An interview with author

Meg Nocero

MEG NOCERO is a former Department of Homeland Security attorney. After 19 years of federal government service, she resigned to pursue her dream as a writer, inspirational speaker, a transformational coach and a YouTube/podcast host of a show called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People. 

The Magical Guide to Bliss is her first book, one that she began writing to help her navigate through the grieving process after the devastating passing of her mother from breast cancer in April of 2011. Kirkus Review praised The Magical Guide to Bliss as “a successful, progressive daily handbook about awareness, creativity, gratitude and fulfillment.” 

In October of 2020, she published Sparkle & Shine, 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way. Kirkus review praised it as “a collection that provides colorful affirmations designed to inspire self-confidence and optimism.” 

Her memoir entitled Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation through Grief will be published on September 7, 2021 by She Writes Press. 

What makes your journey magical? 

I love to inspire and be inspired by others. When I wake up in the morning and start my day with the mantra that was inspired by one of my favorite authors Pam Grout-  “Something wonderful is about to happen,” I get ready to pay attention for those people, places and things that align there. While I embrace the vulnerability of my humanity, I truly empower myself to be the writer of my own story. Facing many challenges externally and internally, I prefer to look at the unfolding of my beautiful tale as an opportunity to truly embody the mantra that appears on my mother’s epitaph- Live Love Laugh or in Italian because those are my roots: Vivere, ridere, amore!

How did you awake to powerful personal and professional change?

When my mother passed away in April of 2011, I was definitely not ready to lose her. The grieving process hit me like a ton of bricks. Not only did I miss her physical presence in my life and felt like my heart was breaking, I could not comprehend the loss. I had relied upon her for so much and did not realize it until she was no longer physically there. She did tell me before she passed away that overwhelming stress would kill me and that I should focus on not having regrets at the end of my days. At that time, I practiced law as a federal immigration prosecutor with the Department of Homeland Security and had to take a long hard look as to whether that was the path that I wanted to continue to walk. 

Because I still searched for her guidance, I started to write a guide of my own that contemplated what she told me over the years. And, in 2015, I published my first book called The Magical Guide to Bliss, Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & inner Bliss. And, when I started to follow my guide, so many wonderful and challenging things started to unfold. 

What’s next for you?

In October of 2020, I published my second book called Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way. It is a book of affirmations that when practiced daily can uplift your spirit and give you the tools to shine brighter. And, on September 7, 2021, my memoir entitled Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief will be published with She Writes Press. In this must-read journey of transformation through personal loss, health challenges, and professional struggles, I tell the story of how I overcame adversity by embarking on a spiritual and physical journey that will hopefully serve as a ray of hope for anyone who is struggling in life and unsure whether there is, indeed, a light at the end of the tunnel. In the end, like the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly, this story is a beautiful love letter that honors my mother’s legacy while detailing the awakening of my own. 

Additionally, I have a you tube/podcast show called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People. I am excited to say that I am on my 4th Season and the conversations keep getting better and better. I like to call myself a magical manifester. I also am an inspirational speaker and a transformational coach. 

Is bliss really an attainable state of being and what does one have to do to manifest the life of their dreams?

As an aficionado of positive psychology and all things surrounding happiness and bliss, I definitely believe that bliss is an attainable state of being. The real key to this state of mind is perspective. Truly become aware or awake to what moves you and what you are passionate about is a great first step in the right direction. A lot of people strive to accomplish things for many reasons that do not align with purpose- for instance, doing things solely because they believe will bring them financial rewards or because they want external approval ( this was my kryptonite for a long time!) In the end, if you are not aware of your “Why?” then you will not truly know what path will lead you to manifest the life of your dreams. I know that it is a good idea to stop and get intentional around your life and ask yourself these questions: what makes you come alive? What do you love doing and brings you great joy? And what can you do today to bet on yourself?  

I love this poem by Mary Oliver, “Instructions for Living a Life. Pay attention. Be Astonished. Tell About it.” It is so simple. If you set your intentions, start to pay attention to who shows up, what opportunities unfold and where the path takes you, then get excited about the unfolding of a story that truly you will love. Then, as an author, tell whoever will listen all about it because when you share your story from a place of vulnerability—that just might be the answer to another person’s prayers. And, there is no greater feeling of bliss to be a part of the reason why another person did not give up on the beauty of their life. 

Please follow Meg Nocero at:
Website: www.megnocero.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/meggiebliss
Twitter: @megnocero
Instagram: @megnocero
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/meg-nocero-esq-686b8715

“​I had relied upon her for so much and did not realize it until she was no longer physically there.“

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