“It’s important that we can come together through stories to receive support, inspiration, and have a laugh or two.” – Rev. Ariel Patricia   Today’s featured bestselling author is book publisher, former Sergeant in the US Marines, educator, mother, ordained interfaith minister, and visionary businesswoman, Ariel Patricia. Ariel and I talk about her writing journey, why she started her company Sacred Stories Media and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: How her dislike for writing changed over the years so much that she now publishes books. How she became an interfaith minister. How Ariel & her co-author Kat Kanavos decided on the title “Crappy to Happy” What challenges Ariel had to overcome early as a faith-based entrepreneur. Her future plans for Sacred Stories Media What Ariel does to re-center herself when things seemingly get chaotic.   Ariel’s Site: https://sacredstoriesmedia.com/patricia/ Ariel’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Rev.-Ariel-Patricia/e/B00NE48812?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 Sacred Stories Publishing: https://sacredstoriespublishing.com/     The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. to listen to the full track and download it, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/…/north-wind-a…   Related Episodes:   200 - "Listen to Your Dreams" with Kat Kanavos (@KathleenKanavos) #chaostoclarity: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/200-listen-to-your-dreams-with-kat-kavanos-kathleenkanavos-chaostoclarity/   105.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Joy of Forest Bathing" with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/   109 - "30 Days to Me" with Lynn Reilly: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/109-30-days-to-me-with-lynn-reilly/   #GNPYear2 Episode 2 - "Lead An Uncompromised Life" with Lori Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear2-episode-2-lead-an-uncompromised-life-with-lori-spagna-lorispagna/   290 – “The Forgiveness Solution” with Rev. Misty Tyme (@Rev_Misty_Tyme) #C2H: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/290-the-forgiveness-solution-with-rev-misty-tyme-rev_misty_tyme-c2h/   194 – “A Badass Butterfly Conversion” with Rev. Dr. Jane Galloway #chaostoclarity: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/194-a-badass-butterfly-conversion-with-rev-dr-jane-galloway-chaostoclarity/   202 - "Your Divine Human Blueprint" with Julie Renee Doering (@RevJulieRenee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/202-your-divine-human-blueprint-with-julie-renee-doering-revjulierenee/   225 – “Empowered to Win” with Rev. Allison G. Daniels (@AllisonDaniels9): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/225-empowered-to-win-with-rev-allison-g-daniels-allisondaniels9/   Ep. 298 – “Navigating The Clickety-Clack” with Keith Leon S. (@KeithLeon): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-298-navigating-the-clickety-clack-with-keith-leon-s-keithleon/