Sacred Serenity: Finding Peace in a World That Demands So Very Much

For years, I walked into predominantly white spaces where every part of me felt like it came with a “handle with care” warning label. I spoke a little softer, dressed a little “safer,” and kept parts of myself on mute—like I was some kind of corporate spy trying not to blow my cover. And don’t even get me started on how hard it was to honor my culture, which values community and respect for elders, in spaces that seem to scream, “It’s every person for themselves!”

After a day of tiptoeing through that emotional minefield, I’d go home and try to scrape together enough joy to show up for my family. Some days, I nailed it. Other days? Let’s just say the couch saw more of me than it deserved.

When Dr. Antoinette Candia Bailey tragically ended her own life this year, after years of writing about the hardships that Black women face in academia, it rocked me to my core. I have the same 9-5 she had and I felt that pain acutely. I had to do something, so I did what I do best, I wrote. I wrote about mental fitness. I wrote about the need for inner peace. I wrote about reclaiming joy. The result has been many blog posts and then the idea for Sacred Serenity was born.

I wrote Sacred Serenity because I know for a fact I’m not the only one who’s been on this rollercoaster. I know because I see it my friends, co-workers, and community. Black and Latina/Hispanic women are consistently and specifically socialized to pour into everyone else—our families, our communities, our workplaces—until there’s nothing left. Rarely, if ever, are we told to pour into ourselves. And even when we try, guilt bursts into the room like a storm trooper telling us, “You could be doing more.” Am I wrong?

This book is your permission slip to stop, breathe, and take care of YOU. Inside, you’ll find:

• Mental fitness tips to shut down burnout before it starts.
• Affirmations to hype you up when life feels like a heavyweight match.
• Practical exercises to help you reclaim your joy without the guilt.

Listen, Sacred Serenity isn’t just a book—it’s a vibe, a toolkit, and a long-overdue reminder that you are worthy of rest and joy. It’s the peace you’ve been craving, wrapped in pages that I hope feels like a warm hug from someone who gets it.

And because self-love is contagious, don’t stop at just one copy. Gift one to your homegirl, your coworker, or even that friend who’s always doing the absolute most. I am not being dramatic when I say self-love could save someone’s life. It saved mine.

And to be clear, this book boldly and unapologetically features the beauty and resilience of Black and Latina women. But don’t get tricked, its mental fitness gems and reminders to slow down are for anyone who could use a daily dose of love on yourself a little bit more.

Sacred Serenity drops December 11. Trust me, this is the gift to yourself—and someone else—that keeps on giving. Let’s reclaim our peace and our power, one mental fitness step at a time. The book costs $19.99 and will be available on Amazon. This book is obviously not priced to create wealth, it is designed to create a necessary shift in the lives of Black and Brown women. Please support my mission to impact the lives of one million women and grab a copy.