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Ebony Nicole is the founder and CEO of Ebony Nicole Smith Consulting, LLC, a boutique writing, and publishing company based in Rochester, New York. She is a writing coach and publishing engineer to faith-based men and women who desire to release the book God gave them.

How is entrepreneurship like a museum? Why did Tanisa choose self-publishing? How old was she when she started writing scripts? Find out by tuning in to this episode. 

Tanisa is a fearlessly honest woman. With a degree in Graphic Design & Digital Media, she has explored 8 vastly different industries. She’s been a spoken word artist since high school and participated in New Jersey Orators competitions. Tanisa is also an entrepreneur in the streetwear fashion industry while working on two debut books simultaneously.

What motivated Lu to share her work? What is the difference between spoken word and slam poetry? When did Lu declare herself a writer? 

Rochester, NY native Lu Highsmith is a writer, publisher, promoter and spoken artist. Whatever form she chooses is always reflective of her passion for spirituality, sensuality, and social consciousness. Lu self-published two poetry books, Vicissitudes: The Ups and Downs of Life, in 2008, and Ascension into Love in 2010. Mood Makers Bookstore named her a featured poet in Poetry On the Wall in 2006, and her poem “From Whence We Came” was named Poem of Distinction. Her spoken word can be heard on Jimmie Highsmith Jr.’s 2009 CD, entitled “Jacquin” , his Grammy-nominated 2011 “Anthology of Sound” CD and Lu’s very-own spoken word CD, “Ascension”, released by Variance Records in late 2012.

Constance Williams is the mother of three adult daughters and one son-in-law. She is G-mom to five beloved grandchildren.

Connie is a retired Government employee.

Connie began her writing experience through her personal journal writing, which led to her completing her first fictional novel (Bantu Women). Her additional passions are helping others through hospitality and singing.

Carolyn Sinclair McCalla is dedicated to equipping women and children to seek, live, and be transformed— spirit, soul, and body—by the truth of God’s Word. She cheerfully applies her God-given gifts of teaching, through writing and speaking, in order to serve the women and children entrusted to her. She is the Founder and President of EarthBasic, which serves the Be-Held Woman.

Jazmine Jules is an up-and-coming book editor and author based in Maryland. In 2020, she graduated from George Mason University with a BFA in creative writing and a minor in global affairs. Jazmine spent her sophomore year in South Korea, learning the language and culture. She continued her study abroad ventures in Galway, Ireland where she partook in a summer creative writing program. Since graduating, Jazmine learned valuable skills in reader engagement as a copywriter and honed her understanding of language as an English tutor. 

At the end of 2021, she started her book editing business. She has worked with authors on non-fiction and fiction books. Jazmine has also had the privilege of working alongside KP publishing, an indie publishing house based in California. As her business continues to grow, she hopes to help more aspiring authors get their books published and build long-term relationships with her clients.

Lionel discusses his non-profit, why he wrote his book for men exclusively and shares why editing is so important. 

Lionel Hilaire is a husband, and father of three girls and one son. Storyteller and the Treasurer of Divine Potential Services, Inc. which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to restore families and empower change since 2016.

Angelo Edalo shares his experience as a musician, how he wrote his book of poetry, and what motivated him to publish a book.

Edalo is a Buffalo, NY born and raised musician, composer, and producer. His savvy is evidenced by numerous accomplishments and impressive early-career partnerships that started in 2012 when he teamed up with Robby Takac (Goo Goo Dolls), Kenny Hawkins (Rick James, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige), and Jerry Livingston (Rick James) to write the track “Mariposa.” He was enlisted by the estate of Ray Charles to write and produce a tribute album with Charles’ grandson, Robert Robinson, known as RobTwyce. The project’s single, "You," was released by All Access Music Group in 2015. 

Shurvone speaks about what motivated her to write her book, overcoming childhood trauma and low self-esteem. She reveals the moment she heard her book title!

Shurvone is a 5x published, best-selling author, motivational speaker, life coach, the founder and CEO of Confidence Without Regret-The Butterfly Experience, and CEO of La’ BossPreneur Marketing, LLC.