About me

Hi there. This is always awkward writing these so I’ll try to keep it simple. I’m Brandi. I was born and raised on the island of Oahu, fifth generation actually.

I’ve been reading and writing my whole life. Besides those two passions, I love to learn. In fact, one professor actually said I would be a student for life cause I love it so much and it’s true.

I’ve been writing for 17 years now. I’ve been in Spirituality & HealthWhole Life TimesThe WriterMother.lyRaising MothersLiterary Mama, Best Self Media, The Daily Positive, and more. I have ghostwritten pieces in Yoga Journal, MindBodyGreen, and USNews.com. My words have been published in books like Untangle Your Mind, Twelve Steps of Hope and Tiny Buddha, Simple Wisdom for Life’sHard Questions. 

I’ve been blogging for almost as long. I once blogged solely about crafting, then finding your purpose, but I’ll be writing here about my most current passions-kidlit, and gleaning wisdom from the millions of books I read (for fun!). I always joke with my husband that the librarians know me better than my closest friends. I am a self-help junkie on a mission to heal myself. I hope you will join me! I meet the most fantastic people online and made a few IRL friends this way. Looking forward to connecting soon.

 

 

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11 Comments

  • Jan

    I am reading the current “O” mag and if you are the Brandi-Ann on page 20, I’d just like to say that your wish for a superpower that would allow you to respond to any situation with complete compassion had me saying “YES”, that’s the one I have been looking for also. Thanks for putting it so beautifully.

  • buyemura

    Hi Jen! Wow how did you find it so fast? I didn’t get a copy, but looking forward to seeing the January issue. Thank you for your thoughtful comment and for finding me!

  • Stephanie

    I also just was reading the current “O” magazine and felt compelled to comment about your answer to the Superpower…. That was the answer for me and all time…. thank you so much!!!!

  • Brandi

    Thank you Stephanie! Never got such a response from something so short that I did. But I get it! Learning to be compassionate is something we all need to be reminded of…especially me. Thanks so much for taking the time to remind me of that. ~Sincerely, Brandi

  • Jessica Lyn Humrich

    Your posts about writing are so encouraging! Thank you! I am currently trying to become a full time free lance writer and there have been times of doubt but your posts have encouraged me to get started again!

  • buyemura

    It’s so nice to get comments like yours! I’m so happy that my posts are encouraging you. Good luck in your pursuit as a freelance writer. If you need more motivation, I also write a blog to inspire others to pursue their dreams at http://TheInspiringBee.com. Thanks again Jessica!