Authors
Diedra Meredith is a native daughter of New Orleans. She is the creator of The New Orleans Four Legacy Project which includes a 3-part docuseries. She is a former Contract Captain of 1199 SEIU and an alumna of St. Mary’s Academy High School in New Orleans and Louisiana State University Baton Rouge.
Shanna B. Tiayon is a Social Psychologist (PhD), mental health expert, small business owner and freelance journalist. She writes on topics of wellbeing and the ways we may infringe upon the wellbeing of others. She was a 2022 National Magazine Award Finalist.
A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez is an award-winning research-based storyteller, motherhood scholar, and founder of FreeBlackmotherhood.
Sharon L. Mitchell, a freelance creative writer from Richmond, Virginia, is working towards publishing her first novel.
Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy, Ph.D., M.B.A. is an award-winning author, speaker and wellness expert. As President of Power Living Enterprises, Inc., she melds her experience as a Harvard Business School-trained strategist, media executive and master coach with expertise as a certified holistic health counselor. She founded a yoga studio in Harlem in 2002 and was one of the first African Americans on the cover of Yoga Journal. Her work has been featured in media like CNN, NBC, Hallmark TV, SELF, Prevention, Essence, The Huffington Post, and Oprah’s book, Live Your Best Life! Connect with her at https://www.iampowerliving.com/.
