About
THE TURNING POINTWe all have events in our lives that served as our turning point that led us to where we are today. Capturing those thoughts, feelings, and experiences before, during, and after that time helps us be proud of how far we’ve come. Together, this is our story forward.
Note from the editor
This is a publication aiming to capture stories of folks who had a significant turning point in their lives that led them to where they are today. The goal is to recognize and reflect how far we’ve come, and possibly inspire others who may be going through something similar. If you are interested in submitting a piece, please see the Story and Submission Guidelines link above.
Writers
Toya Qualls-Barnette
*14x Boosted writer | Writing about the impact of relationships |Contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul| Dreamer | Mother| HSP in drag
Eliza Lita
ADHD, books, writing, fitness, lifestyle. | Founder and editor: Coffee Time Reviews. | Library Mouse | Language nerd.
John Walter 📣Therapy and creativity
Counsellor, jazz musician, AI Art nerd, bereaved father. Writing about my experience. Listening to yours. https://johnwaltercounsellor.com/
Karen Schwartz
Children's picture book author, fiction writer, personal essayist, kindness specialist, and lover of chocolate.
Matthew Stenquist
AAA Game Developer. Product Designer Startup Co-Founder, Former Professional Athlete, Software Developer. TedX/ Keynote speaker.
GrayMatter
Therapist/Client | Social Justice | Activism | Mental Health | Self-Discovery | Poetry | Editor of Authentic Diamonds.
Tina Morlock
I am a web developer who writes about programming, software, websites, and tech education and careers.
Simone Keelah Brathwaite
A self-proclaimed freedom chaser who writes about self-development, spirituality, relationships, & black folx thangs. Sign up for updates www.SimoneKeelah.com.
1Psuedonym
Writing about what I see in this world. Amateur scribbler with a curiosity for new experiences.
Gloria Lucas
I write about trauma and mental health. Sometimes parenting. Also, short stories. Daydreamer. Always behind on laundry. She/her
Sara M.
My first love is stories | Made my passion a career | Professional writer +7 years in | Join my email list: https://saramohd.ck.page/
Anggun Bawi
writing on trauma, dating and relationships - in the hope that you'll feel less alone on your journey | lives in vancouver 🇨🇦
Andee Scarantino
I’m an unconventional thinker with quick wit. Coach. Sociologist. Mindset shift guru. Creator of getthefuckoff.com and the Get The F*ck Off Podcast
Yana Bostongirl
💕I am a Boston-based blogger who writes about love, life & relationships💕| My Substack is Yana's World 🦋 https://yanabostongirl.substack.com/ 🦋 Come say hi!
Mark Chu
I’m a professor of psychology at a small university in southern New Mexico. I like playing musical instruments, basketball, and writing stories.
Humaira Iqbal
Freelance writer for hire over at haychwrites.com. English Graduate with 7+ years of writing experience. Poetry lover. My fave colour is lilac, what’s yours?
Ewelina Adamczak
Helping others help themselves. Living life by the moment. Passionate about design, spirituality, psychology, writing, and all things deep.
Kristi Keller
Write like no one is reading, because it might be true. Never let the truth stand in the way of a good story. https://wildhoodwanted.substack.com/
John Broadway
Just a man living with a wild notion that I can be the change I wish to see in this world. See my website to follow my journey as I do this. Johnbroadway.me
Keri Lewis
Writer, adjunct professor, and cross-fitter with a lust for adventure. Life partner to a Labrador. Have my latchkey and PTSD. Proudly Gen X. But who cares?
Julia Amante - Fiction author, Speaker, Mentor.
Connect with Julia multiple ways with this link: https://linktr.ee/juliaamante Join her free JA Newsletter at: https://julia-9d457.subscribemenow.com/
Jeanelle Frontin
www.jeanellefrontin.com Multi-hyphenate. Award-winning Author (The YaraStar Trilogy - YA Fantasy; “And She Called It Worship” - Memoir). CEO - Mark Made Group.
Warren Niu
Uncovering the truths of Software Engineering one story at a time. Former Healthcare Administrator and proud dad of my Pomeranian, Nami. Based in Brooklyn, NY
Christopher Perry
Chris is an Executive at University Tees. He is a published writer, reader, lifter, and learner, and finds joy in helping others realize they aren’t alone.
Terri Kozlowski
I want to inspire others to transcend fear and their limiting beliefs. The host of the award-winning Soul Solutions Podcast. https://linktr.ee/TerriKozlowski
Chris Kooch
B2B Content Writer focusing on Finance SAAS. Father, Musician, Adventurer & Expat www.chriskooch.com
Anne Bard
Traveling and working Mum. Visual thinker, Storyteller, Social alchemist at work... and after. I have a plan: write more and make people smile! 🌟🌱🌸
Laquesha Bailey
4th-year undergrad | 3x Top Writer in Feminism and Social Media | I write about race, self and whatever else piques my interest | laqueshabailey15@gmail.com
Ruby Lee
Mother, Wife, Teacher, Librarian, Teller of Stories. Author of The Marriage Wars by Leeanne Beasley Berry. Top Writer in Parenting, This Happened to Me, Humor
Emma Akpan
I used to be a preacher. Now I’m a data storyteller and create content for tech companies.
Amanda Kristen
Stories about animals and normalizing death and grief. Occasional personal nugget. Desert living, coffee-addicted, dog-snuggler.
Murray "MJ" Blehart
I explore mindfulness, positivity, philosophy, & conscious reality creation. I love to help & inspire. And I also write sci-fi/fantasy. http://www.mjblehart.com
Rachel Walsh
“The definition of greatness is to inspire the people next to you… It’s not something that lives and dies with one person.” — Kobe Bryant — I write to inspire.
True Love Tanya
Unearthing the words that have been hiding inside for way too long | Mother | Feminist | Mixed-Race | BA (Hons) | INFJ
Joe Gibson, Above The Middle
Your path to authentic love and secure relationships starts here. Above The Middle, a blog by me, Joe Gibson.
Serah Blackstone-Fredericks
Type A, melancholic writer with prose. On being a better human, coexistence, and emotional sustainability.
Katie Green
A stream of consciousness about too many moves, failed attempts at love and existential musings.
Jason Henry
Former Edu. Psychologist | Current Writer | Constant Learner | “By your stumbling the world is perfected.”
Zilla Rathke
Full time customer service expert & grey sky enthusiast. Sharing my thoughts on books, board games, art, traveling, cats and life.
Leigh Victoria Phan, MS
Brooklyn-based writer and poet. Designer in NYC. Drinks books and loves coffee. Has an MS from NYU in Integrated Design & Media. Working on an MFA in Fiction.
Doreen Barker
Creator of Stories of Food Production, Farm Girl, Writer of Life and Mental Health, Abuse Warrior and Mentor
James Gordon
Digital marketing professional, musician, and blogger, with a wife who works in tech, and a three year-old son.
Life not abrupt (L.n.a.)
Introvert who📝under a brand name | Medium's home to my journeys as a Black young woman: faith✝️, higherEd📚, environment🌎, & more |↪️lifenotabrupt@gmail.com
Sarah Kat
Self help, neuropsychology, small business and marketing. An Elective Orphan and abuse survivor. https://bit.ly/highlights-email
Ciarra Jones, MTS
My writing explores DEI, religious inclusion, social justice, and personal development.
Courtney Christine Woods, LSW
Storyteller, social worker, solo parent. Fan of triads and alliteration. Believer that we’re all out here doing our best. Find me on FB @courtneycwrites
Traci Neal
Traci Neal is a Youth Author, Professional Christian Poet, & Certified Youth Speaker. Featured in The New York Times, Sheen Magazine, and CNBC Make It.
April Moore
Hi! My name is April I'm 26 years old from Oklahoma and the mother of two rambunctious boys. I've been working from home as a Freelance writer for 2 years.
Jeanette C. Espinoza
Mom of 2 amazing humans | Author of 3 books, including Rock Your Crown - Amazon.com| Speaker | Activist | Creator of Jeanette’s Jewels www.jeanettecespinoza.com
SD
I’m a queer millennial Empath writing about the reality and humxnity behind being a mental health therapist in the modern world. Aspiring essayist/memoirist.
A Lagorio
Top Writer Sometimes! I write about work, life, and where you fit in. Creator of More Than A Job Newsletter on Substack. alagowrites@gmail.com
Christopher Boyd
Dad to the best kids, friend to the best people, focused on feeling all my feelings.
Journey with Juju 🇦🇺🇻🇳
4-year-gap-year after Architecture school. Giving away everything I learnt in my 20s #Turning30project. Mental Health Youth Coach. Am back in April 2024!
Diana Santos
Product Strategist and UX Designer. Poet, writer, woman, mother. Seeker and learner, passionate about the strength of intent and the power of action.
Natalya Permyakova
Entrepreneur, writer, founder of mylifequest.io. I write about designing and living life on your terms.
John Kelly
My mission is to help you become the best version of yourself by creating a life centered around health, personal development, and total responsibility.
Angie Leon
Former teacher with an office job. I write about mental health, changing careers, and living abroad.
Anya
If i could make up a title for myself, that would probably be a spiritual nanny. My interest is human soul and its healing. Here i write about my observations.
Chris Freyler
Mistake Maker Extraordinaire .Writing from a place I don’t understand at times. I write to help myself, in return hope it helps you. Just another Quora guy.
Ezinne Njoku
Storyteller: I believe in God and stories, in their undeniable ability to transform a person.
WrittenMastery
I turn boring concepts in easy to understand articles. Join Medium ↓ https://medium.com/@WrittenMastery/membership
Michele Maize
Sober Traveler | Wannabe Vegan | Yoga Addict. Extrovert turned introvert who loves dachshunds. Owner of "The Maze". Editor at Black Bear and Globetrotters.