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Your name will appear in the book under the Legacy Circle.
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Your Story Can Move People.
Speak From the Scar,
Not the Wound
How to Turn Your Story Into a Message That Moves People From Inspiration to Action.
Coming January 2027
Reserve your copy through November 17, 2026
Jan 2027
The heart behind the pages
Why I’m writing
this book
I’m writing Speak From the Scar, Not the Wound to help women recognize the power and purpose in their lived experience.
Too often, our stories stay unspoken, even when they hold wisdom that can encourage, connect, and move someone else. This book is an invitation to honor what you have lived, find the message you want to carry forward, and share it with clarity and intention.
The heart of this book isn’t about minimizing pain or rushing anyone’s healing. It’s about discovering that your story can be more than what happened to you. When shared on your terms, it can become a source of influence, impact, and action.
Your story matters. Your voice can move people.
Discover the bookFor the first 50 preorder readers
Legacy Circle First 50
Preorder your book for $20. The first 50 readers receive exclusive perks, help carry this message further, and can take part in the book launch.
Receive an autographed copy
A signed hard copy of Speak From the Scar, Not the Wound.
Be recognized
Be announced and celebrated on social media.
Be part of the book launch
Legacy Circle members and selected business spotlight owners can participate in both the virtual and in-person book launch. Announcements will be shared as preorders and spotlight selections come in.
Celebrate the message with us
Book launch events
Legacy Circle readers and selected business spotlight owners can participate in both launch experiences. Event details and announcements will be shared as they come in.
Virtual book launch
Join the online celebration of Speak From the Scar, Not the Wound. Details will be announced soon.
In-person book launch
Celebrate the book and its message in person. Location and event details will be announced soon.
A place for every preorder supporter
The first 50 readers
Legacy Circle readers will be announced here as preorders come in, with each reader’s permission. Members can participate in the virtual and in-person book launch.
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Business spotlight announcements
Meet the businesses
in the spotlight.
Only five business owners will be selected for a dedicated announcement here. Spotlight owners can participate in the virtual and in-person book launch, and announcements will be added as selections come in.
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For business owners
Put your business in the book.
The business spotlight opportunity includes a full-page 5 × 8-inch back-of-book advertisement for $97, designed to introduce your business to readers and connect your brand with a message of healing, purpose, and impact.
- ✓Your logo and business name
- ✓Website and QR code
- ✓Short bio and photo
- ✓A free copy of the book
Share your brand with new readers, increase visibility, support a powerful message, and be part of the book’s impact. Ad submission deadline: November 15, 2026.
Apply for a business spotlightThe book
Speak From the Scar,
Not the Wound
How to Turn Your Story Into a Message That Moves People From Inspiration to Action.
Dr. Rita Renee is writing this book to invite readers to honor the wisdom in their lived experience and use their voice with purpose. It will be completed in January 2027.
Preorder the bookEach book preorder is $20. Preorder through November 17, 2026 to be considered for the first 50 Legacy Circle readers.
Meet the author
Dr. Rita Renee
Dr. Rita Renee is an author, speaker, and voice and influence strategist who helps women come off mute, use their authentic voice, and lead with confidence, clarity, and conviction. Her work helps women turn their stories into influence, their expertise into impact, and their purpose into platforms.
Speak From the Scar, Not the Wound carries that mission into a book: helping readers turn lived experience into a message that moves people from inspiration to action. Dr. Rita Renee’s work is backed by TEDx experience and features in major media outlets.
Author & speakerVoice & influence strategistTEDx experienceFeatured in major media
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