In this episode, HBCU Grad (@hbcugrad) founder Todd Finley (@toddnfinley) and The House of Eve author Sadeqa Johnson had a conversation ranging from her childhood to her children attending HBCUs. The conversation started with Sadeqa talking about how she discovered and developed her love of reading and writing. She then touched on her first few jobs as a publicist and working with luminaries including JK Rowling and TD Jakes. She then talked about how she instilled a love of reading and writing into her children. From there Sadeqa talked to us about the common traits that greats have. Sadeqa also shed light on her writing process. She was even nice enough to give us tactics and strategies that aspiring authors and speakers can use to attain their goals. In conclusion, Sadeqa gave us the advanced background and Cliff's Notes on her 5th novel, The House Of Eve.
Sadeqa's 42 minute conversation was a memorable one that is sure to inspire and inform.
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Past guests on The HBCU Audio Experience include Secretary of HUD Marcia Fudge, Dillard University President Dr Walter Kimbrough, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College Dr James Hildreth, Dr Tiffany Turner, President of Morris Brown College Dr Kevin James, Morgan State University Professor Dr John Gallagher, Norfolk State Head Basketball Coach Robert Jones, President of Bethune Cookman University Dr Brent Chrite, Dr Rolundus Rice, Dr Sonya Okoli, Dr Kalisa Villafana, ESPN Commentator Tiffany Greene, Dr Amber Johnson, Melissa Mitchell, Atlanta Falcons receiver Khadarel Hodge, Pro Boxer Darius Fulghum, Mo'Ne Davis, Rock T Holla, Elijah Rutledge, Author Claudia Walker, Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Terrance Lee, Executive Director of the NBA Foundation Greg Taylor, Rashan Ali, Super Producer Corey 'Mr Hanky' Dennard, Larry 'LA' Allen, HBCU Week Founder Ashley Christopher and Dr Kimberly Wise White.
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