Soul Notes: A Women's Guide to Empowerment
Reclaiming Confidence, Voice and Inner Authority
Soul Notes is a curated book project featuring women whose lived experience has ripened into wisdom.
Each chapter offers one true story, one embodied practice, and one distilled Soul Note—the essence of what she now knows.
This project is created in collaboration with Laura Di Franco and published by Brave Healer Productions, a respected independent publishing house known for producing #1 bestselling collaborative books rooted in integrity and lived wisdom.
Some stories are remembered.
Some stories become wisdom.
And some are ready to be shared.
Soul Notes is a gathering of women whose lived experiences have ripened into insight, compassion, and guidance for others.
Why Soul Notes
There's no single path to empowerment.
Confidence isn't built the same way for every woman.
Voice doesn't emerge from identical circumstances.
Inner authority is cultivated through deeply personal journeys.
That's why Soul Notes brings together a carefully curated group of co-authors — women whose lived experiences have ripened into wisdom.
Each author shares:
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A story of lived transformation
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An embodied practice or tool
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A distilled “Soul Note” — the essence of what she now knows
Where many empowerment books focus only on what to do, Soul Notes delivers the integration readers crave:
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The lived story.
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The embodied process.
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The practical application.
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An inspiration or word of wisdom.
This isn't abstract inspiration.
It's wisdom earned.
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” - Brené Brown in Daring to Lead
Showing up doesn’t mean performing.
It means standing in clarity.
It means allowing your story to reflect your strength.
When a woman shares her story with courage and discernment, it becomes nourishment — for the reader and for herself.
Why Soul Notes Exists — And Why It Matters Now
In January, I had a powerful conversation with Laura Di Franco of Brave Healer Productions about something close to my heart:
Why Soul Notes exists.
We didn’t talk marketing.
We talked about meaning.
We talked about:
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Women reclaiming their voice
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Writing from lived experience, not performance
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Creating a container that feels curated, selective, and deeply intentional
Soul Notes is a space for women who are ready to write from embodiment — not just expertise.
It’s about confidence.
Voice.
Inner authority.
And the courage to shape lived experience into something that serves others.
When a woman reflects deeply on her life,
experience becomes wisdom.
And wisdom longs to be shared.
Is This Project Right For You?
Soul Notes is designed for women whose lived experiences have matured into wisdom they feel ready to share.
Many contributors are coaches, mentors, therapists, educators, practitioners, executives, or emerging thought leaders. What unites them is not a specific profession, but the depth of their personal journey and their commitment to authenticity.
You may feel aligned with this project if you:
💫Have walked through meaningful personal transformation
💫Have reflected deeply on your experiences and integrated what you’ve learned
💫Value authenticity, discernment, and professional integrity
💫 Feel ready to share your voice through visible authorship
💫 Respect structure, collaboration, and publishing timelines
This project isn't about being the loudest voice in the room.
It's about women who speak from lived experience, grounded wisdom, and embodied clarity.
If that resonates with you, this may be the right space for your story.
Project Milestones:
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Author Invitations & Selection — Now to July 15, 2026
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Writing Period — July 29 to August 19, 2026
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Editing & Production — August to November 2026
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Book Launch — December 1, 2026
“Within every woman lives a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing.” - Clarissa Pinkola Estés
What Happens After You Apply?
Once your application is submitted through Brave Healer Productions, it enters a thoughtful review process.
Here is what you can expect:
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Application Review: Your submission is reviewed to ensure alignment with the vision and spirit of the book.
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Connection Conversation: If the project feels aligned, you may be invited to a conversation with Charleen to explore the fit and answer any remaining questions.
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Official Invitation: Selected contributors receive a formal invitation to join the project as a Soul Notes co-author.
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Writing & Publishing Journey: Authors then begin the guided writing and publishing process supported by the lead author and the team at Brave Healer Productions.
This process ensures that the final group of authors feels cohesive, supportive, and aligned with the purpose of the book.
Some stories are simply remembered.
Others become wisdom that guides the path for others.
Apply to Become a Soul Notes Co-Author
Soul Notes brings together a carefully curated group of women whose lived experiences have matured into wisdom.
Each contributor shares a chapter that weaves together a personal story of transformation, an embodied insight or practice, and a practical tool for readers — culminating in a distilled Soul Note, the essence of what she now knows.
This book is not simply about telling stories.
It is about sharing the wisdom that emerges when life experiences are integrated with clarity, authenticity, and inner authority.
If you feel a quiet resonance with this project and sense that your voice may belong within these pages, you are warmly invited to explore the next step.
Applications are submitted through our publishing partner, Brave Healer Productions, who supports the author selection process and guides the collaborative publishing journey. They are reviewed with care to ensure alignment with the vision and spirit of the book.
Take a moment to review the application and see whether this path feels aligned for you.
Embodied Authority
She no longer leads from intellect alone.
She has walked through silence, expectation,
and the quiet ache of shrinking.
She listened to the body.
She trusted her intuition.
She aligned mind and soul.
Now she stands — rooted, clear, sovereign.
Like a rose that no longer questions its bloom.
This is Wisdom Unleashed.
Soul Notes Author Information Guide
This guide shares everything you need to know about becoming a co-author, including:
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The book vision and structure
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Timeline and milestones
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Investment
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Co-author benefits
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What is expected
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What you can expect
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Frequently asked questions
My hope is that as you explore these pages, you begin to see yourself within this project.
Your story.
Your presence.
Explore the guide to clarify the pathway — and see whether it aligns.
“Lived experience becomes wisdom when it is embodied.”
If your body softens at the thought of saying yes, this may be your moment.