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Reading her book is like having a conversation with Wendy directly. She is so relatable & her book is a terrific jump start into changing habits to change your daily life for the better. Even if you are a “student of personal development,” this book contains beautifully written & fresh reminders to get you back to what works.

From page 1, Wendy Meadows drew me in with her relatable voice, making me feel seen. Her candidness and vulnerability throughout this book made me feel like some of the things I struggle with on the day to day were not only normal, but fixable! Her hopeful outlook gave me some good perspective on how I can change some of my habits and find more motivation and joy in my everyday. The principles and suggestions in this book are 100% doable and are things you can implement right away. They are small changes in perspective and subtle things you can do to start feeling a shift back to feeling happier and more in control of your life immediately. Wendy Meadows has an approachable writing style that is incredibly positive and inspiring to readers, making the Sparkle & Grit mindset seem attainable as if she herself is in your corner, rooting for you. If you have been feeling overwhelmed with life or just in a Groundhog Day-esque rut, I 100% recommend this book, especially if you are a working mom trying to juggle all of the hats you need to wear in a day. If you apply the principles in this book, you will surely be headed in the right direction, back to feeling like a happier, more inspired version of you!

Sparkle & Grit is my favorite personal development book of 2023!!! As a busy working mama, life can often feel blessed, full, and also completely out of control and overwhelming. The author, Wendy Meadows, provides tactical tips on how to reframe work-life "balance" and provides a guilt- free recipe for daily routines and exercises to nourish mental health so we may show up as our best versions for our family & jobs. The accompanying e-workbook makes the advice and information accessible and invites you to immediately make positive shifts in your life! One of my favorite quotes I pulled was "your why should make you cry". This book provides a roadmap to get you back on track! The author's writing style is deep AND also incredibly accessible and relatable! I love how she shares her vulnerabilities as it makes you feel seen and heard. Highly recommend it!!!

This is such a well-written and organized book. It is jam packed with information but in a way that is easy to read and digest. Wendy clearly shows how everyone can use a little sparkle and grit in their lives to achieve the work-life balance we all hope for. The small changes I’ve made after reading this book have made a huge impact in my life and were easy to implement in my daily routine. I highly recommend all working parents read this book!

So incredibly knowledgeable. Well thought out and focused. Be prepared to work for your own self realizations and improvements. Highly recommend.