Leslé Honoré, writer, CEO, and mother, first went viral when her poem spoke up for Black moms who lost their sons to gun violence.

Since then, she’s wielded her pen and passion to elevate a narrative that removes barriers for people of color, especially women, to live a life where they can thrive.

When Kamala Harris made history as the first woman to assume office of Vice President of the United States, Leslé took her pen to social media and highlighted the road Madame Vice President, and so many women of color, must travel to realize their greatest dreams. This is the piece that put her on the radar to secure her first literary agent, and sign a publishing deal. Read the post here.

• Purchase a copy of Fist & Fire

• Check out Leslé’s website

• Follow Leslé on IG

• Brown Girl, Brown Girl Kamala Harris Tribute on ABC

Did you start the year with "Dry January"?

Ebony K. English has been sober for NINE years and she's here to share how she started her journey and how she's keeping up with it. 

It wasn't pretty or easy, but she kept going. 

Whether you're just going sober for a month, or for however long you want, Ebony reminds us that we are worthy to bet on ourselves. 

Learn more about Ebony below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebonykenglish/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EbonyKEnglish/

Books

Saved, Sober, and Sitting Pretty

Sober Up, Girl

2023 brought us some hard earned and learned lessons that we can take into the new year. 

We don't need to be imprisoned by them, just informed! 

With these experiences, we'll begin to redeem the time and opportunities we may have missed out on because of past. 

In 2024, begin singing your redemption song. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Listen in on Rev. Otis Moss III's NYE Sermon here. Sermon begins at 45:00

Desdamona in Black Panther clip at 4:33.