We recently connected with Jalisa Smith and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Jalisa, thanks for joining us today. Going back to the beginning – how did you come up with the idea in the first place?
I love writing and poetry. I loss my father at a very young age and to remember him I use to write poems about him and the times we spent. One day I was writing and it was so good and inspiring I figured it could help other children who loss the loved one at a very young age as well and I decided to turn it into a book.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I love inspiration and I wanted to inspire others and I looked at my situation when I loss my father and how I turned my grief into grind. I wanted to show other children they are strong enough to do the same thing. Sometimes all we need is a little motivation and encouragement to help us get through. It feels so good to hear others say I have helped and or inspire them through the tunnels of their situation. Depression is real and being a inspiration to someone will definitely leave a strong impact in their lives.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
Yes, I love inspirational podcast and I love gospel music to help me get in my element of writing. I love prayer in which I communicate with God to use me through the gift he has giving me to say to his people.
How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?
Yes, There has been many times when my book sales would decrease which would not make me feel motivated or supported. I would have to root myself on to continue in my journey and look back on other lives I have touched to continue the race.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.authorjalisasmith.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/authorjalisasmith
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalisa-smith-b163b7178/
- Other: Alignable : https://www.alignable.com/biz?_nav=1
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