I had a lifelong story buried in extreme chaos and intense emotion. Did it even matter enough to tell it? I had no idea whatsoever how to turn my experiences into a book that could truly impact others. I didn’t have a clue where to start. I brought Nadia the "sh*t." The mess of my message. The pain driving my purpose. The story I didn’t know how to tell. The immensity of undertaking this project felt defeating. I felt totally overwhelmed by the process.Working with Nadia changed everything. She didn’t just edit my words—she helped me find my voice and speak clearing and directly through the chapters of my book to the hearts of the hurting needing a dose of hope. What an incredible ability she had to treat the most painful parts of my story with tender loving care, holding it with kid gloves knowing how deeply the pain penetrated my soul. Yet, she gently pushed me to expose deeper layers of my “crap" so that others might gain perspective, understanding and most of all, hope.

Even though I had moments of self-doubt, Nadia helped me turn my story into something that reminds people that there is always light no matter how deep the darkness within. Hope exists. No matter what.Through the process, she helped me remain laser focused on the purpose of telling my story and remain confident of the impact it could have on all those who would read it. Publishing my book has been transformational on so many levels. Personally, it helped me step into a new level of healing I didn’t realize I still needed. When you rise up from the depths of despair, depression, and hardship of a story like mine, a tendency exists to allow it to swallow you up. Continuing to heal helps me stay above, yet still be able to express and use the pain for my purpose. And from a publishing standpoint, I now have a superb-quality book that I’m proud to share. One that truly represents who I am from the depths of my soul, and portrays my mission to help others rise out of the ashes of their past to find their own way from struggle to strength.

From Sh*t to Sunshine isn’t just a book—it’s a key to opening doors for speaking, connection, and impact in ways I couldn’t have done on my own. It’s raw and real. And it gives real hope to real people. In real life circumstances…that stink. I would absolutely recommend Nadia and her team at Pique Publishing to anyone who has a story to tell. One that sits inside of them but they have no clue how to bring it to life—or are afraid they can’t. Or shouldn’t. Especially people who have been through the hard of life and desire to use their pain for a purpose rather than allowing it to control the rest of their lives. Pique Publishing provides the kind of support you need every step of the way. They are always in your corner to push for your dreams…published and powerfully equipped to step into what God intends for your life.