The Crisis that redefined my future:
The Crisis that redefined my future:
How a 10 year crisis has shaped my legacy and made me an Author?
How a 10 year crisis has shaped my legacy and made me an Author?
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Mary Melvin Finsterwald • Jan 31, 2025
Everyone of us has a story to tell. My personal and professional journey has been shaped with resilience, transformation and a deep commitment to redefining success.
In 2008, a breast cancer diagnosis changed my life. After surviving a 10-hour surgery and intensive chemotherapy, I thought I have overcome my greatest challenge - until the next decade tested me with unemployments, single motherhood and heartbreak (to be exact: Ghosting).
Amid these challenges and emotional rolling coasters, I asked myself:
✔️ What makes me strong?
✔️ What is missing for a well-balanced, drama free life?
The answer led me to write "Der Duft der Selbstliebe" (The Scent of Selflove), a german (goal: with English translation) book centered on four pillars for lasting fullfillment:
✔️Spirituality - Knowing that SOMEONE is bigger than you, Knowing, who you are, Purpose and Grounding
✔️Self-Development - Lifelong learning
✔️Financial Literacy - Breaking poverty cycles, Financial Stability
✔️Deep Connection to Mother Earth - Living sustainably, embracing the principle of "Less is More"
After completing my manuscript, I reached out to 21 publishers. While most didn't respond, three major publishers discussed my work at the panel level - a milestone I take pride in. One publishing company provided a valuable feedback: today's readers seek immediate, actionable solutions. I took this insight seriously and wrote "THE TRAINING BOOK FOR EASY FINANCIAL UNDERSTANDING AND PRACTICING - Beginner's Kit 1. More on this in my next post.
This crisis redefined my future, my priorities. While I remain an accountant, I have expanded my impact:
✔️YouTube Vlogger: as a Vlogger👑Queen, Advocating for self-love and financial literacy
✔️Breaking Generational and Old-Age Poverty: Educating individuals on financial empowerment
✔️Sustainable Farming: Developing a farm in the Philippines to gain firsthand experience and support farmers in shifting their mindset for a better financial future
I transformed my struggles into purpose:
🌞 Tears into rain that nourishes personal growth
🌞 Pains into strength to help others embrace self-love and financial stability
🌞 Heartbreak into a limitless ocean of love that flows into every connection I make.
Now, I eagerly await the right publishing opportunity for Der Duft der Selbstliebe. I trust the process and the Divine Timing.
To fellow professionals and leaders:
What defining moments have shaped your journey? I'd love to hear your story.
Wishing you love, growth, purpose and success!
Mary Melvin
Vlogger Queen
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