Oh hello, friends.

I'm deep inside the surreal, sleep-deprived, milky, mystical, timeless bubble of new motherhood. 

My daughter arrived one month ago. Labor was long, challenging, and full of twists and turns. Nothing happened the way I expected and everything was a miracle. 

I'm surfacing from baby-world for a brief moment to say hi and share a few updates. 

Enjoy...

Story

I never wanted to be a mom. Then, to my great surprise, I had a change of heart. The shift happened gradually and took me by surprise. 

If you're curious to read the story of why I decided to become a parent, here it is.

Scholarships

Do you have a beautiful book idea? You have a message the world needs to hear? You want to become an author—and need financial assistance to reach your goal? Apply for a scholarship.

Get It Done, the company that I co-founded along with my longtime friend Lindsey Smith, provides scholarships each year totaling nearly $45,000 in funding. 

Learn more and find out how to apply. We're taking applications until June 20th.

Education

Writing a book brings up so many questions. 

"Should I self-publish or go after a traditional book deal?" "What is a literary agent and how do I find one?" "How can I make time to write when life is so frightfully busy?"

Got q's? Come to Book Chat. Spend an hour with a publishing industry expert. Ask questions. Get answers. 

The next Book Chat is happening May 17th, hosted by my business partner Lindsey Smith. It's free. To attend, please RSVP.

Card Deck Course

Would you like to create a card deck—an Affirmation Deck, Oracle Deck, Tarot Deck, or another type of deck? 

Get It Done presents: The Card Deck Course. 

Brand new course. The first session just ended. Join the wait-list and we'll notify you when this course is offered again.

Bookstore

Last year, Lindsey and I opened One Idea Books and Gifts, a brick-and-mortar bookstore.

We have delightful new products in the shop, including greeting cards, pens especially for dog people and introverts, candles, a journal that comes with a mood ring, a Dolly Parton paint-by-numbers set, books, books, books galore, and more. 

Come visit the store in-person (or shop online) and treat yourself. Free shipping on all orders over $75. 

Speaking of books...congratulations to my client Erin Haag. Her book, Give Yourself a Raise: The Mindset and Math You Need to Get to Your First Million, is available for pre-order in paperback and hardcover. It's a #1 New Release on Amazon. A must-read for self-employed women. 

Thank You

Thank you for reading. 

I'm on maternity leave until July, savoring this precious time with my newborn. 

I'm not working right now, however, I'll send occasional emails (like this one) when I have something particularly special to share. 

Whatever you're doing these days—raising a child, running a business, writing a book, navigating an enormous life change, all or none of the above—I'm wishing you peace and success.

That's all for now! Miraculously, I finished typing this note before the baby woke up from her nap. 

Life. What a trip, right?

-Alex

PS. A music playlist for Baby Nora.