In this episode of finding grace I’m joined by Sara Surani who is the Author of “Songs for my grandmother” a book of poetry and prose Sara intertwines the universal songs of her ancestors, voices of women she has encountered worldwide, and her own reflections. She is the co founder of “She is the universe project” and “Nayarag stories”.

I’m looking forward to having this conversation with Sara today and sharing her voice and wisdom in this episode.

In this episode, you'll explore:

• What finding grace means to Sara and the journey that brought her here.
• Her personal story and the experiences that inspired her book.
• How her background influenced the creation of the book.
• The book’s unique, non-linear structure—allowing readers to pick it up and engage with different sections.
• How she honoured her own process, writing intuitively rather than forcing it.
• A few of her favourite passages, which she reads aloud.
• Her cultural roots and how they shaped both her perspective and the stories in her book.
• The various initiatives she’s involved with, including “Nararaq Stories” and “She Is the Universe,” and their missions.
• The power of storytelling in healing and building community.
• What’s currently supporting her on her journey.
• What’s bringing her joy right now.

Sara shares all this and more in this episode.

Do reach out to me to continue this conversation.

If you want to read the book and find out what Sara is up to, you can find her here:

• www.sarasruani.com
• Instagram @sarasurani @nayaraq_stories @sheistheuniverseproject
• You can buy her book here

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In February’s solo episode you’ll discover:

• Reflections on the month so far.
• A personal update.
• Navigating the balance of self-love.
• Progress on my TED Talk practice.
• Why birthday’s always make me reflective.
• The enchantment of love and why it moves me.
• What’s guiding me in this moment.

I share all this and more.

Do reach out and share your thoughts with me.

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In this episode of finding Grace I’m joined Toni Jones is a “bibliotherapist”, a recovering journalist and a community leader as the founder of The Shelf Help Club, the world's first dedicated self-help book club and platform.

I connected with Toni on SubStack, and Toni is my first SubStack podcast guest.

In this epsiode you'll discover:

• Toni reflects on what finding grace means to her and how she connects with it.
• She shares pivotal moments that shaped her journey to where she is today.
• We explore the concept of radical responsibility—how embracing it sparked transformation for Toni, with books playing a key role in that shift.
• We discuss the duality of the self-help journey and its complexities.
• Toni talks about why she started her book club and how it has become a source of inspiration and support for many.
• We dive into the power of books to ignite change and personal growth.
• She shares why she still values in-person gatherings, despite the global connectivity of online spaces.
• We discuss the magic of bringing together people from different generations in the same room.
• Toni reflects on how certain books arrive in our lives at just the right moment and how she has revisited books when they resonated deeply.
• She shares some of her favourite books.
• We talk about the serendipity of discovering the books we need when we need them and how we sometimes come back to them.
• We explore the process of self-forgiveness, its challenges, and its transformative power.
• Toni opens up about her drive to make an impact and how she is stepping into that purpose now.
• She shares what’s bringing her joy at this moment and how she is nurturing herself.

Do reach out to me to continue this conversation.

If you want to find out what Toni is up to, join the book club, read her SubStack you can find her at:

• www.shelfhelp.club
• Instagram @shelfhelp.club
• SubStack @tonishelfhelp
• You tube "Toni Shelf Help Club"

You can find me at :

• Instagram @thehannahwallace
• Twitter @hannahwallace_
• Face book @thehannahwallace
• Website www.hannah-wallace.com
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