Praise for Aligned and Unstoppable
Once again Cass has created a masterpiece; a heartfelt, down-to-earth, relatable guide that encourages, inspires and empowers women to take a deep dive into their fears, to find their true self and their true purpose, own it, and lead their best life. Inspirational and practical, Aligned and Unstoppable provides the tools needed to reflect and develop, both personally and professionally, and reach your full potential.
Kate Callaghan, holistic nutritionist, wellness speaker and author of Holistic Nutrition
Reading Aligned and Unstoppable brought me back into centre, into balance and into deep remembrance of my own gifts, purpose and light to share in this world, arriving at a time I teetered and wavered. If youre feeling lost, unsure or unclear about the next steps, this book will bring you back to your why (and why not) and reconnect you to the creative juices within. Another brilliant book from Cassie Mendoza-Jones!
Helen Jacobs, author of You Already Know
It has been with much anticipation that I have waited for a book that has the ability to truly light you up, inject hope and self-belief, and offer an unwavering sense of empowerment like Aligned and Unstoppable does. Cassie has a way with words that makes you feel like shes talking directly to your soul, and this book is no different. I cant wait for people all over the world to release the fears and limiting beliefs that are holding them back from their dreams, by devouring the pages of this book.
Jordanna Levin, author of Make It Happen
In all her writing, Cassie shines a light on the creative process and shows us how to trust ourselves as we create. In Aligned and Unstoppable, Cassie shares the steps of taking our creations out into the world. Reading it is like having a delicious cup of tea with a business maven.
Ali Walker, author of Get Conscious
I love reading everything Cass writes. I always feel like its a chance to sit down with a wonderfully wise and funny best friend who really understands what youre going through. I love the insights I receivethank you for reminding me to start where it feels big!and the practical tips and tools she shares. Reading Aligned and Unstoppable will put you into exactly the space you need to be in to do your highest and best work in the world and to be visible in the process. What a gift!
Samantha Nolan-Smith, founder and CEO of The School of Visibility
Aligned and Unstoppable is the straight-talking, tea-brewing companion every modern woman should have on hand. Laying her own failures, insecurities and successes on the table, Cassie will (gently) shake you unstuck and give you a (friendly) leg up towards your creative and business goalsor something even better.
Melanie Dimmitt, journalist and author of Special
Aligned and Unstoppable is not only inspirational, practical and relatable, but it also encourages and creates genuine self-acceptance and appreciation for wherever you are in your business or creativity journey. The practical tips and affirmations, in combination with Cassies personal examples, make this book the perfect guide to inspire confidence and align you to your dreams, whatever they may be. Thank you for sharing Cassie, your words are truly special.
Belinda Kirkpatrick, naturopath and author of Healthy Hormones
When Im going round in circles, feeling a bit wobbly and unsure of what my next move should be in my business (or life!), Ill return to this book. Its the perfect roadmap to tune back in, and help you feel aligned and unstoppable. It helped me appreciate and feel immense gratitude in my life now, while joyfully and lightly holding a vision for the future. What a delicious book!
Amanda Rootsey, youth mentor, coach and author of Shine from Within
ALSO BY CASSIE MENDOZA-JONES
You Are Enough
Its All Good
Copyright Cassie Mendoza-Jones, 2019
Published in Australia by: Hay House Australia Pty. Ltd.: www.hayhouse.com.au
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Published in the United Kingdom by: Hay House UK, Ltd.: www.hayhouse.co.uk
Published in India by: Hay House Publishers India: www.hayhouse.co.in
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Cover design by Edie Swan Design
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Edited by Margie Tubbs
Author Photo by Bayleigh Vedelago
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ISBN: 978-1-4019-5979-1
Digital ISBN: 978-1-4019-5980-7
To my baby girl, Asher Mila.
May you know your worth, trust yourself,
and step confidently towards your dreams.
Dig inside yourself. Inside, there is a spring of goodness
ready to gush at any moment, if you keep digging.
MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS
Contents
I was done, over it, on my way out.
I couldnt keep going the way I was: feeling stressed about my work; worrying about my path in life and business; questioning everything from my purpose to my career; not trusting myself enough; and wondering why (in my imagined conversations) it always seemed so much easier for everyone else.
I was ready to give up, to throw my hands in the air and say, Im done! (On that note, I had no idea what Id do next. But where I stood felt too hard, and I wanted out of that.)
I decided to pull an oracle card, from a deck Id almost given away just weeks before, but at the last minute, had decided to keep.
The card I pulled had one word on it: Stay.
*Goosebumps*
I stayed. And the idea for this book dropped in.
Ill tell you what this book isnt
- a story of rags to riches
- a story about an overnight success
- a story about how I made six figures in six months
Instead, this is a book about having the courage to use your voice and love what you create, in both life and work, no matter your situation.
This is a book thatll help you start doing the work you love, by really trusting yourself, honouring your voice, and speaking up; by letting yourself succeed and fail and rise and fall (and rise again) along the way.
This book is written for anyone who wants to become aligned to what theyre truly wishing to call into their lives and work, and for those who want to deepen their self-belief and self-expression, to help them love what they create. It blends spirituality with practical tools, to help you build a beautiful, sustainable creative life, work and business that lights up your soul, and the world.
I want to help you give yourself permission to have an even clearer, stronger and more empowered voice, expressed by how youre showing up in your life, business and self-expressionand of course, how youre showing up in the world.