I appreciate books that empower the reader to grow and develop their lives. With all the things that are taking place in our world; where it be in politics and entertainment; things can become quite overwhelming. So, I’m always seeking tools that I can reach for that will help to offer clarity and wisdom.
#SpotlightInterview | Entrepreneur and Author of ‘Overcoming Depression’ Ernest Kouassi
We shine the light on inspirational males who possess the capacity to inspire and empower our readers. So you can imagine our excitement at being given the opportunity to interview entrepreneur and author of the book ‘Overcoming Depression’ Ernest Kouassi. Anyone who can fight back from mental health and create success needs to be celebrated but more so, Kouassi’s story is that more empowering because this is a dynamic individual who not only dropped out of college, was kicked out school and could have easily become yet another statistic.
#BookKorner| SBTV DJ Melody Kane To Release “A Different Melody” Autobiography
Award-winning SBTV official DJ, BBC Radio 1Xtra resident performer and previous In-spire LS Magazine WonderWoman feature Melody Kane will release anticipated debut autobiography entitled “A Different Melody” this summer. “A Different Melody” insight fully explores the humble beginnings of a regular girl from Brighton with a larger-than-life dream to succeed as a professional DJ in the male dominated music industry, whilst illuminating Melody Kane‘s underlying and unique motivation to prevail in entertainment thereafter working in a mundane telemarketing job. “A Different Melody” is a tale of rich determination, deep heartache, overwhelming self belief and inner authenticity in a world of followers.
#BookKorner| “Catch a Star: Shining Through Adversity To Become a Champion” By Tamika Catchings
“Catch a Star: Shining Through Adversity to Become a Champion” immaculately summarizes Tamika Catchings’ autobiographical tale of rising above and defying the odds when counted out in life. Catchings – who led the Indiana Fever to its first-ever WNBA championship – was officially named as one of the WNBA’s top fifteen players in history, whilst earning three Olympic gold medals, and founding the motivational Catch the Stars Foundation to help young people achieve their dreams. “Catch a Star: Shining Through Adversity to Become a Champion” inspires readers to face their doubts and fears, coupled alongside encouraging them to reach for their own stars, no matter what challenges come their way in life.
#WinStuff| Win Signed Copy of “When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways To Take Advantage!” by JJ Birden (CLOSED)
Three-time award-winning and Future 100 certified In-spireLS is hosting a competition prize giveaway for readers to win 2 exclusive signed copies of “When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways To Take Advantage!” by America’s #1 Opportunity Trainer, J.J. Birden. J.J. Birden played 9 years in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons; Birden competed alongside the greatest NFL Quarter Back in the history of the game in multiple time NFL Super Bowl Champion, Joe Montana. The Oregon native – who is in the NCAA Oregon University Hall of Fame – is a motivational speaker who delivers acclaimed keynote speeches throughout the United States at powerhouse colleges, industry events and via marquee television networks. Birden recently appeared on ESPN Radio to promote “When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways To Take Advtantage! and to discuss how dreams come true with application, belief and seizing opportunities.
#SpotlightInterview| “Diary of a Hip-Hop Publicist” Author Lynn K. Hobson
Hobson got her feet wet in Entertainment at the Terrie Williams Agency in New York City in 1995. In 1998, she became an independent publicist and entrepreneur. “HobbieCom” (for her last name and the abbreviation for communications) was born. Clients over the years have included Mike Tyson, Jackie Rowe’s Iron M.I.C. Entertainment, Music Executives Mark Pitts and Robert “Don Pooh” Cummins, Music Producers Rockwilder, Anthony Dent, Bryan-Michael Cox, Recording Artist Lil Mo, Authors Sister Souljah, Queen Pen, and Teri Woods. Events such as MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16”, representing Grammy™ Award Winner Chris Brown, Record Labels Ruff Ryders, Def Jam, Koch/E1 Entertainment, Tommy Boy, Sugar Hill, Big Cat and Rappers Cam’Ron, Juelz Santana, Khia, Gucci Mane, Rasheeda, Reality Stars Kimbella, Kaylin Garcia, and more.
#SpotlightInterview| America’s #1 Opportunity Trainer J.J. Birden
Born in Portland Oregon, JJ went to the University of Oregon where he was an outstanding Track & Field star who was destined for the 1988 Olympics but an unfortunate injury broke that dream. He was one of the first prototype track stars to successfully “walk on” and excel at football for the Oregon Ducks. Despite being the 216th pick in the 1988 NFL draft with a size of 5’10 157 lbs., and plenty of doubters, JJ’s still went on to played 9 productive years in the NFL. (JJ’s NFL highlight film www.jjbirden.ws )
#BookKorner| Sergio Agüero – ‘Born To Rise’
Argentina and Manchester City superstar, Sergio Aguero, releases brand new autobiographical novel entitled ‘Born To Rise’. The 26-year-old two-time English Premier League Champion and FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 Finals runner up firmly illustrates the inspirational narrative in ‘Born To Rise’ how he grew up in poverty in Bueno Aires, Argentina, before becoming a globally recognized, multi-millionaire professional athlete and technically natural goalscorer in the world’s most famous soccer league – English Premier League; Aguero has 7.5 million subscribers on Twitter, and 8.6 million fans on Facebook.
