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HEART & SOUL MAGAZINE Interview with Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown

July 3, 2026 admin 0

By Staff Author, Revolutionary Leadership: A Power Playbook for Black Women What inspired you to write Revolutionary Leadership: A Power Playbook for Black Women, and why was this the right moment to document the leadership wisdom Black women have cultivated […]

The Confidence We Lose on the Way Up-Deondriea Cantrice

January 15, 2026 admin 0

By Staff Success often arrives wrapped in applause—new titles, broader visibility, increased influence. But beneath the external markers of achievement, something quieter is often happening. In this conversation, Deondriea invites us to examine the unseen cost of upward mobility: the […]

Mildred J Mills Author of – Daddy’s House: A Daughter’s Memoir of Setbacks, Triumphs & Rising Above Her Roots

February 1, 2024 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become an author? I was inspired to write my story late in life after experiencing race discrimination, retaliation & wrongful demotion in the workplace. This experience spurred me to find my softer place by […]

Ameer Baraka Actor And Proud Dyslexia Advocate

September 11, 2023 admin 0

By Staff What happened that you learned about having dyslexia? Throughout my childhood I went undiagnosed. At 23 years of age and serving a four year prison sentence, I was screened for my reading ability. Each inmate has to be […]

Kevin E. Hooks – Author, Producer, And Inclusion Strategist

June 1, 2023 admin 0

Why is Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) so important? DEI is important because it produces better decision making – full stop. When the decision-making process includes diverse teams, they can consider a broader range of perspectives and insights. This helps […]

Powerhouse Ava Walker Goes from Foster Child to CEO of Arts, Film and Goods Pantry: My Vision ‘Tugged at Me Every Single Day’

February 25, 2021 admin 0

CEO and founder of Arts, Film and Goods Pantry opens up about her personal experience as a foster child and the inspiration that motivated her to give back. Written by Jessica L. DupreeEdited by Darlene Aderoju Ava Walker began her […]