The Destined Newsletter 6 Messages for English and or Adult Learners || August 2026 || ISSUE #26 Author of the memoir Destined: A Story of Resilience and Beating the Odds Dear Reader, I was an English learner for years after immigrating to America. And I was an adult learner throughout my academic journey in America. I went from a high school dropout to earning a GED and later an associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree. I share my experiences in my memoir Destined. During the launch week...

The Destined Newsletter The Gift of Writing || July 2026 || ISSUE #25 Author of the memoir Destined: A Story of Resilience and Beating the Odds Dear Reader, Writing can allow us to reflect on the distance we’ve traveled. In doing so, we’re reminded of what we already have in many aspects of our lives. We tend to focus on what’s missing in our lives, such as thinking about our next goal. Writing about where we’ve been shows us how far we’ve come. One of our most important teachers is our own...

The Destined Newsletter Celebrate Yourself || April 2026 || ISSUE #22 Author of the memoir Destined: A Story of Resilience and Beating the Odds Dear Reader, One way I’ve celebrated myself over the years is to reflect often on my days and appreciate the progress I’ve made. I wrote about some of those reflections in my memoir Destined. Celebrate yourself for honoring your commitments to yourself. Celebrate yourself for showing up even on days you didn't want to do so. Celebrate yourself for...