Blackface is a celebration of African Americans’ success in politics, art, and culture and how they can build their own success in their businesses. Why was this an important book for you to write?

It was important to write because we want to see more Black faces building big personal brands and positioning themselves as leaders. We want them to feel empowered and equipped while also letting the world know that we are equally capable of leading.

I appreciated the candid nature with which you told your story. What was the hardest thing for you to write about?

Personal development, leadership tips, and personal branding advice is for everyone, no matter the race, so the hardest thing was not what we wrote about, but the fact that we had to specifically write to blacks due to the lack of representation and systemic issues that prevent us from having access to tools and resources

What is one piece of advice someone gave you that changed your life?

“What you think about self is more important than what anyone else thinks. Make sure your internal dialogue is positive.”

What do you hope is one thing readers take away from your story?

Having a black face should not exclude an individual. Black faces can lead well, build well, and serve well.

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