Why I wrote Alchemy of a Woman

Everyone has a story to tell, the moments that shape us, the failures, triumphs, heartbreaks, and the paths to self-acceptance. Yet we only hear from those willing to share their journey, those who have mastered the art of storytelling to captivate and inspire.

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I am a storyteller. My professional life in communications revolves around crafting articles, reports, and proposals. I take complex ideas and organize them into narratives that are accessible and engaging, whether building campaigns, drafting documents, or translating intricate concepts for institutions and organizations.

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It was time to write for myself.

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Alchemy of a Woman is a personal project I’ve dedicated the past few years to. It’s a memoir that captures a decade of my life’s adventures, organized into a full-length narrative nonfiction. Initially, I thought it would be a rom-com, a lighthearted tale about a time when I loved three men at once. But as I poured my heart onto the pages, I realized this story went deeper. It’s about confronting female guilt, Mormon guilt, Jesus guilt, white-saviorism–humanitarian-aid-type guilt. It’s an international journey of learning to listen to my own gut, freeing it from guilt (and parasites) to finally hear it clearly.