Story & Lesson Highlights with Dr. LaQuita Parks of Atlanta

We recently had the chance to connect with Dr. LaQuita Parks and have shared our conversation below.

Dr. LaQuita, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
I have four beautiful grandbabies and they are the highlight of any day for me. I love hearing them say… “Heyyyyy NAN-NA! They are 6,4,4 and 3.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Meet Dr. LaQuita Parks

I’m Dr. LaQuita Parks—author, speaker, coach, and the proud Founder and CEO of Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing, where we help people take their stories from a “thought to a realization.” The name Pa-Pro-Vi stands for Pain, Progress, Victory, because I truly believe that you can’t have progress without pain, and you can’t experience victory without going through the journey.

My work is deeply personal. After a life-altering medical trauma at the age of four, I learned what it meant to live with chronic pain—but I also discovered the power of storytelling as a tool for healing. That experience shaped not only my personal journey but also my professional mission: to give voice to stories that have been silenced by fear, shame, or uncertainty.

Since launching Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing in 2020, I’ve had the honor of helping more than 450 authors around the world share their truth—through memoirs, anthologies, children’s books, and creative nonfiction. I’m also the host of My Heart on Pages podcast and The Power of YOUR Story radio show, platforms where storytelling continues to be the heartbeat of everything I do.

What makes my brand unique is that we don’t just publish books—we cultivate healing. We’re faith-based, purpose-driven, and passionate about people. Whether I’m coaching a first-time writer or celebrating a best-seller campaign, my goal is always the same: to help others find strength in their story.

Right now, I’m working on several exciting projects, including a summer creative writing program for youth, and my own memoir in the form of a Children’s book called, “LaQuita’s Different Leg,” an inspiring journey of faith, resilience, and survival.

At the end of the day, I want people to know this: Your story matters. And no matter where you’ve been, there is purpose in your pain, power in your progress, and undeniable victory in your voice.

Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
One of the most defining moments that shaped how I see the world happened when I was just four years old. I went into the hospital for what should have been a routine tonsillectomy—but instead, a nurse mistakenly injected me in the wrong place, leaving me with a lifelong disability. That moment changed everything. I had to learn how to walk again, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.

From that experience, I learned two powerful truths: pain is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to define you—and there is strength in vulnerability. I began to see the world not just through the lens of what happened to me, but through the power of what I could do because of what happened to me. That moment taught me compassion, resilience, and the importance of using your voice, even when it shakes.

Today, that early pain is the foundation of everything I do—from helping others share their stories through Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing to encouraging people to turn their trauma into testimony. That moment shaped how I see the world—not as a place to merely survive, but as a place where we can all heal, grow, and help others do the same.

When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain the moment I realized that silence was suffocating me more than the pain itself. For years, I wore a smile while carrying invisible wounds—physical, emotional, and spiritual. I thought being strong meant pretending I was okay. But I reached a breaking point where I couldn’t fake it anymore.

The real shift happened when I sat down to write my story—Walking Limitations. As I wrote, I felt pieces of my pain lift. It was like I was giving myself permission to breathe, to feel, and to be free. That was the moment I understood: my pain wasn’t just something I survived—it was something I could use to serve.

From that point on, I stopped hiding and started healing. I started Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing not just to share my story, but to help others realize that their voice has power, too. Every scar, every tear, every setback—it all became part of my purpose. I no longer see my pain as something to be ashamed of. It’s the very thing God is using to help me walk in victory—and to help others do the same.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
A cultural value I protect at all costs is authenticity. In everything I do—whether it’s publishing stories through Pa-Pro-Vi, coaching authors, or speaking on stage—I strive to create a space where people can show up as their true, unfiltered selves. I believe there’s incredible power in being real, even when it’s messy or uncomfortable.

Authenticity builds trust. It creates community. It gives others permission to be honest about their own pain, progress, and victory. I’ve learned that healing doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from transparency. That’s why I protect authenticity fiercely. It’s not just a value—it’s a standard, a safeguard, and a spiritual responsibility.

At Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing, we don’t water down stories to fit into a box. We honor truth. We publish from the heart. And we remind every storyteller: your real story is enough. Always.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Yes, I could—and I have. Giving my best has never been about applause; it’s been about purpose. For me, excellence is a reflection of obedience—to God, to the calling on my life, and to the people I’ve been called to serve. There have been many seasons where I gave my all in silence, with no recognition, no acknowledgment, and no “thank you.” But I kept going—not for the praise, but because I knew my assignment had value even when it wasn’t visible.

I’ve learned that faithfulness in the unseen places builds character in the spotlight. And when you’re operating from a place of divine purpose, you don’t need a platform to validate your power. So yes—I can give everything my best, even if no one ever praises me for it. Because my reward doesn’t come from people—it comes from knowing I was obedient, impactful, and true to who I am and what I was created to do.

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