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exiled from the queendom: the making of a badass

By Nancy Maia

"Shifting your beliefs by thinking about them is a crock of shit," said nobody ever.

Except Nancy Maia.

Nancy didn't set out to become a badass. But, her unrelenting search to figure out why she felt so broken certainly put her on that path. Decades of working to "shift her beliefs" about not being good enough or smart enough led her to finally realize her inability to do so wasn't because she wasn't good enough or smart enough. It was because "shifting your beliefs" by thinking about them is actually a crock of shit.

An achingly honest recounting of her journey, these pages tell the story of how she peeled away the layers of the "good girl" she thought she needed to be to be accepted and loved, to come to a place where she truly knows and accepts who she is AND is perfectly ok with anyone who is not ok with it.

Badass: Noun. Cool motherfcker.

What these pages also reveal is that "knowing and accepting" who you are is not the ultimate goal and certainly not the secret sauce of badassery. Instead, the secret sauce of becoming a badass is finally coming to a place where you start acting like who you are instead of who you are expected to be. And, being truly ok when others aren't ok with it.

Because, let's face it. That is where we all want to be. You want to throw off the shackles of living by others' rules and rid yourself of self doubt to finally come to a place of living who you are. And, truly not giving a fck what anyone else thinks.

This book will resonate with anyone who feels like they have bigger things they are called to do but can't shake that nagging voice that tells them they aren't good enough or smart enough to do it. Through sharing the steps she used along the way, Nancy gives you the tools for finding your badass self so you can bring your light into the world.

Nancy hopes you’ll leap. Because the world needs yours.

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  • “in this raw and illuminating memoir, nancy maia reveals why years of "mindset work" haven't freed you from self-doubt: those limiting beliefs don't live in your head - they live in your body. through her journey from people-pleaser to genuine badass, she offers a radical new path to authentic self-acceptance that goes beyond positive thinking. for every woman tired of playing by others' rules, this book is your permission slip to become who you're meant to be.”

    Maxie McCoy, Author of You’re Not Lost

  • “This isn’t just a memoir—it’s a permission slip to show up fully as yourself. Nancy’s journey will empower anyone who's ever felt like they had to shrink themselves to fit someone else’s expectations. A powerful, moving read that stays with you long after the last page.”

    Deana M.

  • "I recently finished Nancy Maia's profoundly moving memoir and I'm still reeling from its impact. This isn't just a "must-read" - it's a necessary read for anyone who has ever grappled with the complexities of self-discovery and the challenges of navigating difficult relationships. It's rare to find a book that so effectively blends a gripping personal narrative with an insightful roadmap for healing and empowerment."

    Elena Dixon

  • This is a rare find. Nancy's honesty and richness of her storytelling elevates this book beyond a simple recounting of experiences to a transformative exploration of self-discovery and spiritual growth. I also appreciated Nancy's reflections on the complexities of forgiveness and the lingering questions about human choices and their consequences. It leaves the reader with a thoughtful challenge, prompting introspection long after the final page is turned. This book is indeed a "must-read".

    John D.

  • Nancy Maia's Exiled from The Queendom is a refreshingly raw and unfiltered look at the limits of traditional "mindset work" and the power of embodies authenticity. With wit, grit, and vulnerability, Maia recounts her journey from lifelong people-pleaser to unapologetic badass - not by thinking her way out of self-doubt, but by learning to feel her way through it. Rather than offering recycled self-help platitudes, she shares actionable insights rooted in real neuroscience and hard-won experience.

    Matt Rudnitsky

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