After years of writing about growth, resilience, and navigating life's complexities, it felt like the right time for a fresh start. Welcome to the new home for my books, where you'll find expanded resources, clearer navigation, and a space that better reflects the breadth of topics I explore. Whether you're here for faith, mental health, wellness, or practical life skills, this site is designed to meet you wherever you are on your journey.

In a world where fitting in is often more important than standing out, questioning your beliefs can feel like a risky move. But as Ivette Smith shows in Cracks in the Foundation, asking tough questions isn't just okay, it's necessary for growth. Discover why doubt isn't a sign of weakness but a pathway to deeper, more authentic faith.

Aging can be one of the most liberating times of your life if you're not weighed down by myths telling you it's all downhill after 40. Outdated ideas about aging can limit your dreams and stall your health goals. Ivette Smith smashes these myths with science and real-life stories in Ageless Aging, revealing the empowering truths that will help you age with vitality.

Aging doesn't start the day you spot your first gray hair or wake up with a sore knee. It begins quietly, often in your 30s and 40s, long before you think about retirement. Discover why these decades are your best chance to shape how you age and learn the lifestyle choices that matter more than your genes.

A bipolar diagnosis can feel like you've been cast in a movie you never auditioned for, one where the plot twists come fast and the script keeps changing. But with the right tools, mindset, and support, you don't have to merely survive. Drawing from 30+ years of personal experience, Ivette Smith shares practical strategies for creating a life that's vibrant, fulfilling, and authentically yours.

In the crowded world of self-help books, it's easy to get swept up by promises of the ultimate formula for success and happiness. But here's the truth: self-help isn't one-size-fits-all, and pretending otherwise does more harm than good. Discover why effective wellness starts with understanding your unique circumstances, not forcing yourself into someone else's mold.