Publisher to Publisher Chat with Mara Prose and Lindsy Bivens, owner of The Author's Pen

In the premiere episode of Season 6, Mara Prose embarks on a soulful journey into the world of healing. Join her as she shares personal stories, insights, and practical tips on using writing as a powerful tool for healing. Discover the cathartic magic of putting pen to paper and explore the transformative potential of self-expression. Tune in and start your own healing journey right alongside Mara Prose.

Season 5 continues with the incomparable Evelyn LeTeshia, who wears many hats and is a blazing pioneer as an actress, singer, songwriter, director, screenwriter, and model.  She does it all, and she does it well!  After a life-altering event, Evelyn decided to pursue her passions unapologetically.  She refused to allow her awakening to be tragic and the opportunities began to flow in abundance.  We had such a  fun conversation about friendship, taking leaps of faith, and starting over to build a life of peace, happiness, and success.  Evelyn's personal quote: "I felt extraordinary but lived ordinary. There's nothing wrong with living ordinary, but there's everything wrong with living ordinary and being extraordinary!"

Julie Chapin spent three decades as a corporate attorney, and after retirement in 2010, she was compelled to return to her acting roots.  She studied at Vassar College, just a few years behind the great Meryl Streep, combined with the tutelage of Bruce Ornstein, widely known for his appearance in Saturday Night Fever, who has taught actors like Sam Rockwell and Helen Slater.  Mara Prose and Julie discuss Julie's journey to identity, success, and bliss within the entertainment industry.

In this episode, Mara Prose discusses the journey to publishing success, with the beautifully articulate and personable Lindsy Bivens.  Lindsy is the owner of The Author's Pen, and she has served thousands of authors in one-on-one meetings, in group settings, and via seminars.  She has trained internationally with executives in her industry and has a deep knowledge of developing a message that creates movement. She is also the producer and host of the My Message Matters Conference Tour and a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Lindsy's grace, faith, and perseverance have been instrumental in leading her clients to find their voice in a world full of noise and chaos.  

Season 5 of The Mara Prose Podcast kicks off with Cherie Laurent, an award-winning transgender entertainer with an exotic heritage of Persian and Arabic. Her heritage was influential in catapulting her to a successful career in film production, television series, and hosting The Ma Cherie TV Show, as well as The Don and Cherie TV Show.   Cherie has also appeared in Billboard Magazine New Zealand, in TV commercials for Wattie's Tomato Sauce and McDonald's, in TV series such as Xena Warrior Princess & Hercules, and as a singer on Australia's Got Talent.  She has also released several music tracks showcasing her talent as a singer/songwriter with international hits such as Dreams Keeps Us Alive and Down on Me. 

New York Times Bestselling Author, Podcast Host, and Speaker, Kimberla Lawson Roby, has published 28 books and sold over 3 million copies, which include her faith-based, nonfiction title, THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE and her 29th book will be released in 2022.  She travels across the nation speaking to thousands of women at conferences, churches, expos, universities, and much more.  She is the recipient of many prestigious awards to include the 2013 NAACP Image Award and she was named by USA Today as one of the 100 black novelists you should read.  Mara Prose and Kimberla discussed the importance of discernment, how she rose to bestselling status, and the life lessons that helped to shape Kimberla's success as a writer, speaker, and podcaster.

To Tony Productions is the vision of the creative director, producer, writer, and podcaster, Daniel Hess.  He and his staff of film enthusiasts have been producing and developing film content since 2009. What started as a small dream of making fun film projects on a college campus has now catapulted into a place of endless creativity, drive, and passion.  Daniel and Mara Prose discuss the art of filmmaking and the motivations that encouraged both of them to pursue their dreams.

Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Rachel Roberts started her 20-year career in Healthcare Administration and Project Management before finding her true purpose in consulting and educating individuals on their quest for financial freedom, economic empowerment, and generational wealth.  A self-described fitness and financial enthusiast, she has a definitive passion for educating communities and helping people realize their dreams of business ownership.  As an African-American woman who has experienced that feeling of isolation, helplessness, and fear, Rachel and Mara Prose discuss the ways to build generational wealth, build self-awareness and achieve abundance by connecting the Mind, Body, and Currency.

Creative. Spirited. Imaginative. Ambitious. Bold. Energetic. Resourceful. These are just a few of the words that describe Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire, or God's Girl as she has affectionately nicknamed herself.   Formerly the Director of Publicity at Arista Records for several high-profile celebrity clients, LaJoyce is now a licensed and ordained pastor, a naturopathy doctor with live broadcasts on her Youtube Channel "Ask the Good Doctor."  She is also a master herbalist, playwright, a television and radio host, a NY Times bestselling author, and a college professor.  Enjoy Mara Prose's intimate interview with LaJoyce about her life journey, full of success, heartbreak, and restoration.

Mara Prose conducts an engaging interview with the multi-talented and highly successful filmmaker, Joe McGee.  Joe is the owner of McGee Productions USA  a film production company founded in 2017 that specializes in turning books into movies and TV series.  Joe is also a renowned author, producer, and actor.  Joe's motto is “It’s about having the courage to bring your idea from a vision to a plan."