by Sandy Mayer

For years, our iPub Picks shelf has celebrated the stories that move us, challenge us, and reflect the diverse world we live in. Now, we’re bringing that tradition online with a new blog series written by our very own team members. Each week, one staffer will share three books—one children’s, one nonfiction, and one fiction—that embody iPub’s mission to amplify underrepresented voices and celebrate powerful storytelling.

We invite you to follow along, discover something new, and maybe even find your next favorite read!

This week’s iPub Picks are provided by Sandy Mayer, iPub’s CEO, COO, and Director.

Sandy Mayer, iPub’s Director since 2017, has been instrumental in transforming the company from a tiny three-person startup into a thriving, mission-driven niche publishing house. With more than 27 years of experience as a career consultant at Convergence LLC, Sandy brings unmatched expertise in business development, marketing strategy, grant writing, and organizational growth.

Her career includes founding and scaling Berkeley Corporation, a successful computer training firm, as well as holding senior business development roles at the Dialogue Institute, ZIRA, and Avistar-FastTrack. Known for her sharp strategic mind and genuine passion for collaborative creativity, Sandy continues to guide iPub’s evolution with vision, energy, and heart.

A lifelong book lover, Sandy blends her love of Philly, Penn, storytelling, and new creative projects into everything she does. Her colorful, scavenger-hunt-style book – Betsy’s Philadelphia Adventure – celebrating Philadelphia was a dream project—and just the beginning. With a strong background in technology training, she is also completing a degree in Digital Education and researching the impact of AI on learning.

Grab your own copies of Bety’s Philadelphia Adventure and the accompanying Coloring & Activity Book!

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer.

This book explores our shared human consciousness and how we ‘tether’ it to our personality, our ego. The author batters that ego into submission and demonstrates how we can get under our thoughts and emotions (our mind; who we think we are). He reminds me of Cesar Millan and how he trains humans to take the lead with their dogs, and how he points out that the dog appreciates the leadership. Michael, since the divine observer is really in charge, that recognition will provide the necessary discipline to keep the ego in check. Michael’s podcast, The Michael Singer Podcast, is worth a listen and a companion to the book.