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February 18, 2025
In 'Thriving Beyond: A Minimalist Guide to Healing, Parenting, and Empowerment,' Mar Gelaye shares her transformative journey from surviving to thriving as a Black immigrant woman, engineer, and single parent. Growing up in the deep South, she faced racism and later battled sexism in her college and professional life. Through candid storytelling, Mar reveals how she overcame trauma, perfectionism, and people-pleasing by applying critical thinking, self-discipline, and twenty powerful lessons in self-healing and agency. This guide blends humor, empathy, and practicality to offer actionable advice on healing, parenting, and creating order in personal and professional life. With insights into minimalism, resilience, and empowerment, Mar equips women with the tools to navigate life’s challenges and emerge stronger. Whether you're seeking to rebuild after divorce, balance career and family, or find joy in simplicity, this book is your roadmap to thriving beyond adversity.
Mar Gelaye is an accomplished engineer, writer, and advocate for personal growth and resilience. As a Black woman who grew up navigating the challenges of racism in Alabama and Georgia, and sexism in her academic and professional journey, Mar brings a wealth of lived experience to her work. A mother of two, she combines her expertise in critical thinking, discipline, and minimalism with a deep sense of empathy and humor to inspire women to thrive in the face of adversity.
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