In her book, Leah Johnson takes the same tools that enabled her "success addiction" as an elected official and uses them to build a redemptive campaign plan for herself and her family. I've always thought of campaigns as a way to heal communities. The author shows how those same strategies can be used by anyone to create joy and healing in their own lives, too.

• JEFF BRIDGES Colorado State Senator

In Finding Fantastic Joy, Leah Johnson reveals her real power: telling the whole truth in a way that inspires. Johnson's memoir is a true heroine's journey, and it serves as a spark for others to do the sometimes scary work of beginning within. Johnson reminds us that seeking external validation is its own addiction, and she shows us how to break the cycle, claim our stories, and redefine winning.

• CYNDI GUESWEL Founder, Only to Grow

Sometimes shattering the glass ceiling leaves you bruised and bloody. Leah's journey starts with a heartbreaking story of the collateral damage that comes with trying to compensate for internal strife by striving for (and earning) external accolades. The poignancy of Finding Fantastic Joy, though, is all about the path to redemption, forgiveness, and a redefined version of success. Leah expertly weaves together a framework anyone can use to start the important work of breaking cycles of trauma and cultivating a meaningful and joyful life. Ultimately, fantastic joy can't be defined by anyone else's standards but our own.

• ALLISON SEABECK Mom Extraordinaire, CEO, and investor in accelerating businesses

Finding Fantastic Joy is equal parts love, pain, redemption, family, journey, discovery, humor, and rebirth. For those asking life's biggest questions, Leah's journey and plan for life can help you find direction.

• TOM LUCERO Former University of Colorado Regent

As someone in recovery myself, I found this book so relatable. It is a quick read with huge impact and insight that will bring value for many, especially women navigating motherhood and career aspirations. Leah tells her story in a straightforward, energetic manner, weaving together her journey in both a spiritual and practical way. The "campaign" approach she takes is a fresh spin on steps to recovery, and as someone who also puts a huge (over) emphasis on achievement in my life, I found it to be a great tool in my approach to recovery. Leah's story is brave and will surely inspire others.

• JENNA DONEEN Fantastic Mom, Creative Director of Life

Leah's journey and honesty profoundly impacted me as a driven professional who shared her addictions to success and winning at all costs. As she so eloquently describes, we could all benefit from a vision of ourselves by developing a self- advocacy campaign. The use of campaign techniques and her reawakening of spirituality to facilitate her journey to find- ing fantastic joy is something we can all emulate. If we did, I could imagine a more vibrant dialogue between the tribes that currently exist in today's political landscape that, as she states, "are not the narratives of reality!"

• BILLY HORTON Democratic Strategist, Founder, Hard Count, Inc.

After 20 years of working in politics, Leah Johnson has crafted the most vital campaign message of her life in this story of finding herself and getting her joy back. She eloquently lays out a roadmap to recovery that we can all learn from. This authentic and raw account of the author's journey to joy will be an encouragement to many.

• AULA WOODWARD Rockstar Mom, conservative