Life is about connections. Even more so if you are an entrepreneur. My entire entrepreneurial career has been blessed by unexpected and unlikely connections. But, to know where you are going, you have to have a clear vision of how to get there. Sometimes, you can navigate this path to success alone, but I wouldn’t […]
I’ve been blessed, as well as called, to produce vibrant and diverse children’s books from an #OWNVOICES perspective since 2014. Only recently, however, did it come to my attention that not everyone is on the same page about what #OWNVOICES means. According to School Library Journal, #OwnVoices means a book written by a marginalized community member […]
June is a month full of relief that school is done and joy because summer has begun! Many households are buzzing with plans to soak up the sun, enjoy some much-deserved downtime, and set their packed schedules aside for a little while. While kids may be elated at the thought of no school, the thing […]
It’s here! Book Two in the Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess series has arrived! This delightful and vibrant diverse picture book is a heartwarming story about the importance of family, dreams, gender bias, inclusion, and a determination for growth. This is the second book in a five-part series that shines the spotlight on a little girl […]
Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess series is the latest project in a long line of ambitious (and successful!) book projects from author, mom, and CEO of Make A Way Media, Deedee Cummings. What makes this exceptional diverse picture book series even more unique is the fact that it was inspired by the life of the author’s […]
Last week I had a therapy client tell me that she is trying her hardest not to think about her grief. She felt that if she allows herself to think about it, she will entirely fall apart, but actually, the opposite is true. We cannot run from our feelings because, well, emotions are meant to […]
