Do Not Settle
Katie Slade Author Interview
The Virtuous Vagina – How To Leave Lust In The Dust & Find Clarity Through Chastity shares with readers the importance of focusing on self-love and self-worth over finding the perfect partner in life by sharing your personal exsperances and your journey to self-empowerment. Why was this an important book for you to write?
This was an important book for me to write because I see so many women desperate to find a meaningful relationship and settling for the wrong guys.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
It’s so vital that we take good care of ourselves spiritually, mentally & physically. I want to remind women to prioritize these aspects of living. As women we often put everyone & everything before ourselves.
I appreciated the candid nature with which you told your story. What was the hardest thing for you to write about?
At a young age, I made a decision that almost cost me my life. The poem that I wrote explains all that I went through, and because it is so personal, I wasn’t sure about including it in the book. In the end, I thought it was too perfect of an ending not to include it. None of my reviewers have commented on it, and I’ve been wondering if the message is getting through; I hope so.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from your story?
I want women to see the necessity of building oneself. Tapping into our creative abilities, our intellect & our spirituality can build an incredible personal foundation of happiness. Society has taught us to believe that we will meet a knight in shining armor, but even if we do, a princess still has to bring something to the table. So why not set a beautiful table and enjoy the bounty whether the prince shows up or not!
Picking the right partner in life is never easy! In this book, her second memoir, Katie Slade expresses the importance of taking time to fully evaluate the intentions and life styles of potential suitors. In her first memoir, “The Victorious Vagina – How To Beat A Player At His Game & Win At Self Love”, Katie shares her experience of getting swept off her feet by Mr. GQ, a successful business hottie. When things don’t go as she had hoped with him, she finds herself being pursued by several guys, each with their own agenda. Steven, her professional, but promiscuous financial advisor who is more interested in getting her honey than her money! Elliot, the divorced, and doting doorman, who’s trying to open the door to her heart. Manny, the smart and sweet young buck, smittened by Katie’s brains and beauty. And Pierre, the incredibly handsome fitness trainer that has the hots for her even though he thinks she’s married. Beginning in the summer and ending by New Year’s, join Katie season after season as she navigates life as a New York entrepreuneur, full time employeee and a woman vetting the advances of these men. Grounded in her spirituality, Katie provides detailed insight to the significance of not letting our egos guide our decision making, but instead paying keen attention to the reasons why someone may not be the right partner. She gives her readers real life experiences in New York City, the need to take the high road when working with dysfunctional colleagues, and pointing out the need to truly understand and pour into ourselves as women to achieve what we desire out of life. This memoir encourages women not to wait for Mr. Right to fullfill our dreams, but to be Miss Right whether he shows up or not!
