Happy New Year, Beautiful Souls!
Welcome to a brand-new year filled with endless possibilities. I hope this message finds you thriving and that 2025 is already shaping up to be a year of joy, growth, and transformation for you.
First, let me take a moment to celebrate YOU and this incredible community. Together, this blog has reached over 60,000 views across 50+ countries worldwide—a milestone that fills my heart with gratitude and pride. Thank you for being a part of this journey.
It’s been a while since I’ve shared here—life has been full of transformations, challenges, and triumphs. As some of you know from following me on social media, I’ve been deeply immersed in a journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. I’ve been striving to become the best, most authentic version of myself.
Many of you were here when I first shared my voice through my books, The Whitaker Book of Poetry and Hell and Heaven at 8. Since then, I’ve contributed to seven book compilations (and more are on the way!). These projects have been part of a larger story—one of healing my mind, body, and spirit, and building a vibrant community that thrives on growth and connection.
In this time of reinvention, I’ve also launched several initiatives that evolved into a beautiful Wellness practice. Through coaching and peer support, I’ve had the honor of helping others embrace their healing journeys. As a certified self-healing, mindfulness, recovery, and peer support specialist, I offer personalized support that integrates art therapy modalities like journaling, vision boards, painting, and more. This practice is about creating space for healing, empowerment, and transformation—together.
Now, I’m kicking off this year with something extraordinary: my 50 Years, 50 Miles, $50K—Miles, Milestones, and Memories Campaign!
As I celebrate my upcoming 50th birthday in November, I’ve set out to accomplish two meaningful goals:
🏃♀️ Complete 50+ miles through 3 5Ks, 2 10Ks, and a marathon. (My first race, the She Power 10K, is just around the corner on January 26th!)
💰 Raise $50,000 to expand my coaching and peer support business—creating even more opportunities to impact lives through programs, events, and resources that nurture mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
This campaign is more than just miles or money—it’s a celebration of resilience, community, and transformation. It’s about inspiring others to set bold goals, embrace healing, and create memories that matter.
But enough about me—what about YOU? I’d love to hear how you’ve been since we last connected. What wins have you celebrated? What challenges have helped you grow? Let’s make this space a hub of encouragement, reflection, and support once again.
Drop a comment below or share your thoughts with me. I can’t wait to hear from you!
Here’s to an incredible year of growth, connection, and living fully. Let’s do this—together.
With gratitude and love,
Stacie
Hey Stacie, I’m excited to share in your milestones and ongoing journey. I especially loved that you are including running in your journey. Unfortunately achievement can hinder and/or make caring for your body difficult, after all there are only so many hours in a day. But you have reminded me that I need to prioritize my own health in order to be my best pediatrician, businesswoman, friend, advocate and so on self…
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