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SCBOOKGAL & FRIENDS CHAT PODCAST EVERY TUESDAYS 8PM EST HOSTED BY PATRICE GRIMBALL |DA CREW PODCAST

SCBOOKGAL & FRIENDS CHAT PODCAST EVERY TUESDAYS 8PM EST HOSTED BY PATRICE GRIMBALL |DA CREW PODCAST

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Author Interview Recap: The Echoes of Becoming SeriesPatrice Grimball, acclaimed media personality and host, recently sat down—despite some technical difficulties—for an inspiring interview with four dynamic authors: Shanette Johnson, Dr. Michelynn Moss, Cheryl Northern LeGrand, and Queen Visionary Angela Thomas Smith. These remarkable women are the collaborative authors behind The Echoes of Becoming, a powerful poetry book series centered on survival, hope, and personal transformation.During the heartfelt conversation, each author shared their unique journey to writing poetry: why and how they started, what drives their creative process, and the personal experiences that shape their words. The discussion was lively, authentic, and filled with wisdom—a true testament to the resilience and strength found within the pages of their collaborative work.Shanette W. Johnsonis a prominent host on the Da Crew Podcast & Media Network, where she hosts the show “Let’s Talk About It”.As a podcast host and community advocate, her work is characterized by several key roles:“Let’s Talk About It” Podcast: On this show, Shanette leads honest discussions about personal growth, healing, and turning “pain into purpose”. The program typically airs every 1st and 3rd Monday at 8 PM EST.Advocacy: She is the founder of the Free Us Campaign, which advocates for the “voiceless,” particularly families and individuals affected by community trauma, gun violence, and wrongful convictions.Literary Work: In addition to the Echoes of Becoming series, she is the author of Seeds of Immortality: Love, Loss, Hope, Resilience and Endurance, which is part of The Legacy Chronicles.Dr. Michelynn “Missy” Mossis a 12-time #1 best-selling author, international speaker, and digital creator based in Memphis, TN. She is recognized for her work in empowering individuals toward personal growth and self-discovery.Professional Roles & BackgroundAuthor & Poet: She has contributed to several popular anthologies and book series, including The Echoes of Becoming. Her specific works include Finding Joy in the Journey, Confinement Chronicles, iTestify on Purpose, and Forgotten Queens.Marriage Officiant: She is the founder of Joined Together In Love, where she serves as a licensed marriage officiant.Life Purpose Guide: Beyond writing, she focuses on offering guidance to help others realize their full potential and achieve their life’s purpose.Cheryl Northern LeGrandis an author and poet recognized as a “Rising Star Author” and one of the “100 Authors to Watch in 2025“ by Aspiring Authors Magazine and the AAALAC.Her literary work is deeply rooted in personal experience, resilience, and spiritual faith.Key Literary WorksLife Behind CANCER: Don’t Let Your Mouth Destroy Your Process: A personal memoir about her experience with breast cancer. As a single mother of three, she writes about the emotional and physical battles of the journey and how her faith helped her survive.Trust The Process: Keep Believing: A published journal designed to help others improve their mental and spiritual well-being through guided reflection.The Echoes of Becoming Series: She is a contributing author to this collaborative poetry series, which features voices focused on survival and transformation.121 Days of Prayer: A book within a series of affirmations and prayers aimed at leading and healing through faith.Queen Visionary Angela Thomas Smithis an award-winning author, poet, speaker, and community leader based in South Carolina. Known as the “Queen of Collaborations,” she is a central figure in independent publishing, dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black and Brown authors globally.Literary & Media LeadershipFounder of AAALAC: She established the African American Author Literacy Awareness Campaign (AAALAC) in 2016 to educate and empower authors to build professional brands around their books.Aspiring Authors Magazine: She is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of this magazine, launched in 2020 to provide a platform for underrepresented writers and poets.The Echoes of Becoming Series: She is the primary author and series creator of this poetry collection, which includes titles such as:Shatter Silence: Poems of Survival and Hope (Book 1).Gather Light: Balancing Vulnerability with Growing Strength (Book 2).Rise Unbroken: The Arrival at a New Sense of Self and Hope (Book 3).Media Mogul: She is the visionary behind the DA Crew Podcast & Media Network, which showcases women’s voices across global airwaves.Author & CoachWith over 170 published books, journals, and planners, she is a prolific creator who also serves as a self-publishing consultant, guiding new authors through the process from manuscript to marketing. She is also a recurring judge for the international Page Turner Awards.Personal PhilosophyHer work is driven by the motto “Be the change we desire to see in this world,” focusing on leadership, empowerment, and leaving a lasting ...
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