Dolores: My Journey Home, Part One

Finding Myself Beyond the ACE Family

De: Catherine Paiz, Riley J. Ford

Narrado por: Catherine Paiz

She had the perfect life. Until she chose a braver one.

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 fairy tale: 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.

©2025 Catherine Paiz & Riley J. Ford (P)2025 Catherine Paiz & Riley J. Ford

Heartfelt and Raw

How beautiful is was, I’ve always felt connected to her watching her throughout the years, this book was a perfect way to tell your truth, and story! It helped me feel seen. I cried a lot listening to this and I could relate, but helped heal me! Thank you

Inspiring, vulnerable, enlightening!

This book is incredible. I’ve been an Ace Family fan, a CATHERINE fan for about a decade. I always felt connected to her and felt her light through the screen. I’ve always been drawn to her as I know millions of others have as well… Being given the opportunity to hear this story straight from her mouth made me feel like I was living her life in all of its stages, all of the highs and lows. I remember being there and watching all of their videos throughout the years right as they were released and uploaded. This book connects all the dots and comes full circle. It took me on a trip in a time machine. It made me feel so many emotions. I laughed, I cried and everything in between. I’m truly inspired and enlightened. I can’t wait to see what she does next.

Amazing

She is such a beautiful soul...cant wait for part 2! Wishing her so many blessings and happiness!

BEST READ OF THE YEAR!

Catherine, if you’re reading this, I just want you to know how much I appreciate you. Even after everything you’ve been through, you haven’t hardened, you’re still kind and genuine. I’ve seen so many good people lose their softness because of the pain they’ve endured, and it always breaks my heart (though I never blame them). That’s why it’s so beautiful to witness someone like you stay true to their heart. I truly hope life keeps getting better for you—you deserve the world. ❤️

Inspirational

Ive always loved Cathrine and this book makes me love her even more. Loved reading and understanding her life behind the camera and how we all really are just people living life and trying to find happiness. Amazing read <3

Captivating and inspiring

I have never listened to a book so fast in my life. This book is beautifully written and crafted through emotion. Throughout it you learn her silent struggles and her resilience through it all. I have never been so full of emotion and empathy the way I was listening to her story. She is so authentic and real about her struggles and her journey back to herself. It grabs at your emotion strings in the best way possible.

Authenticity

It was raw, beautiful, and vulnerable. You finally were able to speak your truth. I’m so proud of you, Catherine!

Very good book

Thanks for sharing your story! Takes alot to do that! Been here since Elle was a baby so nice to see how far you have come!

The most captivating book

I’m not into reading books that’s why I wanted to listen to the audiobook. I listened to in within 2 days started afternoon and finished next morning. Wow just wow! No words to express how it feels to hear to all those things. I’m in shock but in a good way!

Written beautifully

I downloaded this platform just to listen to this book. I’m glad I did. Catherine Paiz and Riley J Ford did an amazing job writing this true heartfelt story. It keeps you hooked all throughout the book.