Meet the Creator

When asked why she wrote the Lucky Woman Philosophy, she said:

For much of my life, I followed a course that was largely uncharted. Like so many women, my years were filled with the natural progression of school, career, marriage, and motherhood. Then, one day, I realized there were more years behind me than those left ahead of me. I began to reflect. While my love for my husband, children, and grandchildren is absolute, I felt a quiet, unfulfilled longing. My life was a series of compromises and sacrifices made for the sake of others. I knew my story was not unique, but I found myself watching women who seemed to chart every detail of their existence with boldness and intention. I wondered: Were they just lucky? And if so, how could I become one of them?

A few unexpected twists in life eventually provided the space I needed to experiment. Through many hours of research, I gleaned every bit of information I could find and began crafting a formula, a blueprint to reinvent my life. Through small, deliberate moves, I began my transformation. I soon discovered it wasn't too late to live a life that was purposeful, exciting, and bold — all without abandoning 'the tribe' I love so dearly.

The transition to an empty nest and early retirement was bittersweet yet liberating. With the gift of time, I returned to the passions I had long ago placed on the back burner: painting and writing. For years, I had inhabited a persona defined by the needs of others — the "hostess," the "cook," the "people-pleaser." By the time the day was finished, there was simply no energy left for me. Using the principles outlined in this handbook, I began to inch away from that old identity. Today, I am an artist, an author, and a lyricist. I am still a wife, mother, and grandmother, but I am a far more fulfilled version of those roles.

A Note from Donna

The Lucky Woman philosophy is a psychological, science-based approach rooted in the principles of neuroplasticity, offering practical tools to retrain your subconscious mind and help create a positive lifestyle. However, as a Christian, I want to give glory to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. While the principles and exercises in this book focus specifically on our physical biology — our subconscious mind, in particular — I personally believe all things are possible through God, prayer, and worship. That journey of walking with God is a personal choice available to everyone who opens their heart to Him, and I encourage you to explore the Bible's teachings as part of your life reinvention. That said, the practices explained in these pages will remain focused on the science-based information recognized as the basic building blocks for retraining your mind.

"Change your mindset, change your life."