Writing and Creativity Catalyst

“In my opinion, SHINE! is a must-read for ALL women. SHINE! offers a view of lives impacted by obstacles, ultimately leading them to be liberated from their fears to living their true life’s purpose. The poignant stories of these incredible women will move and enchant you. Beyond inspiring!”

~ DONA RUTOWICZ, LCSW, Expert Relationship Coach 

“I love traveling through the pages and words of the wonderful stories shared by the women who wrote SHINE! I find myself in their experiences. I have faced the same fears. I have been in the prison of limited beliefs. I have lived a small and compromised life, too. No more! As I step into my life, on my terms, their stories make me laugh, cry, cheer, feel proud and get more courageous to live this magnificent life fully. I will come back to these stories over and over for continued inspiration.”  

~ RACHEL KIEFFER, Holistic Health Coach and Women Health Circles Coach

“The amazing stories within SHINE! are powerful narratives of bravery and courage. Each author shows us how they were able to overcome obstacles and step forward to live passionately and fearlessly. By telling these stories, these stellar women inspire us to dream and step forward to do so for ourselves.”  

~ LAURA CLARK, Soul Coaching® Master Practitioner & Trainer

“Women everywhere are cheering for SHINE! Stories to Inspire You To Dream Big, Fear Less and Blaze Your Own Trail. Within these pages, you will find twenty-four stories to inspire your own metamorphosis. If you are looking to step out from the shadows of your life, look no further.”

~ LISA HUTCHISON, LMHC, licensed psychotherapist & writing coach

“SHINE! will take you on a journey of transformation, as you will see a piece of yourself in most every chapter of the book. These women have dug deep to allow us to see their innermost fears even while expanding their own shining souls. Get ready to dream big and shine!”

~ LARA JAYE, Intuitive Executive Coach

“An empowering collective of stories of courage and transformation! If you are a woman who has faced challenges that threatened to keep you hidden or playing small, SHINE! is a must read. As you read through the powerful and life-changing experiences of these women, they will inspire you to overcome your own challenges, encourage you to stop hiding and to finally be brave enough to step into the brilliance of who you are and share the sacred gifts you were born to share!”

~ KIM TURCOTTE, Women’s Empowerment Expert and founder of The Goddess School

A PEEK INSIDE THE BOOK:

 CHAPTER 1 

OWN YOUR GIFTS

Sometimes, you don’t even know how amazing your innate gifts are until life forces you to use them!  Authors

Jami Hearn, Dr. Catherine Hayes, CPCC, Cindy Hively, and Deborah Kevin share their unique experiences of owning their gifts and talents in a whole new way. 

 CHAPTER 2 

Sing Your Own Song

There are many ways to use your voice, but few are more vulnerable than singing! Authors Lizete Morais, Lisa Marie Rosati-Grantham, and Kathleen Gubitosi, MA show us how raising their voices and letting themselves be heard created radical transformation in their lives. 

 CHAPTER 3 

Go Your Own Way

Sometimes, in order to be your greatest self, you need to make choices that others don’t understand.  Authors Monica Dubay, Felicia Baucom, Nicole Meltzer, and Maribeth Decker tell the stories of how they came to stand in their truth despite what was happening around them. 

 CHAPTER 4 

Trust Your Inner Knowing

What is your heart telling you? Authors Crystal Cockerham, Felicia D’Haiti, Kelly Mishell, and Tarah Abram share their experiences of following their own paths to joy, success, and fulfillment. 

 CHAPTER 5 

Claim the Spotlight

Shining brightly in your life often means taking the stage in a bigger way than ever before.  Authors Dr. Debra L. Reble, Kris Groth, and Ann Sanfelippo each let go of old beliefs in order to step into the spotlight in their lives. 

 CHAPTER 6 

Embrace Your Empowerment

Despite what you’ve been through, you can claim your inner sovereignty and stand tall in your truth.  Authors Michele Greer, Kelley Grimes, MSW, and Jessica Dugas share how trauma empowered them to shine even more brightly in the world. 

 CHAPTER 7 

Believe in Miracles

When you trust that you are cared for and protected, you can show up in a way that’s bigger than your fear.  Authors Marquetta "Martini" Goodwin, Susan Kay Dahl, and Marcia Mariner share how their prayers were answered in ways they could never have foreseen. 

Journaling Prompt Pages

Dive deeper into the wisdom and lessons contained within each woman’s story.

Three Journaling Prompts after each story help you delve deeper into the vital lessons these women’s experiences have to offer.

About Publisher Linda Joy

Best-selling inspirational publisher, Radio Show Host, and Visibility Catalyst Linda Joy is one of today’s premier voices in women’s inspirational publishing and a powerful advocate for women's dreams.

Linda is the publisher of Aspire Magazine, the premier inspirational digital magazine for women since 2006, host of the Inspired Conversations radio show on the #OMTimes network, host of the Inspired Living Giveaway, host of Inspired Living Secrets as well as the Creatrix behind the eleven time best-selling boutique hybrid publishing house, Inspired Living Publishing. 

Ms. Joy is passionate about encouraging women to rediscover and reconnect with their inner wisdom, and empowering them to live deeper, more authentic, inspired lives both personally and professionally--and all of her brands are dedicated to publishing and producing projects that support  women in doing so.


Her well-respected multimedia brands serve over 46,000 women and 25,000 social media fans who embrace her message of love, feminine wisdom, and self-empowerment.

About Inspired Living Publishing

Inspired Living Publishing is a best-selling boutique hybrid publishing house providing visionary female entrepreneurs, coaches, therapists and healers with high-profile publishing and marketing packages that shine a spotlight on their brand and message.

Over 220 visionary female entrepreneurs have published with Inspired Living Publishing's sacred anthology division and become best-selling authors. Inspired Living Publishing's powerful Authentic Storytelling(TM) model guides their authors through a transformative writing process that brings their truth and essence to the page.  

Inspired Living Publishing  also offers powerful high-visibility publishing, marketing and launch services to aligned solo female authors to bring their sacred message and brand to the global audience of women they are meant to serve. 

Inspired Living Publishing's first two titles of their new division, Being Love: How Loving Yourself Can Create Ripples of Transformation in Your Relationships and the World by Dr. Debra Reble, (May 2016) and The Art of Inspiration: An Editor's Guide to Writing Powerful, Effective Inspirational and Personal Development Books (June 2016) topped multiple best-seller and hot new release lists within hours. To learn more about  their high-visibility publishing and marketing services visit .InspiredLivingPublishing.com