The Story
Set in the vibrant Pacific coastal region of Nayarit and Jalisco, this book brings together diverse voices-healers, mothers, educators, artists, and community leaders-who have each experienced profound transformation through their relationship with Mexico. From Indigenous cosmology and ancestral wisdom to food as medicine, emotional healing, and community care, these stories reveal that healing unfolds through land, community, culture, and connection.
This book is also a living contribution: all net retail proceeds support Mujeres Movimiento, a grassroots organization empowering Mexican women through education, health, and economic opportunity.
The Healing Power of Mexico is a collaborative book project bringing together a diverse group of voices connected to the Bahía de Banderas region-through ancestry, residency, and lived experience.
Each chapter offers a personal reflection on healing, transformation, and the profound connection between place, community, andself. Together, these stories weave a collective narrative that honors both individual journeys and the shared spirit of Mexico as a placeof renewal.
This project was created not only as a literary collaboration, but as a bridge-connecting stories with impact. All net proceeds from this book are dedicated to supporting Mujeres Movimiento,
a community-led organization that empowers Mexican women through education, economic opportunity, and health and wellness programs.
Author: Julie Ann Salisbury,Kathleen Nicoletti
Publisher: Influence Publishing Inc.
Published: 04/22/2026
Pages: 244
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9781771411837
About the Author
Salisbury, Julie Ann: - Julie Ann is the founder of Influence Publishing and The House of Story Medicine, and the visionary behind The Healing Power of Mexico collaborative book project. As a publisher, mentor, and cur-ator of conscious storytelling, she has created a platform for diverse voices to come together in shared truth, healing, and community.With over 17 years of experience in non-fiction publishing, Julie Ann has guided more than 300 authors in bringing their stories to life. Her work is rooted in the belief that storytelling is not simply a creative act, but a transformational process-one that allows individuals to reclaim their voice, integrate their experiences, and contribute meaningfully to the world.A TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and host of the podcast Your Story Is Your Portal, she is known for her ability to hold space for deep exploration and authentic expression. Her approach blends intuitive insight with structured guidance, supporting authors in transforming personal narrative into purposeful impact.Her own journey began with a seven-year voyage sailing around the world, where letters written to her grandmother became the foundation of her memoir, Around the World in Seven Years. This experience shaped her understanding of story as a living force-one that heals, connects, and awakens.Through her publishing work, retreats, and collaborative pro-jects, Julie Ann continues to cultivate spaces where stories become medicine, and where community becomes a catalyst for collective healing.
Description
Set in the vibrant Pacific coastal region of Nayarit and Jalisco, this book brings together diverse voices-healers, mothers, educators, artists, and community leaders-who have each experienced profound transformation through their relationship with Mexico. From Indigenous cosmology and ancestral wisdom to food as medicine, emotional healing, and community care, these stories reveal that healing unfolds through land, community, culture, and connection.
This book is also a living contribution: all net retail proceeds support Mujeres Movimiento, a grassroots organization empowering Mexican women through education, health, and economic opportunity.
The Healing Power of Mexico is a collaborative book project bringing together a diverse group of voices connected to the Bahía de Banderas region-through ancestry, residency, and lived experience.
Each chapter offers a personal reflection on healing, transformation, and the profound connection between place, community, andself. Together, these stories weave a collective narrative that honors both individual journeys and the shared spirit of Mexico as a placeof renewal.
This project was created not only as a literary collaboration, but as a bridge-connecting stories with impact. All net proceeds from this book are dedicated to supporting Mujeres Movimiento,
a community-led organization that empowers Mexican women through education, economic opportunity, and health and wellness programs.
Author: Julie Ann Salisbury,Kathleen Nicoletti
Publisher: Influence Publishing Inc.
Published: 04/22/2026
Pages: 244
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9781771411837
About the Author
Salisbury, Julie Ann: - Julie Ann is the founder of Influence Publishing and The House of Story Medicine, and the visionary behind The Healing Power of Mexico collaborative book project. As a publisher, mentor, and cur-ator of conscious storytelling, she has created a platform for diverse voices to come together in shared truth, healing, and community.With over 17 years of experience in non-fiction publishing, Julie Ann has guided more than 300 authors in bringing their stories to life. Her work is rooted in the belief that storytelling is not simply a creative act, but a transformational process-one that allows individuals to reclaim their voice, integrate their experiences, and contribute meaningfully to the world.A TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and host of the podcast Your Story Is Your Portal, she is known for her ability to hold space for deep exploration and authentic expression. Her approach blends intuitive insight with structured guidance, supporting authors in transforming personal narrative into purposeful impact.Her own journey began with a seven-year voyage sailing around the world, where letters written to her grandmother became the foundation of her memoir, Around the World in Seven Years. This experience shaped her understanding of story as a living force-one that heals, connects, and awakens.Through her publishing work, retreats, and collaborative pro-jects, Julie Ann continues to cultivate spaces where stories become medicine, and where community becomes a catalyst for collective healing.
