Heather Doyle Fraser has been working with writers and integrating compassion into the writing process for more than 25 years. As an entrepreneur, educator, story facilitator, and advocate, Heather is dedicated to amplifying the voices of those who feel invisible, silenced, or pushed aside. She empowers individuals, particularly women, to step into their voice and purpose.
Heather is the founder and publisher at Compassionate Mind Collaborative in Columbus, Ohio. She began her career in the traditional corporate publishing industry in 1997 and transitioned to coaching and hybrid publishing in 2012. She offers book coaching, a writing practice community membership, in-person writing retreats, online workshops, and publishing options for her clients. She has partnered with the Polyvagal Institute, Wellcoaches Center of Coaching Excellence, and other organizations.
Heather has authored multiple books, including Freedom: How Teens Can Use Mindful Compassion to Thrive in a Chaotic World and 40 Weeks: A Daily Journey of Inspiration and Abundance. Access her work on Substack, her blog, her podcast, The Spacious Creative, and as a contributing writer for Elan Vitae magazine.