Hello sisters!

I am so grateful for you and your gifts. Whether you are pouring into your community, lifting others, creating amazing art, or shining your light - I thank you. I learn from you all, everyday !

I am SOOO excited that you chose to take part in this series! This is all about you and your rising.

I ask women I admire and who are chasing after their dreams (or who have accomplished their dreams) to share their story - that's you! Your story will buoy women who are about to enter into their own journey, or who really want to but don't know how.

The theme is – the courage to become. The story should be about "becoming," and the journey it took to get there. So whether you became a mother, a woman you love, you set off in a new career, you battled an illness - or you dedicated yourself to your passion - doesn't matter. It's all about the courage it took for you to take the steps toward _________.

If you're comfortable sharing, I want to know about the messy, insecure parts and moments.

THESE ARE THE REAL MOMENTS - THIS IS HOW YOUR LIGHT SHINES - WHEN YOU SHOW US ALL OF WHO YOU ARE.

You could talk about anything that you are proud of accomplishing or are on your way to accomplishing.

If you're up for it, you can either free write your own story of becoming (any phase of your life) or you can answer the questions below and I will create the piece. ( I know writing isn’t everyone’s favorite, but it’s mine!)

Many women really dive deep - and that always reads better and has more impact. We are currently on season 4 of this feature series, you can find other stories here. So far I have featured 55 amazing women, and it has been one of my greatest joys to share each woman's story.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

What was one thing you always dreamt of doing, were afraid to do, but did anyway?

How did it feel getting started?

Tell us about some of the obstacles you faced when you got started __________(i.e. singing, getting into a relationship, starting your own business)?

What motivates you to __________________ (Same fill in the blank as previous question.)

Which living person do you most admire?

Which talent would you most like to have?

What is your most marked characteristic?

What is your motto? A message that motivates you or helps you along?

What are some things you are proud to have accomplished?

What keeps you going when you feel like you are knee deep in mud?

What’s one piece of advice you’d give to women who are about to embark on the journey you are on?

What is one piece of advice you would give your 20 year old self?

Please include all your links - and I will link to it in the blog.

I encourage photos throughout the feature. Please send me 4-5 photos including a head-shot type photo. I will share through all forms of social media. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for being open to sharing your story and giving hope to other women. ❤ xo-catia

The deadline for submitting your story is Saturday April 18th, 2020.