Krista Gawronski, passionate co-founder of Oprah-inspired philanthropic group, The Fabulous Women of Sonoma County, has launched into print with her first book — "Soul Purpose, Finding The Courage To Fly".
If running a busy sandwich shop, spearheading a dynamic non-profit, parenting two teenage sons and maintaining a well-earned reputation in positivity personified, Krista shows us what it means to overcome tragedy and adversity, reach for our personal dreams to the betterment of others.
Her long cherished goal of writing and publishing a book of her own does double duty in the sharing of her greatest life lessons to inspire the rest of us to get up of the couch and do something good for someone else.
"Stretch yourself, it will feed your soul," Krista encouraged a huge crowd of supporters at her book launch this fall at Petaluma Valley Athletic Club.
I've come to know and admire Krista from writing about her group's tremendous fundraising efforts for families in need over the past few years. She never ceases to amaze. I know she's not super human and like all of us, has had and occasionally still has her own unique life challenges, but I was thoroughly impressed by her impassioned speech and her willingness to share her truths and her humility with those who couldn't wait to be the first to get their hands on her book.
I read Soul Purpose in one sitting, in a couple of hours. I'm a fast reader. Dedicated to our community, her fellow Fabulous Women and her family, Krista has crafted a moving, yet refreshingly uncomplicated guidebook to getting your soul on.
"Allow gratitude and wisdom to take center stage in your life," she says. "It is then that you can start to take flight".
A portion of the proceeds from Soul Purpose will support two charitable organizations: The Fabulous Women of Sonoma County and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Krista weaves in several heart wrenching real stories of the families who the Fabulous Women have helped. Readers in Petaluma will be familiar with this author as one of our hometown heroes. Pick up a copy in Copperfield's Bookstore, Petaluma, Mr.Pickles Sandwich Shop on Lakeville or at Velvet Ice in Petaluma's Theatre Square.
For those outside of the area, there are plentiful lessons to learn from this lovely and insightful book, available on Amazon.com.
Great to see you sharing about Krista and all she's done to support our community.
I'm thrilled she's sharing her passion and inspiration through this book and can't wait to get my own copy. I'm sure it's going to be splendid!
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