This marathon called "My Life Journey" deserves to be told! I've been betrayed from birth, abandoned, and told I would never be ANYTHING by so many people. I'm still standing; an engineer, eMBA, and now pursuing a PhD in Cyber Leadership. I've been a NASA Engineer, co-founded several businesses, am an ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! I'm on a mission to help those who have been told that they don't matter and are worthless. The old, young, forgotten, and lost! What I'm most proud of is my three uniquely neurodivergent children and three grands! GOD has the last say....And HE calls me HIS!

Hey family — welcome home! 💰📚 We’re so excited to have you in the community where authors, coaches, and creators turn their stories into impact, income, and influence. Here’s how to get started ⬇️ ✅ 1. Introduce Yourself Head to the Introductions thread and tell us who you are, what your book or brand is about, and what goals you’re chasing. We want to celebrate YOU! 🙌🏾 ✅ 2. Explore the Launchpad Your Launchpad is the Free Resource Hub — packed with QuickStart guides, checklists, templates, and mini challenges to help you take action right away. 🚀 ✅ 3. Get Engaged Ask questions, share wins, and connect with other authors. The more you contribute, the more you’ll grow. 💡 This isn’t just a group — it’s a movement. Together, we’re building the next generation of BookRich entrepreneurs. With love and abundance, Ash Cash, Taurea Vision Avant & Brian Johnson 💎

My wins: Waking up this morning. Landing my FINAL interview for my book — a project that now features over 20 award-winning directors, producers, actors, and writers, from actress Yolonda Ross from The Chi, to the Director of Photography of the Diddy documentary, to the heads of the film offices in Chicago, New York, and Atlanta. I’ve been writing this book and conducting interviews for a year now. There have been ups and downs, but God told me to take my time, and I’m grateful I listened. I’ve worked in TV and film for 10+ years, and for a long time, I think I would shrunk myself because I didn’t want too much attention. Sometimes being connected to certain people doesn’t always bring the right energy. But through this process, I’ve learned that it’s okay to shine, okay to help people, and okay to be vulnerable. Last year, I told Taurea the book was “80% done,” and she said, “Child, that book is done” lol. At the time, I honestly didn’t know what more I wanted. But as time passed, that other 20% came with even better interviews, deeper conversations, and more clarity. Now I finally feel like I’m good on interviews lol which is a HUGE win for me. And more than anything, the biggest win of all is my mindset — purpose-driven work, trusting God’s timing, and continuing to move forward despite life’s hiccups. I can finally admit that I’m there mentally, physically, and spiritually. Maybe part of me wanted more. Maybe part of me was subconsciously afraid to finish. But now, I know: It’s done.