Ever wonder what it really takes to write and publish your first book? In this behind-the-scenes chat, Carolina Ximena shares the messy, magical journey of writing her debut Christmas novella, Finding Christmas Magic.

From early-morning writing sessions and self-doubt spirals to finally hitting publish as her pen name Cara Rivers, AND THEN CHANGING HER MIND... this is a cozy, honest look at chasing a dream that once felt out of reach.

If you’ve ever thought “maybe one day” about your own creative project — this episode will remind you that one day can start now.

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About your host:

Carolina Ximena is a writer, speaker, and author who helps millennials stop overthinking, start showing up, and finally feel like they’re winning at life on their own terms. Through her books, talks, and content, she shares real-life stories, mindset hacks, and self-care tips—with humour, honesty, and a slightly messy bestie energy to keep it real. Carolina’s here to help you honour what works for you, ditch the “shoulds,” accomplish your goals and build a life that’s aligned, fulfilling, and unapologetically yours.

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