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The second Black Books Matter Festival is inaugurated by Ramunda Young, co-owner of MahoganyBooks, whose opening remarks resonate with a deep appreciation for the significance of community spaces that embrace and celebrate Black narratives without the constraints of code-switching. Young's reflections set the tone for the festival, which features a panel of independent authors—Charlotte Avery, Brian Heat, and Cerece Rennie Murphy—who share their journeys in self-publishing, emphasizing how this choice has enabled them to maintain their creative integrity.They discuss the internal battles of self-doubt and the motivational factors that drive them to persist in their writing endeavors, focusing on the importance of serving their readers and cultivating their characters with love and dedication. During the panel, the authors delve into the complexities of balancing the artistic and commercial aspects of writing. They highlight the necessity of assembling support teams and utilizing cost-effective resources, such as Fiverr, to manage various facets of the publishing process. The discussion also covers valuable tools and strategies, including IngramSpark for print-on-demand services, and the Amazon KDP platform for effective keyword optimization to enhance discoverability. Young underscores the critical nature of owning intellectual property, which can pave the way for future adaptations and opportunities. She also champions Black Classic Press for its commitment to high-quality printing services, reinforcing the festival's mission to uplift Black-owned enterprises.This episode encapsulates a rich tapestry of experiences, offering practical advice and inspiring stories that illuminate the path of independent authors navigating the publishing landscape. The panelists' insights serve not only as a guide for aspiring writers but also as a testament to the power of storytelling in fostering community and cultural identity within the Black literary tradition.Takeaways:Ramunda Young emphasizes the necessity for Black community spaces to celebrate and share stories.The panelists discuss the importance of self-publishing to maintain creative control and protect their voices.Key strategies for balancing writing with the business aspects include building teams and using affordable services like Fiverr.IngramSpark is recommended as an essential resource for print-on-demand services and distribution among independent authors.Authors are advised to ensure their books have appropriate ISBNs, barcodes, and returnable terms for bookstore acceptance.Mentorship is highlighted as a critical asset for aspiring authors to navigate the publishing landscape effectively.Links referenced in this episode:blackclassicpress.commahonagonybooks.com
We are bringing the HEAT on FINKLEY! Educator, Author, Speaker, and Firestarter himself, Brian Heat is here to discuss his amazing moment, his book, and he shares an exclusive announcement. #michaelfinkleyshow #heat #brianheat #speaker #author #firestarter #educator --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-finkley-show/message
Podcast SummaryLyrics & Lattes is a self-development podcast that uses hip-hop lyrics to inspire and encourage you to show up as your best self and live a more fulfilled life. We release a full episode every Monday and a mini-episode every Thursday. Episode SummaryToday’s episode is about Finding your Power. Trevor and Jason are joined by the Inspirational Speaker, Educator, and Amazon Best Selling Author of the book Get Ignited: Your Blueprint for Discovering Purpose and Manifesting Dreams, Brian Heat. Brian offers some practical tips on how to activate the power within yourself to start walking in your purpose.BrianHeat.comKey Points: Step 1: Manifest Potential (Unspoken Heard)Step 2: Be Ambitious (Jay-Z)Step 3: Make It Yours (Common) Step 4: Legacy Building and Ownership (Jay-Z) Stay ConnectedIs there a song that encouraged you or changed your perspective? Explain it via voice note at LyricsAndLattes.com and we'll play it on the show! IG: @LyricsAndLattesHosts: @JasonWallaceDC and @LostinDesauss
Tonight, the Real Talk with ReZsaun Local Celebrity Spotlight shines on inspirational performance artist and motivational speaker, Brian Heat. During this interview, we discussed a myriad of topics including but not limited to: - His background as an educator. - How he got into motivational speaking. - What separates him from the average motivational speaker. - His thoughts on the protests and the coming change. You can watch this video by following this link https://bit.ly/3ew6QrU. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! For information about Brian Heat and his amazing stage show, please visit www.brianheat.com. For more information about Real Talk with ReZsaun, please visit www.realtalkwithrezsaun.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithrezsaun/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithrezsaun/support
Check out this WE DREAM podcast’s episode recorded at the 2019 Western Regional SAAB (Student African American Brotherhood) Conference. This was a 2 day conference on October 11th & 12th, 2019 in San Bernardino, Ca. The Student African American Brotherhood, with nearly 200 chapters in the United States and abroad, was founded on the campus of Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Georgia on October 17, 1990. SAAB mentors young African American men by educating them on their responsibilities as United States Citizens. Tune-in to hear about the conference and a little background on SAAB, the founder Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe, and everyone's favorite motivational speaker, Brian Heat. To hear about future events we put on, follow us: @mlasacramento @wlasacramento To give us some feedback, ask questions, or get in touch with us, send us a Voice Message with the link below: www.anchor.fm/WEDREAM/message Follow our guests at: @saabhq @brianheat --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wedream/message
Brian Heat released a very unique and inspiring project titled "Fire Five Mixtape" and we had to give him the opportunity to promote it on Counter Culture. During our interview with Brian we talked about our top 5 hip hop artist that aren't considered to be "God MC's" and Brian Heat challenged us all to dig deep and find out what our role is in moving our society forward. In the second hour we had Kyn the Model on and we talked about what to look for in a potential spouse.
Today we had the pleasure of interviewing inspirational speaker Brian Heat! Brian has a book and stage play called "Beautiful Power: A Love Letter to Women of Color" that empowers black women. He will also be releasing Fire Five Audible Inspiration Mixtape within the next few weeks. We had a great time talking to Brian about music, education, purpose and black culture. Our second interview was with Leah J the Founder of Leah J Branding and she touched on the challenges of being a mother and entrepreneur, and the sacrifices she made to find her purpose. In our second hour we had a few special co-host in the building to promote our coat drive. Raro Lae, Ashley Lewis, Stacy Victoria and Sky Charlie spoke on being a young successful black female with a heart for the less fortunate.