The Healing Power of Mexico: 16 Stories of Culture, Community, and Healing - Paperback

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.