Why Not Me?!?: 12 Lessons a Year on an Island Taught Me About Living My Dreams, and How You Can Live Yours Too

Why Not Me?!? aims to inspire readers to drop every fear and follow their heart and soul to live the life of their dreams. Small's true story balances personal experiences with spiritual lessons and guidance, and highlights what a year on Maui taught her about living her dreams with the goal of showing others the possibilities for them to do the same.

STACY HOPE SMALL is a writer, CEO and luxury travel expert. Prior to launching her company, Elite Travel International in 2005, she traveled the globe on assignment for magazines including Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. She has a B.S. in journalism from the S.I Newhouse School of Communications, was the founding Editorial Director for Elite Traveler magazine and currently manages travel for a global portfolio of high-level entrepreneurs, investors, celebrities and media execs. Small currently resides in Carlsbad, CA with her three rescue dogs.