Mayra Porrata at The Learned Owl
Come and meet Mayra Porrata as she signs her new book Until it Happens to You at The Learned Owl on Saturday, October 12th.
Soulful educator, writer, and publisher Mayra Porrata works to advance individual and community flourishing. For more than 25 years, she’s led and co-led projects to advance community health education, economic justice, social-emotional intelligence, and personal leadership. She’s the co-author of the Essence Glossary and founder of Soul Publishing Group, a professional peer-support network and shared publishing imprint. In 2019, she founded The Flourishing Way to further promote health and well-being from the “inside-out”. Prior to this, she taught at Kent State and Case Western Reserve Universities. A sought-after mentor, coach, and speaker, Mayra dedicates her time to uplifting and inspiring students, clients, and colleagues to live soul-centered lives. Her latest book, Until it Happens to You, marks her debut into the genre of realistic poetry and weaves insights from her own work, as well as her personal life. You can learn more about Mayra and her work at: TheFlourishingWay.com
Advance praise for UNTIL IT HAPPENS TO YOU by Mayra Porrata
“This is a beautiful, poignant collection from a dear friend. She writes courageously, evoking deep stirrings within. Five stars! Highly recommended.”
Andrew Newman, Founder & Author, Conscious Stories
“Profoundly moving and enlightening.” Kathleen A. Pichola,Publisher, Artist, Celebrant, Lightworks Wonders, LLC
“Really poignant and beautiful, this collection models personal transformation to flourishing.” Chris Laszlo, Professor of Organizational Behavior, Head of the Quantum Leadership Initiative, CWRU
“A deep and honest reflection of life—it will offer those who encounter it a taste of rare grace.” Julie Norman, Educator, Author, Coach, Julie Norman Yoga
“Absolutely stunning, self-aware work.” Crystal Pirri, Author, Coach, Visionary, Retreat Leader
Simple yet provocative, mingling and sometimes juxtaposing the worlds of technology, health, education, and economics, Mayra Porrata leads readers to unconventional vistas. Written over the course of two decades, Until it happens to you invites inquiry, self-discovery, and personal responsibility, with the ultimate goal of supporting and facilitating awareness and human flourishing.