Episodes

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we explore the concept of finding your inner King or Queen and creating a prosperous and fulfilling kingdom for yourself. Our guest, David Williams, shares insights from his book "Heavy is the Head for Those Who Wear Crowns: The Entrepreneurial Kingdom," which provides a blueprint for success on the entrepreneurial journey. David, who has been in your shoes, shares valuable lessons on how to build a successful kingdom while dealing with the challenges of being...

Join us on this episode of Beyond the Pen as we sit down with Ericka, a mother, grandmother, minister, educator, and jewelry consultant who has lived through the trauma of daily domestic violence. In this candid conversation, Ericka shares her journey of surviving and overcoming abuse, offering valuable insights and gems of wisdom that will inspire and empower our audience. We delve into the complexities of domestic violence, discussing its impact on victims and their families and exploring the...

On this episode of Beyond the Pen, we sit down with author Denise Wester to discuss her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and finding personal power. Growing up in a religious environment that contributed to her pain, Denise had to reevaluate her self-worth and challenge the beliefs that held her back. We delve into how Denise found the strength to create a new life for herself and her children after a divorce while trying to get off welfare and recovering from a severe car accident. De...

In this empowering episode of "Beyond the Pen," hosts Maccabee Griffin and Marcela Gonzalez invite you on a journey to embrace your true indie author self. Discover the magic of positive self-talk, conquer fear, and find the freedom to express your unique voice. Explore the message behind Khristine Holle's "The Authentic You" book and gain inspiration to pursue your indie author dreams. Join us for a transformational conversation that will fuel your creativity.

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we sit down with author Leslie Davis to discuss her book "You Can't Eat Love: How Learning to Love Yourself Can Change Your Relationship with Food." Leslie shares her food and weight loss journey and explains why traditional dieting methods often fall short. Instead, she advocates for a deeper approach that involves changing our mindset and behavior around food. Leslie emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-acceptance in this process and explains how ...

In this episode of Beyond the Pen, we speak with Cheryl L. Ilov, the author of The Reluctant Ninja: How a Middle-Aged Princess Became a Warrior Queen. Cheryl shares her personal story of how she transformed from a victim of sexual assault to a warrior queen through the practice of Nimpo Taijutsu. In addition, she discusses the difficult journey of dealing with PTSD and depression and how finding her voice in martial arts helped her heal and speak out for others who have suffered similarly. Join ...

Indie authors, are you ready to conquer leadership challenges in the 21st century? Join us for a dynamic conversation with Dr. Leroy, the author of "The Art of Leadership: Success Strategies for the 21st Century." Host Maccabee Griffin and Dr. Leroy McKenzie Jr. explore the multifaceted world of leadership, including different leadership types, the significance of managerial styles in the workforce, and the double-edged sword of technology. Delve into the LEADER acronym's key characteristics and...

Join us on "Beyond the Pen" as host Maccabee Griffin delves into the remarkable journey of author Doni Glover and his groundbreaking book, "I Am Black Wall Street." Together, they unearth the forgotten history of the Greenwood District massacre in 1921, shedding light on the events leading up to this tragic event. Discover the significance of Black Towns in Oklahoma and Texas while Doni passionately critiques common misconceptions about American history. Gain insights into the destruction of Bla...

In this episode, we talk to author and dental hygienist Heather Paul about her new book, Dentistry for Dummies: How to NOT be taken advantage of in the chair. We spoke to Heather about her background as a biological hygienist and asked her some simple things that we should look out for while in the chair. We also learn some simple things to look out for when comparing a good dentist with a bad one. Plus so much more. You can get your copy of Denistry for Dummies: How to NOT be taken advantage of...

Have you ever wanted to keep your families legacy alive in a book but didn't know how? Share all the great stories of their life with future generations and the world alike? Well. That's exactly what our next guest author, Julie Riga, did. She wanted to help finish her father's book that he began before his death in 2016. So, with the help of family, friends, and strangers, they were able to publish his memoirs. Ennio Riga's stories range from his time growing up during WWII in Nazi-controlled I...

In this episode, we talk to the multi-published author, Monique Duell, and discover the story behind her children's book, Jeremiah the Jackrabbit. In her debut children's book, we follow the story of Jeremiah, a jackrabbit who wears thick-rimmed glasses, is strapped in a wheelchair because of his disability, and finds joy in everything he sees and does. It also teaches children that people with special needs can be superheroes too. All you have to do is go beyond what your eyes see and learn to ...

In this episode, we sit down with newly published author Isaac Betancourt to learn the story behind his book Time Unwanted. This supernatural thriller/Urban Fantasy allows the reader to discover how our obsession with age, time, and the hidden power of human emotions can change our lives forever. Isaac's writing style has been compared to that of literary icon Stephen King by some of his readers in the short time it's been on the shelves. So please, join us this Saturday as we go Beyond the Pen ...

In this episode, we'll be talking to Swedish-born author Birgitta Granström about the story behind her book, Are You Stuck with a Duck? You know you are...stuck with a duck, we all are. And we can prove it by taking the classic children's book the Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen, the author's background in psychology and sociology, and mixing it with some real-life experiences from the author and her clients. All to create a narrative that will make you ask yourself, Are You Stuck with ...

In this episode, we talk to the Entrepreneurial Brander himself, Dominique Edmond. He is the owner/founder of Empoword Publishing Worldwide, marketing guru, eMixer Club advocator, and innovator for entrepreneurs on Clubhouse every Saturday at 7 am CST. His book Get Excited: Effectively Managing Distractions and Adversities So You Can Crush It in Sales is essential for people within the sales and marketing industry. It's also an excellent read for any entrepreneur and business owner who is trying...

We discuss how anyone can find their inner King or Queen and create a more prosperous and fulfilling kingdom for themselves. In his book, Heavy is the Head for Those Who Wear Crowns: The Entrepreneurial Kingdom, you'll discover a successful blueprint that you can model to develop your own entrepreneurial journey with a counselor that's been where you are right now. Finally, David tells us how he had to leave a few people behind while raising others because we all need to figure out what type of ...

Ericka's story is one of many women, and men, in the world that deal with domestic violence daily. She is a mother, grandmother, minister, educator, and jewelry consultant that wanted to share her life experiences with the world. And we all know how priceless gems of wisdom can be so I’m glad we have a consultant here to help us out. Because I believe her story today will help minister some healing to someone in our audience DISCLAIMER: We are again talking about a sensitive subject that does h...

When you've been told all your life that you weren't the dirt you walk on, seeing yourself in a different light can be pretty hard. Especially when the religion you're brought up in is the center of all your pain. But, that's what happened to our guest author Denise Wester and her book Busting Through: Methods to get courageous, take action, get unstuck, and find your power! We talk about how she created a new life for herself and her four children after being divorced, trying to get off welfar...

What is it that we've been missing for the past two years? Simple...connection; a true authentic connection. Especially from our leadership at work, in the government, at church, etc. That's where author Kristina Holle comes in with her book The Authentic You: Unleash Your Leadership Potential. During the conversation, we discussed how finding your true authentic self can make a difference in your own life and the lives of those around you. We also find out the inspiration for her journey that l...

Have you ever felt that you had a hard time losing weight and couldn't understand why? Have you noticed that you grab some sweets every time you're in line at the grocery store, gas station, or general store? After our conversation with author Leslie Davis about her book You Can't Eat Love: How Learning to Love Yourself Can Change Your Relationship with Food, I do now. This is not just another diet book or quick-fix; this is a journey. A journey that you're not alone on because Leslie is with yo...

Welcome to Beyond the Pen, where "Reading Between the Lines" is a good thing. Each week Join us as we talk to the WARRIOR QUEEN herself, Cheryl L. Ilov, about her book The Reluctant Ninja: How a Middle-Aged Princess Became a Warrior Queen. This episode discusses the susceptible subject of sexual assault and the PTSD and depression that follows. We also talk about how she found her voice in Nimpo Taijutsu, changed from a victim to a warrior, and spoke out for those who can't/won't for themselves....

Dr. Leroy McKenzie Jr. is an authorpreneur, speaker, business consultant, and President/CEO of JNF Enterprise who wrote The Art of Leadership. In this episode, we discuss how leadership in the 21st century has some challenges in front of it. From the family to the church, leadership is being pushed to the limit these days. We also talk about the three types of leadership there is today and the different perspectives and help the leaders of today discover why they are leaders and how they can bes...

In this episode, we talk to the author, tv host, political analyst, and CEO of DMGlobal Marketing and Public Relations, Doni Glover, about his book I AM Black Wall Street. We talk about where a 500-year continuum of freedom colonies grew into Black Wall Street's entrepreneurial spirit. You'll find that Mr. Glover counters the mainstream thought with a book highlighting some little-known slave insurrections across the Western Hemisphere and their leaders from South America to Spanish Florida. He ...