Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Justine Green.
Hi Dr. Green, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
I was born with atresia and microtia. Microtia is a condition where the outer ear does not develop properly and atresia is the absence of the ear canal, leaving me deaf in my left ear. Knowing I was different from birth and boasting three reconstructive surgeries under my belt, I learned to read lips and worked hard through school. I used my disability as motivation and ultimately found my life’s purpose through these challenges. My passion for inspiring others moved me to write a 5x award-winning story, and now series, showing readers to love themselves and that everyone’s imperfections are what make them perfect!
I am wholeheartedly an advocate for children with disabilities. Growing up, I needed a story like “Completely Me,” and I hope to spread understanding about differences and increase awareness. I am an inclusive educator, administrator, author, and mother of two. I truly believe that my upbringing impacted who I am today, and a portion of each book sale goes to a disability-based charity.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road is never smooth, but for us, it was worth it. I wrote my first book, “Completely Me” during the start of the Pandemic. No book agents were taking on new clients and big publishers were not taking new authors. Things were in a standstill within the book world, and I was ready to move forward with my story. My husband and we decided to self-publish and start our own publishing company to maintain creative control and be on our own timeline. We knew nothing about publishing a book and starting a company, but we spent countless nights working hard to figure it out.
Some lessons I’ve learned along the way: 1) use your time wisely. Everyone is given the same 24 hours in a day; make the most of it and manage your time 2) small, attainable goals make big life steps into doable, reasonable mini steps. For example, if you have to write a five-page paper, tell yourself that each day you will write a minimum of one paragraph. Sitting in front of the computer, thinking about and working on your paper a little each day will encourage you to write more than just a paragraph. 3) Be confident in your decisions. Make the right choice for yourself/your family at that time and don’t look back. Trust yourself. 4) Put good out into the world. If you have the means and ability to help others and spread kindness, do it. That good karma will come back to you.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I have my doctorate in education focusing on students with disabilities, I was an inclusive educator, an administrator, learning specialist at the University of Miami, mommy & me instructor and I am an award-winning author. Life has taken turns I would have never expected, but I’m going with it! During the pandemic, I had two little ones at home, I was the general studies teacher and the principal, and I released my children’s books. Those were the hardest years of my life, but the amazing part of writing a book based on my own true story is that my honesty and openness has caused others to be honest and open with me. Since “Completely Me” series was published, I have had so many people reach out and tell me a personal story about their disability or someone close to them. It reminds me why I do what I do. I absolutely love it!
What matters most to you? Why?
My family, always. Making them proud and turning my children into kind, helpful humans. I want to teach understanding and empathy towards differences. I hope to make the world a better place.
Pricing:
- 12.99
Contact Info:
- Website: GREENROSEPUBLISHING.com
- Instagram: @DRMOMMYGREEN @COMPLETELYMEBOOK
- Facebook: @DRMOMMYGREEN
- Twitter: @DRMOMMYGREEN
- Youtube: @DRMOMMYGREEN
Image Credits
Todd Green
