{"product_id":"unruly-a-guide-to-reclaiming-your-true-self-9781649630773","title":"Unruly: A Guide to Reclaiming Your True Self","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf your story isn't working, flip the script.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Exactly the kind of no-nonsense and loving advice you'd expect from a big sister or longtime friend.\" --\u003cb\u003eFranchesca Ramsey\u003c\/b\u003e, creator and host of \u003ci\u003eMTV Decoded\u003c\/i\u003e and author of \u003ci\u003eWell, That Escalated Quickly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"There is no better time than right now to get honest about who you are, and to perform the fullness of who you are,\" shares Shelah Marie, founder and CEO of Curvy, Curly, Conscious. Too many Black women are living other people's stories for your lives. You're a wife or a mother, a sister or a daughter, a CEO or a creative. You make yourself smaller to serve other people or society's expectations. But, as Shelah says, \"This is your story, so why not make it a true one?\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover your truest self and write your truest story through \u003ci\u003eUnruly\u003c\/i\u003e. Shelah teaches the Unruly Philosophy: \"a whole and compassionate acceptance of your inner diversity.\" Being Unruly isn't about changing yourself but rather about uncovering the many layers of who you are, accepting them fully, and allowing them to flourish. Throughout this guide, Shelah shares stories, teachings, practices, and tools to help you: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Acknowledge and honor the past versions of yourself with compassion and self-love\u003cbr\u003e- Step up to claim your mess and release any shame or judgment so you can connect more freely and deeply with yourself and others\u003cbr\u003e- Grow your Main Character Energy so you can play the starring role in your life instead of centering yourself in someone else's\u003cbr\u003e- Examine the expectations that are put on you from society, family, culture, and even past generations\u003cbr\u003e- Prioritize your presence (how you show up) over your presentation (how it looks)\u003cbr\u003e- Build your network of support to encourage and witness your growth\u003cbr\u003e- Rest and dream, embracing joy, play, and pleasure \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnruly \u003c\/i\u003einvites you to build a life where no part of yourself is left behind. As Shelah explains, \"Empowerment looks like refusing to reject any part of yourself, using both your strengths and perceived weaknesses to align with your highest good.\" Join Shelah on this journey to unleash your Unruly self!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShelah Marie\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, storyteller, and founder and CEO of Curvy, Curly, Conscious. An advocate for Unruly women everywhere, Shelah empowers and educates her attendees, audience, and readers to challenge their beliefs about themselves, embrace their full expression, and make choices from a place of aligned authenticity. She is the author of \u003ci\u003ePositive You: A Personal Growth Journal for Women\u003c\/i\u003e and lives in Atlanta. For more, visit shelahmarie.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sounds True","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50894646935826,"sku":"9781649630773","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cdabb8c4-9799-4971-bfc3-0a068cd90ca6.jpg?v=1738256877","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/unruly-a-guide-to-reclaiming-your-true-self-9781649630773","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}