If you had told me a few years ago that I’d be days away from launching a book about stepping into my own power, I probably would have over-analyzed that statement for three hours, wondered if I was being too "loud," and then asked you if you were okay with me writing it.

That is the life of a chronic people-pleaser. But this Friday, January 16, 2026, that chapter officially closes, and a new one begins with the release of my latest book: "Making Waves: From Pleaser to Powerful: Reclaiming Your Boundaries."

Escaping the Mental Maze

Most of my life was spent in a "mental maze." You might know the one—where a single offhand comment from a neighbor or a stranger can send your mind into a tailspin. You replay the conversation, imagine the "perfect" response hours too late, and burn all your energy trying to figure out how to make everyone happy.

I realized that while I was busy trying to keep the waters calm for everyone else, I was drowning in my own life. I was settling for "good enough"—like that roach-infested trailer we first lived in when we moved to Trenton—because I was too afraid to demand the life I actually deserved.

When Redirection Feels Like Rejection

In the book, I share the story of being "kicked to the curb." At the time, our eviction felt like the end of the world. It felt like a failure. But looking back, it was the only way the universe could move us toward the home we eventually bought and the life we’ve built here.

That’s what Making Waves is about. It’s about realizing that sometimes the most "powerful" thing you can do is accept a redirection, find your voice, and trust that the ripples you create will lead you exactly where you need to be.

The Full Circle Moment

One of the most emotional parts of this journey was realizing that the love we poured into our foster son years ago wasn't lost, even when he was moved away. Five years later, he found his way back to us through our business, Trenton Delivers. It was the ultimate proof that when you stop living just to please people and start living to impact them, the universe has a way of bringing those blessings back to your door.

Join Me This Friday

I am so proud of this book. It’s not just a memoir; it’s a guide for anyone who is tired of the "hamster wheel" and ready to start making their own waves.

How to get your copy on January 16:

• The Amazon Route: It will be available for $15.97.
• The Local Route (My Favorite!): If you are here in Dade County, I’m offering signed copies for $15.00.

Since I’m already out on the roads with the delivery van, I will hand-deliver your signed copy straight to your door. No shipping, no waiting—just neighborly support.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me. Whether you've read my column in the Sentinel or you've been a long-time customer of Trenton Delivers, your support is what gave me the courage to write this.

Are you ready to stop pleasing and start making waves? Let's do this on Friday.