A few years ago, I felt completely stuck. I’d changed careers more times than I could count - teacher, counselor, librarian, children’s book seller - each one teaching me something new but leaving me a little more uncertain about what I truly wanted. I loved helping others, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was meant for something more. My work didn’t feel fulfilling, and I wanted to create a life that gave me both freedom and purpose - one where I could be present with my kids and still build something meaningful of my own.

The turning point came when I realized I’d been chasing the dream I thought I wanted. While I enjoyed the connection and creativity in each role, I knew deep down it wasn’t the right fit. So, I went back to my first love - reading. I started picking up personal growth books, and with every chapter, I felt myself opening up again. The words reminded me of who I was and who I wanted to become. That’s when I began inviting other women to read alongside me, and those conversations turned into something truly special. I discovered that clarity doesn’t come from waiting for the perfect plan, it comes from taking small, inspired steps forward.

Through reading, reflection, and community, I rebuilt my confidence and started trusting myself again. That’s why I created Bloom With Books - to help other women move from self-doubt to self-belief, one page and one small action at a time.