Welcome to Episode 39, Achievers! In this episode, Ailyn is joined by Donica Merhazion, author of Born at the End of the World and fifth grade teacher. Donica offers an in depth look at her unique creative process as a writer and how she was able to turn her family's powerful story of survival during the Red Terror into a fictional narrative. Everyone has a different way of creating and processing their ideas, and Donica discusses everything that has helped her on her creative journey to becoming the writer she is today. From a definition of success that focuses on maintaining meaningful relationships with others to searching for fulfillment in every step of the process, this episode is filled with advice for any creative who feels far away from the end result they are striving for.