Dr. Jocelyn McDonald

The Do It Anyway Houston Experience — November 21 at Sparkle & Bloom

Every mother has a dream she keeps putting last.

Do It Anyway: Building Dreams, Breaking Cycles, Leaving Legacies is a collection of mothers' true stories of chasing purpose anyway — through the sacrifice, the fear, and the weight of everyone who depends on them.

This isn't a room of celebrities. It's a room of women who almost didn't write the chapter they wrote — and did it anyway. If you've ever told yourself "maybe when the kids are older" or "maybe when things calm down," this is the afternoon that tells you to stop waiting.

Why Come

Stories You'll See Yourself In

The authors on the fear, the guilt, and the moments they almost quit — told straight, no highlight reel.

A Room That Gets It

An afternoon with mothers doing the same balancing act you are — cheering you on instead of judging you.

Your Own Next Step

Leave with a signed book, a full heart, and permission to finally do the thing you've been putting off.

The Do It Anyway Experience

Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Sparkle & Bloom · 8207 Long Point Rd, Ste C · Houston, TX 77055

Real stories. Honest conversations.

Spend a Saturday afternoon with the mothers of Do It Anyway and a room of women who understand exactly what it costs to keep going. You are not just here to listen — come join the conversation and share your own story.

Whatever you have been putting off, you will not be the only one in the room who has been putting it off. That is the point of the afternoon.

What your ticket includes

Your seat for the full author panel
Light bites and time to actually talk to people
Signing and photos with the Do It Anyway authors

Bring a friend who needs to hear it too.

Books will be available at the event if you’d like a signed copy to keep or to give.