Get The Scoop On The Exclusive Interview with Author Max W. Miller on Healing, Self-Publishing, and Turning Pain Into Purpose

Exclusive Interview: Author Max W. Miller on
Healing, Self-Publishing, and
Turning Pain Into Purpose

When it comes to healing through words, Max W. Miller is more than just an author—she’s a literary force driven by a higher purpose. After a diverse and accomplished career that began in psychiatric nursing and evolved into roles as a corporate project manager, real estate broker, and entrepreneur, Max has fully stepped into her calling as a writer, publisher, and healing voice for readers seeking restoration from emotional pain and trauma.

A proud native of Savannah, Georgia, Max’s publishing journey is not just a business—it’s deeply personal. Her latest body of work in the self-help and emotional healing genre is a reflection of her own path toward wholeness. Known for her imaginative beginnings in sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal fiction, Max now uses her platform to help others confront their past, release shame, and reclaim their purpose.

In our earlier feature, we highlighted her newest release and how it’s resonating with readers across generations. Now, in this exclusive interview, Max opens up about her Southern roots, the life experiences that shaped her writing lens, and the emotional breakthroughs that inspired her shift into trauma-informed storytelling.  To see her exclusive video interview see below...

Get The Scoop On How AI Made Simple Can Help Everyday People Create New Income Streams

Learn How Everyday People are Using AI to Create New Income Streams.

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✨ Imagine what an extra few hundred dollars — or even a few thousand each month could do for your life. What would that kind of breathing room mean for you?

Join your Host Carol Berry and Coach Joy Mallard for a live, interactive workshop where she’ll show you:

• ✅ How to start using AI to generate income — even if you have zero experience.
• ✅ Why you don’t need to spend 4–8 hours a day making it work (AI does the heavy lifting).
• ✅ Simple steps you can take right away to start building extra income from home.

Get The Scoop On What Healthy Really Means (and Doesn't)

What Does Healthy Mean to You?

What Healthy Really Means (and Doesn’t)
By Afi Okon, MPA, Solutions-Provider focused on wellness and community empowerment. Creator of Let’s Make Healthy, Our New Happy Campaign and Founder, American Obesity Foundation

So, let’s define it — what does "healthy" really mean? It’s not a number on the scale. It’s not a diet plan. And it’s sure not what you see on social media.

Healthy simply, means your family has the energy to live, love, and grow. It means your meals nourish more than your bodies — they bring you together. It means you move your bodies not to punish them, but to celebrate what they can do.

In this campaign, healthy means:

• Feeding your family with love and intention

• Finding joy in movement

• Creating moments of calm, connection, and care

• Building habits that support long-term well-being

• Choosing a Culture of Healthy Living

Healthy doesn’t mean:

• Being perfect or rigid

• Cutting out entire food groups unless necessary

• Comparing yourself to others

• Sacrificing joy for the sake of control

Get The Scoop On How The REMA 4 US Business Fair Promoted Black Economic Development In Far Rockaway, New York

REMA 4 US Business Fair Promoted Black Economic Development In Far Rockaway, New York

By Gail Johnson

The Rockaway East Merchant Association 4 United Synergy (REMA4US) celebrated their annual Business Fair, Saturday, September 13, 2025 on Beach 20th Street in the heart of Downtown Far Rockaway. This year was the 5th consecutive year for this Business Fair which showcases the Small Businesses of Far Rockaway.

The celebration was made possible by partnerships with the Far Rock Village Business Improvement District, the New York Career Training School, Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC), St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Wellness Cares, and Cash Dash on the Rock.

Far Rockaway Business Activist Gail Johnson of Ca$h Da$h

Get The Scoop On Award Winning Social Empowering Attorney Zulu Ali Being Recognized by USA Today

Highly Awarded Attorney Zulu Ali Is
Recognized by USA Today

Zulu Ali - Attorney Zulu Ali has been recognized as one of the Top Five Lawyers to Watch in 2025 by USA Today.

Attorney Ali isn’t just practicing law—he’s reshaping the meaning of justice for those often left behind. He founded and now leads the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP as the principal attorney. The firm is recognized as the largest Black-owned practice in California’s Inland Empire and is ranked among the top five nationwide.

Few attorneys bring the kind of frontline experience Attorney Zulu Ali does. The experience he gained during his time serving in the military and law enforcement inspired him to represent the suppressed voices in court. These voices include immigrants, defendants, and common people looking for justice. His role in appellate matters has contributed to meaningful discussions in the area of immigration law.

Teen Business Prodigy Gabby Goodwin Lands Major Retail Deal in 600 Claire’s Stores

Gabby Goodwin Inventor of
Gabby Bows Lands
Retail Deal in 600 Claire’s Stores

Gabby Goodwin invented GaBBY Bows, the first and only anti-slip double-face double-snap barrette at the age of seven with her mom, Rozalynn, and holds three U.S. patents. The now teenage CEO just landed her GaBBY Bows in 600 Claire’s stores nationwide.

It has been an exciting few months for the recent high school graduate who received merit scholarship offers totaling more than $1 million (including four full rides) from eight esteemed universities before committing to enroll at Vanderbilt University as an Ingram Scholar. Gabby also secured a book deal from HarperCollins, and her first authored children’s book, Naturally Me at the Confidence Salon, was released May 27 everywhere books are sold.

Inspired by Gabby’s real-life Confidence Salon, this picture book inspires young readers to embrace their natural beauty, find their confidence, and follow their dreams.

Gabby’s retail deal with Claire’s has been in the works since May 2024, and though four colors of her GaBBY Bows are being launched in stores while the company is selling most of its North American business to private equity firm Ames Watson, there is still reason to celebrate.

Get The Scoop On How To Create A Thriving Wealth-Building Ecosystem In Your Community

How To Create A Thriving Wealth-Building Ecosystem In Your Community
By Pierre Clark

By Pierre Clark, Managing Partner, NuMillennium Opportunity Capital, Inc.

There are cities and towns in America where Black people are thriving.
Take Atlanta, for example. According to reports, Atlanta is home to more than 11,000 Black millionaires.

Black Atlanteans are eating in restaurants they own, conducting business together, buying real estate from each other, and closing all kinds of deals within their own networks. One brother in real estate estimates that 95% of his business is conducted with other Black people.

Prince George’s County, Maryland, is another locale — home to one of the wealthiest enclaves of Black people in the country. Million-dollar homes owned by Black families sit side by side, supported by a network of Black-owned vendors and service providers.

Get The Scoop On 10 Practical Ways To Generate Wealth Now By Pierre Clark

10 Practical Ways To
Generate Wealth Now
By Pierre Clark

There’s a lot of argument about whether we are in a recession right now.  But there’s no debate at all that for the last year, prices for basic goods and services have risen.

People have felt and are feeling the pinch on their savings and finances and their overall wealth. They are seeking practical right now ways to generate extra income and rebuild their wealth. Here are ten readily accessible ways to do so.

1. Sidehustle. A successful and profitable sidehustle can make/will make the difference between financial independence and struggle in your life. You can leverage all your skills and provide solutions and services that people need at a price you can set.

And you will be in control of a successful business that will provide freedom and income.

 
2. Reducing Expenses.  Another easy to improve your wealth is to cut unnecessary and unwise sending. COVID proved many things we buy (that we think we really need) we don’t.

Don’t buy that extra bag of snacks or hot dog just because you can or think you want it. Don’t spend that extra $10.00 on that streaming account.

Take it from me, reduce expenses and invest the difference. Your bank account and strengthened lifestyle will thank you later.

3. Selling Unused Items. Everything you have ever owned usually comes down to a few things you use or wear all the time and the rest just gathers dust. Sell the unused item if you’ve stopped using it or it no longer serves your needs. Then put the proceeds in an investment account.

Get The Scoop From NY Business Leader Phil Andrews On Why Technology Empowers Black Business Owners.

Op-Ed: Technology Empowers Black Business Owners. Supporting Innovation Will Keep Them Competitive.

By Phil Andrews

August marked National Black Business Month, a time to celebrate the resilience, contributions, and success of Black entrepreneurs. As President Calvin Coolidge once said, “the chief business of the American people is business.”

This is as true today as it was nearly a century ago — and it holds for every American, especially the Black community. Black-owned business creation is surging. From 2017 to 2022, the number of businesses owned by a Black entrepreneur increased by nearly 57%. During those years, at least half of the new businesses were Black-owned.

The US Census estimates that Black entrepreneurs own 3.5 million businesses with an annual payroll of $40.5 billion.

Technology is fueling this boom in entrepreneurship and tearing down barriers. That’s especially true of artificial intelligence.

But to fully unlock AI’s economic potential, policymakers need to ensure that business owners and the workforce of the future are properly equipped to succeed. Albany and Washington should focus on investing in education and workforce training –– and resisting legislation and regulations that stifle rather than support our local innovators.