Welcome to my site! I’m Brandi-Ann Uyemura (OO-yeh-MOO-Rah), a fifth generation Japanese American writer mom raising her two young sons on the island of Oahu.
When my grandpa was working three jobs on a Kauai sugar plantation and my grandmother was working in a restaurant, they never dreamed that their stories would be told or that they would one day have a granddaughter who would tell them.
I didn’t believe it either which is why it took me over a decade to gather the courage to not just write, but write from my heart and tell the stories that for generations was taboo to tell.
My Career in a Few Words
I have a BA in English, minor in Ethnic Studies and a MA in counseling and health psychology, which mostly means I’m interested in many things.
Thankfully, I realized being a writer is a great way to infuse all of your interests.
For over 14 years now, I’ve written for big and small publications including Hawaii Life, Intuit, Nerd Wallet, Toyota Hawaii, Tiny Prints, WalmartLabs, and Art.com. My words have been featured in Blue Mountain Arts, American Greetings as well as in books like, “Tiny Buddha” and “Untangle Your Mind.” I’ve been an online columnist for The Writer magazine, associate editor for Psych Central, and my articles have been published on various sites including Beliefnet, Spirituality & Health, Yoga Journal, MindBodyGreen, and US News Money.
For everything about writing, you can see my other blog at brandi-annuyemura.com.
COACHING CREATIVES
I work as a coach to help clients from a clinical background, but also from someone who personally walked this journey. I help them heal past wounds and remind them that what they do is important and consequently frees them to live a more authentic life.
I’ve held stress management workshops for moms, been interviewed on podcasts, and coach women creatives on pursuing their purpose.
This blog is to help you find your way whether you are a mother who is seeking connection and refuge or a creative who needs inspiration to pursue your purpose.
I am currently working on children’s fiction and also continue to work as a freelance writer for publications and a copywriter for products I care about.
Want to get a sneak peek of what it’s like working with me?
Here are few kind words from past clients:
“I am so happy with today’s session. I left energized and ready to move mountains in my writing. It’s like suddenly I understood what I did. The session connected me back to my intuition.”
“I wanted to take the time to thank you for giving me the support and encouragement to discover the courage to follow my new passion. Without your coaching sessions, I would have never pursued my dream to publish my upcoming book, become a certified professional life coach and plan my online course to moms who want to learn how to let go.
Brandi, you have been blessed with an amazing talent to connect with people. I also have learned so much about parenting, marriage and communication skills. Thanks again!”
– Private Tutor/Life Coach
“I wanna thank you for your tremendous help in my journey. I would not be where I am if I hadn’t seen you. I am so much stronger and have a better sense of self because of you! I am so grateful for you! You’re a wonderful coach so I owe where I am today to you. You have had a big impact in my journey!”
– A.
“Brandi helped me work through what I needed to include in my website. With her guidance and insightful listening skills, I was able to clarify my ideas, recognize relevant themes and recognize my own passions in a way I couldn’t have accomplished without her help.”
-Sue Mitchell
You can sign up for a free 30 minute session. Just send me an email at bauyemura AT gmail DOT com.
