Sistah Girls, I'm so excited to have Deesha Dyer on the podcast! Without credentials, connections, or a college degree, a hip-hop journalist and community leader conquered her imposter syndrome while landing one of the most exclusive, sought-after, and fun positions in the White House.From, 2015 to 2017 Dyer served as the White House Social Secretary for the Obama administration. While at the White House, Dyer followed Obama's wishes and opened up the most popular house in the world to everyday people. She infused Black culture and created some of the most memorable events in U.S. history. Now, with a new company and a new outlook on work and life, Deesha has added author to her name. Her memoir Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble is a story that reminds everyone that it's not where you start but how you finish.

In 2006 Miasha released her debut novel Secret Society, that story had publishing companies in a bidding war. In 2021, Coleman turned her book series into a film, she did it independently and it was a hit.In this interview, Miasha takes us on her journey from an aspiring author to getting her first six-figure deal and then bringing that project to the big screen independently. Sis, If you’ve ever wanted to write a book or bring your book to the big screen this interview is for you. Please like and rate our podcast and enjoy the episode.

Malcolm MJ Harris is an entrepreneur, social influencer, a self-help coach, a reality checker, and now a published author. His debut self-help book, Get the F*uck out of your own way: A Guide to letting go of the shit that’s holding you back is a must-read. I got the chance to talk to MJ about his new book and discuss some topics he covered. Purchase MJ's book ➡️ https://amzn.to/3OurrkBIf you want to write with us ➡️ https://bit.ly/EditorialApp2024If you want to be a brand ambassador ➡️ https://bit.ly/SGBCAmbassadorsProgram24If you are an educator with a book ➡️  https://bit.ly/TheTeachersLoungeAppli...If you are a poet with a book ➡️ https://bit.ly/FortheloveofpoetryIf you have questions ➡️ 📧 usSign up for our monthly newsletter: http://bit.ly/SistahGirlsBookNewsletterFollow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/SGBCIGTikTok: https://bit.ly/SGBCTikTokLike us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/LikeSGBCJoin our Facebook group: http://bit.ly/SistahGirlsBCTwitter: http://bit.ly/SGBCTwitter

Jemele Hill is celebrating the paperback release of her memoir Uphill. Released on October 25, 2022, Hill pulled back the curtain and allowed fans to get a glimpse of what her journey has been like through her own lens. She dived deep into her childhood and shared what her experience was like growing up in an environment where both her parents were drug addicts. We also get to walk with her as she ascends to nab the most coveted position in sports journalism–a job at ESPN. I got the chance to talk to Hill about her memoir and all the details that most people wouldn't know if they didn't read the book.

Sistah Girls, Behind the Pen, is our in-person Black independent author signing that takes place in New York City. It's been one month since the event and I'm taking you behind the scenes to talk all things Behind the Pen. Issa event recap!

Sistah Girls, we got the chance to talk to poet and musician, Melania Luisa to discuss her new poetry book Plantains and Our Becoming."Marte looks at the identities and histories of the Dominican Republic and Haiti to celebrate and center the Black diasporic experience. Through the exploration of themes like self-love, nationalism, displacement, generational trauma, and ancestral knowledge, this collection uproots stereotypes while creating a new joyous vision for Black identity and personhood."Follow Sistah Girls Book Club ⬇️Newsletter http://bit.ly/SistahGirlsBookNewsletterFacebook http://bit.ly/SistahGirlsBCInstagram http://bit.ly/SGBCIGTwitter http://bit.ly/SGBCTwitterTikTok https://bit.ly/SGBCTikTok

Sistah Girls Book Club, we got the chance to interview Dr. Joy Harden Bradford! She is a Licensed Psychologist and the host of the wildly popular, award-winning mental health podcast Therapy for Black Girls. Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women, and she delights in using pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts. And now she is adding author to her resume, with her new book Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community, Bradford offers a new way for Black women to create, maintain, and form tighter sisterhoods.

We last spoke with author Takerra Allen in 2018 to discuss her newest series, Seasons of Fidelity. Since then she has published the three-book series in its entirety. Following that series, she released Last Stop From Innocence, (a standalone novel) and after an almost three-year break, she's back with a new novel, Needful Noore. On the eve of Allen's release, we got the chance to talk to her about her career as a Black indie author, how it feels to be back, and everything in between.

Sistah Girls, we had the pleasure of talking to Shanita Hubbard, author of the book that every Black girl should read, RIDE OR DIE: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women.Grab the book ➡️ https://amzn.to/40vkUcPThis conversation was so good, we defined and discussed what the "Ride or Die chick" represents and the many ways she shows up. Please be sure to pick up this book if you have not read it yet. And follow Shanita Hubbard http://shanitahubbard.com/

Sistah Girls, our founder, Sharee Hereford got the chance to interview the former CEO of BET, Ms. Debra Lee. They talked about her new memoir "I AM DEBRA LEE."This memoir is a MUST READ, you get business gems, life gems, and womanhood gems all in one book. From her friendship with the late Queen of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin, to her rise to the top at BET, Lee gives us her heart and wisdom. "I AM DEBRA LEE" is available now! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok!

Sharee Hereford got the chance to interview author Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts to talk about her latest book, Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration. Hereford and Giggetts had a candid conversation about the many ways Black Joy can be used as a form of resistance.

Sistah Girls, Winter Tales is our limited audio storytelling series. Black authors and writers are sharing their work and get this they are reading it themselves for your enjoyment. Some stories were created specifically for this series and others are snippets of work that is already published. So grab something warm and enjoy!

I recently got the chance to interview author Zakiya Walden. As a former journalist, Walden is no stranger to the pen. And as a beta reader, editor, and voice narrator she's no stranger to the literary world. Now with her debut novel, Blue Obstacles she turning yet another page in her book.

This year we are celebrating Behind the Pen virtually on Black Indie Authors Day! I had the chance to talk to Nako and Nia Forrester about their careers as indie authors.

Sistah Girls, this year we hosted Behind the Pen virtually while celebrating Black Indie Authors Day. I got a chance to interview (with a live virtual audience) some of the heavy hitters in Black Indie Romance.

Campfire Tales is a limited audio series that will only take place (for right now) during the summer. We have rounded up some dope authors and writers to participate in our summer audio series, each author or writer has written a short story specifically for this series–and get this–they read it.

Campfire Tales is a limited audio series that will only take place (for right now) during the summer. We have rounded up some dope authors and writers to participate in our summer audio series, each author or writer has written a short story specifically for this series–and get this–they read it.

Campfire Tales is a limited audio series that will only take place (for right now) during the summer. We have rounded up some dope authors and writers to participate in our summer audio series, each author or writer has written a short story specifically for this series–and get this–they read it.

Campfire Tales is a limited audio series that will only take place (for right now) during the summer. We have rounded up some dope authors and writers to participate in our summer audio series, each author or writer has written a short story specifically for this series–and get this–they read it.

Sistah Girls, June is Black Music Month! To celebrate, I interviewed author and music journalist Stephanie Phillips who recently published Why Solange Matters which is part of the Music Matters collection.