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Makini Smith

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Makini Smith is an 8-time published author, executive leadership coach, and emotional intelligence trainer known for her work at the intersection of mindset, resilience, and self-leadership.

With over 15 years of experience in personal development and leadership, Makini writes and teaches about the role emotional intelligence plays in how we think, lead, respond to pressure, and navigate adversity. Her work focuses on helping women identify limiting beliefs, regulate their emotional responses, and build internal stability that supports sustainable growth.

Mentored by the late Bob Proctor, Makini developed a disciplined approach to mindset transformation grounded in awareness, accountability, and behavioural change. Her books—including A Walk ...more

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Average rating: 4.65 · 26 ratings · 4 reviews · 8 distinct works

	A Walk in My Stilettos: How to Get Through the Struggle with Grace 4.69 avg rating — 13 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Walk in my Stilettos: 111 Affirmations to Help You Heal by Makini Smith (Goodreads Author), Derrick Jaxn (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Renewing Your Mind: A Guide To Transforming Your World From Chaos To Clarity by Makini Smith (Goodreads Author), Suzana Mihajlovic, Brian Proctor (Foreword) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Renewing Your Mind: A Guide To Transforming Your World From Chaos To Clarity it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Walk In My Stilettos: How To Get Through The Struggle With Grace by Smith, Makini (2015) Paperback it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Renewing Your Mind Journal by Makini Smith (Goodreads Author), Suzana Mihajlovic it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shades Of You: AN AFFIRMATION JOURNAL COLORING BOOK TO HELP YOU FIND PEACE, CLARITY & CONNECTION it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Renewing Your Mind Workbook by Makini Smith (Goodreads Author), Suzana Mihajlovic it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World

by Jennie Allen (Goodreads Author)

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When the Sh!t Isn't Funny Anymore: Getting back up when an unexpected divorce knocks you down

by Méchelle McCain

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Makini Smith wants to read Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts by Jennie Allen (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Makini Smith wants to read The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee in Readers' Favorite Nonfiction	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Makini Smith wants to read The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life by Suleika Jaouad Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee in Readers' Favorite Nonfiction	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Makini Smith wants to read Run The Mile You're In: One Founder's Journey Through Success, Loss & Reinvention by Kettia Etienne Ming	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Makini Smith wants to read Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Makini Smith wants to read Don't Look Back: Getting Unstuck and Moving Forward with Passion and Purpose by Christine Caine (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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