This book began with a simple phrase my mother often repeated: "Get up and get." When I once asked her, "Get what?" she replied: "Get what you need. Get what you deserve. Get what you're willing to work for."
Those words stayed with me.
Over the years, they became a reminder to keep moving when fear appeared, to keep creating when resources were scarce, and to keep believing when the outcome was uncertain.
Get Up and Get is a collection of poems, reflections, and mantras written for creatives, changemakers, and entrepreneurs who are building something meaningful from imagination, determination, and purpose.
These pages are not a roadmap or a formula for success. They are an invitation to reflect, to reconnect with your voice, and to remember that creativity is more than self-expression. It is a way of shaping the world around you.
Whether you're starting over, starting something new, or simply searching for the courage to take the next step, this book is a companion for the journey.
Because you don't need permission to rise or validation to begin. You simply need to get up and get.