What if your story isn’t just for you — but for someone else who’s silently surviving what you’ve already overcome?
In this heartfelt episode of Happiness by Habit, host Silvana Pimentel sits down with Lacole Smith — author, coach, and founder of AL Publishing & Consulting — to explore how sharing your story through writing can lead to healing, transformation, and legacy.
✨ Lacole opens up about her journey from surviving a life-threatening accident to helping dozens of aspiring authors bring their stories to life.
Whether it's personal trauma, self-doubt, or simply not knowing where to start — she’s built a one-stop-shop to guide others from blank page to published book.
🧠 Inside this episode:
Why your story matters (even if you think it doesn’t)
How storytelling becomes a tool for healing
Overcoming fear, self-doubt & perfectionism
The importance of mentorship in writing
Habits that help you reconnect with your purpose
If you’ve ever said, “One day I’ll write a book,” — let today be your day one.
📩 Comment “WRITE” below and we’ll send you free resources to help you get started!
📌 Connect with Lacole on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/lacole.smith.2025
📌 Connect with Silvana Pimentel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvana-pimentel1/
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