I Never Planned to Write a Book… Until I Did
From “Maybe Someday” to Published Author: The Power of Saying Yes
By Stevi Gable Carr
Founder and CEO
WISe Wellness Guild
I never set out to write a book. I didn’t see myself as an author. But when Jim Britt called and invited me to contribute to Cracking the Rich Code, something stirred in me.
So I said yes.
Yes to vulnerability.
Yes to telling the truth about burnout and boundaries.
Yes to legacy through well-being.
Sometimes the biggest moments begin with the smallest choice. And saying yes to writing this chapter has completely transformed how I view my impact as a leader.
Take Action: Thinking of writing your story? Start with one yes and just GO. Once I was in motion, the words began to pour onto the page quickly and I realized I had so much more to share than I had originally considered.
Behind the Scenes: Writing the Chapter That Wrote Me
Writing isn’t just about putting thoughts on paper. It’s about discovering what you truly believe.
As I wrote Audacious by Design, I found myself revisiting old patterns, past burnout, and the lessons I learned the hard way.
It wasn’t just a chapter—it was a reckoning.
A space to say: no more to survival, yes to strategy. No more burnout, yes to bold alignment.
That’s the beauty of writing—you don’t just share your truth. You meet it again.
Take Action: Explore the full chapter and start redefining success for yourself. Take the power back and rewrite the rules on your terms.
From Doubt to Done: Showing Up Anyway
The Truth About Doubt—and What Happens When You Show Up Anyway
“Who am I to do this?”
That voice showed up a lot while I wrote this chapter. But I kept showing up.
Every sentence reminded me that impact isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence.
If you're waiting to feel ready, don’t. Ready is a myth.
Start before you're ready. Speak before you're sure.
Because someone out there needs your story.
This book is for the dreamers stalling on the edge. The ones who feel stuck and in the messy middle. Read it and leap.
So, What’s Next? Pre-order "Cracking the Rich Code: Volume 17" !
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About Stevi Gable Carr
Stevi Gable Carr is a nationally recognized wellness entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and thought leader with 20+ years of brand-building experience at Fortune 500 companies like P&G and Newell Rubbermaid. As the Founder & CEO of WISe Wellness Guild, she leads a consultancy and media platform dedicated to advancing whole-self wellness for individuals and organizations—partnering with brands like Kroger, P&G, Fifth Third Bank, and more.
She is also the co-founder of WellNXT, a national movement transforming wellness through high-impact activations. A #1 best-selling co-author in Cracking The Rich Code (endorsed by Tony Robbins), Stevi is a Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching Fellow, iHeart Radio wellness expert, and advocate for advancing women in the workforce.
Featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur, she was recently named to Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 and recognized by the American Heart Association, P&G Alumni, and the Cincinnati Business Courier for her visionary leadership.
