Welcome back to Healed and Chilled, the space where heartfelt conversations meet soul-deep lessons. Today’s guest is someone who knows all about the art of balance—whether it’s between creativity and discipline, career and passion, or navigating challenges and celebrating wins.

Tracee Lydia Garner is an international best-selling author of 18 books, a dynamic speaker, writing coach, and course creator. Through her fiction and nonfiction, she depicts African-Americans overcoming challenges and achieving success in all areas of life. She’s also the powerhouse behind Garner Solutions, LLC, guiding new and aspiring writers to finish their books and navigate the publishing process, while also helping people with disabilities achieve independent living.

In this conversation, Tracee opens up about her own journey, how she finds balance while juggling her many roles, and the lessons she’s learned about staying grounded when life pulls you in every direction. Whether you’re an aspiring author, a creative spirit, or simply someone seeking more balance, this episode will leave you inspired.

You can connect with Tracee and explore her work at traceegarner.com/field-guide.

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