My book, Brave-ish, has now received its 10th award, earning recognition for Travel from the International Impact Book Awards. This milestone marks another highlight in an incredible journey of accolades, affirming the book’s impact on readers seeking adventure, courage, and personal transformation. I am honored to see Brave-ish resonate with so many, and I’m truly grateful for these honors.
From the International Impact Book Awards:
“Your exceptional talent, dedication, and creativity have set you apart in a competitive field… This award is a testament to the impact your work has made in the literary world. Your story, your voice, and your commitment to excellence have resonated with readers and judges alike, and we are proud to celebrate your success.”
Since its release, Brave-ish has been celebrated across multiple categories, from travel and memoir to self-help and women’s nonfiction. Earning recognition across such diverse categories underscores the book’s wide-reaching impact, inspiring readers from all walks of life.
Here’s a look at the awards and recognitions Brave-ish has received:
- 2025 International Impact Book Awards—Travel
- 2024 Gold Medal – Inspirational – North American Book Awards
- 2024 Gold Bookfest Award – Nonfiction Memoir Travel
- 2024 Gold Nonfiction Book Award – Nonfiction Authors Association
- 2024 Literary Titan Gold Book Award – Non-fiction
- 2024 Silver Bookfest Award – Nonfiction Self-Help Inspiration
- 2024 Readers’ Favorite Honorable Mention – Non-Fiction – Women’s Genre
- 2023 Hearten Book Awards First Place Winner – Inspiring & Uplifting Non-Fiction
- 2023 Zibby Awards Runner-up – Best Book for The Strong Woman
- 2023 Goody Business Book Awards Winner – Memoir/Self-Help
Beyond these prestigious awards, Brave-ish has also gained recognition in top publications. It was featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s Women Who Travel Book Club as one of “10 New Books We Can’t Wait to Read This Fall” and recognized in Forbes’ Best New Nonfiction list. Each of these awards and features reinforces the book’s mission: to encourage readers to step outside their comfort zones, embrace adventure, and redefine what it means to be brave.
Additionally, I have won nine awards in The Southern California Journalism Awards and the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism (NAEJ) Awards
Thank you to everyone who has supported Brave-ish along the way!
MORE AWARDS FOR BRAVE-ish
BRAVE-ish has received a Gold Medal in the INSPIRATIONAL category of the 2024 North American Book Awards.
My book Brave-ish has received its ninth award, earning the prestigious Gold Medal in the Inspirational category of the 2024 North American Book Awards.
From Gold to Jingle: Celebrating My Awards and Two Years with The BookFest
I’m thrilled to share that my work has received recognition at The BookFest, earning both a Gold and a Silver award. Click here to see the TWO AWARDS that my memoir, BRAVE-ish, won!
Congratulations! The BookFest honors authors who create outstanding works of fiction and nonfiction. The BookFest’s mission is rooted in the belief that literature has transformative power and, in a desire to support and celebrate those who create it.
My memoir, Brave-ish, is a 2023 HEARTEN Book Awards First Place Winner for Uplifting & Inspiring Non-Fiction and Memoir!
BRAVE-ish is a Nonfiction Gold Book Awards Winner
North American Book Awards 2024
