“A memoir that defies every odd stacked against its author with grace, grit, and strength that cuts straight to the bone.”
-- Shyanne. P
“This raw and graceful memoir transforms life’s hardships into hope, inspiring us all with its journey to wholeness.”
-- Tomi. B
“This compelling and inspiring memoir showcases the resilience of a strong, brilliant woman navigating universal human struggles.”
-- Pam. L

She Wasn’t Supposed to Fly

✨ A memoir of resilience and rising beyond expectations.✨

She was told to stay small. She chose to soar.

Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, S.T. Griffon was told her unstable beginnings were the best she could hope for. But she refused to accept that fate. With grit and determination, she carved her own path:

  • Becoming a U.S. Army paratrooper at eighteen.
  • Earning her college degree as a single mother.
  • Breaking barriers as a Black woman in corporate leadership.

 

For more than two decades, she thrived as a Fortune 500 executive—until the career she built came crashing down in a single moment. Left grappling with questions of identity, purpose, and self-worth, Griffon discovered a new kind of strength: the courage to rise again, this time on her own terms.

She Wasn’t Supposed to Fly is more than a memoir—it’s a testament to the power of resilience, reinvention, and the human spirit. With raw honesty and inspiring insight, S.T. Griffon invites readers to reflect on their own journeys and to believe that even when the world tells you to stay grounded, you can choose to fly.

Coming Early 2026
Perfect for fans of inspirational memoirs, women’s empowerment stories, and books about overcoming adversity, this powerful debut reminds us that our past does not define us—our courage does.