Featured authors

 Meet Mr. Kojo Ayinde Johnson, a Brooklyn native and the mastermind behind The Hand Arts & Edutainment/The Hand Enterprises LLC. He is a talented musician, teacher, and now a published author. Kojo's recent achievement as a self-published author is a major milestone in his impressive career. His heartwarming children's book, "The Lesson: Abu's Curiosity," is available on Amazon-KDP, captivating young readers with its delightful story. Kojo's musical journey began at the age of 6 with the piano and evolved to DJ'ing and beat-making during middle school, high school, and college, inspired by HIP-HOP music and culture. In his early 20s, he discovered the Djembe drum and became a renowned Djembe player and musician traveling the country and the world. Kojo's artistry is driven by passion and innovation, inspiring and uplifting audiences worldwide in both his music and literature. 

Ain Farrow is a single mom who knows what a busy life looks like, and the difficulty of managing the daily grind so she can have moments to Just Breathe.  From being a parent, sergeant, freelance editor, and mentor, she speaks to a vast number of women when she says, “Silence the notifications and Just Breathe”.  If you are pressed by parenting, finances, work, and school then she understands your struggle and the need to create a space in your life for just you.

Anthony D. Stevenson is an Air Force Veteran, graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with a Masters in Aviation Management and Operations. He is a real estate investor, a podcaster, a published author, a sports columnist, CFO of Living With Intention, and the owner/founder of Stevenson Properties, LLC. Anthony’s proudest accomplishments are that he is a child of God, a husband, a father and a man of faith. In his spare time, Anthony enjoys mentoring young men, counseling married couples with his wife, spending time with his family, football and reading.

My first written work S.H.E Emerged: The Manifestation of Me, is based on pivotal traumatic moments in my life and how they shaped my evolution. Trauma is not often spoken about and often times as a black woman I lived under the "Be strong, work harder and push through it" mantra. God placed it in my spirit that these things needed to be brought to the forefront and that generational curse needed to end with me. Not only was I deserving of living a "soft life" I had earned it and healing was just a prayer away.  I have dedicated my life to being a voice for the underserved, overlooked and under valued.

My hope is that all my products and services not only encourage but inspire you to step outside of your self and rise to the challenge of greatness that lives in each and every one of us. These are my core values.

TS Brock is a wife and mother of two lovely boys. She is a certified life-coach, author and speaker. Founding member and Chief of Communications for Queens of Success, LLC, online personality and blogger for Lucy’s Pearls. She is passionate in her mentoring of women, men and children in her spare time. She loves to create works that inspire, uplift, empower and encourage. She believes that the gift of writing is one of the most beautiful gifts because it can bring strength, voice, and life to hearts that are seeking purpose. Her life motto is: “Pour Out! Leave here completely emptied of everything God sent you here to do.”

Courtney Bridges is on a mission to encourage women and men that they can achieve anything they set their mind to regardless of their past. As a survivor of sexual abuse and domestic violence, Courtney Bridges is the Founder of the blog, From Pain to Peace. From Pain to Peace is a health and wellness blog that provide Courtney’s journey to peace. At the beginning of every month, a different is topic is produced with tips to help to start your journey

Hi, I’m Sonya Manuel. I wear many hats like many of you. I’m a published author, Mindfulness Life Coach, Blogger, and poet. More importantly, I’m a woman forever under construction, a mommy, me-ma, wife, friend, auntie, mentor, and lover of life. I’m a Jersey Shore girl, who enjoys yoga, meditation, and downtime at the beach. Keeping my toes in the sand and books or journals in my hands are my favorite pastimes. I’m the creator of CALMBABE (Choosing And Loving Myself Before Anyone Before Everything). I’m also the Author of “Situationships Are Full Of Situationshit” and “Relationships And Situationships Survival Guide.” As I work on my next books, I continue to blog, volunteer at domestic violence organizations, and provide mindfulness life coaching to my clients.

Qiana Davis is an Early Childhood Educator who believes the early years are the most important years. She professes that her mission is to ensure every child that enters her classroom feels loved and lovable. Qiana believes how children feel is just as important as how they think and learn. Creating positive relationships are at the heart of everything she does. Teaching with love and purpose is what she was created to do. Qiana resides in New Jersey with her husband and 3 sons. “Love is Me” is an affirmation. Qiana seeks to encourage all children to use this daily affirmation and to believe the best about themselves and others.

Taye Jones is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and proud alumnus of William Paterson University and Morgan State University. In addition to her clinical work, Taye has presented virtually and in-person to over 20,000 parents, educators, and professionals worldwide. 

Taye is committed to promoting language development through literacy and increasing diversity in children’s literature through social media at @havingoursay. Her debut picture book, Liam’s First Cut, centers family and community, while also normalizing neurodiversity as Liam, an autistic Black boy, prepares for his first trip to the barbershop. Liam uses supports from his family and therapists to manage his expectations and process sensory information leading up to his first haircut. Her newest book, The Season of Yes! Is a jubilant ode to spending summer in the city. Luce’s school year has come to an end and she is eager to enjoy all of her favorite seasonal activities with her mom. 

Alisha Michelle Tatem is a sister, friend, writer, dancer, artist, preacher, educator, spiritual leader and proud daughter of Melvin and Jacqueline Tatem. She was raised in Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania, surrounded by the love of her village and extended family. It was this love that helped Alisha navigate the challenges she faced in life and come to her life work of accompanying and empowering individuals as they come to accept their identity, worth, and purpose. At the age of 21 Alisha accepted her call into ministry and went on to earn her M.Div. and Th.D from Columbia Theological Seminary.

Reverend Farha I. Major is an honored wife, mother and minister. A woman committed to teaching and preaching the practical life application of the Word of God. She is a published author of many poetic works, which promotes her desire to always share a word of encouragement. She is a founding member and Chief of Facilitator of Programs for Queens of Success, LLC., Co-Founder and Co-Pastor of The Kingdom Alliance Church and Founder and Host of Uncatty Conversations – a live social media segment that provides content that encourages women and men to be the best versions of themselves. Farha’s writing is grounded in her desire to speak life into every situation and give the message of hope, which communicates, “This too shall pass and the Best is yet to come!” 

TS Brock is a wife and mother of two lovely boys. She is a certified life-coach, author and speaker. Founding member and Chief of Communications for Queens of Success, LLC, online personality and blogger for Lucy’s Pearls. She is passionate in her mentoring of women, men and children in her spare time. She loves to create works that inspire, uplift, empower and encourage. She believes that the gift of writing is one of the most beautiful gifts because it can bring strength, voice, and life to hearts that are seeking purpose. Her life motto is: “Pour Out! Leave here completely emptied of everything God sent you here to do.”