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On another episode of the BRIG… we've got a talented Brooklyn based filmmaker, actor, podcaster and award winning author. Marc Abbott! Marc's short stories have been featured in numerous anthologies including the Bram Stoker Nominated horror anthologies New York State of Fright & Under Twin Suns, not to mention the two-time African American Literary Award-winning horror anthology, Hell at the Way Station. And if that wasn't enough, he's also the co-host of (one of my favorite shows) the BEEF WINE AND SHENANIGANS podcast and is here tonight to chat all about his new horror novel SINISTER ASCENSION! And after treating us to a reading of Sinister Ascension's first explosive chapter, Marc sticks around to talk about his favorite 50s monster movies! Order your copy of SINISTER ASCENSION from the Mocha Memoirs online shop! Still wondering WHO IS MARC L. ABBOTT? Check out his official website! ----------------------------------------Retro Ridoctopus is:• Parasite Steve (read)• 8-Bit Alchemy (listen) • Coopster Gold (join) • Nintenjoe (subscribe)----------------------------------------All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile

In this wide-ranging conversation, Khristi Lauren Adams, author of "Womanish Theology," discusses her personal journey of discovering God through the lens of black girlhood. She reflects on the importance of integrating one's lived experiences with theological study, and how viewing Scripture and theology through diverse cultural perspectives can deepen our understanding of the divine. Adams shares insights from her interviews with young black girls, highlighting their unique perspectives on salvation, prayer, and the presence of God in the face of suffering and evil. She emphasizes the need for empathy, openness, and a willingness to learn from marginalized voices, rather than imposing one's own agenda or beliefs. We explore themes of identity, community, and the universal truths found in Jesus' teachings, underscoring the potential for reconciliation and redemption when we approach theological inquiry with humility and a spirit of curiosity. Join us as we discover God through the lens of black girlhood. Khristi Lauren Adams is a speaker, author, youth advocate and ordained Baptist minister. Khristi is the author of Parable of the Brown Girl, Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way and its middle grade version Black Girls Unbossed: Young World Changers Leading the Way. The books are published by Broadleaf and Beaming Books. Parable of the Brown Girl has received awards for Best Young Adult Book from The African American Literary Awards and the New York Black Librarians Caucus. Unbossed was a 2023 runner up for the Los Angeles Book Festival and Black Girls Unbossed is a 2023 finalist for a Foreword INDIES Book of the Year award in the Juvenile Nonfiction category. Khristi is the Executive Director of Community and Belonging for the St. Paul's School's, a family of independent schools in Baltimore County, MD. She previously worked as Dean of Spiritual Life & Equity and instructor of Religious Studies at the Hill School. Khristi is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Advertising and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary where she obtained a Master of Divinity degree. Khristi's Book:Womanish TheologyJoin Our Patreon for Early Access and More: PatreonConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowRegister for the Further Together and Identity Exchange events at allnations.us Support the Show.

Welcome to A Reader's Book Corner! Side note: the audio at the beginning is a little shaky but does clear up. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Romance, Women Fiction and Thriller writer Shelly Ellis. Shelly's fiction writing career began when she became one of four finalists in the BET Books First-Time Writers Contest when she was 19 years old. The prize was having her first short-story romance published in the book, All That and Then Some! Her first novel, The Right Maneuver, debuted in April 2011. She has since published several novels and short stories under different pen names. She has been nominated for African American Literary Award, RT Reviewer's Choice award in Multicultural Romance, was named one of iBooks Rising Stars in Romance in 2015, and received a 46th annual NAACP Image award nomination for the third book in the Gibbons Gold Digger series, Another Woman's Man. She is married and lives in Prince George's County, Maryland with her husband and their daughter. She loves to paint, read, and watch movies. We discuss why she transitioned into writing thrillers, how she penned Soapy Romances, her book series, her decision about hybrid authoring, and more. Shelly Ellis's books are available on Amazon Visit her at www.shellyellisbooks.com. Connect with her on Instagram @shellystrattonbooks, Twitter @ellisromance. If you would like to suggest an indie book or author feel free to contact me at authortabeasley@gmail.com Until next time, Happy Reading!

This week on Black and Published, Nikesha speaks with Sophronia Scott, author of the novel, Wild, Beautiful and Free. Sophfronia holds a BA in English from Harvard and an MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She began her career as an award-winning magazine journalist for Time, and People. When her first novel, All I Need to Get By, was published by St. Martin's Press in 2004 Sophfronia was nominated for best new author at the African American Literary Awards. Sophfronia's other books include The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, Unforgivable Love, Love's Long Line, Doing Business By the Book, and This Child of Faith: Raising a Spiritual Child in a Secular World, co-written with her son Tain. Currently, Sophfronia is the founding director of Alma College's MFA in Creative Writing, a low-residency graduate program based in Alma, Michigan. In our conversation, we discuss how she grew up in Lorain, Ohio--hometown of Toni Morrison--with a father who couldn't read. The one class in college that led her to writing when she was supposed to become a doctor, and the lengths she went to do her work as a writer, including driving a school bus, part-time, while she earned her MFA. Support the showFollow the Show: IG: @blkandpublished Twitter: @BLKandPublished Follow Me:IG: @nikesha_elise Twitter: @Nikesha_Elise Get My Books

LaDawn Black, a native of Washington, DC, is a Relationship Expert, Author, Voice Artist and Multimedia Personality.Black was the host of Baltimore's #1 radio relationship show, The LaDawn Black Show on Magic 95.9FM for three years. Prior to joining Magic 95.9, The LaDawn Black Show, was a ratings winner and listener favorite for 10 years on Baltimore's 92Q – 92.3FM. Black has been named Best Radio Personality by the Baltimore City Paper and Best Guilty Pleasure Radio Show by the Baltimore Magazine.Black is also an author of two Penguin Random House top-selling relationship guides: Stripped Bare: The 12 Truths That Will Help You Land the Very Best Black Man and Let's Get It On: 15 Hot Tips and Tricks to Spice Up Your Sex Life. Black's latest book for Penguin Random House is a novel, TEASE: Steamy Short Stories. Stripped Bare was named one of the 10 Best Non-fiction Books by HuffingtonPost and her novel TEASE was a nominee for an African American Literary Award in erotica. She also lends her voice to other authors as a narrator. Black is a popular voice artist for Audible lending her talents to many top-selling books. Plus, she has been the sexy voice on many hot mixtapes and CDs.In addition to her own radio show, books and articles, Black has been a relationship expert for Oxygen, BET, TVOne, CW, Wendy, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, NPR, Fox News and many other local/national media outlets.Black is an online relationship coach for match.com, yahoo.com, happenmag.com, blackandmarriedwithkids.com, essence.com, blackpeoplemeet.com and blackmeninamerica.com. Black has contributed to or been profiled by Essence, Ebony, Heart & Soul, Upscale, Glamour, Men's Health, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Magazine and many other publications.Mentioned in the episodeLaDawn BlackProudly sponsored by BMIThe Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. SPONSORSDoubledutch Boutique: Boutique featuring a curated selection of modern, retro-inspired women's designer clothing. Check out the shop's gifts for holidays for him/her, including items from local makers and new modern lines from abroad and as well as vintage treasures by going to doubledutchboutique.comSPONSORSDoubledutch Boutique: Boutique featuring a curated selection of modern, retro-inspired women's designer clothing. Check out the shop's gifts for holidays for him/her, including items from local makers and new modern lines from abroad and as well as vintage treasures by going to doubledutchboutique.com ★ Support this podcast ★

When you're a kid, anything seems possible, whether it's becoming an astronaut or a princess, or even convincing your parents to get you that puppy. In this week's episode, both our storytellers set themselves some lofty goals when they were young. Part 1: On the top bunk in her childhood bedroom, Kayla Hernandez makes plans to escape her home life and become a scientist. Part 2: As a teenager, Marc Abbott dreams of finding a wife and having kids, but a case of testicular torsion could ruin it all. Kayla Hernandez is an electrical engineer at Brookhaven National Laboratory's Collider Accelerator department. You can find her mentoring students, advocating for women's issues in STEM, and on Habitat for Humanity build sites across Long Island. Marc L Abbott is a Brooklyn based author, actor and storyteller. His horror short stories are featured in numerous anthologies including the Bram Stoker Nominated horror anthology New York State of Fright, Hell's Heart and Hell's Mall and most recently Even in the Grave. He is the co-author of Hell at Brooklyn Tea and Hell at the Way Station, the two-time African American Literary Award-winning horror anthology. He is a Moth Story Slam and Grand Slam Storyteller winner and one of the hosts for the podcast Beef, Wine and Shenanigans. Find out more about him at www.whoismarclabbott.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Heather and Khristi talk about how social media has removed the gatekeepers of the publishing industry. They discuss what it is like trying to break into the Christian market as Black women, as well as the importance of being thoughtful and intentional about what you post online. Khristi explores why she thinks her award winning book, Parable of the Brown Girl was so unique, as well as her hopes for other women who are trying to find their voice, and share their experiences with others. If no one else is telling you they believe in you, this episode will invite you to believe in yourself.  Guest Bio Khristi Lauren Adams is a speaker, author, youth advocate and ordained Baptist minister. Khristi is the author of Parable of the Brown Girl. Parable of the Brown Girl has received awards for Best Young Adult Book from The African American Literary Awards and the New York Black Librarians Caucus. She is also the author of, Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way. She works as Dean of Spiritual Life & Equity at the Hill School. She is the Founder & Director of “The Becoming Conference”, an annual conference and leadership cohort designed to empower, educate & inspire girls between the ages of 13-18. Khristi is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Advertising and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary where she obtained a Master of Divinity degree. Mentioned in This Episode Powerful People Find Themselves More Inspirational by Kristene Quan Host Bio Heather Thompson Day is an associate professor of communication at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She is the author of seven books, including It's Not Your Turn. Reach out to Heather on Twitter @HeatherTDay and on Instagram @heatherthompsonday. Viral Jesus is a production of Christianity Today Host and creator: Heather Thompson Day Producer: Loren Joseph Executive Producer: Ed Gilbreath Director of CT Podcasts: Mike Cosper Associate Producer of CT Podcasts: Azurae Phelps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the TeachHER Podcast Powered by The Innocent Brown Girl Project. Our mission is to convey strategies for Grit & Grace with educators and advocates of African American and Latina Girls. Thank you for joining us today. Today, our guest is Khristi Adams. Khristi Lauren Adams is a speaker, author, youth advocate and ordained Baptist minister.  Khristi is the author of Parable of the Brown Girl, Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way and its middle grade version Black Girls Unbossed: Young World Changers Leading the Way. The books are published by Broadleaf and Beaming Books. Parable of the Brown Girl has received awards for Best Young Adult Book from The African American Literary Awards and the New York Black Librarians Caucus. Khristi also works as Dean of Spiritual Life & Equity at the Hill School and is an instructor of Religious Studies. Khristi is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Advertising and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary where she obtained a Master of Divinity degree. Social Media: TeachHER Podcast (Instagram) The Innocent Brown Girl Project (Instagram) The Innocent Brown Girl Project (Twitter) The Innocent Brown Girl Project (Website) Guest Social Media Info: Khristi Adams (Instagram) Khristi Adams (Facebook) Khristi Adams (Twitter)  Black Girls Unbossed (Instagram) Websites Mentioned: Khristi Adams (Website) Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way (Amazon) Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way (Barnes & Noble) Black Girls Unbossed: Young World Changers Leading the Way (Amazon) Black Girls Unbossed: Young World Changers Leading the Way (Barnes & Noble) Parable of the Brown Girl: The Sacred Lives of Girls of Color (Amazon) Parable of the Brown Girl: The Sacred Lives of Girls of Color (Barnes & Noble)

In this conversation we have:Khristi Lauren Adams is a speaker, author, youth advocate and ordained Baptist minister.  Khristi is the author of Parable of the Brown Girl which is published by Fortress Press and released February 2020. The book highlights the cultural and spiritual truths that emerge from the lives of young black girls. Parable of the Brown Girl has received awards for Best Young Adult Book from The African American Literary Awards and the New York Black Librarians Caucus. She is currently working on her next book, Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way. (Spring, 2022) with Broadleaf Books and a middle grade version of the book with Beaming Books. She works as Dean of Spiritual Life & Equity at the Hill School. Khristi is also an instructor of Religious Studies at the Hill School. She is the Founder & Director of “The Becoming Conference”, an annual conference and leadership cohort designed to empower, educate & inspire girls between the ages of 13-18. Khristi is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Advertising and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary where she obtained a Master of Divinity degree. Khristi is an alum of the 2017 class of Lead New Jersey, a select group of fellows participating in a year-long program designed to educate, transform, and empower the next generation of leaders from the public, social, and private sectors. She also currently sits on the advisory board for Word Made Flesh, a non-profit organization existing to serve among the most vulnerable of the world's poor.You can learn more about Khristi through her website, https://khristilaurenadams.com. You can follow her on Twitter / Instagram---You can support this podcast through:  PatreonSubstack Newsletter: A Gentle Landing w/ Rose J. PercyFind Rose on the internet:  IG Twitter Website--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rose-percy5/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rose-percy5/support Get full access to A Gentle Landing at agentlelanding.substack.com/subscribeSupport the show

Today on the podcast, I got to talk to Rev. Khristi Lauren Adams. She is a speaker, author, youth advocate and ordained Baptist minister. She authored Parable of the Brown Girl that released in February 2020. The book highlights the cultural and spiritual truths that emerge from the lives of young black girls. Parable of the Brown Girl has received awards for Best Young Adult Book from The African American Literary Awards and the New York Black Librarians Caucus. In March of 2022, her next book Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way releases. She also works as Dean of Spiritual Life & Equity at the Hill School and is an instructor of religious studies at the Hill School. Khristi is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Advertising and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary where she obtained a Master of Divinity degree. In today's conversation we talk about her calling, her faith journey, what being an advocate means to her, and, of course, her new book Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way. You can go ahead and pre-order a copy on Amazon or wherever books are sold, but in the meantime, let's listen!

Leah Frazier is a 2-Time Emmy Award-Winning and 10-Time ADDY Award-Winning entrepreneur and was recognized as one of Dallas' most successful women for 2015. She is a multi-licensed attorney turned marketing and communications guru, who unapologetically left the practice of law to pursue her entrepreneurial ventures. In 2020, Leah was recognized by Dallas Innovates as one of the Future 50 Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth for tech, innovation and disruption and as a winner of the 2020 “Inno on Fire” award from American Inno's North Texas Inno media outlet, for her service to the startup, small business and entrepreneurial community. Just recently, Leah was named as one of the “top 10 inspiring black women in the marketing and communications industry to follow” by Top Rank Marketing, and also as the 2021 Black Women in Media Trailblazer Award in the Media category. Leah has built a multi-faceted empire as an award-winning journalist, publicist, media personality, digital marketing expert, and in-demand consultant to notable brands. Leah is the CEO and proud owner of Think Three Media – an award-winning creative marketing and communications agency focused in the areas of content marketing, social media marketing, communications, and public relations services for brands spanning the industries of fashion, beauty, fintech, public speaking, the performing arts, food, lifestyle, and more. The company's podcast, PR Yourself with Leah Frazier® teaches PR tips and tricks to small businesses, and ranks in the top 5% of podcasts in the world. Leah's work has been featured and mentioned in Forbes, Vogue.com, NBC, CW, CBS Local, Chase TV, Fox TV, Good Morning Texas, Haute Living Magazine, D Magazine, CEO Blog Nation, and many other outlets as an expert in PR and entrepreneurship. Leah has cultivated top-tier partnerships with Toyota, the Dallas Mavericks, Belk, Cantu Beauty, Marshall's, Via Spiga, Vogue, Brahmin, Neiman Marcus, Warner Bros., Shoedazzle, Yosi Samra Shoes, and more. Leah co-authored her first book in 2018, The Success Factor, which reached #1 as a Best Seller for Women and Business reads, and was also awarded an African-American Literary Award. Her second co-authored title, Promise: A Global Women's Devotional became a best seller in 2020 as well. She recently released her first eBook, Lessons from the Bottom: Losing One's Self to Gain Success earlier this year, and is working on her signature PR Yourself ® book to be released in early 2022.

Khristi Lauren Adams is a speaker, author, youth advocate and ordained Baptist minister. Khristi is the author of Parable of the Brown Girl which is published by Fortress Press. The book highlights the cultural and spiritual truths that emerge from the lives of young black girls. Parable of the Brown Girl has received awards for Best Young Adult Book from The African American Literary Awards and the New York Black Librarians Caucus. Her next book, Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way will be released in the Spring of 2022 with Broadleaf Books. A middle-grade version of the book titled Black Girls Unbossed: Young World Changers Leading the Way will be released with Beaming Books. She works as Dean of Spiritual Life & Equity at the Hill School. Khristi is also an instructor of Religious Studies at the Hill School. She is the Founder & Director of “The Becoming Conference”, an annual conference and leadership cohort designed to empower, educate & inspire girls between the ages of 13-18. Khristi is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Advertising and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary where she obtained a Master of Divinity degree. She also currently sits on the advisory board for Word Made Flesh, a non-profit organization existing to serve among the most vulnerable of the world’s poor. --- "I write for young girls of color, for girls who don't even exist yet, so that there is something there for them when they arrive. I can only change how they live, not how they think." – Ntozake Shange Follow Khristi Adams on Instagram @khristiadams Follow Drew Hart on Instagram and Twitter @druhart. Follow Jarrod McKenna on Instagram and Twitter @jarrodmckenna. Discover our global community on Twitter and Instagram @inversepodcast. Become a Patron of Inverse at https://www.patreon.com/InVerse Inverse Podcast is produced by Jen Kinney @iamjenkinney With thanks to David Andrew (@davidjandrew) for the ongoing use of his music in this podcast.

Trained in journalism and project management, Faith used her skills to publish several self-help books including. The Real Book on How to Cook: Secrets Mother Never Told You, which won 'Best Cook Book' at the African American Literary Awards. Faith has writen several children's books as she follows in the footsteps of her cousin, legendary children's author Virginia Hamilton. Faith is a former Web producer for MSNBC.com and the Discovery Channel.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/ReallyLegalPodcast)

Are you a book lover?  Do you find yourself itching for a new read, reviews or discussions about new releases?  Is it your desire to celebrate black writers across the diaspora in an Afro-positive and contemporary way?  If this is you, then you need to tune in to the African-American Literary Awards Show.  Never heard of it?  Well, what are you waiting for?  Everything you and your book club needs to know is in today's episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heyevette/message

On this episode, I sit down and talk with Khristi Lauren Adams! We talk about her story and her passion for helping young Black girls be powerful bold leaders. Listen to why Khristi will not fall! Be sure to purchase Parable of the Brown Girl and pre-order her new book, Black Girls Unbossed coming soon! Follow SWNF on IG: @shewillnotfallcollective Join the Patreon Learn More About Khristi: Khristi Lauren Adams is a speaker, author, youth advocate and ordained Baptist minister. Khristi is the author of Parable of the Brown Girl which is published by Fortress Press and released February 2020. The book highlights the cultural and spiritual truths that emerge from the lives of young black girls. Parable of the Brown Girl has received awards for Best Young Adult Book from The African American Literary Awards and the New York Black Librarians Caucus. She is currently working on her next book, Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way. (Spring, 2022) with Broadleaf Books and a middle grade version of the book with Beaming Books. She works as Dean of Spiritual Life & Equity at the Hill School. Khristi is also an instructor of Religious Studies at the Hill School. She is the Founder & Director of “The Becoming Conference”, an annual conference and leadership cohort designed to empower, educate & inspire girls between the ages of 13-18. Khristi is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Advertising and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary where she obtained a Master of Divinity degree. Khristi is an alum of the 2017 class of Lead New Jersey, a select group of fellows participating in a year-long program designed to educate, transform, and empower the next generation of leaders from the public, social, and private sectors. She also currently sits on the advisory board for Word Made Flesh, a non-profit organization existing to serve among the most vulnerable of the world's poor. "I write for young girls of color, for girls who don't even exist yet, so that there is something there for them when they arrive. I can only change how they live, not how they think." – Ntozake Shange --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shewillnotfall/support

"Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make." - Bram Stoker   The Buzzards go goth on this episode of FIVE DOLLAR BUZZ, as we speak with acclaimed horror author Steven Van Patten and talk about all things vampires, werewolves and the shape of horror to come.    Van Patten is the author of the trilogy Brookwater's Curse - Volume1, Volume 2 and Volume 3: Extinction Agenda -  about a former Georgian plantation slave named Christian Brookwater who becomes a powerful vampire. He becomes an agent for a secret vampire law enforcement who has to keep those damn werewolves in check among other supernatural creatures of mayhem. Brookwater also can't seem to curb his murderous impulses when confronted by obnoxious racists, much to his agency's chagrin. The hero's journey continues as vampire politics, civil war and love triangles abound.   Van Patten has also written a two-book series, Killer Genius: She Kills Because She Cares and Killer Genius 2: Attack of the Gym Rats, about a woman named, appropriately enough, Kendra the Killer Genius. She is a super intelligent serial killer with a conscience and only kills those she conceives to be racist, sexist, abusive or dangerously criminal. In the sequel she takes on sexual predators and the Russian mob.   He also wrote a children's novel called Rudy's Night Out about a young boy who sneaks out at night to a party and discovers a scary world out there.  Will his father - a man with a secret and the last name Brookwater...hmmm - find him in time?! You'll just have to read it to find out for yourself!   He is also a co-author of two anthology series - Hell at the Way Station and Hell at Brooklyn Tea. The former he co-wrote with acclaimed author Marc L. Abbott and the latter with Abbott and Kirk Johnson. They are stories of horror centered around Brooklyn, where Van Patten grew up, and a framing device includes the authors themselves as participants in the supernatural shenanigans.   Hell at the Way Station won two African-American Literary Awards including Best Anthology and Best in Science Fiction. Van Patten also won an award for Best Independent Publisher for his Laughing Black Vampire Productions publishing company.   Van Patten is a member of the New York Chapter of the Horror Writers Association as well as a member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA). In his spare time he has done some stage managing for several television shows. He also wrote some television episodes for a series called "Viral Vignettes."   The Buzzards get all nerded out with Mr. Van Patten as they talk about his books, his publishing company, his fascination with horror, horror movies and the mighty borough of Brooklyn.  So, concoct your elixir of absinthe with a sugar cube and some water, turn out the lights and get ready to be thoroughly entranced by the new prince of darkness. The Buzzards get eerie with Steven Van Patten.   Please remember to subscribe to us on YouTube, iTunes or Spotify for all future and old episodes.  If you have any questions, comments, ideas or potential guests for us, please email us at FIVEDOLLARBUZZ@gmail.com. We might have to wait until dark as the sun doesn't seem to favor our pasty complexions.  

This week we're sitting down with the talented and prolific fiction writer, Tia Williams. Tia is truly a writer in every sense of the word—she's been a beauty editor for magazines like Elle, Glamour, Essence, and Lucky, and she's currently the Editorial Director at Estee Lauder. She's also written five critically lauded novels, including the African American Literary Award-winning novel The Perfect Find. Tia's latest romance novel is the instant New York Times bestseller, Seven Days in June, and we had the honor of getting to talk to her about how the inspiration for the story came to her, her approach to writing sex scenes, and how she musters the discipline to write a full novel while also having another full-time job in addition to being a mother.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Mommy Business podcast we are joined by Tamika Newhouse Tamika is a mom, and CEO of Delphine Publications and author of 17 novels and has landed on numerous best sellers' lists and is the winner of 7 African American Literary Awards. *** Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show*** To speak on one of the five building blocks: Entrepreneurship, Spirituality, Motherhood, Marriage, and Self-Development on this podcast visit: www.latishascott.com mommybiz@latishascott.com Find me on Social Media: Our podcast hashtag is #mommybusinesspodcast Instagram: @latishascott Twitter: @latishascott Facebook: @MommyandBusiness

Today on the Mommy Business podcast we are joined by Tamika Newhouse Tamika is a mom, and CEO of Delphine Publications and author of 17 novels and has landed on numerous best sellers' lists and is the winner of 7 African American Literary Awards. *** Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show*** To speak on one of the five building blocks: Entrepreneurship, Spirituality, Motherhood, Marriage, and Self-Development on this podcast visit: www.latishascott.com mommybiz@latishascott.com Find me on Social Media: Our podcast hashtag is #mommybusinesspodcast Instagram: @latishascott Twitter: @latishascott Facebook: @MommyandBusiness

Welcome to the TeachHER Podcast Powered by The Innocent Brown Girl Project. Our mission is to convey strategies for Grit & Grace with educators and advocates of African American and Latina Girls. Thank you for joining us today. Today, our guest is Rev. Khristi Lauren Adams. Khristi is a speaker, author, youth advocate and ordained Baptist minister.  Khristi is the author of Parable of the Brown Girl which is published by Fortress Press and released February 2020. The book highlights the cultural and spiritual truths that emerge from the lives of young black girls. Parable of the Brown Girl has received awards for Best Young Adult from The African American Literary Awards and the New York Black Librarians Caucus. She is currently working on her next book, Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way (Spring, 2022) with Broadleaf Books and a middle grade version of the book with Beaming Books. She works as the Dean of Spiritual Life & Equity at the Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. She is the Founder & Director of “The Becoming Conference”, an annual conference designed to empower, educate & inspire girls between the ages of 13-18. Khristi is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Advertising and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary where she obtained a Master of Divinity degree. Khristi is an alum of the 2017 class of Lead New Jersey, a select group of fellows participating in a year-long program designed to educate, transform, and empower the next generation of leaders from the public, social, and private sectors. She also currently sits on the advisory board for Word Made Flesh, a non-profit organization existing to serve among the most vulnerable of the world's poor. Social Media: TeachHER Podcast (Instagram) The Innocent Brown Girl Project (Instagram) The Innocent Brown Girl Project (Website) Guest Social Media Info: Khristi Adams (Instagram) Khristi Adams (Facebook) Khristi Adams (Twitter)  Black Girls Unbossed (Instagram) Websites Mentioned: Khristi Adams (Website) Parable of the Brown Girl: The Sacred Lives of Girls of Color (Amazon) Parable of the Brown Girl: The Sacred Lives of Girls of Color (Barnes & Noble)    

Join us as we travel back to the days of first loves and best friends. With stories from… STORYTELLER… MARC ABBOTTBraces, awkward growth spurts, and falling in love for the very first time – Oh middle school! Marc shares all of this and more in his funny, touching story “Dad’s Help.”  And… STORYTELLER MARY SHEAMary and her best friend Sue are like Lucy and Ethel, always up to something and stick by each other no matter what. I mean, that’s the very definition of “best friend,” isn’t it? Please enjoy Mary and Sue’s antics in “Potluck Days.”  THEN ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY!Listen to any Season 2 episode for details on how to enter and win a delicious Sweet & Salty Nut Box. (It’s EASY!)We’ll announce our lucky winner in the final episode of Season 2.  PLEASE SHARE! If you like what you hear, subscribe to EFGO and rate and review. We’d so appreciate it – and you!SIGN UP!If you’re interested in telling a family story, go to EveryFamilysGotOne.com for submission details. And sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing.Talk to you soon!    MEET THE EFGO STORYTELLERS!Marc L. Abbott is the author of the the horror anthology he co-authored, it’s called Hell at the Way Station, and it is a two-time African American Literary Award-winner. Marc is also the host of the monthly storytelling show Maaan, You’ve Got to Hear This! and a 2015 Moth Story Slam and Grand Slam Storyteller winner. Find out more about Marc at  whoismarclabbott.com and  follow him on his Facebook Fan page Who Is Marc L Abbott.Mary Shea is a grandmother, writer, comedian, and storyteller. Mary has performed at Gotham and Broadway Comedy Clubs. She was also a cast member in the 2017 New York City “Listen to Your Mother storytelling show and has performed in a Moth Grand Slam. Mary lives in the Bronx and is happiest when spending time with her grandchildren.*Join us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/everyfamilysgotone*Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/everyfamilysgotoneshow*Learn how to be on the EFGO Podcast: https://everyfamilysgotone.com*Leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app! 

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Sophfronia Scott. Sophfronia is a novelist and essayist whose work has appeared in Time, People, O: The Oprah Magazine, as well as many other outlets. Her first novel, All I Need to Get By, was nominated for best new author at the African American Literary Awards and Sophfronia was hailed by Henry Louis Gates Jr. as "one of the best writers of her generation." She is a prolific writer whose work spans both fiction and nonfiction, and her other books include Unforgivable Love, Love's Long Line, and This Child of Faith: Raising a Spiritual Child in a Secular World, which she co-wrote with her son Tain. Her essays “The Legs On Which I Move” and “Why I Didn’t Go to the Firehouse” are listed in the Best American Essays series. Her next book is The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, and is out now from Broadleaf Books. The recipient of a 2020 Artist Fellowship Grant from the Connecticut Office of the Arts, Sophfronia holds degrees from Harvard and the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is currently director of Alma College’s MFA in Creative Writing, which is a low-residency grad program based in Alma, Michigan. This interview is a little bit of a departure from our usual subject matter of authors talking about their latest books and instead Sophfronia and I will be doing a deep dive on MFA pedagogy. As you know, the DIY MFA philosophy is not anti-MFA, and we strive to complement what MFA programs are already doing quite well. And, of course, when I build new curriculum for DIY MFA, I draw from my own experiences as a MFA student, along with several other sources as well. I am beyond thrilled to have Sophfronia on the show to talk about writing, MFA programs, and a writer’s education. Embed Audio Here In this episode Sophfronia and I discuss: How her background in journalism, ghostwriting, and her desire to coach other writers inspired her to pursue an MFA.  What a low residency MFA program can prepare you for as a full time career writer and the logistics and benefits of attending one. Why reading and building community are imperative to the DIY MFA experience as well as a writer’s life and growth.   Plus, their #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/351

We are joined by the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal winning author, Jerry Craft. We discuss his graphic novel New Kid, which is only the second book to win both the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King award. Craft is also the creator of Mama’s Boyz, an award-winning comic strip which won the African American Literary Award five times. He is a cofounder of the Schomburg Center’s Annual Black Comic Book Festival. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/craig-simmons/message

"Don't wait for someone else to tell you you're good enough." In this episode we have an inspirational conversation with Tamika Newhouse, an author, publisher, and founder of Black Writers Weekend. Tamika discusses her experiences of going from a teen mom to CEO by the age of twenty. She openly shares her trials, overcoming depression, and the importance of healthy boundaries and self-care and deep personal healing.  There are many accomplishments in her career to date. She has written 17 novels, several reaching the best sellers' list and is also the winner of 8 African American Literary Awards. In addition, she has a thriving publishing company with nearly 200 titles. Tamika's profound love of helping the African-American community achieve their dreams and fulfill their potential was the catalyst for the creation of AAMBC Literary Awards and Black Writers Weekend.  Tamika is a true example of continuing to expand her Pure Entelechy – her Soul essence and elevate her fullest potential. Interested in connecting with Tamika? Visit her websites: http://www.tamikanewhouse.com/ (www.tamikanewhouse.com) http://www.delphinepublications.com/ (www.delphinepublications.com) http://www.aambookclub.com/ (www.aambookclub.com)

In this episode of The Write Time, we visit with author/illustrator Jerry Craft and eighth-grade student, Dereje Tarrant. Dereje's favorite subjects include creative writing, Latin, art, and biology. He is also a professional actor and enjoys playing soccer, doing hip-hop dance, practicing piano, spray-painting murals, or working at his latest craft—DJ-ing. Jerry Craft is the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal winning author of the graphic novel, New Kid. His second graphic novel, Class Act, was published on October 6, 2020. Craft is also the creator of Mama’s Boyz, an award-winning comic strip which won the African American Literary Award five times. He is a cofounder of the Schomburg Center’s Annual Black Comic Book Festival. He received his BFA from the School of Visual Arts.

In this episode of The Write Time, we visit with author/illustrator Jerry Craft and eighth-grade student, Dereje Tarrant. Dereje's favorite subjects include creative writing, Latin, art, and biology. He is also a professional actor and enjoys playing soccer, doing hip-hop dance, practicing piano, spray-painting murals, or working at his latest craft—DJ-ing. Jerry Craft is the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal winning author of the graphic novel, New Kid. His second graphic novel, Class Act, was published on October 6, 2020. Craft is also the creator of Mama’s Boyz, an award-winning comic strip which won the African American Literary Award five times. He is a cofounder of the Schomburg Center’s Annual Black Comic Book Festival. He received his BFA from the School of Visual Arts.

Leah is back in the hot seat for part 2 of the 1 year anniversary episode. Rachel Sipperley rants about the Cuties movie and child abuse issues in our country, Leah shares about how to get more PR for your brand and her new course for business owners. What you will learn in this episode The reason PR is an area you should spend funds on Ways to generate more PR for your business How one entrepreneur landed a placement in Cosmopolitan Magazine after taking Leah's courseRecommended Resources PRSA : https://www.prsa.org/https://www.newfriendsnewlife.org/Connect with Leah here: www.instagram.com/theleahfrazierwww.instagram.com/thinkthreemediawww.thinkthreemedia.com More about Leah and Think Three Media Leah Frazier is a 2-Time Emmy Award-Winning entrepreneur and was recognized as one of Dallas' most successful women for 2015. She is a multi-licensed attorney turned marketing and communications guru, who unapologetically left the practice of law to pursue her entrepreneurial ventures. In 2020, Leah was recognized byDallas Innovates As one of the Future 50 Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth for tech,innovation and disruption and recently won the 2020 “Inno on Fire” award fromAmerican Inno'sNorth Texas Innomedia outlet, for her service to the startup, small business and entrepreneurial community.Leah has built a multi-faceted empire as an award-winning journalist, publicist, media personality, celebrity stylist, digital marketing expert, and in-demand consultant to notable brands. She has been honored as one of the best wardrobe stylists in Dallas, and recently led the styling initiatives for the Emmy and 5-TimeAddy Award-Winning #IAMUP campaign for the ABC TV affiliate, WFAA Channel 8.Leah is the CEO and proud owner of Think Three Media–a creative marketing and communications agency focused in the areas of content marketing, social media marketing, communications (specifically in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Landscape) and public relations services for brands spanning the industries of fashion, beauty, public speaking, the performing arts, food, lifestyle, and more.Her work has been featured and mentioned on Forbes, Vogue.com, NBC, CW, CBSLocal, Chase TV, Fox TV, Good Morning Texas, Haute Living Magazine, D Magazine,CEO Blog Nation, and many other outlets as an expert in fashion, PR and entrepreneurship. Leah has cultivated top-tier partnerships with Toyota, the DallasMavericks, Belk, Cantu Beauty, Marshall's, Via Spiga, Vogue, Brahmin, NeimanMarcus, Warner Bros., Shoedazzle, Yosi Samra Shoes, and more.Leah co-authored her first book in 2018,The Success Factor, which reached #1 as a Best Seller for Women and Business reads, and was also awarded an African-American Literary Award. She recently released her second co-authored title,Promise: A Global Women's Devotionalwhich recently became a bestseller as well.She is currently working on her third book to be released at the latter part of 2020.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Episode Notes:On the one year anniversary episode of the female founder podcast Rachel Sipperley brings her friend and colleague Leah Fraizer, 2-time emmy award winning entrepreneur who was recognized as Dallas' most successful women in 2015. The ladies share a vulnerable conversation about the BLM movement and what white people need to know. What you will learn in this episode Ways that we can help fight and combat systemic racism in our culture How HR departments an create a culture of inclusion and diversity  The resources you need to have an open conversation with your friends and familyRecommended Resources White Fragility:https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414/Why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria:https://www.amazon.com/Black-Kids-Sitting-Together-Cafeteria/dp/0465091296How to argue with a racist:https://www.amazon.com/How-Argue-Racist-Science-Your/dp/1615196714The Hate You Give (movie and book)https://www.amazon.com/Hate-U-Give-Angie-Thomas/dp/0062498533/About Leah and the Think Three Media Leah Frazier is a 2-Time Emmy Award-Winning entrepreneur and was recognized as one of Dallas' most successful women for 2015. She is a multi-licensed attorney turned marketing and communications guru, who unapologetically left the practice of law to pursue her entrepreneurial ventures. In 2020, Leah was recognized byDallas Innovates As one of the Future 50 Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth for tech,innovation and disruption and recently won the 2020 “Inno on Fire” award fromAmerican Inno'sNorth Texas Innomedia outlet, for her service to the startup, small business and entrepreneurial community.Leah has built a multi-faceted empire as an award-winning journalist, publicist,media personality, celebrity stylist, digital marketing expert, and in-demand consultant to notable brands. She has been honored as one of the best wardrobe stylists in Dallas, and recently led the styling initiatives for the Emmy and 5-TimeAddy Award-Winning #IAMUP campaign for the ABC TV affiliate, WFAA Channel 8.Leah is the CEO and proud owner of Think Three Media–a creative marketing and communications agency focused in the areas of content marketing, social media marketing, communications (specifically in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Landscape) and public relations services for brands spanning the industries of fashion, beauty, public speaking, the performing arts, food, lifestyle, and more.Her work has been featured and mentioned on Forbes, Vogue.com, NBC, CW, CBSLocal, Chase TV, Fox TV, Good Morning Texas, Haute Living Magazine, D Magazine,CEO Blog Nation, and many other outlets as an expert in fashion, PR and entrepreneurship. Leah has cultivated top-tier partnerships with Toyota, the DallasMavericks, Belk, Cantu Beauty, Marshall's, Via Spiga, Vogue, Brahmin, NeimanMarcus, Warner Bros., Shoedazzle, Yosi Samra Shoes, and more.Leah co-authored her first book in 2018,The Success Factor, which reached #1 as aBest Seller for Women and Business reads, and was also awarded an African-American Literary Award. She recently released her second co-authored title,Promise: A Global Women's Devotionalwhich recently became a best seller as well.She is currently working on her third book to be released at the latter part of 2020.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Success is not in your comfort zone and once you accept that it opens up all types of possibilities. Our guest Tamika Newhouse knows all too well about moving outside your comfort zone. In this episode, she shares some powerful truths and aha moments that she has endured during her personal journey from teen mom to CEO. Limitations are only as strong as you allow them to be. You must be willing to shift your words, your mindset and sometimes your surroundings to be able to achieve success. Tamika can share all about limitations. As we know when someone has a child at any age there are those in the world that look at the mother as now being handicapped. Well, Tamika showed the world that she wouldn't be limited by anything. There is also the idea that one must pay close attention to their creative wellness. Our mental health, as a creative, needs to be a priority because of all the people and scenarios we come in contact with. Many creatives find themselves depleted and stressed out due to the everyday wear and tear of being a CEO. That is one of the reasons Tamika created a wellness weekend retreat for creatives in Atlanta. It takes a lot of mental strength to go on this journey. How many of you have gone through some form of mental fatigue from your business, your job, relationships or just from life in general? Ask yourself these questions:Do you feel depleted at the end of the day? Are you frustrated or uninterested in your business?Do you find yourself getting frustrated with people easily? From teen mom to CEO by the age of twenty, Tamika Newhouse, the author of 16 novels, has landed on numerous bestsellers' lists and is the winner of 8 African American Literary Awards. To date, she has published nearly 200 titles, launched the careers of hundreds of writers, and produces the only entertainment award show for writers, called the AAMBC Literary Awards. She recently served as co-producer and writer on the bio-pic for legendary Hip-Hop group 8 Ball & MJG film, Comin Out Hard. In 2019 she released Traces of Mika, an audio series, channeling her journey as a young entrepreneur and influencer in the publishing industry.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)Twitter and Instagram @tamikanewhousehttps://www.facebook.com/bossladytamika

We're back at it with episode 32 this week Inspired by the African American Literary Awards the ladies share some of their favorite books; the highs and lows of the BET HipHop awards;Our “We See Your Sis” this week: CurlyCrownsCo. Press play, subscribe, rate and review.

Listen in at author, Tamika Newhouse takes us on her amazing journey from being a teen mom to CEO. She is an author of 16 novels, and winner of 8 African American Literary Awards. Learn more about Tamika here, and enter the contest to win a free, autographed copy of her upcoming new release, Suga Hill.

On this episode, Rachel Sipperley brings on Dallas' very own Leah Frazier, the media mogul of Think Three Media, for a fashionably frank chat on intentionall, authenticity, and the secret sauce to getting your startup on the map! This jam packed episode is full of nuggets you won't want to miss!About Leah:Leah Frazier is a leading FashionPreneurTM and was recognized as one of Dallas' most successful women for 2015. She received the “Rising Star” award for fashion blogging by FGI Dallas and was nominated as one of the Best Journalists by Cosign Magazine in 2017 and best stylist in 2018. Leah was awarded the Startup Evangelist of the Year honor by The Dallas Entrepreneur Center in 2018, is a TedX speaker and has been featured in Vogue to name just a few of her many accomplishments. She is a multi-licensed attorney turned fashion guru, who unapologetically left the practice of law to pursue her fashion ventures and now runs Think Three Media – a creative marketing agency focused in the areas of content marketing, social media marketing, and public relations services for brands spanning the industries of fashion, beauty, public speaking, the performing arts, food, lifestyle, and more. Recently, Leah co-authored her first book, The Success Factor, which reached #1 as a Best Seller for Women and Business reads, and was also awarded an African-American Literary Award for 2018.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Our guest today is author and illustrator Jerry Craft (@JerryCraft). He shares NEW KID, his new middle grade graphic novel about seventh grader Jordan Banks who loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in the prestigious Riverdale Academy Day School, where he is now one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worldsand not really fitting into either. Can he learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?During our conversation Jerry also shares his love of comics, art and how he co-founded the Schomburg Center's Annual Black Comic Book Festival. To learn more about NEW KID and its author and illustrator go to www.jerrycraft.net.Social MediaTwitter, Instagram and Facebook: @jerrycraftBio:JERRY CRAFT is an author and illustrator who has worked on numerous picture books, graphic novels, and middle grade novels. His newest book, New Kid, is a middle grade graphic novel that has earned four starred reviews, including one from Booklist Magazine that called it "Possibly one of the most important graphic novels of the year." Kirkus Reviews called it "An engrossing, humorous, and vitally important graphic novel that should be required reading in every middle school in America."Jerry's books have been Junior Library Guild selections, and he has won five African American Literary Awards. He is the creator of Mama's Boyz, an award-winning comic strip that was distributed by King Features Syndicate from 1995 - 2013. He is a co-founder and co-producer of the Schomburg's Annual Black Comic Book Festival which has drawn close to 50,000 fans since its inception in 2013. Jerry was born in Harlem and grew up in nearby Washington Heights. He is a graduate of The Fieldston School and received his B.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts.

Our guest today is author and illustrator Jerry Craft (@JerryCraft). He shares NEW KID, his new middle grade graphic novel about seventh grader Jordan Banks who loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in the prestigious Riverdale Academy Day School, where he is now one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either. Can he learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself? During our conversation Jerry also shares his love of comics, art and how he co-founded the Schomburg Center's Annual Black Comic Book Festival. To learn more about NEW KID and its author and illustrator go to www.jerrycraft.net. Social Media Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @jerrycraft Bio: JERRY CRAFT is an author and illustrator who has worked on numerous picture books, graphic novels, and middle grade novels. His newest book, New Kid, is a middle grade graphic novel that has earned four starred reviews, including one from Booklist Magazine that called it "Possibly one of the most important graphic novels of the year." Kirkus Reviews called it "An engrossing, humorous, and vitally important graphic novel that should be required reading in every middle school in America." Jerry's books have been Junior Library Guild selections, and he has won five African American Literary Awards. He is the creator of Mama's Boyz, an award-winning comic strip that was distributed by King Features Syndicate from 1995 - 2013. He is a co-founder and co-producer of the Schomburg's Annual Black Comic Book Festival which has drawn close to 50,000 fans since its inception in 2013. Jerry was born in Harlem and grew up in nearby Washington Heights. He is a graduate of The Fieldston School and received his B.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts.

BABY ONE MORE TIME is the WANTcast's take on "Greatest Hits" or "Best Of" episodes: conversations that were so awesome the first time around, we needed to bring them back! Missed it the first time around? We're back with a remastered version. Loved it back in the day? Re-listen and re-love it (and maybe pick up on some gems you didn't hear when we first aired!) ******** Abiola Abrams is an award-winning author, advice columnist, motivational speaker, and certified life coach who has given her life-changing advice on networks from MTV and BET to the Discovery Channel and the BBC, as well as being a popular advice columnist for Essence and on sites like Match.com. Her book The Sacred Bombshell Handbook of Self-Love won Best Self-Help Book at the African American Literary Awards. As what she calls the “Midwife for Your Inspired Life,” her online empowerment programs help women to answer and rock their callings, by turning self-love to self-launch. She is the founder of the women’s empowerment blog and web series on SacredBombshell.com and the podcast Spiritpreneur School, aka – yes – The Goddess Factory. (and yes, I know. She’s a master at naming things. Just you wait ’till you listen to the episode) I LOVE each twist and turn of this conversation, talking everything from what to do when you feel like other people just don’t quite GET what you’re about yet and sticking to your guns when it seems like everyone else is getting ahead, to getting your voice heard even when other people are trying to manipulate it to their liking along the way. We also talk about being an extroverted introvert and getting swept up in the bigness of whatever’s going on around you, and whether you’re super extroverted or incredibly introverted, how to stay grounded AND enthusiastic even when life is demanding a lot of you (especially when things are really good and borderline overwhelming, which are the times that can sometimes throw us off the most if you’re anything like me). ********** Show Notes: Sacredbombshell.com Gift for WANTcast listeners! Instagram Facebook Twitter The Goddess Factory Spiritpreneur School Say Word! Voices From Hip Hop Theater Like this episode? Shoot me a comment below, leave a review on iTunes, share it on Facebook, tweet it out on Twitter, or post it on Instagram. The more you share, the more Abiola’s message can be heard. Be sure to use the hashtags #WANTcast, #womenagainstnegativetalk, and/or #WANTyourself!

In this episode of Money Making Conversations, Rushion McDonald breaks down the Secrets of Success from some of today's most polished entrepreneurs. Laila Ali, host of Oprah Winfrey Network's, Home Made Simple. Larry Smith, the first-ever African-American licensed medical marijuana cultivation farm in Clark County, Nevada. Sheri Riley, life strategist and the winner of the 2017 African American Literary Award for "Self Help Book of the Year." Laura Foos of DC Salon Couture: from Bankruptcy to Businesswoman. She'll be providing free tax & financial advice as she is a Licensed Tax Professional. Don't miss this Monday's Money Making Conversations LIVE from 12PM-2PM EST on Money Making Conversations Facebook page! #AskMMCMoney Making Conversations is a weekly podcast hosted by Emmy Award winning TV producer and the Architect who developed the Steve Harvey Global Media Brand, Rushion McDonald. The show features one-on-one career advice to callers, contributions from corporate leaders, successful entrepreneurs, celebrity interviews regarding their business ventures, social media branding, financial planning and information to empower small businesses to a path of success!“The Kind of Talk that Inspires Change.”https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-Money-Making-Conversations-28341098/https://www.rushionmcdonald.com/https://www.facebook.com/rushionmcdonald/https://twitter.com/RushionMcDonaldhttps://www.instagram.com/rushionmcdonald/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushionmcdonaldLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Money Making Conversations, Rushion McDonald breaks down the Secrets of Success from some of today's most polished entrepreneurs. Laila Ali, host of Oprah Winfrey Network's, Home Made Simple. Larry Smith, the first-ever African-American licensed medical marijuana cultivation farm in Clark County, Nevada. Sheri Riley, life strategist and the winner of the 2017 African American Literary Award for "Self Help Book of the Year." Laura Foos of DC Salon Couture: from Bankruptcy to Businesswoman. She'll be providing free tax & financial advice as she is a Licensed Tax Professional. Don't miss this Monday's Money Making Conversations LIVE from 12PM-2PM EST on Money Making Conversations Facebook page! #AskMMCMoney Making Conversations is a weekly podcast hosted by Emmy Award winning TV producer and the Architect who developed the Steve Harvey Global Media Brand, Rushion McDonald. The show features one-on-one career advice to callers, contributions from corporate leaders, successful entrepreneurs, celebrity interviews regarding their business ventures, social media branding, financial planning and information to empower small businesses to a path of success!“The Kind of Talk that Inspires Change.”https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-Money-Making-Conversations-28341098/https://www.rushionmcdonald.com/https://www.facebook.com/rushionmcdonald/https://twitter.com/RushionMcDonaldhttps://www.instagram.com/rushionmcdonald/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushionmcdonald Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On This Episode of The Beautiful Butterfly Radio Show We Welcome Special Guest Author, Publisher and Entrepreneur Tamika Newhouse, As she gives the Inside scoop of her latest Release " The Words I Didn't Say" and The Great Events and Books you can Expect from her in 2018.   Meet Out Guest: From teen mom to CEO by the age of twenty, Tamika Newhouse, the author of 13 novels, has landed on numerous best sellers’ lists and is the winner of 8 African American Literary Awards. Only nine months after debuting her first novel in 2009, she landed a major publishing contract without an agent and went on to become the CEO of Delphine Publications. To date she has published nearly 150 titles, launched the careers of hundreds of writers, and produces the only entertainment award show for African American writers, called the AAMBC Literary Awards. In 2010, she was inducted into Who’s Who in Black San Antonio. In 2011, her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology, and for the second time, Tamika won Self Published Author of the Year. The National Women in Business Association also nominated her for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. In 2013, she was honored with the Author of Distinction E. Lynn Harris Award. She has quickly become the Shonda Rhimes in Black Publishing, due to her creative skills in discovering talent, her unique events that features celebrities from across the nation, and being the creator of AAMBC, one of the most influential brands in the publishing industry. Tamika presently tours the country speaking about overcoming her teen pregnancy to fulfill her dream, as well as teaching aspiring writers the publishing ropes. She resides in Atlanta with her children.

We are thrilled to chat with writer and style insider, Tia Williams. For 15 years, Tia was a magazine beauty editor and created one of the first style blogs, the award-winning Shake Your Beauty. She’s the best-selling author of The Accidental Diva and the It Chicks series, and co-writer of Iman’s T he Beauty of Color. Her latest novel, The Perfect Find, was an instant bestseller and won Best Fiction at the 2016 African American Literary Awards. We talked with Tia about her writing process, best beauty finds and how to literally write your own story. 

The Beautiful Butterfly Radio Show Welcomes One of The Top Writer and Authors and Business Mogul Tamika Newhouse as we discuss How Writing Chose Her, and How You Can Become a Successful person in the Literary Industry and MORE!! Meet Tamika Newhouse: From teen mom to CEO by the age of twenty, Tamika Newhouse, the author of 13 novels, has landed on numerous best sellers’ lists and is the winner of 8 African American Literary Awards. Only nine months after debuting her first novel in 2009, she landed a major publishing contract without an agent and went on to become the CEO of Delphine Publications. To date she has published nearly 150 titles, launched the careers of hundreds of writers, and produces the only entertainment award show for African American writers, called the AAMBC Literary Awards. In 2010, she was inducted into Who’s Who in Black San Antonio. In 2011, her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology, and for the second time, Tamika won Self Published Author of the Year.  The National Women in Business Association also nominated her for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. In 2013, she was honored with the Author of Distinction E. Lynn Harris Award. She has quickly become the Shonda Rhimes in Black Publishing, due to her creative skills in discovering talent, her unique events that features celebrities from across the nation, and being the creator of AAMBC, one of the most influential brands in the publishing industry. Tamika presently tours the country speaking about overcoming her teen pregnancy to fulfill her dream, as well as teaching aspiring writers the publishing ropes. She resides in Atlanta with her children.

Hey ya'll!! I am SUPER excited to share this interview with you all! As a woman on the journey, I love meeting other women with great energy, who are open to chop and share their journeys and knowledge. Everyone is a mentor to me, whether they know it or not. I am always grateful for the opportunity to learn! I met Afya at VegFest here in Atlanta about a month ago, and was over the moon to meet her! Her energy is so chill and I was honored to interview with her. She is a real Queen. :-) Get into this bio real quick and you will see why I was so amped to interview her: Afya Ibomu is a Holistic Nutritionist, author, the President of RBGFITCLUB.com and has been vegan since 1990. Afya is certified in Holistic Health and holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition. Her fourth book, The Vegan Remix was released in 2015 and was named one of the best vegan cookbooks of 2015 by Vegetarian Times Magazine. Afya’s third book The Vegan Soul Food Guide to the Galaxy, was nominated for an African American Literary Award for cookbook of the year. She is also the author of the Get Your Crochet On! pattern book series, that have sold over 30,000 copies. Afya is a celebrity nutritionist and crochet designer working with hip hop artists such as Erykah Badu, Common, Dead Prez and Talib Kweli. Afya currently conducts cooking demos and classes, teaches nutrition workshops and counsels fitness competitors. She lives in Atlanta with her husband stic of dead prez and their teenage son Itwela and toddler Nkosua. To keep up with what afya is doing, check her out on all social media platforms @afyaibomu I have hella respect for Afya because she not only has the experience with being vegan, she has the training and education on this as well! She has the best of both worlds. She has been vegan for 26 years. YES. 26 YEARS. She is not new to this vegan life, she is TRUE to this vegan life! So she knows what she is talking about! We discuss her food philosophy, the difference between 'plant-based' and 'vegan', the benefits of eating raw fruits and vegetables, and whether soy reallllly deserves the bad rap that it gets. Afya also answers some of your questions that you all have submitted for her to answer, so if you submitted, listen out for your answer! She also speaks on supplements, how to transition and remain consistent with eating vegan,and gives a gem for women wanting to incorporate a vegan diet while maintaining a cute figure. Shoutout to the Queen that submitted that question. LOL Also, I have a giveaway for a lucky listener and their Homegirl/Homeboy at the end of this podcast, I'll tell you how to answer after the interview. ;-) Peace and Love, Spiritual Homegirl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spiritualhomegirl/support

Abiola Abrams is an award-winning author, advice columnist, motivational speaker, and certified life coach who has given her life-changing advice on networks from MTV and BET to the Discovery Channel and the BBC, as well as being a popular advice columnist for Essence and on sites like Match.com. Her book The Sacred Bombshell Handbook of Self-Love won Best Self-Help Book at the African American Literary Awards. As what she calls the "Midwife for Your Inspired Life," her online empowerment programs help women to answer and rock their callings, by turning self-love to self-launch. She is the founder of the women’s empowerment blog and web series on SacredBombshell.com and the podcast Spiritpreneur School, aka The Goddess Factory. (and yes, I know. She's a master at naming things. Just you wait 'till you listen to the episode) Flashback for context: seven years ago, I was going through a huge life shift. Or, rather, I was about to go through a huge life shift - I just didn't know it yet. I had just moved to Venice Beach, gotten a steady job at one of my favorite fitness studios, finally gotten over a rough breakup, and was starting to feel more like myself than ever. I was starting to realize that maybe the life I'd planned out for myself wasn't the life I was really supposed to lead...and instead of being scary, that glimmer of a thought was actually starting to feel freeing. Basically, all of my channels were open for change - I just didn't know what was coming next. It was also around this time I started running. Every week, I'd lace up my New Balances and drive to the long stretch of grass along Ocean Avenue and just go. I'd call them my thinking runs: the time that was just for me, where I could zone out and tune into what my heart was really saying. One day before a thinking run, I was looking for a way to tune into the radio show I'd been listening to on my drive over (I miss the car radio in NYC!) and came across these new things called "podcasts." My first observation? There weren't a lot of female hosts. Finally, I found one. The Goddess Factory by Abiola Abrams. Looked promising. I could get down with goddess talk. Well, I ended up becoming HOOKED. I found Abiola's enthusiastic yet no-bs outlook on life just the type of inspiration I needed. It felt like she wasn't just talking directly TO me, but like she was a friend who was giving me permission to be as passionate, deep, silly, funny, and BIG as I wanted to be. It was just what I needed to catapult me into the next stage of my life, which ultimately, has led me right here. It sounds kinda cheesy to say I couldn't have done it without her, but honestly - I couldn't have done it without her.  I LOVE each twist and turn of this conversation, talking everything from what to do when you feel like other people just don't quite GET what you're about yet and sticking to your guns when it seems like everyone else is getting ahead, to getting your voice heard even when other people are trying to manipulate it to their liking along the way. We also talk about being an extroverted introvert and getting swept up in the bigness of whatever's going on around you, and whether you're super extroverted or incredibly introverted, how to stay grounded AND enthusiastic even when life is demanding a lot of you (especially when things are really good and borderline overwhelming, which are the times that can sometimes throw us off the most if you're anything like me). We seriously could have talked for ages - you'll hear, her energy and genuine enthusiasm are infectious. Make sure you download this one everywhere you listen to podcasts, because you're gonna wanna go back and re-listen later. I know I will.  

Victoria Christopher Murray always knew she would become an author, even as she was taking an unlikely path to that destination. A native of Queens, Victoria first left New York to attend Hampton University where she majored in Communication Disorders. After graduating, Victoria attended New York University where she received her MBA.Victoria spent ten years in Corporate America before she tested her entrepreneurial spirit. She opened a Financial Services Agency for Aegon, USA where she managed the number one division for nine consecutive years. However, Victoria never lost the dream to write and when the “bug” hit her again in 1997, she answered the call.Victoria originally self-published her first novel, Temptation and in 2000, Time Warner published that novel. Temptation made numerous best sellers list and remained on the Essence bestsellers list for nine consecutive months. In 2001, Temptation was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literature.Since Temptation, Victoria has written over twenty other adult novels, including: JOY, Grown Folks Business, The Ex Files, The Deal, the Dance and the Devil and the popular Jasmine Cox Larson Bush series. Victoria has received numerous awards including the Golden Pen Award for Best Inspirational Fiction and the Phyllis Wheatley Trailblazer Award for being a pioneer in African American Fiction. Since 2007, Victoria has won nine African American Literary Awards for best novel, best Christian fiction and Author of the Year — Female. After four nominations, Victoria finally won an NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literary Work for her social commentary novel, Stand Your Ground.Several of Victoria’s novels have been optioned to become movies, including The Deal, the Dance and the Devil and the Ex Files series.  

Yvette Hayward is the president of Y. Hayward Inc, a public relations company that has been a powerful resource in the literary field for over seven (7) years.  She has represented well-known authors such as, Essence Best-selling authors, Lolita Files, Victoria Christopher Murray, five-time NAACP award recipient, David E. Talbert, New York Times Best-selling author, Wendy Williams, and LaJoyce Brookshire, author of Soul Food.  The company’s primary mission is to bring recognition to African American authors throughout the country. In addition to Y. Hayward Inc, Yvette Hayward is the co-chair of Flowers & Hayward Publicity & Entertainment, Inc.  F& H Publicity has worked with the preeminent publisher, Simon & Schuster, as well as Culture Plus Books Distributors, the leading distributors of African- American books in the country.  With an established client base of best-sell authors, the company is able to carry out its mission through developing client specific tailored programs such as book signings, radio, television, print and promotional tours. The African American Literary Award show is the brainchild of Ms. Hayward.  She came up with the idea in 1996 and was finally able to bring it to fruition in September 2004.  

Victoria Christopher Murray always knew she would become an author, even as she was taking an unlikely path to that destination. A native of Queens, Victoria first left New York to attend Hampton University where she majored in Communication Disorders. After graduating, Victoria attended New York University where she received her MBA. Victoria originally self-published her first novel, Temptation and in 2000, Time Warner published that novel. Temptation made numerous best sellers list and remained on the Essence bestsellers list for nine consecutive months. In 2001, Temptation was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literature. Since Temptation, Victoria has written over twenty adult novels, including: JOY, Grown Folks Business, The Ex Files, and The Deal, the Dance and the Devil, and the popular Jasmine Cox Larson Bush series.  In 2012, Victoria joined ReShonda Tate Billingsley to write collaborations which pits Victoria's Jasmine character against Rachel Adams, a first lady created by ReShonda. Victoria has received numerous awards including the Golden Pen Award for Best Inspirational Fiction and the Phyllis Wheatley Trailblazer Award for being a pioneer in African American Fiction.  Since 2007, Victoria has won six African American Literary Awards for best novel, best Christian fiction and Author of the Year - Female.  Her 2014 NAACP Image Award nomination for Never Say Never was her third Image Award nomination. Over the years, eight of Victoria's novels have been optioned to become movies and The Deal, the Dance and the Devil is scheduled to begin filming in the Spring of 2015.

At the age of 21, Tamika Newhouse founded Delphine Publications and has since become a self-published, bestselling author. She has appeared on various bestseller lists and won Self Published Author of the Year at the 2009 African American Literary Awards only nine months after her debut novel. In 2010, she was inducted into Who’s who in Black San Antonio and she landed a major publishing deal without an agent and still continues to write independent projects. Along with Delphine Publications, Tamika is the founder and President of African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC) – an online book club and radio show catering to avid readers across the nation. She is also CEO of Obsessive Soul Media. With future projects in the works from short films, stage plays and much more, Tamika is a young woman on a mission. She has been featured in Uptown Magazine, Essence, Hello Beautiful, Juicy Magazine, and in Vibe Vixen Magazine. Tamika presently tours the country speaking about overcoming her teen pregnancy to fulfill her dream, as well as teaching aspiring writers the publishing ropes. A former radio host, she hosted her own internet radio show (AAMBC) for over three years and continues to expand her brand. She is currently living in Atlanta with her son and daughter and is currently working on her next novel.

At the age of 21, Tamika Newhouse founded Delphine Publications and has since become a self-published, bestselling author. She has appeared on various bestseller lists and won Self Published Author of the Year at the 2009 African American Literary Awards only nine months after her debut novel. In 2010, she was inducted into Who’s who in Black San Antonio and she landed a major publishing deal without an agent and still continues to write independent projects. In 2011 her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology, and Tamika won for the second time for Self Published Author of the Year. She was also nominated by the National Women in Business Association for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. In 2013 she was honored with the Author of Distinction E. Lynn Harris Award. Her latest award is for the 2013 African American Literary Award for self-published author of the year. Along with Delphine Publications, Tamika is the founder and President of African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC) – an online book club and radio show catering to avid readers across the nation. She is also CEO of Obsessive Soul Media. With future projects in the works from short films, stage plays and much more, Tamika is a young woman on a mission. She has been featured in Uptown Magazine, Essence, Hello Beautiful, Juicy Magazine, and in Vibe Vixen Magazine. Tamika presently tours the country speaking about overcoming her teen pregnancy to fulfill her dream, as well as teaching aspiring writers the publishing ropes. A former radio host, she hosted her own internet radio show (AAMBC) for over three years and continues to expand her brand. She is currently living in Atlanta with her son and daughter and is currently working on her next novel.

Tamika Newhouse is a self-published bestselling author who founded Delphine Publications, at the age of 21; Tamika appeared on various bestseller lists and won Self Published Author of the Year at the 2009 African American Literary Awards only 9 months after her debut novel. In 2010 she was inducted into Who’s who in Black San Antonio and she landed a major publishing deal without an agent and still continues to write independent projects. In 2011 her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology as well as Tamika won for the second time Self Published Author of the Year. She was also nominated by the National Women in Business Association for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. In 2013 she was honored with the Author of Distinction E. Lynn Harris Award. Her latest award for the 2013 African American Literary Award for self published author of the year.     Jamie Dossie was born and raised in the Chicago Illinois. She fell in love with urban novels, after her mom gave her a book by Terry McMillian called-Mama. After reading that book she began to read another and at that very moment she knew that these were the kind of books that she wanted to write someday. She currently resides in Chicago with her children.    

Rahiem Brooks from the City of Brotherly Love blessed our show with his energy and enthusiasm for books and marketing.Rahiem Jerome Brooks is the breakout novelist with an overwhelming reservoir of criminal tales that motivate American denizen to be overprotective with their personal data, i.e. social security number, pin number, and account number. He is a member of the Mystery Writer's of America, and his debut street thriller, LAUGH NOW won 2010 African-Americans on the Move Book Club's Book of the Year & he earned 2011 AAMBC Author of the Year. LAUGH NOW also the Most Creative Plot at the DMV Expo's Creative Excellent Awards. Rahiem was also nominated as Self-Published Author of the Year at the 2011 African-American Literary Awards.Rahiem Brooks studied Film/TV at the University of California, Los Angeles, and currently studies English at Harvard University, and lives in Philadelphia building his Prodigy Publishing Group brand.

Rahiem Brooks from the City of Brotherly Love blessed our show with his energy and enthusiasm for books and marketing.Rahiem Jerome Brooks is the breakout novelist with an overwhelming reservoir of criminal tales that motivate American denizen to be overprotective with their personal data, i.e. social security number, pin number, and account number. He is a member of the Mystery Writer's of America, and his debut street thriller, LAUGH NOW won 2010 African-Americans on the Move Book Club's Book of the Year & he earned 2011 AAMBC Author of the Year. LAUGH NOW also the Most Creative Plot at the DMV Expo's Creative Excellent Awards. Rahiem was also nominated as Self-Published Author of the Year at the 2011 African-American Literary Awards.Rahiem Brooks studied Film/TV at the University of California, Los Angeles, and currently studies English at Harvard University, and lives in Philadelphia building his Prodigy Publishing Group brand.

Tonight on Power-21, JR has Tamika Newhouse, best-selling independent author and publisher from the ATL. Tamika is a smooth, well-spoken young lady, and beautiful just like the characters in her eleven independent best-selling novels. Catch a glimpse of Tamika's world as she touches our hearts about her childhood and how she built her empire without her mother by her side.About Author -Tamika Newhouse is a self-published bestselling author who founded Delphine Publications, at the age of 21; Tamika appeared on various bestseller lists and won Self Published Author of the Year at the 2009 African American Literary Awards only 9 months after her debut novel. In 2010 she was inducted into Who’s who in Black San Antonio and she landed a major publishing deal without an agent and still continues to write independent projects. In 2011 her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology as well as Tamika won for the second time Self Published Author of the Year. She was also nominated by the National Women in Business Association for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. In 2013 she was honored with the Author of Distinction E. Lynn Harris Award. Her latest award for the 2013 African American Literary Award for self published author of the year.

Tonight on Power-21, JR has Tamika Newhouse, best-selling independent author and publisher from the ATL. Tamika is a smooth, well-spoken young lady, and beautiful just like the characters in her eleven independent best-selling novels. Catch a glimpse of Tamika's world as she touches our hearts about her childhood and how she built her empire without her mother by her side.About Author -Tamika Newhouse is a self-published bestselling author who founded Delphine Publications, at the age of 21; Tamika appeared on various bestseller lists and won Self Published Author of the Year at the 2009 African American Literary Awards only 9 months after her debut novel. In 2010 she was inducted into Who’s who in Black San Antonio and she landed a major publishing deal without an agent and still continues to write independent projects. In 2011 her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology as well as Tamika won for the second time Self Published Author of the Year. She was also nominated by the National Women in Business Association for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. In 2013 she was honored with the Author of Distinction E. Lynn Harris Award. Her latest award for the 2013 African American Literary Award for self published author of the year.

Rahiem Jerome Brooks is the breakout novelist with an overwhelming reservoir of criminal tales that motivate American denizen to be overprotective with their personal data, i.e. social security number, pin number, and account number. He is a member of the Mystery Writer's of America, and his debut street thriller, LAUGH NOW won 2010 African-Americans on the Move Book Club's Book of the Year & he earned 2011 AAMBC Author of the Year. LAUGH NOW also the Most Creative Plot at the DMV Expo's Creative Excellent Awards. Rahiem was also nominated as Self-Published Author of the Year at the 2011 African-American Literary Awards. IDRIS WEUSI is my 10:00pm guest he will discuss legalizing marijuana in Michigan & the After bash Reggae Festival in Ann Arbor Michigan, April 7th from noon- until, performing artists Priest Haile Isreal and others... For more info call 313 205 8978

Tamika Newhouse is a self-published bestselling author who founded Delphine Publications, at the age of 21; Tamika appeared on various bestseller lists and won Self Published Author of the Year at the 2009 African American Literary Awards only 9 months after her debut novel. In 2010 she was inducted into Who's who in Black San Antonio and she landed a major publishing deal without an agent and still continues to write independent projects. In 2011 her company Delphine Publications won an African American Literary Award for Best Anthology as well as Tamika won for the second time Self Published Author of the Year. She was also nominated by the National Women in Business Association for the 2011 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. Along with Delphine Publications, Tamika is the founder and President of African Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC) - an online book club and radio show catering to avid readers across the nation. She is also CEO of Obsessive Soul Media. With future projects in the works from short films, stage plays and much more, Tamika is a young woman on a mission. Tamika presently tours the country speaking about overcoming her teen pregnancy to fulfill her dream, as well as teaching aspiring writers the publishing ropes. A former radio host, she hosted her own internet radio show (AAMBC) for over three years and continues to expand her brand. She is currently living in San Antonio with her son and daughter and is currently working on her fifth novel He's My Favorite Mistake.    

BestEbonyBooks.com   BestEbonyBooks.com mission is to become the premier destination for multi-cultural readers.  Our goal is to offer a place for literary fans buy, discuss and explore their favorite authors and discover new, amazing literary art. Website: http://bestebonybooks.com Website: http://bestebonybooks.com Email: bestebonybooks@gmail.com Guest:  Tamika Newhouse is the Best Selling author of The Ultimate No No. She is also known as the creator and President of African Americans on the Move Book Club, which is an online book club catering to avid readers across the nation. In March 2009 Tamika was announced the Women of the Year by Alive Magazine and nominated as Best Radio Personality by the Black Book Clubs Rock Awards. As well as the African American Literary Awards awarded her as Self Published Author of the Year in less then a year after the release of her first novel. She is currently the CEO of Delphine Publications and has the vision of building a powerful company. She can be heard on the syndicated AAMBC Radio, where she interviews new and seasoned authors. The show showcases many of the author’s talents and their current projects. She is currently living in San Antonio with her husband son, and daughter. She released her second book The Ultimate Moment No Regrets in September 2009 and is currently working on her third novel Cookie: A Fort Worth Story. She plans to release her fourth novel Will Love Ever Know Me next Valentine. Host: Tracie Bee, Author and BestEbonyBooks.com Podcast Host After an impeccable, award winning career in real estate, Traci Bee decided it was time to acknowledge a yearning that had shadowed her from childhood. An avid reader and lover of creative writing, Traci decided it was time to pen the novel that had dwelled inside of her for over 20 years. In September of 2007, "Two Tears in a Bucket" was born. A compelling story of raw love amidst the harsh realities of urban life, the novel won Traci two awards. Excited about the novel's potential, Traci decided to take a vacation from the world of real estate to focus on promoting her novel. But life had other plans for Traci as a life altering storm brewed in her horizons. Three years later, Traci's back and her passion remains unwavering. She started King George Publishing, LLC - a publishing company named in honor of her daddy angel, George, and will be re-releasing "Two Tears in a Bucket" this fall with more novels to come. We are always looking to interview authors and review books.  Please send request tobestebonybooks@gmail.com For book reviews, please send them to the following address BGH Company Attn: BestEbonyBooks.com 1602 Belle View Blvd., #485 Alexandria, Va. 223

Carol M. Mackey, editor-in-chief of Black Expressions Book Club, is now an author. Sistergirl Devotions is a book of meditations for Christian women that understands them. CarolMackeyonline.com Black Expressions was twice voted the best book club by the African American Literary Awards. Named among the "50 Most Powerful African Americans in Publishing" by Black Issues Book Review, Carol's career has included work at Newsday, as well as for The New York Times and Essence Communications. Carol has appeared on the CBS-TV Morning Show and is frequently interviewed by Publishers Weekly on the state of African American publishing. She lives in New York with her husband, and enjoys time with her

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