An award-winning journalist, Leia’s life looked amazing on paper. But inside, it was crumbling.

After a troubled divorce, Leia Baez found herself facing the lowest point of her life…losing custody of her daughter because of her alcohol addiction.

Back in her childhood bedroom one night, Leia looked at the ceiling and saw the plastic glow-in-the-dark stars that once gave her hope. That night, changed the trajectory of her path.

“I was determined to empower myself so I could become the best mother, the best professional and the best leader possible,” she said. “My struggles and my dark times have made me so much stronger. Fearless, even. I have learned so much about myself, about overcoming adversity and about always trusting God’s plan.

“I know that stars don’t shine in the light – and neither do we. It is during the darkness that we are forced to grow and learn who we are.”

After spending most of her career telling other people’s stories, it’s time for Leia to tell her own.