<strong>Alicia M. Rodriguez</strong> is an award-winning Latina author of reflective nonfiction, memoir, and poetry exploring mindfulness, spirituality, personal growth, and conscious living. Through lived experience and intimate storytelling, her work invites readers into presence, self-awareness, and meaning—especially during times of transition, grief, and inner transformation. Known for a grounded, non-dogmatic voice, she blends contemplative insight with practical wisdom rather than prescriptive self-help.<br><br>A former executive coach with over 20 years of global experience, Rodriguez has guided thousands of people in aligning their lives and work with what matters most. Her books include <em>Everyday Epiphanies</em> (Editions 1 and 2), <em>Manage Your Life Before Life Manages You</em>, the poetry collection <em>Between Root and Sky</em>, and the award-winning memoir <em>The Shaman’s Wife: A Mystical Journey of Surrender and Self-Discovery</em>, winner of the 2024 International Book Awards for Narrative Nonfiction.<br><br>Her writing has appeared in <em>Thrive Global</em>, <em>Tiny Buddha</em>, <em>Tiferet Journal</em>, <em>Medium</em>, and other literary and mindfulness publications. She lives in the Algarve, Portugal with her dog Sophie and her magic cat, Merlin.
