I'm coming to you from Puerto Vallarta on a solo adventure to talk about self-discovery and treating yourself.  If it's been a while since you've done something solo or you've been feeling a little anxious or hesitant about taking yourself on a date or planning a solo trip, I hope this episode will be the gentle nudge you need to push you past that hesitation and do the damn thing. There are some experiences in life that teach us profound lessons about ourselves, and solo adventures are absolutely one of them.

Reading transports you to different places and different times, but there's nothing like spending time with yourself to really unwind and get to know who you really are and what really makes you tick.

In my TBR bag for this trip, and this episode, are:

• Revive Me by JL Seegars
• No Ordinary Love by Myah Ariel
• Capone I-III (Season one: Delgato Family Book 1-3) by Jahquel J
• Quasim : King Inferno (Season Four: Inferno Gods Book 1) by Jahquel J
• Work Song by Danielle Allen
• Plus Size Player by Danielle Allen

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