Erin SantamariaErin Santamaria (she/her), a Canadian tech recruiter and mom living in the USA, turned self-doubt into strength through reading positive mindset books. After a layoff, she deepened her commitment, crafting books for kids to foster early emotional groth and sharing mindset strategies with job seekers-nurturing resilience from childhood to career. Growing up, Erin battled a nagging inner critic, doubting her intelligence and worth. This voice, central to her actions and inactions, seemed unique to her, as conversations with others about negative self-talk were rare. Through different phases of her life, studying the application of a positive mindset helped grow and shift Erin's perspective dramatically. These breakthroughs revealed that negative self-talk is a common human trait, yet one that can be reshaped with the right tools. Erin's journey has not been free of obstacles. But, determined to model a positive mindset for her daughters, Erin immersed herself in books about positive thinking, striving to keep the external manifestation of her internal struggles at bay. Her resilience and commitment to positivity are the heart of her message, shared to inspire kids and grownups who need a little nudge in a positive direction. Read More Read Less