In this heartfelt conversation, Mary interviews Aija Mayrock, a writer and spoken word poet whose work will send chills down your spine and tears down your cheeks (the good kind!).

Aija shares with us...

- how she published her first book at 19 years old
- tips for becoming a writer or pursuing your creative passion
- what the writing process can look like and where to draw inspiration from

Plus, Aija opens up about her experience with bullying and tools that have helped her heal.

Aija Mayrock is a bestselling author, poet, and performer. She started writing her first book “The Survival Guide to Bullying” when she was 16 years old, after having been bullied for many years. She self published her book before it was acquired by Scholastic and published around the world.

Aija has spoken to over four million people nationwide on bullying and mental health. Aija also joined the ABC and Disney Channel “Choose Kindness” campaign alongside of Hailee Steinfeld and Alessia Cara.

Recently, Aija released a poetry book called Dear Girl which is about the journey from girlhood to womanhood as well as a love letter to the sisterhood. You can read a sample and get your own copy of Dear Girl here: https://www.aijamayrock.com/deargirl

Follow Aija on Instagram: @aijamayrock

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