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Stand Up, Stand Out, Stand Strong<\/strong><\/h2>\n

by Sue Dumais<\/p>\n

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Stand Up, Stand Out, Stand Strong:<\/strong>\u00a0A 30-Day Guide to Navigate Life When the SHIFT Hits the Fan<\/h3>\n

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Discover the power of a change in perspective and come to see that as long as we are fighting to be right we will always feel wrong. Discover how to stop taking everything so personally by using our own judgments to move us from brutal honesty to radical honesty. Learn how we are all born innocent but programmed guilty and that a healthy expression of anger and asking for help is an act of courage. See how we are more connected than we are separate and if we want the world to change we need to change our view of the world and become part of the solution.<\/p>\n

Sue won\u2019t tell us what we want to hear but she tells us what we need to hear. It has become clear\u2014what used to work is no longer working. We are dying to feel alive. We are at a pivotal choice point and each of us holds the potential to unify humanity and free us all. The world doesn\u2019t need us to fit in, it needs each one of us to stand up, stand out and stand strong. Hope for humanity lies in our willingness to embody our heart YES and answer the call for love. This book is a thirty-day road map to change minds and open hearts to create a ripple effect that has the potential to heal the world.<\/p>\n

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About the Author<\/h3>\n

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Sue Dumais is a Global Impact Visionary Leader answering the call to heal the world. She is a best-selling Author, an international Speaker, an Ordained Minister, Spiritual Medium, a gifted Intuitive Healer and a global voice of HOPE and inspiration for the \u201cHeart YES Movement.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Sue brings the gifts of insight, awareness, and self-empowerment to her global audience, creating a shift in consciousness from head to heart. Her mission is to ignite our hearts to uplift humanity and unify us in love for each other and our planet.<\/p>\n

Desperately seeking answers for herself, Sue Dumais has walked to the edge of life over and over again, asking \u201cWhy am I here?\u201d At a deep level, she believed she wasn\u2019t good enough, even while she was constantly striving to prove her own worth. After sensing cancer deep within her own body, Sue discovered her unique healing path back to vibrant health. Her deep desire to understand human behaviour and to heal her past has led her to become a coach and embrace her intuitive gifts as a healer.<\/p>\n

Sue\u2019s signature book book Heart Led Living ~ When Hard Work Becomes Heart Work<\/em> provides 10 foundational principles to SHIFT consciousness from head to heart. Sue shares her personal journey through the darkness of anorexia, alcohol abuse, and other self-destructive behaviours. Enroute, she discovers her true gift of inspiring others to awaken their innate ability to heal and to trust their intuition as they lead with their heart and discover their \u201cYES!\u201d for life.<\/p>\n

Sue published her 6^{th<\/sup> book in January 2019 called The Evolution of the Ego ~ A Journey to Unwind Your Ego, Embrace Your Humanness and Embody Your Divinity<\/em>.<\/p>\n}

Sue\u2019s previous book\u2014Stand UP Stand OUT Stand STRONG ~ A 30 Day Guide to Navigate Life When the SHIFT Hits the Fan<\/em><\/a>\u2014is proving to be the right book at the right time during our shifting times.<\/p>\n

She truly owns her power on stage blending her intuitive gifts, belly dancing and authentic story-telling to provide a transformational experience like no other. and has been teaching, speaking and training for more than 20 years.<\/p>\n

Sue brings a deep level of insight, awareness and self empowerment to her audience. Her gift is to inspire other to awaken their innate ability to heal, trust their intuition, follow their heart and discover their heart YES for life.<\/p>\n

www.heartledliving.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazon Central Author Page:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>www.amazon.com\/Sue-Dumais\/e\/B0071CL6CQ<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0
<\/strong>Goodreads Author Page:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>www.goodreads.com\/author\/show\/1121438.Sue_Dumais<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Please share a bit about your journey to become a published author<\/strong><\/p>\n

I published my first two books A Strong Core for Life (2007) and my Yoga for Fertility Handbook (2009) to provide resources for my clients and for my instructor training and certification courses. It was back when the self publishing industry was young and simple. I loved the idea of print on demand because it was an affordable option for new authors and also created less of an environmental impact.<\/p>\n

Shortly after, I knew in my heart there was another book waiting to be conceived. I practised infinite patience to allow the book to come. Little did I know, those years in between would challenge me to the core of my being. I embarked on a healing journey to release the burdens of my past and bring my soul, mind and body into harmony.<\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t until the spring of 2013, after speaking to Julie Salisbury, that the spark grew into the flame of creation. I attended her weekend writing workshop and I came home with a full outline to start writing. The chapters came fast and Julie\u2019s coaching was an essential part of bringing my book to life.<\/p>\n

For 4 months the words were pouring out of my heart into my fingers and onto the pages. I had almost finished writing the book when all of sudden the inspiration came to a complete stop and my health took a downward spiral. Apparently I had some more healing to do before I could finish the story. Within a year my book\u00a0\u201cHeart Led Living\u201d\u00a0was published and I felt strong enough to share my message on international stages.<\/p>\n

Last spring I felt a strong heart nudge once again to write another book. When I tuned in during meditation I received a vision of writing a collaborative book with members from my heart led living community. I am so honoured to have worked with 9 other authors sharing their \u201cmiracles\u201d in this new book to be launched on November 16th\u00a0titled\u00a0\u201cExpect Miracles\u201d\u00a010 beautiful souls sharing stories of Hope, Inspiration & Transformation<\/p>\n

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How does the writing process work for you? Do you schedule a time every day, work madly when inspiration hits or ?<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the inspiration to write hits me, it is like turning on a tap and the words flow through my heart and onto the pages. I use my laptop because I can actually type and keep up with the speed the words are flying out of me. The inspiration can hit at odd times and I often find myself awake and writing at 4 a.m. while my family and household are asleep. I literally can be pushed out of bed to write or guided to my computer at random times to write.<\/p>\n

There are times I will also set aside blocks of time to devote to creative writing. I turn off all potential distractions, sit in stillness and meditate to become a clear channel as I align with the message from my heart. Once I sit down in front of my laptop, I surrender my agenda, my plan and any ideas I have to my inner Spirit to allow the message that is meant to come through me. I see myself as a messenger for the message. My intention is always to be of highest service to humanity and for the words that come through me to land in the hearts of those who are meant to read them.<\/p>\n

What did you find most difficult about the writing and publishing process? What was the easiest?<\/strong><\/p>\n

After writing my first two books I was often confused by the changes in the self publishing industry. I went from being supported by a local Canadian company to suddenly having a U.S. representative calling to up sell me on things I didn\u2019t need. It became more difficult to navigate on my own as I didn\u2019t understand what was happening with the publishing industry and I didn\u2019t have time or motivation to research all the changes. It was changing so quickly I couldn\u2019t keep up if I tried.<\/p>\n

Once I met Julie all that changed. As a writing and publishing coach, Julie makes the publishing process much easier. She is on top of the changes in the industry and has a gift of finding ways to work with the changes to support me in getting my message out into the world in the way that will create the greatest impact.<\/p>\n

A lot of people think that once you write the book it will sell itself. It actually takes more energy and time to promote and market the book than it does to write. I remember a conversation I had with Dr Christiane Northrup where she mentioned that even as a New York Times best selling author if she is not out there promoting her books, they don\u2019t sell themselves.<\/p>\n

Another myth circulating is that you will make lots of money through your book sales. It is not the actual book that makes you money. The royalties are minimal especially with the current publishing structure. It is the business you build around it that brings more income. Being a published author with a best-selling book adds credibility and opens doors to more opportunities to share your message with the world.<\/p>\n

I have built a global community around my third book \u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u201cHeart Led Living: When Hard Work Becomes Heart Work\u201d\u00a0and I have shared the stage with some amazing individuals like Dr Christiane Northrup, Les Brown, Marianne Williamson and Dr Dennis Waitely. My third book opened doors that allowed me to touch many more lives. For me it is all about creating a ripple effect that can be felt in all corners of the globe. Each heart I touch and inspire goes on to touch and inspire others. That makes all the work completely worth it!<\/p>\n

What title (or titles) have you released?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Launching Nov. 16, 2017\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0Expect Miracles\u201d 10 beautiful souls sharing stories of Hope, Inspiration & Transformation\u00a0\u2013 These stories will change your perception of life\u2019s challenges and inspire you to expect and celebrate miracles. As you follow the journeys of these souls, you will see your own life mirrored in these pages and you will take away tools you can use to get out of your own way, heal your past, and embrace the sacred gifts you were born with so you can soar to great heights. You will identify with one or more of these stories that uncover childhood trauma caused by learning challenges, abuse, and family dynamics, and go on to understand how these unresolved traumas can lead to avoidance behaviours such as addiction, anger, and unhealthy boundaries. Relationship trauma such as divorce, fertility challenges, and parenting are shared in these journeys that help us understand how anxiety and physical and mental health issues manifest to show us the truth. Understand the importance of aligning with love, embracing forgiveness, and expecting miracles.<\/p>\n

Heart Led Living \u2013 When Hard Work Becomes Heart Work\u00a0(2014) \u2013 This heartfelt book will empower you to heal the burdens of your past; embrace the truth that life\u2019s challenges are designed to awaken your soul; and take on a new perspective that whatever you go through you grow through. I share my courageous story of self-discovery and personal transformation. After years of searching for meaning in my life, I had a spiritual awakening and realized my life\u2019s purpose. With deep clarity in knowing that I had found I calling, I made a conscious choice to embrace my gift as an intuitive healer. Today I share with audiences all around the world the truth that their life matters! Filled with transformative stories, insights and tools, \u201cHeart Led Living\u201d will inspire you to trust your intuition, lead with your heart, and discover your\u00a0YES!\u00a0for life.<\/p>\n

Yoga for Fertility Handbook\u00a0(2009)\u00a0\u2013 This beautiful handbook teaches you specific yoga poses and meditation to enhance your fertility. It is filled with inspiring messages, colorful photographs and simple instructions to guide you. Available as a Yoga & Meditation Kit at\u00a0www.familypassages.ca<\/p>\n

A Strong Core for Life: A Guide to Your Deep Core Muscles Finding Strength From Within\u00a0(2007)\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Finding your deep core muscles provides a deeper level of strength and a greater sense of body awareness. Feel leaner and stronger and change the way your train your abdominals forever!<\/p>\n

Do you have any new books in the planning or writing stage?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes I am in the process of writing another book to be published in early 2018. I will be spending three weeks on my own in Turks and Caicos to allow this book to flow through my heart. It feels like an important and timely message for humanity. I am honoured to be the messenger.<\/p>\n

What would you like readers to know about you? (please share your business, career, passions, etc.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

When I stopped running from my gift and stood proudly, owning that I am an intuitive healer, my whole life changed. My world expanded in ways I couldn\u2019t have imagined and the miracles are abundant. We each have a gift to share with the world. It is programmed within our hearts and it is a gift that only we can extend.<\/p>\n

I love helping others see the invisible, feel the intangible, and do the impossible. I train, coach and mentor conscious entrepreneurs, healers, empaths, lightworkers, intuitive coaches and my community members to deepen their trust, build their confidence, and expand their gifts as they align with their soul\u2019s purpose.<\/p>\n

My mission is to ignite our hearts to uplift humanity and unify us in love for each other and our planet. The world needs all of us to wake up and be a full expression of our truest Self. We all have an essential role to play. The call has never been so powerful. Every day I say YES to the calling in my heart! I say YES to my life\u2019s purpose! I say YES to life!<\/p>\n

Will you answer the call? YES you are ready and the world is ready for you. The good news is that you don\u2019t need to do it alone. Let\u2019s unite our hearts, shine bright and stand strong in LOVE. After all LOVE is a powerful force for change.<\/p>\n

I invite you to join your heart with ours at\u00a0www.heartledliving.com<\/p>\n

Anything else you\u2019d like to share with readers?<\/p>\n

I would like to invite everyone to join us to empower young Kenyan girls to stay in school by purchasing a copy of my new book\u00a0\u201cExpect Miracles\u201d\u00a0on or after Nov 16th, 2017. We are donating 100% of royalties to our Heart Led Living Foundation\u2019s Kenya project. You receive a book full of miracles and Kenyan girls receive a menstrual kit through Days for Girls.<\/p>\n

I will leave you with one of my favourite quotes. May it inspire you to say \u201cYES to life!\u201d every moment of every day.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Howard Thurman<\/p>\n

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