Meet the Authors

Carlie Sturtz is a writer, speaker, and mental health advocate who is deeply passionate about wellness. She has authored multiple publications, including Becoming Bloomie Brained: Your Guide to Self-Care. Bringing Kellye's concepts behind Propeller Co-Regulation to life through story form following young Fledgling was a life-altering experience for her. Carlie's experiences with grief, healing, and navigating motherhood have influenced the direction and tone of her writing. Carlie’s mission with this book is to spark meaningful conversations at an early age, drawing from some of her struggles in school and with emotional regulation as a child.