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Join me on the Heart-Led Business Show as we dive into the inspiring journey of Alice Maria James — host of Read This! Authors Corner and Executive Director of the Black Authors Hall of Fame.

After more than 30 years in the fashion industry, a sudden health challenge rerouted her path. Today, Alice is on a heartfelt mission to celebrate Black authors, amplify untold stories, and uplift voices the world needs to hear.
In this episode, Alice shares how she turned adversity into purpose, founded the Black Authors Hall of Fame, and uses storytelling, coaching, and her podcast to empower others.

✨ Her story shows what’s possible when you follow your heart and serve with purpose. 🎧 Tune in and discover how Alice is shaping a more inclusive, heart-led world through stories that matter.

📌Key Takeaways

• How a health crisis turned Alice from fashion to authorship—with the universe guiding her every step
• The Black Authors Hall of Fame: celebrating legacies that outlast awards
• Dyslexia, quirks, and color-coded spreadsheets as unexpected superpowers
• Championing Black inventors, authors, and unsung heroes
• Using coaching and podcasting to give voices the spotlight they deserve

📌About the Guest
Meet Alice Maria James, host of Read This! Authors Corner and Executive Director of the Black Authors Hall of Fame. With 30+ years in fashion, Alice now champions Black authors, sharing their powerful stories that inspire culture and the next generation. Driven by her mission to amplify voices she never had access to growing up, she brings Black excellence in literature to the world.

📌Additional Resources

• Website : www.alice-maria.com | www.bahof.org
• Email: ontact@alice-maria.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alice-maria-james-a125459
• Podcast: Read This! Authors Corner- https://tinyurl.com/4x4h23nk
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@READTHIS_AC/featured
• GriotHub: Harlem Book Fair & Black Authors Hall of Fame: https://form.jotform.com/252445279486166

✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap HERE: https://tinyurl.com/alice-maria-james to delve into our conversation.

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