We recently connected with Beverly Black Johnson and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Beverly , really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
Finding my purpose came with finding my inner soul and connecting with the passion that drives my desires the most! I became a writer. I grew up writing commercial jingles and poems with my brother.
I played 45rpm records over and over writing down song lyrics.
I wrote my first children’s book in high school but never published it.
I started Gumbo for the Soul Publications in 2003.
I engineer words into meaningful mantras.
I am a Quoteologist.
My purpose is manifesting my life through my words.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
Gumbo for the Soul International ~Shedding Light on Life Around the Globe est. 2003.
About Gumbo for the Soul International, home of Gumbo for the Soul Publications, Gumbo for the Soul Literacy Program and TRIBE Family Channel:
Every one has a story to tell. Who will you trust to tell yours? To date, we have published 5 anthologies which includes hundreds of contributors. Our catalog listed below is available through Amazon.com.
Beverly A. Black is the Creator of Gumbo for the Soul International.
Her personal story was released on September 22, 2016, A Wretch Like Me: From Crack-Addict to Change-Agent. ISBN #: 978-0-9790479-4-7 and is available directly from the publisher.
Order info: Send $16.00 + 3.95 s/h – via Amazon: booksbygumboforthesoul@gmail.com
We published our first book in 2005, Gumbo for the Soul: The Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community.
“‘Gumbo for the Soul’ dares to call it like it is. This serving of Gumbo is a must-read for every parent, teacher, mentor and all who believe it is important that our children can read and comprehend the English language.” -Tavis Smiley-Author, Television, Radio Host.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
1. My relationship with God 2. My self-worth
3. My determination
Awesome, really appreciate you opening up with us today and before we close maybe you can share a book recommendation with us. Has there been a book that’s been impactful in your growth and development?
The Bible Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart!
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