Today we’d like to introduce you to DANI Matthews.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?

Growing up in Harlem, NY in the early 60’s, it came with its own set of challenges, being a “Bastard Child”, but on the outside we looked like we were all together.
By the time I was 12 years old, I had molested by 3 different close family members, and started using hard drugs..
The abyss of thàt lifestyle took off from there..

The next 12 years of my life were filled with: Anger. Resentment. Self loathing behavior. Jails. Institutions. And several near death experiences,some self inflicted, and some not, but clearly a ride nevertheless..
Once I decided to get clean the story started to get better, however healing is not for the faint at heart..
Dealing with the death (early) of both of my parents shortly after being blessed with a new life was a whole other set of trauma I wasn’t ready for,
It is only by GODS grace, these events have made me more aware of how I dont want to be..
How I will not live. And why ” Love” is truly the answer..

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?

It became a smooth road once I started to put GOD, and my healing first..
But let me tell you this, every day is full with its own challenges..

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?

I am a cook by trade, a culinary trained professional, however my Love for people is my calling.
I am also an Ordained Deacon..
And a published Author/ Motivational Speaker

If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?

A Great attitude, and my faith in A Higher Power..

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.authordanid.com
• Instagram: @authordani.d3