In this episode, Sharissa Bradley talks with author and travel entrepreneur Tiffany Heard about creating unique interactive activity and coloring books that celebrate African heritage and HBCU culture. Tiffany shares how she overcame fear, marketed her books creatively, and turned her publishing success into speaking gigs and school presentations.

What We Cover:

• [00:44] Rediscovering her love of writing
• [02:00] Why she started with travel-inspired content
• [03:38] Purpose behind Hues of Africa & Hues of HBCUs
• [04:54] Overcoming fear with a non-traditional book format
• [05:38] Lessons learned from first book to second
• [07:00] Broadening her audience reach
• [08:55] Imposter syndrome & charging your worth
• [12:29] Doing it afraid & showing up in every space
• [14:55] Marketing tips for authors
• [17:00] Creative conversation starters
• [18:19] Coaching self-published authors
• [19:58] Where to find Tiffany & her books
• [21:00] Integrating books into travel business

Helpful Links:

• Website & Books: huesofafrica.com
• Instagram: @hues_of_africa
• Travel IG: @SweetTiffys
• YouTube: Where in the Heard is Tiffany

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