There are few journeys in life as sacred as the one that leads us to, through or away from motherhood. The low lows and the high highs of caring for children with special needs or watching identities evaporate from caretaking, or being given the enormous task of loving the world, rather than just one or two, are experienced by so many women, but rarely talked about, which is why Jessica invited twenty-one women to share their own deserts to mountaintop experiences in motherhood.

Throughout this book, courageous women do not look away from their own pain but instead do the hard work of mining the meaning of their desert moments, modeling the simple truth that is often forgotten in the pursuit of surviving the trip to the top of the mother of all mountains: all we really need to be is love.

In 2011, while on a routine mission for her organization in Somalia, Jessica Buchanan made one seemingly small decision that would change the trajectory of her life. She ignored her intuition, and by doing so, silenced her voice. As a result, she spent 93 days as a hostage to pirates who demanded 45 million dollars for her freedom. On January 25, 2012, Jessica was successfully rescued by SEAL Team Six.

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Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance is a collection of nineteen women's voices, born out of Jessica's own struggle to love and accept her body, soul, and mind. Operating under the belief that we cannot heal fully in isolation, she has assembled a group of courageous women to generously share their stories of mental health disorders, chronic illness, disordered eating, sexual identity, and body reclamation. The result is a transformational guidebook for any woman who is committed to exploring self-compassion through the lens of radical self-acceptance.

The Losses We Keep is a deeply moving collection of personal stories from women who have faced the heart-wrenching journey of pregnancy loss, IVF struggles, and the uncertainty of not knowing why they can't conceive. Jami, alongside eight other courageous women, shares her story and theirs, offering a raw and honest look at the emotional and physical challenges they have endured. This book is a beacon of hope, a source of solidarity, and a reminder that no woman facing these trials is alone. Through their shared experiences, these women provide comfort, understanding, and the strength to keep moving forward.

Running is more than just a sport—it’s a journey. It’s about navigating life’s toughest moments, finding strength, and hitting your stride. That’s what "Why We Run" is all about: celebrating the stories of “everyday” women who’ve overcome challenges and kept moving forward.

We’re looking for 10 women to contribute their stories to this heartfelt anthology. Whether it’s about overcoming obstacles, finding healing through running, or celebrating your first finish line, your voice matters.

Soul Speak Press and the iRise Above Foundation are inviting young women facing or who have faced breast cancer to share their powerful stories for a transformational anthology.

Are you a woman in your twenties, thirties, or forties currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer? Your story matters, and it has the power to inspire and uplift others on this journey.

We’re looking for a diverse range of voices and experiences that shed light on the challenges, hopes, and unique journeys of young women diagnosed with breast cancer.