About

For my first 32 years of life, I was Tina L. Moody. For the last 17 years, I have been known as Tina L. Durepo. As I embark on my 2020 Self Odyssey, I will be known as Tina L. Moody once again—at least on this site.

Regardless of which Tina you knew then or know now, what most of you likely do not know is that the call to write a book has knocked on my door more than once over the years as I traversed careers in insurance and real estate—spanning Maine to Seattle and back again. The other thing that most of you do not know about me is that I have been on a self-discovery journey for the last five years. Now ready to step into my truth on both counts, my path has led me to this moment where these two worlds have come together, and I have decided to listen this time.

With that, I am going to call myself a writer for the very first time. The lesson of my old life was: It is sometimes better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. The lesson of my current world is: State what you want as if it already exists; and give gratitude. Combining the two leaves me with—I am thankful to be a writer. It is now time to take the leap!

And leaping with me on this journey are the people I am most fortunate to have in my life.  I am a mother of two amazing young adults, the partner of a wonderful man, the daughter of loving parents, and the sibling of my soul sister.