Peggi Cooney is a social worker, author, speaker, facilitator, and alcohol freedom advocate. She holds an MSW and has 26 years of experience in Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services. She is currently a social work instructor/coach for UC Davis: Professional and Continuing Education. She published her first book, This Side of Alcohol: Random Thoughts and Candid Words of Pain, Hope, Humor, and Love – and All that is Possible in Sobriety in 2021. She is the Chief Connections Officer for award-winning Zero Proof Experiences/Sober in the City/ZPE Connect, where she partners with founder Susie Streelman to host alcohol-free events all over the world and facilitate weekly membership meetings. In 2024, Peggi received the Dry Society Social Club’s 2024 National People’s Choice Award for her work in the world of recovery. She lives with her husband, Paul, in West Sacramento and Lake Almanor, California. Together, they have five adult children and thirteen grandchildren.Brigitta Dau is a certified Life Coach, Pilates instructor, Reiki master, crafting teacher,author of Crafting a Better Life – Creative Approaches to Personal Growth, and Etsy shop owner. Helping people reconnect with their inner wisdom, overcome blocks, and create lives infused with purpose and creativity is her passion. Her work is a fusion of Reiki, life coaching, personal expression (aka crafting), and life experience. Brigitta was a professional actress throughout the late 80s and 90s, where she worked in TV and film in both Canada and the USA. This unique experience, combined with her interest in empowerment and creative expression, helped shape her work as a life coach, speaker, and teacher. Throughout all of life’s detours, she’s always had the loving support of her husband, Doug. They live in Los Angeles, California, and enjoy the humorous and often hardheaded companionship of their maughty dog, Stanely.Landing on Your North Star SynopsisIf you’re longing for deeper alignment, seeking direction in a major life transition, or craving a more purposeful path, Landing on Your North Star offers a compassionate roadmap to help you uncover your true purpose and step confidently into the life you’re meant to live. This transformative guide blends mindfulness, self-discovery, and evidence-informed personal growth practices to support you at every stage of your journey. Drawing from their combined backgrounds as a social worker, trainer, coach, and energy practitioner, the authors weave together grounding meditation, reflective exercises, and powerful personal stories. Each chapter helps you reconnect with your inner wisdom, build courage, and create meaningful change with intention and clarity.

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