Books, Media & Awards

 

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Books, Media & Awards – Kim Peterson
Self-Leadership, Authenticity & Resilient Leadership

For over 25 years, Kim Peterson has shared her lived story and proven strategies to help others 

heal, rise, and lead with resilience and purpose.

A featured bestselling author, media contributor, and recognized voice for self-leadership,

resilience, and authenticity, she speaks as a multi-trauma overcomer—

equipping audiences with the courage to move from fear to freedom and into belonging.

Books Featuring Kim Peterson

The Gifts of Pain—#1 Amazon Bestseller badge featuring Kim Peterson.

The Gifts of Pain: 31 Inspiring Stories of Hope (#1 Amazon Bestseller, 2025)

  • Chapter: “Death to Destiny”

  • My most vulnerable story yet—how suicidal despair nearly ended my life, and how faith, resilience, and self-leadership led to transformation. In loving memory of my niece, Stella Grace, this chapter weaves hope into heartbreak to show that even in the darkest moments, healing and purpose are possible.

    Interested in a signed copy?
 

Raw Motherhood: A Collection of Poems & Prose Honoring the Joy and Pain in the Journey (#1 Amazon Bestseller, 2024)

  • Poem: “The Truth About Mother’s Day”

  • This evocative collection celebrates both the beauty and heartbreak of motherhood. My contribution offers a raw, faith-rooted reflection on grief, love, and resilience.
Raw Motherhood anthology featuring Kim Peterson—poems and prose on joy and pain.
 
Incredible Life anthology featuring Kim Peterson.

Incredible Life: Top Experts Reveal How to Create Yours

  • "Chapter: “From Fear to Freedom”

  • My story invites readers to embrace the freedom to love and be loved, the freedom to forgive, and the freedom to live authentically. It’s a call to release fear and step into resilience, belonging, and purpose.

    Interested in a signed copy?
 

Featured Articles & Media

Kim’s work and story have been recognized in leading publications and media:

Awards & Recognition

A timeline of recognition for resilience, communication, and leadership:

  • 2017 → Most Inspiring Woman – Fave Lifestyles
  • 2018 → Woman to Watch – 425 Magazine
  • 2018 → A Woman Who Empowers – Illuminating Women
  • 2020 → Communication & Leadership Award – Toastmasters District 2
  • 2025 → Resilient Author of the Year – The Gifts of Pain
Resilient Author of the Year award graphic for The Gifts of Pain—Kim Peterson.
 
Kim Peterson speaking at Amazon Women in Leadership—authenticity, confidence, and career advancement keynote.

Bring the Message of Self-Leadership & Authentic Resilience to Your Audience

Kim Peterson’s books, media features, and awards reflect her mission of reclaiming power through self-leadership first. She equips the WHOLE YOU to heal, rise, and lead change—not just adapt—with confidence, resilience, and purpose. In uncertain times, her message calls leaders to integrate authenticity, accountability, and H.O.P.E.—
so they can do the deep work that empowers them to lead others well with reliability, vision, and integrity.

 

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