Pick up your copy of my #1 International Bestselling Book: She Rises

She Rises book display featuring hardcover and digital editions. A women’s empowerment and personal growth book from the Masterful Coach Collective, shown on soft wood podiums with a pastel background. Perfect for coaches, moms, and women seeking joy, purpose, and aligned living. Joyful Reinvention with Maria Hendershot

Coming September 30 | Kindle Launch Day Special: $1.99

What happens when a woman dares to stretch beyond what’s comfortable? When she opens the door to possibility, to purpose, and to the kind of joy that doesn’t wait for perfection?

She rises.

And on September 30th, a powerful new personal growth book will arrive to honor women on that exact journey.

Introducing She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of the Masterful Coach Collective

She Rises is more than a personal growth book—it’s a powerful collaboration of 13 masterful coaches who’ve walked through burnout, transformation, grief, healing, and rediscovery.

Each chapter offers real stories, coaching wisdom, and gentle truth-telling to help women rise—from the inside out.

Whether you’re navigating a life pivot, craving more presence, or simply trying to find your way back to yourself, this book offers both a mirror and a roadmap.

Maria Hendershot smiles warmly while standing on a tropical beach, wearing a purple floral dress and forming a heart shape with her hands in front of a palm tree—author of the Joyful Reinvention chapter in the She Rises book.

My Chapter: Joyful Reinvention

In my chapter, “Joyful Reinvention: The Journey of Coming Home to Yourself,” I invite women to step off the treadmill of perfection, performance, and comparison—and come home to their most authentic, aligned selves.

Through gentle insights and real-life stories, I explore:

  • What steals our joy (and how to spot it)

  • Why alignment and presence matter more than productivity

  • How joy isn’t something you earn, but something you remember—one honest moment at a time

“Joyful reinvention isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about becoming more fully yourself and remembering who you were before the world told you who to be.”

This chapter is for any woman who’s ever asked, “Is there more to life than this?”—and is finally ready to hear her own voice again.

She Rises Book, a light color of green with the sun rising between two mountains is light colors that look like watercolor.

Inside the Pages: Meet the Women of She Rises

Each chapter in She Rises reflects a unique facet of personal growth and feminine wisdom. Here’s a glimpse:

She Rises Headshot Carla Green

The Message in the Feeling: Unlocking the Wisdom in Every Emotion by Carla Green

“Emotions are messengers. They carry valuable insight if you’re willing to listen.”

She Rises Author Angela Gaskin

Perfectly Disguised: Behind the Mask of Having It All Together by Angela Gaskin

“The goal isn’t to be radically vulnerable, it’s to be gently real.”

She Rises Author Michelle Keil

Discover Your True Self Through Doodles: Because Pens and Markers Are Cheaper Than Therapy by Michelle Kiel

“No rules. No pressure. Just a pen, a page, and giving yourself permission to show up as you are.”

She Rises Author Marianne Brereton

What the Brain Needs to Heal, and the Body Longs to Feel: Restore Regulation and Joy through EFT Tapping and Breathwork by Marianne Brereton

“You don’t have to be fixed.”

She Rises Author Margo Fordonski

Grieving and Growing: How to Rebuild Life After the Unthinkable by Margo Fordonski

“Grief does not mean your story is over. It means the story is continuing in a new way.”

She Rises Author Sondra Sperry

When the Soul Whispers “Enough”: Heeding the Quiet Voice That Calls for Rest, Not Perfection by Sondra Sperry

“Sometimes, the most courageous thing you can do is pause.”

She Rises Author Jackie Swainson

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall… What the Heck Happened: Embracing Your True Worth as a Woman of “A Certain Age” by Jackie Swainson

“Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a cracking open.”

She Rises Author Midore Takada

From Burnout to Purpose: Redefining Success from the Inside Out by Midore Takada

“Burnout doesn’t always look like falling apart. More often, it looks like holding everything together at all costs.”

She Rises Author Molly Claire

Wholeness Over Hustle: The New Standard for Women in Business by Molly Claire

“The pressure to achieve, to be more, and to do more will never offer the peace that can only be felt when you hold still long enough to see your own inherent worth.”

She Rises Author Kelly Arthur

Self-Care Reimagined: The Radical Act of Choosing Yourself in a World That Taught You Not To by Kelly Arthur

“Here’s what I’ve learned about self-care: Google doesn’t have the answer. You do.”

She Rises Author Eugenie Basu

Inner Boundaries: The Secret to Feeling Happy, Joyous, and Free by Eugenie Basu

“Inner boundaries guide how you treat yourself—especially when you’re torn between rest and responsibility, avoidance and action, or your needs and others’ expectations.”

She Rises Patti Britt Kohler

Why I Make Grown Men Cry: They Have A Superpower They Don’t Know Exists by Patti Britt Kohle

“Feelings won’t kill you, and they don’t make you weak.”

Hello there!

I’m Maria—homeschooling mama of six, Lita to two, master life coach, and creator of Joyful Reinvention. After walking through my own seasons of burnout, I now help moms shift from surviving to thriving with a blend of mindset, holistic wellness, and habit change. Joyful Reinvention was born to help you heal from the inside out and build a life you truly love. When I’m not coaching, you’ll find me chasing sunsets, exploring new places, or adventuring with my big, beautiful family.