We were lucky to catch up with Lyniece Rogers recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Lyniece thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?

After losing my mother to cancer in 2018, I went into the deepest depression. Mad at the world, alone and scared. At the time the world was crumbling due to the rise in police brutality, with the pandemic soon to follow. I started writing n a journal, and then decided to seek help. My mission is to get more people to tap in within themselves. To go places where they are seen and not tolerated. To encourage everyone to speak up when something doesn’t feel good. I’ve been put on the back burner for so long from people I love, so I had to set some boundaries. My mission is to get more people to know their worth, and to acknowledge that inner light inside.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Im Lyniece Rogers,

A rebel. A wild, fun and free-spirited soul. A healer. Outgoing and full of life. A mom, a sister & friend. A bartender and now a Published Author. At a time I was dealing with depression and really didn’t have an outlet. I didn’t want to dump my issues on my loved ones and at the time I was very angry with those who simply couldn’t relate. I knew people were intrigued with my lifestyle as I portrayed this fun going party girl without a worry in the world and they wanted to know my business all the time. Little did the outside know, I was dealing with some real life issues, inside and out. I always kept a smile on my face and because of that people believed I was ok, when in fact…I was not.
I started doing a little research on how to self publish my craft and sat thinking of a blueprint to finally allow outsiders into my world and show how In fact, I did not have it all together.
My intentions for my audience is to spread awareness on how not being ok, is ok. We dont have to portray as this tough individual who can handle everything on their own when we deeply need each other. I also had to start believing that everyone wasn’t out to get me, and there are people who love you with pure intentions. Boundaries and Mental health awareness is very important, and I want to enforce that within my community. That sets me away from others because its real, and uncut. We have to be real with ourselves at all times.
Im proud of the vulnerability I decided to introduce to my peers. Even though people considered me an “open book” I was VERY selective about what I shared. Showing my weakness helped me become strong and certain that nobody could now use those same weaknesses against me.
Im proud of how I overcame and still am overcoming the struggles of just surviving day to day on many levels. Emotionally, mentally and physically. I really had to get a hold of ME.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

After losing my mom, honestly, life went into shambles. Hit after Hit. I was dealing with a jealous friend. I was disconnected with my siblings. Unemployed. Lost without the love I was craving. I still had to show up for my son and my household. I still held my head high and told my self everyday that “today is a bad day, tomorrow will be better.’” I told myself that everyday until tomorrow in fact, got better. I didn’t want to be sad anymore. That meant doing more things that made me happy & not feeling guilty for it. I had to make new connections and new friends to fit in to who I was becoming and not who I was. Lastly mending those relationships I felt needed fixing. That DESERVED a second chance. Taking each hit and learning from it. That’s as resilient as it gets.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

I think being my authentic, unapologetic self is what helped me build my reputation. Social media is a platform, a stage to be whoever you want to be. Im not impressed or pressed to make content everyday. I’m not forcing others to post my stuff or hound anyone to buy it. I just show up as myself at all times, when I have the mental capacity to do so.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/party-over
• Instagram: Instagram.com/authorbae