Today's geust is Author Gwen Burno! Her new book is called, " Created To Be..." and can be found on Amazon. She talks about her journey as a writer, her inspiration for the book, and her life overall has been ordered by God. Listen in today in learning more about the remarkable woman, Gwen Burno. You can contact her and learn more at www.displaystrength.com To appear on the podcast contact us @ www.wordtraxbycolette.com for more information.

Quitting That 9-5! What's Next ? Ground to Grow ~ Business Coach Erin Lewis

What is going on in our neighborhoods? Each neighborhood, block, and corner, has a story to tell. We are highlighting people from different areas to tell their stories about life and business. Providing a platform to discuss books, business, news in the community around the US, products, services, and promoting a healthy life in business. Colette Martin also known as Coco owns a Public Relations/ Marketing company called, "Business In Pearls". As a former Educator for 20 years, she expands on the skills, talents, and Education that was obtained. She is an Ambassador for the largest Small business platform in the US and Canada called Alignable. She won an award as the 2023 Local Business Person of the Year,on the Board of Directors for Black Girls Go Global, Author of 12 wellness journals listed on Amazon, and does classes for Stress Management. She utilizes her degree in Communication by being a Master Networker, and Speaker. She possesses Certifications in Life Coaching, Advertising, Marketing and Stress Management. She is proud to bring the community happenings to the spotlight! She is a mom, divorcee, and GLAMma.  Stay tuned in on your favorite Podcast platform. Download the podcast at 11:00am CST every Friday! Welcome to our block... On The Block with Coco.* To give a donation for guest appearances to remain at no charge, and portions are being given to a non-profit organization called, " Black Girls Go Global", please click into https://donorbox.org/on-the-block-with-coco ($2,500 will be given to a young lady for her S.T.E.A.M journey) 