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USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
This Summer, Find Purpose Within: Izabela Oquendo's Bestselling Book Helps Readers Trade Emptiness for Alignment
Summer is a season of transformation: a time to reflect, reset, and rediscover what truly matters. For readers seeking meaning beyond productivity or surface-level success, The Opposite of Empty offers a much-needed invitation inward. The Opposite of Empty , published by Landon Hail Press , reached bestseller on Amazon in categories including Family & Personal Growth, Women's Spirituality, and Personal transformation & Spirituality. Book cover design by Rich Johnson of Spectacle Photography . Creative direction and styling by Samantha Joy . Written by mental health professional and transformation coach Izabela Oquendo , The Opposite of Empty is a bestselling guide for women who are ready to stop performing and start living with boldness, authenticity, and purpose. Through a signature framework called The Purpose Activation Blueprint, Oquendo leads readers through seven core elements that illuminate their needs, values, strengths, and desires. Helping trade emotional exhaustion for alignment and clarity, the Purpose Activation Blueprint is a tool Oquendo developed while navigating her own personal turmoil. Trailer caption: Creative direction and styling, Samantha Joy . Hair Sam KM , makeup Heath Baker . The book – part memoir, part self-help guide – was born from Izabela's own story of rupture and renewal. In the span of two years, Oquendo lost her father, reconciled with family, experienced a major fissure in year long friendships, sold everything she owned, and moved her family across the world to start again. She journaled through every step of that transformation. The tools and reflections that helped Oquendo through her dark night of the soul have now become a blueprint for reconnecting with your truth, even when life feels like it's unraveling. Bestselling author and mental health professional, Izabela Oquendo. Photo by Angelli Nguyen . Hair Sam KM , makeup Heath Baker . 'I wrote this book for the woman who feels suffocated by the life she once strived for,' says Oquendo. 'There are so many indicators of success that society trains us to look for, but there is only one that actually matters: freedom.' Izabela Oquendo is a mental health professional, speaker, and transformation coach who helps women break free from fear and realign with their purpose. She is the creator of The Purpose Activation Blueprint and founder of The Mindful Waypoint , a platform dedicated to helping women manifest success through alignment. Originally from the U.S., she now lives in Spain with her husband and two children. Paired with the companion title, The Purpose Activation Blueprint Workbook , offers a completely interactive experience. Each chapter includes reflection prompts that help readers identify what's no longer working and begin crafting a new vision for their lives. While the workbook is available for purchase, Oquendo notes that readers can also follow along using a blank journal. 'The Opposite of Empty is a blueprint for the woman seeking more out of life,' explains Oquendo. 'I can tell you from experience that once you find your purpose and live by it authentically, the life you dream of magically unfolds before your eyes.' Photo by Angelli Nguyen . Hair Sam KM , makeup Heath Baker . From navigating grief and strained friendships to unpacking people-pleasing and burnout, The Opposite of Empty is both a call to courage and a practical tool for transformation. At its heart, it's about reminding women that they already have the answers, they simply need the space and support to find them. 'The Opposite of Empty is not your typical self-help book,' shares Samantha Joy, Editor-in-Chief of LHP. 'It's a roadmap for those seeking their true purpose by way of important (often left out) areas of life including healing your inner child, building true and lasting friendships, and taking risks that seem illogical to most.' Dedicated to creating a sacred and transparent space for writers, Landon Hail Press allows authors to own the creative direction of their book and their brand. LHP books have been sold on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more, and featured in major publications like Are you an aspiring author? Book a free consultation with Landon Hail Press here . For further information please contact: katie@ SOURCE: Landon Hail Press View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
Miami Herald
05-06-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
The Monsters She Faced and the Woman She Found: Author Angie Lickliter Shares Her Journey of Healing and Hope in ‘Finding Her'
KANSAS CITY, MO / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / What if the greatest love story you'll ever live is the one you write with yourself? In a world full of expectations, author Angie Lickliter invites women to pause, reflect upon themselves, and bravely confront the monsters that have held them back. Finding Her isn't just a memoir, but a moving life story for women ready to face their pain, rewrite their story, and step into the life they were meant to live. In her debut memoir, Finding Her, Angie Lickliter shares the raw, unfiltered story of her journey through chronic illness, self-doubt, and healing. Diagnosed with Crohn's disease at the age of 27, she has spent decades navigating a battlefield of physical pain, emotional isolation, and inner chaos. Her story is not one of overnight transformation, but of deep work, relentless self-discovery, and finally, self-acceptance. "I didn't just write Finding Her, I lived it," says Lickliter. "Page by page, I faced the monsters that once defined me: shame, heartbreak, the battle with my body, and the silence of not feeling enough. This book is my victory. It's a message to every woman that healing is possible. You can rise. You can rewrite your story. And you can find her, because she's still in there." Published on June 2 by Landon Hail Press, Finding Her quickly rose to become the #6 New Release in Women's Personal Growth and a Top New Release in Women's Spiritual Growth. It also ranked #2 in New Releases for Family & Personal Growth. Book cover design by Rich Johnson of Spectacle Photography, with photography by Angelli Nguyen and creative direction by Samantha Joy. Finding Her is more than a memoir; it's a roadmap for anyone who has ever felt broken, invisible, or unsure of where to turn next. Through raw storytelling and deep honesty, Angie offers her readers a gripping account of her personal battles with the inner "monsters" that once threatened to define her. Designed to lead readers through Angie's journey from start to finish, Finding Her gives readers a firsthand account of the encounters with her monsters, who all represent a fear or shame Angie felt at one point in time. Along the way, the readers also meet the author's "allies", who are unexpected people, practices, and moments of clarity that helped her survive. The book concludes with an empowering collection of "weapons" - or tools - like meditation, yoga, journaling, and more, that helped Angie become stronger and more self-aware after every battle. This book was written to empower you, the reader, to face your own monsters with courage and clarity. While everyone's monsters are different, they all whisper doubts, reinforce patterns, and keep you stuck in shadows. Angie's story, with the tools that she provides, proves that with the right support and inner work, healing isn't just possible, it's inevitable. "Angie's bravery to shed the monsters that once shaped her identity is the permission every woman needs to overcome a false sense of self," says Samantha Joy, Editor-in-Chief at Landon Hail Press. "Finding Her encourages you to embark on the journey back to who you were before the world told you who to be." Author Angie Lickliter shines beautifully as she is photographed by Angelli Nguyen. Creative direction by Samantha Joy. For over 25 years, Angie has lived with Crohn's disease, which has greatly influenced her own personal battles with food, alcohol, and toxic relationships. Angie brings both vulnerability and wisdom to the pages of her memoir. Her work as a certified holistic wellness and cannabis coach, along with her leadership of countless support groups, fuels her mission to empower women to reclaim their health, identity, and power. This summer, Finding Her dares women to slow down, look inward, and ask the bigger questions in order to discover their true selves. "I wrote Finding Her to tell my story," Angie says. "I built Finding Her to help you rewrite yours." Dedicated to creating a sacred and transparent space for writers, Landon Hail Press allows authors to own the creative direction of their book and their brand. LHP books have been sold on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more, and featured in major publications like Are you an aspiring author? Book a free consultation with Landon Hail Press here. For further information, please contact: dottie@ SOURCE: Landon Hail Press
Indianapolis Star
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
The Monsters She Faced and the Woman She Found: Author Angie Lickliter Shares Her Journey of Healing and Hope in ‘Finding Her'
KANSAS CITY, MO / ACCESS Newswire What if the greatest love story you'll ever live is the one you write with yourself? In a world full of expectations, author Angie Lickliter invites women to pause, reflect upon themselves, and bravely confront the monsters that have held them back. Finding Her isn't just a memoir, but a moving life story for women ready to face their pain, rewrite their story, and step into the life they were meant to live. In her debut memoir, Finding Her, Angie Lickliter shares the raw, unfiltered story of her journey through chronic illness, self-doubt, and healing. Diagnosed with Crohn's disease at the age of 27, she has spent decades navigating a battlefield of physical pain, emotional isolation, and inner chaos. Her story is not one of overnight transformation, but of deep work, relentless self-discovery, and finally, self-acceptance. 'I didn't just write Finding Her, I lived it,' says Lickliter. 'Page by page, I faced the monsters that once defined me: shame, heartbreak, the battle with my body, and the silence of not feeling enough. This book is my victory. It's a message to every woman that healing is possible. You can rise. You can rewrite your story. And you can find her, because she's still in there.' Published on June 2 by Landon Hail Press, Finding Her quickly rose to become the #6 New Release in Women's Personal Growth and a Top New Release in Women's Spiritual Growth. It also ranked #2 in New Releases for Family & Personal Growth. Book cover design by Rich Johnson of Spectacle Photography, with photography by Angelli Nguyen and creative direction by Samantha Joy. Finding Her is more than a memoir; it's a roadmap for anyone who has ever felt broken, invisible, or unsure of where to turn next. Through raw storytelling and deep honesty, Angie offers her readers a gripping account of her personal battles with the inner 'monsters' that once threatened to define her. Designed to lead readers through Angie's journey from start to finish, Finding Her gives readers a firsthand account of the encounters with her monsters, who all represent a fear or shame Angie felt at one point in time. Along the way, the readers also meet the author's 'allies', who are unexpected people, practices, and moments of clarity that helped her survive. The book concludes with an empowering collection of 'weapons' – or tools – like meditation, yoga, journaling, and more, that helped Angie become stronger and more self-aware after every battle. This book was written to empower you, the reader, to face your own monsters with courage and clarity. While everyone's monsters are different, they all whisper doubts, reinforce patterns, and keep you stuck in shadows. Angie's story, with the tools that she provides, proves that with the right support and inner work, healing isn't just possible, it's inevitable. 'Angie's bravery to shed the monsters that once shaped her identity is the permission every woman needs to overcome a false sense of self,' says Samantha Joy, Editor-in-Chief at Landon Hail Press. ' Finding Her encourages you to embark on the journey back to who you were before the world told you who to be.' Author Angie Lickliter shines beautifully as she is photographed by Angelli Nguyen. Creative direction by Samantha Joy. For over 25 years, Angie has lived with Crohn's disease, which has greatly influenced her own personal battles with food, alcohol, and toxic relationships. Angie brings both vulnerability and wisdom to the pages of her memoir. Her work as a certified holistic wellness and cannabis coach, along with her leadership of countless support groups, fuels her mission to empower women to reclaim their health, identity, and power. This summer, Finding Her dares women to slow down, look inward, and ask the bigger questions in order to discover their true selves. 'I wrote Finding Her to tell my story,' Angie says. 'I built Finding Her to help you rewrite yours.' Dedicated to creating a sacred and transparent space for writers, Landon Hail Press allows authors to own the creative direction of their book and their brand. LHP books have been sold on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more, and featured in major publications like Are you an aspiring author? Book a free consultation with Landon Hail Press here. For further information, please contact: dottie@
