Hi guys, and welcome to Girl Talk One-on-One. I’m your host Nicole D. Miller. In this upcoming Girl Talk, I’m honored to introduce the one and only Shcarra Benn AKA, The Creative Leo. Shcarra is a fabulous female boss movin’, shakin’, and poppin’ right here in Cleveland, Ohio. She’s a fellow creative entrepreneur who’s opening doors for other creative entrepreneurs. The Creative Leo, Shcarra Benn, is a visionary creative entrepreneur, branding strategist, and community advocate with over 17 years of experience helping businesses and creators tell their stories through powerful design and marketing. As the Founder and CEO of Creative Leo Designs, Shcarra has partnered with entrepreneurs, corporations, and non-profit organizations to elevate their brands, expand their reach, and increase their impact in competitive markets. Her expertise lies in branding, digital strategy, and creative storytelling skills that are essential for today's creators and entrepreneurs navigating the fast-changing social media landscape. Shcarra is passionate about equipping others, especially youth, women, and Black entrepreneurs, with the tools and confidence to transform their ideas into thriving, visible, and profitable brands.

Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/the_creativeleo/

Hi guys! Welcome to Girl Talk One-on-One. I'm your host, Nicole D. Miller. Get ready for part two of our conversation with the one and only NAACP-nominated, entrepreneurial, and writing legend, Regina Jones. Now, if you missed Part 1 for any reason, make sure you run it back.

In this upcoming interview, we dive more into Regina’s journey of becoming the first Black female publisher...

In 1966, Ken and Regina started SOUL newspaper in the dining room of their home to showcase the musical achievement of the Black community with Black leadership running the show. SOUL, of course, predated the creation of Rolling Stone and Creem. By the 1970s, SOUL newspaper was a nationwide publication, scoring scoop after scoop with some of the era's biggest artists, like Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder. SOUL was where Black artists could get coverage.

Learn more below!

“Pieces of My Life” poetry book. https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-My-Life-Regina-Jones/dp/B0CTYYWDPX

You can learn more about Regina at https://whoisreginafilm.com/

Hi guys! Welcome to Girl Talk One-on-One. I'm your host, Nicole D. Miller. Get ready for our next guest—the one and only NAACP-nominated, entrepreneurial, and writing legend, Regina Jones. As a Black female publisher, Regina has rubbed elbows with some of the greatest names in entertainment and media. Her remarkable career has spanned decades, and through it all, she continues to make waves in the industry. In this conversation, she offers insight into what it was like to be a trailblazer in the publishing industry, discusses the evolution of music and media, her thoughts on working with the legendary Michael Jackson, and shares what we can learn from the legacy of her generation.

In 1966, Ken and Regina started SOUL newspaper in the dining room of their home to showcase the musical achievement of the Black community, with Black leadership running the show. SOUL, of course, predated the creation of Rolling Stone and Creem. By the 1970s, SOUL newspaper was a nationwide publication, scoring scoop after scoop with some of the era's biggest artists, like Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder. SOUL was where Black artists could get coverage.

You can learn more about Regina at https://whoisreginafilm.com/

Welcome to Girl Talk One-on-One. I’m your host, Nicole D. Miller. I’m super excited to introduce to you guys my next guest, author W.P. Sunshine. She’s one of my newest authors with the ND Miller Publishing family. W.P.’s government name is Shonda Wood, so you’ll hear me refer to her as Shonda; however, to find her book, you’ll want to look under her pen name.

W.P. Sunshine is an inspirational author and healthcare leader with extensive experience in the non-profit hospice reimbursement industry. As Director of Revenue Cycle, she leads with grace, empathy, and purpose, guiding her team with strength and compassion through times of challenge and change. She holds a Bachelor of Science in AdultEducation, reflecting her lifelong passion for helping others to learn, grow,and rediscover joy. When she’s not writing, W.P. Sunshine enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and indulging in her love of shoe shopping. Through every season of life, she embraces faith, family, and the joy that follows healing. To learn more, visit www.wpsunshine.org.

The information for her book, “Finding My Way Back: Life Still Holds Happiness,” is listed here:

https://www.wpsunshine.org/and https://share.google/iMyLSqdXmAFmSkHzG.

Feel free to reach out to Shonda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonda-wood-paul-b68503ba/

Hi guys, and welcome to Girl Talk One-on-One. I’m your host, Nicole D. Miller, and we are in the midst of a powerful discussion with Jenna Edwards. Jenna shares with us her miraculous story of overcoming a health crisis, a mental health crisis, and devastating life-altering circumstances.

She is a speaker and author of Aggressive Optimism®, helping teens and young adults navigate change, build resilience, and take responsibility for their lives. Her work is grounded in lived experience. After surviving the 2003 Santa Monica Farmers Market crash, Jenna spent years recovering from serious physical injuries and PTSD. That journey inspired Aggressive Optimism®, a bestselling Young Adult novel that shares her story in a relatable, age-appropriate format—showing students how optimism, when paired with choice and action, becomes a powerful force for growth.

Feel free to reach out to Jenna below:

https://www.jennaedwards.com/

IG: @jennaedwardsofficial

Hi guys, and welcome to Girl Talk One-on-One. I’m your host, Nicole D. Miller. Today’s special guest is actress, producer, author, and all things creative, Jenna Edwards.

Jenna Edwards is a speaker and author of Aggressive Optimism®, helping teens and young adults navigate change, build resilience, and take responsibility for their lives. Her work is grounded in lived experience. After surviving the 2003 Santa Monica Farmers Market crash, Jenna spent years recovering from serious physical injuries and PTSD. That journey inspired Aggressive Optimism®, a bestselling Young Adult novel that shares her story in a relatable, age-appropriate format—showing students how optimism, when paired with choice and action, becomes a powerful force for growth.

Feel free to reach out and learn more about Jenna Edwards:

https://www.jennaedwards.com/

IG: @ jennaedwardsofficial

Hi guys! And welcome back to Girl Talk: Celebrating Toni Morrison. I’m your host, Nicole D. Miller. Now, if you’re just tuning in to this discussion and for some reason missed Part 1, make sure to run it back. We’re in the midst of hearing from some very influential members of the writing community in CLE. Kim Martin Sadler, Michelle R. Smith, and Rhonda Crowder have joined me on the couch at Hexagon Books in Cleveland Heights.

Feel free to reach out to our panelists below:

Michell R. Smith -https://www.instagram.com/myprivateinsta927/

Rhonda Crowder- https://www.instagram.com/rhonda_crowder/

Kim Martin Sadler- https://www.instagram.com/kimmeeye/

Hi guys, and welcome to Girl Talk: Celebrating Toni Morrison. I’m your host, Nicole D. Miller. I cannot wait for you all to dive into this very special discussion that’s honoring a legend not just in Black literature but in American literature. Joining me in this powerful dialogue are heavy-hitting female leaders Rhonda Crowder, Michelle R. Smith, and Kim Martin Sadler.

Feel free to reach out to our panelists below:

Michell R. Smith -https://www.instagram.com/myprivateinsta927myprivateinsta927/

Rhonda Crowder- https://www.instagram.com/rhonda_crowder/

Kim Martin Sadler- https://www.instagram.com/kimmeeye/

To tap in to Toni Morrison events all year round go to: https://ohiocelebratestonimorrison.org/