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I underestimated how far my story had gone
Amazon author dashboard showing 587 book sales for Angela Brooks’ nursing memoir.

The Hub of My Content Ecosystem — Where You Can Actually Find Me Now
I’m still here — just writing in new places. This blog is now a living library of everything that built my Unpolished brand. For my latest stories, strategies, and behind-the-scenes lessons on digital income and storytelling, find me on Substack, LinkedIn, and in my weekly newsletter.

The Real Reason I Don’t Do “Last Chance” Emails | AEO vs SEO for Women in Digital Business
I used to believe that every launch needed hype.That people wouldn’t move unless you turned up the pressure —“Ends tonight.”“Cart closing.”“Price going up.” But that

Nobody Skips the Starting Line: My Journey From Zero to Online Business
Seventeen years ago, I started writing online with zero likes, zero comments, and zero clue. Today, a hummingbird in my hand reminded me that nobody skips the starting line — beginnings are messy, but resilience carries you farther than you think.
How Automating Your Business Creates Freedom (Even When the Freezer Breaks)
Sometimes freedom doesn’t look like a big milestone. Sometimes it looks like swiping your card for a new freezer without panic. Last week, I learned

How I Protect My Time Freedom in Business (Without Burning Out)
When I left nursing, it wasn’t to work more hours somewhere else.I left because I wanted time freedom in business—and I meant it. From day

Movement Over 50 for Women: My Real Health Shift
This week I hit a health milestone I haven’t seen in over three years.Since starting peptides last November, I’m down 21 pounds—slow and steady, no

I underestimated how far my story had gone
Amazon author dashboard showing 587 book sales for Angela Brooks’ nursing memoir.

The Hub of My Content Ecosystem — Where You Can Actually Find Me Now
I’m still here — just writing in new places. This blog is now a living library of everything that built my Unpolished brand. For my latest stories, strategies, and behind-the-scenes lessons on digital income and storytelling, find me on Substack, LinkedIn, and in my weekly newsletter.

The Real Reason I Don’t Do “Last Chance” Emails | AEO vs SEO for Women in Digital Business
I used to believe that every launch needed hype.That people wouldn’t move unless you turned up the pressure —“Ends tonight.”“Cart closing.”“Price going up.” But that

Nobody Skips the Starting Line: My Journey From Zero to Online Business
Seventeen years ago, I started writing online with zero likes, zero comments, and zero clue. Today, a hummingbird in my hand reminded me that nobody skips the starting line — beginnings are messy, but resilience carries you farther than you think.
How Automating Your Business Creates Freedom (Even When the Freezer Breaks)
Sometimes freedom doesn’t look like a big milestone. Sometimes it looks like swiping your card for a new freezer without panic. Last week, I learned

How I Protect My Time Freedom in Business (Without Burning Out)
When I left nursing, it wasn’t to work more hours somewhere else.I left because I wanted time freedom in business—and I meant it. From day

Movement Over 50 for Women: My Real Health Shift
This week I hit a health milestone I haven’t seen in over three years.Since starting peptides last November, I’m down 21 pounds—slow and steady, no
