Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Nicknamed “Sunshine” for the joy that she exudes, Toni Daniels has always loved being with people and creating spaces of belonging and meaning.
As an Interpersonal Relationship Specialist and Pastoral Counselor with more than 15 years of international experience offering training workshops and skills-based coaching, Toni’s passion is to help establish joy-filled, Christ-Centered environments that produce healthy relationships and increase resilience.
Toni is currently the Director of The Geronimo Center for Innovation and Leadership, which she co-founded in 2008 with her husband, Matthew. This Uruguay-based non-profit organization seeks to initiate a revolution of joy in the most secular and suicidal nation in the Americas by forming emotionally healthy leaders from all sectors of society who follow Jesus in transforming their world.
Back to Joy was her first book. She is currently working on three others regarding parenting, marriage, and vocation. They will all be the same format using her personal journal entries to get into the nitty-gritty of life and model how to fight for health and wholeness in our relationships.
Toni’s undergraduate work focused on Spanish and Sociology. She also has a Master’s in Leadership and Church Planting from Columbia International University. While in Uruguay, she completed her diploma in Psycho-Spiritual Counseling from the Universidad Catolica de Uruguay in 2009. Other specialized training includes a certificate in Healthy Interpersonal Relationships from the International Trainer’s Association and PREP,inc., a relationship enhancement training based in Denver, Colorado. She is currently working to finish the three-year Thrive Leadership Training with Life Model Works.
Toni’s hobbies include karaoke, quilting, and sports. She loves being outdoors and spending time building joy with family and friends, especially her husband, their three children, and her poodle Champagne. Click here if you are interested in finding out more about Toni.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Back to Joy: An Intimate Journey with Jesus into Emotional Health and Maturity is my latest book. Since 12 years of age I have been an adamant journaler, processing every argument, conflict, or difficult emotion I have ever experienced. Two years ago I wanted to collect all of the stories through out my life of when I had sensed the Divine intervene and change my perspective, heal my heart, and lead me into a new reality. After doing this for myself, I realized that it might actually help others understand better what it means to mature and work towards emotional/relational health.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I record my journal entries into the “notes” app on my iphone so that it dictates everything. Then, I edit the stories. It saves tons of time that way!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Life Model, Joy Starts Here, Boundaries, anything from Brene Brown, RARE Leadership, Godly Play
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on three books regarding parenting, marriage, and vocation. They will all be the same format using my personal journal entries to get into the nitty-gritty of life and model how to fight for health and wholeness in our relationships. The marriage one will specifically address issues of co-dependency
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
awesomegang! Facebook, the church network
Do you have any advice for new authors?
go through Self-publishing School! It is an amazing resource!!!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do not EVER underestimate the power of simply enjoying someone!
What are you reading now?
RARE Leadership, The Coaching Manual by Julie Starr,
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am the director of a leadership training center in Uruguay, South America that seeks to build joy and relational skills in all of society. I enjoy public speaking and training and coaching.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
the Bible, The Life Model, Breaking Dawn, Godly Play Stories
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