Rashida Ashley, speaks with guest Chloe Faith Robinson, to discuss how literary lovers can obtain book blurbs, book reviews, and awards for their work. How all published authors, self-published authors, agents, publicists, and publishers across North America can acquire vibrant book blurbs, book reviews, and awards. Topics to be discussed include: Chloe’s background in editorial, design, and publishing, and her role in shaping CANREADS services and operations Rebecca’s journey as a bestselling author, journalist, columnist, and now publisher, and how her experience shapes CANREADS offerings The importance of promoting Canadian literature and supporting all publishers The inspiration behind founding CANREADS and the vision for the company’s future The common pitfalls of Blurbs and Reviewers Unique approach to book reviews and its impact on authors and publishers Rashida Ashley Email: [email protected] Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1u801Ln6hH6igBangHN0ew Instagram: @officialrashidaashley CANREADS Instagram: @canreadsbookreview Website: https://canreads.ca/  Email: [email protected] Chloe Faith Robinson  Publishing: https://rebooks.ca/  Website: https://www.chloefaithedits.com/   Instagram: @chloefaithrobinson LinkedIn: Chloe Robinson  Instagram: @rebeccaeckler Twitter: @rebeccaeckler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-eckler/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Rebecca-Eckler/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARebecca+Eckler  

Music is an art that tends to bring people from all walks of life together. So what are the important elements that go into one single song? What are the thoughts behind the instrumentation? What are the relationships between those who collaborate together? How does a song come to life through a music video? Pop and R&B star Skylar Stecker gives impressionable insight through her recent song “You” and EP “Earth Signs.” The multi-talented artist and daughter of NFL star Aaron Stecker has topped Billboard charts with three #1 singles, has been featured on YouTube’s R&B Wave playlist as an Artist on the Rise as well as Vevo’s Pop-Teen playlist, and has been deemed as artist of the month on the Today Show by popular radio host Elvis Duran. Skylar’s involvement through all aspects of the production of her craft further serves as evidence to how she has become so successful in her career. Being dedicated to learning about the language of music, Skylar has poured herself into every step of the process. She immerses herself in vocal recording, production, stage performances, and choreography, all while mastering instruments such as the guitar, drums, and piano. This drive allows her to cultivate a world she and her fans can enjoy thoroughly.

Building a multi-million dollar brand is both a dream and a goal many hope to achieve. For Samia Gore, hope turned into action. Gore’s brand Body Complete Rx has reached incredible heights, particularly after the launch of its TRIM line products to 700 Vitamin Shoppe locations, making this company the first Black female-owned wellness brand to launch in the retailer’s weight management category. Body Complete Rx is the first lifestyle and wellness brand of plant-based and vegan supplements formulated by Gore, a black female nutritionist, to break significant ground in the highly competitive, male-dominated industry. The launch of products such as the Vitamin C serum, collagen-boosting powder, men’s multivitamins, and superfood bars has impacted Gore’s brand to gross over $10 million in sales in under four years. To have such an impressive impact in the health industry begs the question as to why this CEO was so determined to make Body Complete Rx happen. In this chat, we learn what inspired her to work towards the success of her brand, the lessons learned along the way, and any tips Gore has for the entrepreneurs out there who are just starting out.

Have you ever had an experience that catalyzed a life-changing moment right out of the blue? Have you ever had to make a quick yet crucial decision that not only impacted you but the people you love and care about? Twelve years ago, Stephanie Synclair experienced such a moment. As a single mother, she worked long and hard at a large company in sales and marketing to provide for herself and her son Caden. Despite being a top performer, unfortunate circumstances forced her to make the decision of putting her family first. Now, as the founder and CEO of luxury tea company La Rue 1680, bestselling author, radio show host, and entrepreneur, Synclair is driven by hurtful past lessons and a mission to help other working mothers like herself through her single mom hiring initiative. In this initiative she is offering multiple jobs in Customer Success, Social Media Manager, Research & Development, Recipe Curators, and Warehouse positions. While some positions require you to work on site, others have the option to work remotely to make the balance of being a mom and having a career a little bit easier.

The facts are the facts. It doesn’t feel good to keep a secret. And it doesn’t feel good to hold on to feelings of anxiousness or uncertainty. As women, we commune together often to talk openly about the pressing, and not so pressing aspects of our lives. We talk about work, our families, our personal relationships, our dreams, businesses, what happened on last night’s episode of Empire, etc. However, it has come to my attention that there is a particular conversation that isn’t happening within the space of our group chats, and quite frankly our community as a whole. The issue on the table that has always been present but unfortunately unnoticed is the concerning issue of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is astonishingly the second-leading cause of cancer death in men overall. As one ‘zeros’ in on the problem, black men are 1.8 times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 2.2 times more likely to die from this disease as opposed to white men. With an issue so prevalent in our community, it begs a few questions. Why isn’t this topic a part of a regular discussion at our dinner tables? Why is this issue so prevalent in our particular community? What can we do to see these numbers go down to, well, zero? After having the honor of speaking with prostate cancer survivor and mentor Mical J. Roy, VP of Health Equity at the 501(c)(3) non-profit Zero, Dr. Reggie Tucker-Seeley, and fashion designer Fredrick Anderson these inquires not only found refuge from uncertainty, but found educators, leaders, creators, and organizations such as  Zero-The End of Prostate Cancer who are driven to ensure that this conversation has a safe and secure space to be up for discussion for everyone, particularly men, on a national level. This is a discussion where we can fight prostate cancer so that we may further ensure and acquire a safe and relevant space for men to not only convene to speak on these matters, but to celebrate themselves. The sixth annual Blue Jacket Fashion show, sponsored by Janssen Oncology-who matched donations made to Zero-The End of Prostate Cancer, commenced on February 17th to stir the grounds for this conversation.

The facts are the facts. It doesn’t feel good to keep a secret. And it doesn’t feel good to hold on to feelings of anxiousness or uncertainty. As women, we commune together often to talk openly about the pressing, and not so pressing aspects of our lives. We talk about work, our families, our personal relationships, our dreams, businesses, what happened on last night’s episode of Empire, etc. However, it has come to my attention that there is a particular conversation that isn’t happening within the space of our group chats, and quite frankly our community as a whole. The issue on the table that has always been present but unfortunately unnoticed is the concerning issue of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is astonishingly the second-leading cause of cancer death in men overall. As one ‘zeros’ in on the problem, black men are 1.8 times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 2.2 times more likely to die from this disease as opposed to white men. With an issue so prevalent in our community, it begs a few questions. Why isn’t this topic a part of a regular discussion at our dinner tables? Why is this issue so prevalent in our particular community? What can we do to see these numbers go down to, well, zero? After having the honor of speaking with prostate cancer survivor and mentor Mical J. Roy, VP of Health Equity at the 501(c)(3) non-profit Zero, Dr. Reggie Tucker-Seeley, and fashion designer Fredrick Anderson these inquires not only found refuge from uncertainty, but found educators, leaders, creators, and organizations such as  Zero-The End of Prostate Cancer who are driven to ensure that this conversation has a safe and secure space to be up for discussion for everyone, particularly men, on a national level. This is a discussion where we can fight prostate cancer so that we may further ensure and acquire a safe and relevant space for men to not only convene to speak on these matters, but to celebrate themselves. The sixth annual Blue Jacket Fashion show, sponsored by Janssen Oncology-who matched donations made to Zero-The End of Prostate Cancer, commenced on February 17th to stir the grounds for this conversation.

The facts are the facts. It doesn’t feel good to keep a secret. And it doesn’t feel good to hold on to feelings of anxiousness or uncertainty. As women, we commune together often to talk openly about the pressing, and not so pressing aspects of our lives. We talk about work, our families, our personal relationships, our dreams, businesses, what happened on last night’s episode of Empire, etc. However, it has come to my attention that there is a particular conversation that isn’t happening within the space of our group chats, and quite frankly our community as a whole. The issue on the table that has always been present but unfortunately unnoticed is the concerning issue of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is astonishingly the second-leading cause of cancer death in men overall. As one ‘zeros’ in on the problem, black men are 1.8 times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 2.2 times more likely to die from this disease as opposed to white men. With an issue so prevalent in our community, it begs a few questions. Why isn’t this topic a part of a regular discussion at our dinner tables? Why is this issue so prevalent in our particular community? What can we do to see these numbers go down to, well, zero? After having the honor of speaking with prostate cancer survivor and mentor Mical J. Roy, VP of Health Equity at the 501(c)(3) non-profit Zero, Dr. Reggie Tucker-Seeley, and fashion designer Fredrick Anderson these inquires not only found refuge from uncertainty, but found educators, leaders, creators, and organizations such as  Zero-The End of Prostate Cancer who are driven to ensure that this conversation has a safe and secure space to be up for discussion for everyone, particularly men, on a national level. This is a discussion where we can fight prostate cancer so that we may further ensure and acquire a safe and relevant space for men to not only convene to speak on these matters, but to celebrate themselves. The sixth annual Blue Jacket Fashion show, sponsored by Janssen Oncology-who matched donations made to Zero-The End of Prostate Cancer, commenced on February 17th to stir the grounds for this conversation.

After retiring from a successful career in track and field as a five-time Olympian, three of which were gold medals, and living through the complications of a debilitating disease, there’s still no stopping Gail Devers. Even retired, she finds herself healthier and more fit than ever! That’s all thanks to not only her dedication to stay active, but also her partnership with Thorne, a vitamin and supplement company that believes good health can always be made better. With Devers’ substantial athletic success and Thorne’s long history of industry leadership, these two leaders have joined forces for the ‘Better Health’ campaign, to portray the importance of health and nutrition on individual performance. After being diagnosed with Graves’ disease, Devers has made it her mission to take her health seriously and to encourage everyone to do the same. It’s no wonder that while discussing her partnership with Thorne, her smile seemed to light up the room. As Devers discusses her overall health, wellness and beauty routines, and interestingly enough the story behind her iconic naturally grown long nails, anyone can see why she fully supports a company that has made it their mission to help others work towards an extended health span.

In 1789, Marie-Antoinette is famously known to have stated in the French dialect “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche”— “Let them eat cake.” Many have fathomed that she stated this oblivious remark upon learning her peasant subjects had nothing to eat. Antoinette’s callous remark was said because she had no understanding of the conditions and daily lives of the ordinary people she governed. Consequently, she became the most hated figure of her time. Although studies have found otherwise, it is this statement which has led some to believe was the cause of the revolution that made her lose her head. While comedian Anastasia Washington is no Marie-Antoinette, this particular queen not only gives the same sentiment (albeit for different reasons), but has a solid understanding of the people she comes in contact with. Indeed, we may not be starving peasants, however, Washington offers a new meaning to the solution of eating cake, on Wednesdays in particular. Washington is an Actress, Comedian, Podcaster, Writer, Director, Singer, Curvy Model, Comic Con Panelist, and Dancehall Queen. As one reads on, one can clearly note that this bi-racial boss lady with curves, curls and sass utilizes her many talents for good by breaking down barriers and giving a voice to those who need it. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?

In 1789, Marie-Antoinette is famously known to have stated in the French dialect “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche”— “Let them eat cake.” Many have fathomed that she stated this oblivious remark upon learning her peasant subjects had nothing to eat. Antoinette’s callous remark was said because she had no understanding of the conditions and daily lives of the ordinary people she governed. Consequently, she became the most hated figure of her time. Although studies have found otherwise, it is this statement which has led some to believe was the cause of the revolution that made her lose her head. While comedian Anastasia Washington is no Marie-Antoinette, this particular queen not only gives the same sentiment (albeit for different reasons), but has a solid understanding of the people she comes in contact with. Indeed, we may not be starving peasants, however, Washington offers a new meaning to the solution of eating cake, on Wednesdays in particular. Washington is an Actress, Comedian, Podcaster, Writer, Director, Singer, Curvy Model, Comic Con Panelist, and Dancehall Queen. As one reads on, one can clearly note that this bi-racial boss lady with curves, curls and sass utilizes her many talents for good by breaking down barriers and giving a voice to those who need it. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?