Co-author Dr. Kimberly Natson
What’s next for Dr. Kimberly Natson?
judge others. Together we can empower and uplift each other!
Why did you join the LIFTing the Mask book project movement? I joined the LIFTing the Mask book project because I wanted to be a part of an amazing experience. I knew this would be an opportunity to utilize some of my life occurrences to encourage and empower other women of color just like me.
What is the premise of your story, Lifting the Mask? The premise of my story is that you can rise above any storm that occurs in your path with God, faith, courage and perseverance. Use each experience as a steppingstone towards life. Utilize your testimonies to assist and not
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What motivated you to write it? I have a six-year-old daughter and a host of nieces and cousins that I love dearly. We are all women of color living in a difficult world that has never catered to us. It is important that we use our stories to reach others and assist in shedding a positive light on their situations. If I can ease the hurt or pain of one of my fellow queen sisters by simply sharing my life experiences, I am doing what the Lord wants me to do.
What do you hope readers will gain from it? I pray that women experience a sense of empowerment from reading my story. I hope that women learn to grow through every life experience and rise above the storm.
Life is next for me! I plan to keep leaving, learning, growing, mentoring and elevating. There will be more books and writing projects soon. I also plan on continuing to grow my knowledge and experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I pray that the Lord opens doors that allow me to utilize the nonprofit, Global Mentality, in ways that will spread mental health awareness everywhere.
How can the readers connect with you? I can be reached via email at globalmentality01@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Kim-Natson-583105815520377 www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberly-natson-9684a8173
