by helene@helenetstelian.com | Jan 6, 2021 | Next Act for Women
A devastating diagnosis of Stage IV breast cancer at age 55 transformed Leslie’s life. She has now devoted her life to advocating for the next generation of breast cancer screening and has written about her journey in her new memoir, Probably Benign. Tell us a...
by helene@helenetstelian.com | Dec 2, 2020 | Next Act for Women
Suzette was leading what looked like a perfect life as a wife, mother, and community volunteer when she had two major epiphanies: She was a writer and editor at heart. And she was gay. She is now a book coach and is in a loving relationship with a woman. Tell us a...
by helene@helenetstelian.com | Sep 9, 2020 | Next Act for Women
When her friend Greg heard about her upbringing and suggested she write her memoir, Teressa took the idea seriously. It would take years of fits and starts—and developing a thick skin—for Teressa to get her book out in the world. Tell us a little about your...
by helene@helenetstelian.com | Aug 25, 2020 | Purpose Stories
What is your life’s purpose? The purpose of my life is to perceive the presence of grace at all times everywhere, and for this to be of benefit to others. How are you living your purpose? I maintain and support my purpose through the daily practices of Siddha...
by helene@helenetstelian.com | Aug 13, 2020 | Next Act for Women
While one might envy growing up with a famous poet as a father and surrounded by legendary writers, the truth for Gretchen was not so rosy. She writes about her complex relationship, including its gifts and harms (one of which was sexual molestation), in her new...