Draft U A life drafting journal to self-discovery, goal-setting & career planning for teens & young adults

What if navigating major life transitions felt empowering rather than daunting? Draft U: A Life Drafting Journal to Self-Discovery, Goal-Setting, and Career Planning for Teens & Young Adults makes it possible for teens and young adults to tackle complex changes with clarity and confidence. Rooted in the concept of "life drafting," this interactive journal empowers readers to explore their identity, values, and dreams.

Created by seasoned educator, counselor, and life drafting coach Candice Suarez, Draft U offers a practical yet dynamic framework for self-reflection, goal-setting, and future planning. Readers will build a personalized plan that reflects their unique interests using prompts, exercises, and real-world coaching tools—all while leaving room for life's inevitable plot twists.

Whether used independently or as part of a coaching program, Draft U helps young people gain momentum and direction in a way that feels personal, honest, and doable. It's not about charting a perfect course; it's about drafting a flexible blueprint for a life filled with purpose and hope.

Candice Suarez is a life drafting coach with a passion for helping people navigate life's transitions with clarity, creativity, and confidence. She holds a master's degree in education with a concentration in school counseling and has spent over two decades supporting individuals through every stage of growth.

From her professional roles as a school counselor, behavior specialist, and mobile therapist, Suarez gained in-depth insight into human development, emotional regulation, and the importance of supportive guidance. Combining her expertise and desire to help others, Candice created life drafting, an innovative approach she uses to coach everyone from teens to young adults to design lives filled with purpose, possibility, and agency.

Draft U reflects Candice's belief that young people don't need to have it all figured out—they just need tools to draft, edit, and evolve their lives. Whether you're eighteen or eighty, Candice can help you write your next chapter with confidence.

Olivia Shaughnessy is a senior at Lebanon Valley College, where she studies Creative Arts and English. Passionate about storytelling in both words and images, she brings a fresh and imaginative perspective to her work. This book marks her debut as an illustrator, and she is excited to share her art with the world.