From Trauma to Triumph: How Writing Your Story Can Heal You and Inspire Others (with Lacole Smith)

What if your story isn’t just for you — but for someone else who’s silently surviving what you’ve already overcome?In this heartfelt episode of Happiness by Habit, host Silvana Pimentel sits down with Lacole Smith — author, coach, and founder of AL Publishing & Consulting — to explore how sharing your story through writing can lead to healing, transformation, and legacy.✨ Lacole opens up about her journey from surviving a life-threatening accident to helping dozens of aspiring authors bring their stories to life. Whether it's personal trauma, self-doubt, or simply not knowing where to start — she’s built a one-stop-shop to guide others from blank page to published book.🧠 Inside this episode:Why your story matters (even if you think it doesn’t)How storytelling becomes a tool for healingOvercoming fear, self-doubt & perfectionismThe importance of mentorship in writingHabits that help you reconnect with your purposeIf you’ve ever said, “One day I’ll write a book,” — let today be your day one.📩 Comment “WRITE” below and we’ll send you free resources to help you get started!📌 Connect with Lacole on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/lacole.smith.2025📌 Connect with Silvana Pimentel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvana-pimentel1/👍 Like, 💬 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more inspiring interviews that help you live, write, and lead with purpose.