Dawn Burnett opens presale for 'Courageous: Burnt Out Not Broken'

Dawn Burnett has launched presales for her fourth book, which follows her 90-day nomadic journey across the U.S. and Europe after she sold her home in February. The memoir-style release is set for Aug. 4 and centers on burnout recovery, reinvention and emotional healing. Why it matters: - Burnett’s new book targets readers navigating burnout, identity shifts and major life changes. - The release extends Burnett’s brand beyond publishing into travel, music and purpose-driven consumer products. - A portion of proceeds from Burnt Out Party Girl Wine supports RAINN, tying her broader platform to anti-sexual violence awareness. What happened: - Dawn Burnett launched presales for her fourth book, Courageous: Burnt Out Not Broken , on May 24. - The official release date is Aug. 4. - Burnett is a 26-time award-winning web series producer, travel reporter and founder of Burnt Out Party Girl Wine. - Burnett sold her home on Feb. 28, packed her life into two storage units and began a 90-day nomadic journey across the U.S. and Europe. - The trip stretched across 6 U.S. cities, 4 states and 5 countries. - More information is available in Burnt Out Party Girl’s announcement . The details: - The book is described as a raw story of reinvention, courage, burnout recovery, travel and emotional healing. - Burnett’s journey included luxury travel, cultural discovery, health scares, heartbreak and encounters with strangers that reshaped her outlook. - The memoir covers burnout, toxic relationships, resilience, spirituality, self-worth and the choice to rebuild after emotional exhaustion. - Burnett calls the book a wake-up call for people dealing with grief, overwhelm, identity changes and life transitions. - Burnett says the core message is that courage means moving forward even when life falls apart and fear is still present. - Burnett is also a 7-time published songwriter. - Burnett recently co-wrote the brand anthem “B.O.P. Girl” with 5-time Grammy Award winner Trae Pierce. Between the lines: - The book fits a broader audience appetite for memoirs about burnout, reset and self-reinvention. - Burnett is positioning her personal story as both an intimate narrative and a larger message about choosing yourself after exhaustion. - The wine brand, anthem and book work together as one connected personal brand, not separate projects. What’s next: - Readers can buy the book through major retailers, including Amazon, ahead of the Aug. 4 release. - Burnett is offering interviews and media opportunities as the launch date approaches. - Burnett says she plans to keep using her platform to promote resilience, connection and starting over.