Stephen Terranova is the founder of Twenty Two Gates LLC, a mission-driven creative studio rooted in the belief that writing is one of the most powerful tools we have for healing, growth, and self-understanding. After two decades in senior leadership roles at major financial institutions, Stephen left the corporate world to pursue a deeper calling: helping others find their way through words.

Drawing inspiration from his Delaware roots and the pioneering legacy of his ancestors, Stephen launched Twenty Two Gates LLC in 2023. The company produces the Wayfinder Journal—a collection of beautifully designed guided journals and planners that support self-reflection, creative expression, and intentional living.

Beyond publishing, Stephen is a writer, speaker, and certified journal therapy coach. His signature program, Wayfinder Workshops, offers two distinct pathways grounded in the therapeutic power of expressive writing:

• Creative Expression Workshops help individuals reframe emotionally challenging experiences, tap into their creative voice, and build self-understanding through journaling, poetry, and personal storytelling.
• Leadership Development Workshops use reflective writing to cultivate emotional intelligence, improve communication, and help professionals lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose.

These programs have served a wide range of audiences—from recovery communities and mental health groups to corporate teams, students, and individuals seeking personal renewal. Each workshop is designed to meet people where they are and guide them forward through structured, reflective writing practices.

Stephen’s upcoming non-fiction book, Wayfinder, explores how writing can serve as a spiritual and psychological compass during life’s most uncertain moments. The book blends personal stories, philosophical insights, and journal prompts into a transformative guide for anyone seeking clarity and resilience.

His broader initiative, The Wayfinder Initiative, brings expressive writing tools into schools and youth programs, empowering the next generation to build emotional awareness, self-confidence, and life skills through storytelling and self-reflection.

Through his writing, workshops, and journals, Stephen continues to embody the spirit of a modern-day wayfinder—helping others chart their path, face their truth, and step into a more empowered version of themselves.