The Soul Story Journey

Know It. Own It. Share It.

A 4-Week Guided Experience to Discover the Wisdom of Your Life, Claim Your Voice, and Share the Story Your Soul Has Been Waiting to Tell

There is a story living inside you.

Not just a collection of moments… but a deeper thread of meaning, resilience, and wisdom that has been quietly shaping who you are.

And perhaps you’ve felt it…

A whisper that says: There’s more to my story.

My life means something.

I’m ready to understand it—and maybe even share it.

The Soul Story Journey is your invitation to step into that knowing.

What This Journey Is About

This is not about becoming a “perfect writer.”

This is about coming home to yourself through your story.

Over four powerful weeks, you will be gently guided to:

Know your story

Uncover the meaningful moments that shaped you

Honor your story

Recognize the wisdom within your experiences

Own your story

Release self-doubt and step into your voice

Share your story

Express your truth with confidence and heart

From Aspiring Speaker to Motivational Leader: Unleash Your Potential

Imagine the impact you could have as a motivational speaker—inspiring change, fostering understanding, and creating a ripple effect of positive transformation. With our mentorship, your dream of becoming a motivational leader can become a reality. Join our community of passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference, one powerful speech at a time.

Unlock your potential as a motivational speaker. Embrace a community that values your voice. Craft a signature talk that resonates. Together, we will make your vision a reality. Are you ready to take the stage?

Because when you begin to see your life through the lens of your Soul Story…

Confusion becomes clarity
Doubt becomes confidence
Silence becomes voice
Experience becomes legacy

Who this is for

This journey is for the woman who:

Feels there is more meaning in her life experiences
Has ever thought, “I’m not a writer… but I have something to say”
Is ready to release the belief that her story doesn’t matter
Longs to express herself with honesty, courage, and heart
Desires to turn life experiences into something meaningful—perhaps even a message, a book, or a legacy
If this speaks to you… you are exactly where you are meant to be.

The 4-Week Journey

Kick Off

May 6,

1 p.m. PST

Setting Us Up for Success

There is something incredibly powerful about this moment—not because everything is figured out...but because you chose to begin.

Week 1

May 13,

1 p.m. PST

Know Your Story

Discover the defining moments of your life and begin to see the deeper meaning woven through your experiences.

Week 2

May 20,

1 p.m. PST

Honor Your Story

Shift your perspective from “what happened to me” to “what this has taught me” and uncover the wisdom you carry.

Week 3

May 27,

1 p.m. PST

Own Your Story

Release the myths and fears that have kept you silent and step into the truth of your voice.

Week 4

June 3,

1 p.m. PST

Share Your Story

Explore ways to express your Soul Story - with authenticity, confidence, and connection

Week 5

June 24,

1 p.m. PST

Celebration & Integration

You have connected with your Soul Story with authenticity, confidence, and conviction. This is not the end of your journey. It’s the beginning.

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"Mary connects heart to heart, soul to soul with women that have a story burning in them. She helps them unmute their voice so that their words are infused with their passion and the confidence flows through them to share their story.”

~ L.Garris

About Mary

Mary E. Knippel is the Soul Story Writer, who supports Coaches, Consultants, Authors, in other words Transformational Leaders, connect to their soul’s wisdom and empowers them to express themselves in the written word. She is on a mission to help women discover their voices, help them be heard and empower them to claim the soul story only they can tell. Mary E. Knippel writes and speaks about how individuals and businesses can articulate their life’s wisdom to achieve tangible results. She will inspire you to share the story only you can share.

Her company, YourWritingMentor, is an inspiration driven education company supporting writers to become authors, grow their businesses and to leave a legacy beyond this lifetime.

YourWritingMentor supports writers through its online and in-person education programs. Because so many women have been told their stories don’t matter, Mary is committed to helping women articulate the wisdom gleaned from their life’s experiences their transformational story. As a life-long journal writer, Mary understands the vulnerability and the importance of showing up on the page. First for yourself, and then for those who need the wisdom you are here to share.

Mary’s memoir, The Secret Artist-Give Yourself Permission to Let Your Creativity Shine chronicles how she used writing as a healing tool throughout her first two breast cancer journeys. At the end of each essay, she encourages readers with writing prompts to write their own story.

As a writing mentor and journalist for four decades, Mary uses her intuitive skills to ask thought provoking questions to help writers discover and craft the stories longing to be revealed.

In 2022 Mary stepped into the role of publisher as the compiler of the Amazon bestselling collaborative book Written In Her Own Words-Wise Woman Wisdom. Previously, she participated in numerous co-author projects as a contributor, editor and ghost writer. In the vein of such writers as Jane Austen, Mary often encourages the muse by occupying her hands with a craft project so that her mind if free to receive insights and intuitive downloads. As a result, her workshops often highlight a creative activity to spark participants imagination.

In 2023, Mary added Retreat Leader to her offerings. A devoted retreat participant, Mary facilitates the Wild Woman Wisdom Retreat which features many opportunities for those attending these intimate gatherings to be welcomed into a world designed to encourage their creativity and enhance their voice. Everyone is pampered and indulged and walks away with a deeper connection to their soul. Participants also have an opportunity to create a personal talisman as a tangible example of their creativity.

Mary is active in the writing communities from Minnesota, Colorado and throughout California in various roles as a contributing columnist, speaker, workshop facilitator and/or independent editor.

Women’s National Book Assn-San Francisco Chapter (current member, program speaker, and past president)
California Writers Club-Peninsula Branch (club member, program speaker, and past board member)
San Francisco Writers Conference (SFWC), staff member since 2004. (Mary’s role at the first in 2004 was babysitting the purses in the volunteer lounge. Since then she’s honed her writing and editing skills and held the position of Indep Editor Coordinator for the past eight years.)

Mary lives in Half Moon Bay, California with her husband. Mary is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Journalism. She earned her degree the same year she and her husband adopted a baby girl. To Mary’s delight, the baby girl has a baby of her Bullet Listown which has blessed Mary with the title of NaNa.