We had the good fortune of connecting with LaDonna Marie and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi LaDonna, what do you attribute your success to?
The most important factor behind the success of my brand is my faith in my purpose. I know that I was created to assist others in healing, increasing emotional well-being, and equipping them with the confidence to believe in themselves to move forward in life by overcoming obstacles. Since I began as a writer, I’ve always kept the motivation to impact the lives of others. The success of the brand was to set out to write books that impacted and empowered others to become the best version of themselves. So from the early stages of writing way back in 1998 up until the present, the person-centered view has stayed the same.

God’s vision was to start to tell my own story so the readers could relate to know they were not alone. So I started attending book festivals, book signing, a few appearances on TV, and traveling around the world speaking and sharing my books with others. As the readers read poems, children’s books, and devotionals, they each have a feel where they meet the reader where they are and let them reflect on how to move forward. People always asked me at different events, how I stay motivated after all the books that I have written and my answer is still I set out to impact the lives of others.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I started writing around the age of 14, my dream was to employ and encourage others to heal and overcome obstacles. First I had to learn to overcome my own. My determination to impact the lives of others, by sharing my attempted suicide story and how God saved my life. I became a Co-Author in 2007 in a poetry book entitled Whispers by a League of American Poets. It was then I aspired to step out on my childhood dream of becoming an Author known worldwide for helping others change the narrative of their lives. I published my first poem in anthology: Whispers with The League of American Poets in 2007. In 2010 I self-published my first book Expressions of the Mind, Body & Soul. I received a Certificate of Congratulation from Congressman Bennie Thompson 2nd district of MS. I was inducted Who’s Who in Black Mississippi in 2012. I learned to stay steadfast and immovable about my goals and dreams and never give up on myself. Now as a Multi Award Winning International Author, my goal is to continue to write books that empower others to be their best selves. My motto is to empower, encourage, and motivate others to take action in their life and discover their champion inside. It’s a part of my mission to reach individuals all over the world and to assist them to LEAP into their greatness.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I’m an introvert so a staycation would suit me just fine. However, I would love to show my friends a good time. I would take them to the Mississippi Museum of Art so they can see beautiful art. We would eat at The Iron Horse Grill for a nice meal and they have live band music is just wonderful and then over to Spinners of Florence for bowling and skating. I love to skate, plus they play music in the background, so it is so fun.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Special Shout to my Spiritual Sister Philiscia Stubbs and to all the individuals who read my collection of books and poems. Thank you to my church family and friends. Thank you for believing in me.

LaDonna Marie~ Award Winning
Author| Pastor |Life Coach| Speaker
“Discover the Champion in You”
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LaDonna Marie is an International Multi -Award winning Bestselling Inspirational Author, Mother of Two, Writer, Poet, and Motivational Speaker. She was Awarded 2018 International Author of the Year Divas of Year. Awarded 2019 Mississippi Success Honoree. In 2020 she was honored in Top 50 Women in Business.

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