Three years on, the chapter no longer reflected what actually unfolded, and I couldn’t share my book while this mismatch existed. Updating wasn’t about rewriting history; it was bringing the story back into alignment with my lived experience, my integrity and my youest you.

Unapologetic youness isn’t a personality trait. It’s a daily choice. An elegant rebellion against every moment you were told you were ‘too’ something.

Empowerment is within you! One of this card’s magical truths is: empowerment isn’t external – it rises from lineage, lived experience, boundaries and grace.

First printed in Holistic Bliss Magazine, February 2026 Maybe it was the frenetic energy of editing deadlines and summits, but when I sat down to write this month’s column, I swear I had 47 ideas all swirling at once and no idea where to start. Just staring at the blank page, tapping my pen, hoping one idea would land. Yes, I write my first draft long‑hand — it’s how I connect with what I’m creating. And that thought of connection became my moment of clarity in the chaos.