Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Natosha Harris. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Natosha, thank you so much for joining us and opening up about the very personal topic of divorce. So many in the community are going through or have gone through divorce and we think hearing about how others dealt with the aftermath and managed to build a vibrant, successful life and career despite the trauma of divorce can be helpful to many who might be feeling a degree of hopelessness. So, maybe you can talk to us about how you overcame divorce?
Divorce is one of the most devastating experiences a person can face, especially when a child is involved. For me, the hardest part was silencing the noise around me while reconciling with the fact that the family I had envisioned—marriage and children growing up in a two-parent household—was unraveling. I had promised myself I wouldn’t repeat my parents’ path, and letting go of that dream was painful. My marriage and my family were being torn apart.
There were moments when I thought about giving up, when the idea of returning to my ex-husband felt like the easiest choice. But as his harmful behaviors persisted, I realized I could not allow my child to grow up witnessing them. That clarity gave me the strength to move forward.
I turned to therapy—something I had never seriously considered before. At first it felt strange, even uncomfortable, but after just a few sessions I began to feel lighter. Therapy became a vital tool, helping me focus on my healing, my goals, and above all, providing my child with a loving, stable environment free from unhealthy patterns.
In the end, therapy and my faith in the Most High carried me through. They helped me reclaim my peace, rebuild my strength, and create a healthier path forward for myself and my child.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I am the founder and owner of A Mouthful Publishing Services, a company that has truly become my “baby.” Through this business, I help aspiring and established authors navigate every stage of the self-publishing journey. Our services include editing, book cover design, formatting, illustration, and marketing support. Some clients come to me with nothing more than an idea, and together we build their stories into full manuscripts. Others arrive with a completed book, needing only final review and publishing.
My brand began humbly—as a personal blog and writing outlet. After relocating back to Memphis, TN, with a young child and in the midst of a failing marriage, I decided to publish my first book, My Love Journal. That experience became the catalyst for what would grow into a full publishing service. Within two years, I expanded from writing alone to providing professional support for other authors.
Today, A Mouthful Publishing Services offers a complete suite of solutions, including marketing. I have also created a guided document that helps writers transform their ideas into structured books, offering a clear layout of how to bring a story to life. Looking ahead, I envision owning a dedicated space that combines marketing, book production, and distribution with a community hub where local authors can sell and celebrate their work.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
When I started my business, I knew I had to quickly grow into a professional. One of the first skills I developed was book cover design, which I learned in a library from a friend of a friend. Beyond technical skills, I realized confidence was just as important. Entering a new industry without a clear roadmap meant I had to master customer service and learn the language of publishing.
What I discovered along the way is that every project, and every client, became a classroom. The more I worked, the more I learned. Each author brought new ideas, challenges, and opportunities that helped me expand my expertise. Confidence and strong research skills became the foundation of my success.
Starting a business often seems exciting and straightforward, but in reality, growth and scaling require constant learning. I had to understand social media management, marketing, accounting, and even the legal side of running a business—areas that were completely new to me. I’m grateful I didn’t shy away from those challenges, because they shaped me into a stronger entrepreneur.
The truth is, I’m still learning—and I don’t think that process will ever end.
Is there a particular challenge you are currently facing?
One of the greatest challenges I’ve faced as an entrepreneur has been learning to accept that chaos and growth often happen at the same time. The fear of failure lingers—after years of learning, struggling, shedding tears, and working late nights, the thought of losing everything can be overwhelming.
Ironically, what I feared most was not failure, but growth itself. The unknown felt intimidating, and I was hesitant to see what it might bring. Over time, I discovered that stepping into uncertainty can be deeply rewarding, both in business and in life. Each new stage of growth has stretched me, taught me, and revealed opportunities I never imagined.
Even now, I sometimes feel nervous when deciding my next move. But experience has shown me that once I take that first step forward, momentum carries me. Growth, though intimidating, has proven to be unstoppable once embraced.
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- Website: https://www.amouthful.info
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