Milwaukee author shares tips on how youths and older adults can redefine success

At 17, Capitol Heights resident Daija “Chanelle” Thompson became the first author in her family when she wrote a book on finding your identity. Now 23, she’s published a second book, “Monroe,” to help youths and older adults redefine what success is, especially those who feel empty even though they might have everything they need. “My definition of success has expanded to include purpose, character and faith,” Thompson said. “This book was targeted towards dreamers who aspire to be successful, live a different life and do things that they’ve never seen done before.” “Monroe” is a novel about a girl who becomes successful but still feels unfulfilled, so she tries searching for what’s missing through love, money and more. “We always focus our lives on trying to get into a certain spot or be in a certain place, but we never talk about what it actually feels like,” Thompson said. “People think that if they get it all then they’ll be satisfied.” She said she has the g