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Written from a quiet farmhouse in the South of France, Elicia Woodford’s memoir traces her transformational path through heartbreak, spiritual initiation, and profound self-inquiry. Her story moves from her city loft in Atlanta to a healing island in Thailand, directly to the Occupy Oakland protests, into the jungles and coast of Costa Rica, and ultimately to the calming lavender fields of Provence, each location serving as a portal into deeper layers of wisdom.

Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love will quickly find themselves captivated by this unflinchingly honest account of the author’s search for love on a global canvas, with perhaps an even deeper level of self-reflection leading to a profound sense of empowerment and the love of a lifetime.

Indeed, at its core, Free To Be Me is not “a romantic travelogue.” It is about coming home to oneself.

Sensory Detail, Symbolism, and Synchronicity

Throughout this remarkable memoir, readers encounter the signs and symbols that accompanied Elicia Woodford’s inner awakening: hummingbirds, doves, roses, eclipses, caves, dreams, visions, and the unshakable whispers of intuition. (Music lovers will also vibe with Elicia’s suggestions for their playlist – songs from artists ranging from Peter Gabriel to Sinead O’Connor.)

These moments are not presented as fantasy. Instead, they are grounded in the emotional reality of a brilliant woman finding the courage to listen deeply to her body, her inner child, and her soul. And, as they read about these signs, symbols, and lessons, readers will find themselves inspired to engage in their own uniquely personal journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

“Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken; it’s about reclaiming what was always whole,” Elicia Woodford writes, offering both a personal revelation and a guiding principle of her work.

A Love Story Rooted in Destiny, Not Dependence

Amid the author’s journey emerges an unexpected love story, one that unfolds across continents and seems orchestrated by synchronicities too precise to ignore. Yet Elicia Woodford is clear: this love arrived not to rescue her, but to meet her at the level of wholeness she fought so hard to claim.

Following a series of profound insights, often learned through pain and vulnerability, the author ultimately connects finds her Great Love, Olivier, a process mirroring the truth that genuine connection becomes possible only after the inner child is heard, held, and healed.

A Guide for Readers Seeking Emotional Freedom

Offered not as a manual but like a revealing letter written by a longtime friend, Free To Be Me is deeply personal. The author’s intention is clear. Elicia Woodford wrote this extraordinary book for anyone longing to break free from old patterns of self-abandonment, emotional suppression, and inner conflict.

The memoir complements her larger body of work, which includes:

• The Core Emotional Healingâ Self-Study Course, guiding people to heal childhood wounds and build emotional support
• The True Essence Photography Program, where participants reconnect with and express their authentic selves
• The Resource Vibe Podcast, connecting listeners with master-level healers and spiritual resources across all disciplines

Collectively, these offerings reflect Elicia Woodford’s lifelong mission:
to nurture the wounded inner child and help others support themselves with courage, compassion, and emotional clarity.

For Readers Standing at the Threshold of Change

By the time the reader reaches the epilogue, where Elicia Woodford sits on her porch with her completed manuscript, surrounded by roses, doves, and her beloved dog River, the transformation is complete. The external journey across the globe mirrors the internal journey through grief, revelation, and rebirth.

“We must walk this path ourselves,” Elicia Woodford writes, “yet we are never truly alone.” At each step of of the journey, she honors the friends and spiritual advisors (spanning a wide range of disciplines), animals (especially her beloved dogs), and unseen forces (ever-present symbols like hummingbirds) that accompanied her.

Free To Be Me is a testament to what becomes possible when a woman stops silencing her truth and begins listening to the quiet, unshakeable wisdom within. It is also a reassuring message to her readers, that it is possible for all of us to attain the happiness we’ve always dreamed of.

About the Author

Elicia Woodford is a healer, teacher, and founder of Core Emotional Healingâ, with more than two decades of experience guiding others through emotional transformation. Known for her intuitive depth, compassionate presence, and the luminous clarity of her storytelling, she helps people reconnect with their inner child, express their authentic voice, and reclaim the parts of themselves long buried beneath trauma or self-doubt.

Her work spans memoir writing, emotional healing programs, photography-based personal development, and her Resource Vibe podcast, where she introduces listeners to the master-level spiritual resources that can help them transform their lives.

She lives in the South of France with her Great Love, Olivier, and her beloved dog River, wandering lavender fields, beaches, and vineyards, gathering simple moments like treasures.

For more information, visit:

www.eliciawoodford.com

Elicia Woodford is the author of Free To Be Me: A Memoir of Trauma,
Healing and Rebirth, a courageous and deeply personal memoir that
chronicles her journey through unhealthy relationships, deep inner healing,
and profound self-discovery. Through radical honesty, Elicia shares how
she learned to break destructive patterns, protect her inner child, and
recognize the signs life was offering her along the way.
Free To Be Me is both a powerful personal story and an invitation for
readers to reflect on their own lives, trust their inner guidance, and believe
that healing (and happiness) are possible. Please welcome, Elicia
Woodford.

3 KEY THEMES TO EMPHASIZE:
• Healing is possible for everyone. No one has to stay stuck in unhealthy
relationships, situations, or lifelong patterns.
• The importance of self-awareness and inner-child healing. Understanding
and protecting the inner child is essential to breaking destructive cycles.
• Alignment versus force. There is a meaningful difference between trying
to manifest outcomes and paying attention to the signs life offers.
• Learning to trust intuition and timing. Slowing down and listening often
reveals guidance that pushing forward can obscure.
• Openness with discernment. Exploring spiritual and healing modalities
while remaining honest about missteps and lessons learned.<b

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The Consumer Technology Association Foundation is thrilled to be able to highlight the ways technology is helping people of all ages and abilities during CES 2021. Join us for our programming or meet with us to connect at CES.

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Programming
On CES Partner Day we will host the CTA Foundation Tech Improving Lives Forum. Sign up for a series of incredible discussions and highlights from industry, nonprofits, academia and others using technology to help people live, work and play independently.

Register to attend for free.

Sessions include:
Join leaders from government, nonprofit and industry as we announce and highlighting the winners of the Administration for Community Living’s MENTAL Health Innovation Challenge. Featuring the finalists from No Wrong Door Virginia and United Way Worldwide. And the following speakers:
Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living, HHS

Leith States, Chief Medical Officer, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health

Ed Bartholme, Associate Bureau Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs, FCC

Amanda Purnell, Emerging Tech Data Specialist, Department of Veteran Affairs

Stephen Ewell, Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association Foundation

Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President, AARP Foundation

Siddhartha Chaturvedi, Health and Responsible AI, AI for Society, Microsoft

Conversation with two time Super Bowl Champion Torrey Smith on the work the Torrey Smith Family Fund and Verizon are doing to connect kids in Baltimore. Featuring:

Torrey Smith, President, Torrey Smith Family Fund
Eric Fitzgerald Reed, VP of Entertainment and Tech Policy, Verizon
Stephen Ewell, Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association Foundation
Highlights from CTA Foundation grant recipients and innovators using tech for good.
And more!
Also join us for our Tech Combating Isolation Panel on the CES platform.

Tom Kamber of OATS
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More from CES 2021
Interviews
See short interviews with leaders from industry, nonprofits, academia and other innovators using technology to improve the lives of people in need.

Roundtable Discussions
The CTA Foundation hosts invite only roundtable discussions between industry and advocacy organizations. This year’s all digital roundtable will enable us to reach an even more diverse group of leaders as we highlight opportunities and challenges and build the relationships that will enable better technology for all consumers.

Pitch Event
Join us for our third CTA Foundation Pitch Event sponsored by AARP Innovation Lab. See eight innovative companies pitch our industry experts and the audience will select the winner. Details to follow soon.

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2021 is almost here！

My 2021 New Years wish for you

12 months of happiness,

52 weeks of dun and laughter,

365 days of success,

8,760 hours of good health,

525,600 minutes of blessings, &

31,536,000 seconds of joy.

May 2021 be a better year!

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