Chad Veach the 'Hip-Hop' reverend of Zoe Church in Los Angeles, joins Laila to talk about his new book, "Faith Forward Future." Chad shares how the accidental 'G Tattoo' Movement was inspired by his six year old daughter Georgia's, rare brain disease. He also discusses how people can change the world for the better, what it's like to mentor celebrities at his church and what inspired him to write his new book "Faith Forward Future." The novel, is available everywhere books are sold.

Writer, Author, & Editor Regina R. Robertson, joins Laila to talk about her book "He Never Came Home." A collection of 22 essays, stories and interviews from women and girls who's fathers were absent in their lives due to abandonment, death or divorce. This book details how a father can shape his daughters experience, even in his absence.

"He Never Came Home" is available everywhere books are sold.

The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means family, food, fun and more food! For many of us, that also means some unwanted weight gain! Laila shares her tips & tricks to help you prevent dreaded holiday weight gain. She encourages listeners to focus on their health rather than their looks which may help them to achieve the mindset needed to make fitness a priority and she recommends practicing self-control.

Entrepreneur, Best Selling Author, Speaker, Success Coach, & Business Strategist Amber Noble Garland, joins Laila for a informative conversation about her new book, "Mastering The Art of Success." Amber shares her journey of how she transitioned from being a Corporate Marketing Executive in the Music Industry, to becoming a full time Entrepreneur. She also shares tips on how one can turn their passion and skills into a successful business. Amber also explains what "ambitious action" means and how it can enhance every area of your life and so much more!

Entertainment Host, Speaker, & Author Robin Ayers, joins Laila for a very inspiring conversation about her novel "Unspoken Languages: Making Your Beliefs Speak for You." Robin shares how she navigated through her teenage years dealing with a dysfunctional family, how setbacks are actually a 'set-up' for success in the puzzle of life, how she discovered God, and Robin discusses her three dimensions of Confidence.

Laila sits down with the winners of the TJMAXX "MAXX You Project," which was created to provide a learning environment for women to shatter stereotypes and traditional gender molds so they can achieve their unique aspirations. Julie Khuu, an Interior Designer & Style Blogger and Demetria Ballard the Executive Director of the 'Chrysalides Project,' share their stories with Laila. Julie Khuu highlights how she intends to help improve people's lives through interior design and Demetria Ballard explains how TJMAXX helped her to bring a national spotlight to her 'Chrysalides Project,' which helps youth girls transition from adolescence to womanhood. To get involved, you can go to MAXXyouProject.com.

We have REACHed the finally of Laila's recently republished memoir! Round 15 drops us right in the ring where she fought one of her toughest opponents at a boxing event that also featured Mike Tyson. Laila shares insight on realizing that she wasn't your typical 'Celebrity,' choosing charity work & humanitarian events, over glitz and glamour. As REACH! comes to a close, Laila reflects back on this journey down memory-lane and she shares some special upcoming projects that she has been working on!

REACH!: Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power, is available where all books are sold and if you buy a copy and send it to Laila, she will personally sign it & send it back!

As we near a close to Laila's memoir, round 13 begins with Laila finding romance as her boxing career is starting to accelerate. She finds herself at a crossroads when she is faced with leaving behind her nail salon in order to focus 100% on her boxing career. On October 8th, 1999 Laila makes her pro debut as a Super Middleweight and wins by KO in the 1st round. The beginning stages of Laila's boxing career start with a bang, as she knocks out every opponent she faces. The close of chapter 14 concludes with Laila walking down an aisle, one that doesn't lead to a boxing ring.

REACH!: Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power is available everywhere books are sold!

In Part Six, Laila tackles an intense relationship that spirals out of control and leads her to what she describes as "The Ditch." The duality of chapters eleven and twelve are very apparent as we also follow Laila into a pivotal conversation with her father about her intention to become a boxer, against his will.

REACH!: Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power, is available everywhere books are sold!

Laila is diving deep into chapters nine and ten of her recently republished novel, as she explores her time being sent to an all girls group home. Laila encounters some of her own inner struggles, while helping her fellow housemates cope with their own problems. In chapter ten, Laila finally accomplishes one of her sought after goals, independence. Laila shares how she became her own boss at the age of 18 though hard work and discipline. As Part 5 of REACH! comes to a close, Laila reveals a pivotal moment in her life; the very moment that inspired her to change her life's path, as she set out to become a professional boxer.

REACH!: Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power - is available everywhere books are sold!