The Glory in Her Story: How Mielle Founder Monique Rodriguez Turned Pain into Purpose and Built a Legacy of Faith
There’s something sacred about a woman who chooses to rise in the face of unimaginable loss—and not just rise, but rebuild a life so impactful, the world can’t help but notice. Monique Rodriguez, founder and CEO of Mielle Organics, is that woman. And in her debut book, The Glory in Your Story, she invites us into the private places of her heart—where faith met grief, where surrender birthed legacy, and where purpose was found in the ashes.
Released April 15, 2025, The Glory in Your Story: Activating a Fearless Faith to Change Your Life, Your Career, and the World is far more than a memoir—it’s a movement. It’s for every woman who has been told her pain will break her, for the one who secretly wonders if the calling on her life is still intact after heartbreak, and for the visionary who knows there’s more—but feels stuck in the middle.
Monique’s story began with loss. After tragically losing her son Milan, she stood at a crossroads: either let grief consume her, or let God use her. She chose the latter—and with a mustard seed of faith and a deep conviction that her pain wouldn’t be wasted, she launched Mielle Organics in 2014 from her kitchen, with a homemade hair formula and a divine assignment.
Since then, Monique has built a multimillion-dollar beauty brand, but more importantly, she’s built a platform rooted in purpose, healing, and faith. In her book, she shares the behind-the-scenes of that journey—not the glossy Instagram highlight reel, but the tears, the prayers, the no’s, the war room moments.
“I wrote this book for the woman who feels like giving up. I want her to know that there is glory—even in what broke her,” Monique shares on social media.
She doesn’t hold back. From the emotional toll of building a business while grieving, to advocating for Black maternal health after nearly losing her own life, Monique offers a transparent, purpose-packed message that speaks directly to the heart of women who carry much but are called to even more.
For the Purpose Woman Reading This…
Maybe you’ve been through a season that tried to silence your voice. Maybe you’re carrying a dream that feels too heavy, or you’ve questioned whether your story is still worth telling. Let The Glory in Your Story remind you: God is still writing.
This book is your permission to feel, to heal, and to build. Not from perfection, but from obedience. And as Monique shows us—your greatest ministry may rise from your deepest place of pain.
Reflection:
What part of your story have you been hiding that God wants to use for His glory?
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