This week's conversation is with Caroline Nadine Helsing author of Unapologetic - Tales of the Original Party Crasher - which is her debut book and a heartfelt story of a daughter processing the loss of her mother.
While Caroline examines and celebrates her mother’s story through clues and memories left behind, she weaves an entertaining account of a complicated, enigmatic woman who was equal parts Holly Golightly, Auntie Mame, Mrs. Maisel, and dare we say, Moira Rose from Schitt's Creek. Throw into that mix a scorpion with stinging wit and, at times, a lost little girl... and you've got Unapologetic.
This funny and poignant memoir-biography follows the author’s mother through life from crashing parties and hobnobbing with celebrities in NYC, to the crashing waves of Hawaii, and back full circle to the city she loved, including all of the characters she met in between and the lessons she taught her daughter along the way.
Before delving into writing, Caroline began her varied career path as an international model and actress. Her work took her from Europe to Asia and all throughout the United States, where she appeared on countless covers and in over 60 commercials. Before she turned 30, she founded an internationally renowned pet products manufacturing company. After selling the company in 2013, she parlayed what she learned in front of the camera to her work behind the lens.
Her photography credits are varied. Caroline was chosen by leading philanthropic organizations such as Doc in a Box 360 and Ayuda International to document through her photography, their medical missions, while traveling to remote areas of Mexico, Peru, as well as deep within the Amazon jungle.
She was chosen as the photographer for the Newport Beach Host Town Committee for the 2015 Special Olympics, working with athletes, press and city officials. Caroline has photographed Newport Beach business leaders and local political figures for the 2016 and 2017 campaign. She’s also worked as a freelance writer for the Orange County Register and the Newport Beach Independent.
Through her endeavors, she’s received the Volunteer Leadership Award for 2016. Other Honors include: 2012 Orange County Business Journal's Women in Business Nomination 2011 Orange County Business Journal's Excellence in Entrepreneurship Nomination
Unapologetic is a book and portrait of a life lived truly and unapologetically. In telling it, Caroline explores the forces that shape all of our lives, from geography and chance to sacrifice and deep, compassionate, enduring love.
This is truly a heartwarming conversation. Enjoy.
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