DOLORES: My Journey Home: (Finding Myself Beyond The ACE Family)--PART ONE
About this ebook
Catherine Paiz grew up far from the spotlight, in the vibrant multicultural city of Montreal, Canada, where her dreams began. When her path led her to Los Angeles, she built a life that seemed like a fairytale: love, children, and a pioneering YouTube career that influenced millions. As part of The ACE Family, she became a familiar face around the globe. But behind the scenes, Catherine was carrying heartbreak, facing betrayal, navigating intense public scrutiny, and slowly losing herself.
When everything she built began to unravel, she set out on the most important journey of all—alchemizing her pain into strength, transforming her life, and finding her way back to the woman she was always destined to be. This is the true story of a life that looked perfect, and the brave heart who stepped beyond the picture to find something real.
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About the author
Catherine Paiz is a creator, entrepreneur, and devoted mother known to millions as the heart of the ACE Family on YouTube. After building one of the most-watched digital platforms in the world, she stepped into a new chapter—sharing her voice beyond the screen. With a background in modeling, fitness, brand collaborations, philanthropy, and business, she brings depth and perspective to everything she touches.
In a moment of profound personal growth, Catherine experienced a quiet spiritual awakening—one that unfolded in front of millions without them ever realizing it. That turning point shaped the path she walks today and continues to inform her work, her motherhood, and her voice as a writer.
Born in Montreal and raised in Florida, Catherine now lives in Los Angeles, where she continues to create meaningful work that connects, inspires, and evolves with her audience. She is the proud mother of three children, who remain her greatest creation.
Riley J. Ford is a New York Times bestselling author and UCLA graduate represented by Creative Artists Agency. In addition to writing her own bestselling novels, Riley has co-authored projects with major influencers and celebrities. She writes under multiple pen names and has sold millions of copies of her novels worldwide. One of her books has been adapted into an upcoming Netflix film.
