Welcome to Luminance, the podcast that shines a light on the remarkable journeys of authors and innovators. In today's session from The 2024 Authorship Summit, we are excited to feature the prolific and visionary Alan Bourgeois.

Alan Bourgeois began his writing career at the tender age of 12, crafting screenplays for the TV show Adam-12. Although he never submitted them, this early experience ignited his lifelong passion for writing. Following the conventional advice of his generation, Alan pursued higher education to secure a stable job. It wasn't until 1989, after taking a writing class at a community college, that he published his first short story. Since then, he has written over 48 short stories and more than 10 books, including the award-winning spiritual thriller *Extinguishing the Light*.

A true champion for authors, Alan founded the Texas Authors Association in 2011, dedicated to helping Texas authors market and sell their books more effectively. His efforts led to the creation of the Texas Authors Institute of History, Inc., and the pioneering online museum, the Texas Authors Institute. Alan's innovative spirit also drove him to establish several short story contests, fundraising programs for Texas students, and the Lone Star Festival, which consolidates small-town book festivals to celebrate Texas authors, musicians, artists, and filmmakers.

In 2016, Alan founded the Authors Marketing Event and introduced a Certification program in 2017, offering attendees formal accreditation for their dedication to mastering book marketing. His recent endeavors focus on helping authors become successful Authorpreneurs through the Authors School of Business, providing programs designed to advance their careers. Additionally, Alan is exploring the potential of NFTs for authors, aiming to expand their income channels.

Join us as we delve into Alan Bourgeois' inspiring journey, his contributions to the literary community, and his innovative strategies for author success. Discover more about Alan's work and initiatives on this special episode of Luminance.

Welcome to Luminance, the podcast that highlights the journeys of extraordinary authors and leaders. Today, we are honored to present a special session from The 2024 Authorship Summit featuring the inspiring Lila Holley.

Lila Holley is a multi-award-winning, bestselling author, Army Veteran, and the visionary founder of Camouflaged Sisters. With a deep commitment to helping fellow Service Members navigate the challenging transition from military life, Lila uses her books and real-life experiences to empower others to own their stories and heal through the power of storytelling.

The Camouflaged Sisters anthology series, a testament to Lila's dedication, consists of eight published books that share the inspirational stories of 143 courageous military women. These anthologies cover a wide range of topics, including leadership, mentorship, sisterhood, career challenges, and combat experiences. They also bravely address difficult subjects like surviving military sexual assault, toxic leadership, PTSD, and domestic violence while serving. The goal is for other women to read these stories and know they are not alone in their struggles, finding solace and strength in shared experiences.

Lila believes in the unparalleled power of firsthand storytelling, asserting that there is no one better to tell these stories than the women who lived them. This approach to writing is not only therapeutic for the authors but also profoundly healing for the readers.

Join us as we delve into Lila Holley's incredible journey, explore the impactful stories of the Camouflaged Sisters, and uncover the healing power of storytelling. Discover more about Lila's work at camouflagedsisters.org. Get ready to be inspired by the resilience and bravery of these remarkable women on this special episode of Luminance.

Welcome to Luminance, the podcast that shines a light on the journeys of trailblazing entrepreneurs and creatives. In today's session from The 2024 Authorship Summit, we are thrilled to feature the remarkable Myra Wallace-Walker.

A Southern California native, Myra Wallace-Walker stands at the forefront of the fashion and beauty industry, carving a unique path as an award-winning designer and published author. Her extensive experience spans fashion and apparel design, runway production, and business management, earning her widespread recognition and acclaim.

Myra's latest venture, Valor & Virtue Productions, is renowned for producing the popular "Fashion At The Fountain" runway show. Additionally, she serves as the President of the Midwest Chapter of the Black Design Collective, further solidifying her influence in the fashion world. Her career is marked by numerous awards, reflecting her savvy business acumen and comprehensive fashion expertise.

Spiritually grounded and driven by a passion for blending the business of fashion with the art of entrepreneurship, Myra epitomizes the term "fashionpreneur." Her motto, "Trust God, Believe in Yourself, Dare to Dream BIG," encapsulates her approach to life and business.

Join us as we delve into Myra's inspiring journey, exploring her innovative contributions to the fashion industry and her visionary leadership. Discover the secrets behind her success and be inspired by her incredible story on this special episode of Luminance.

Welcome to Luminance, the podcast that illuminates the journeys of extraordinary authors and creatives. Today, we bring you an exciting session from The 2024 Authorship Summit featuring the incredibly talented Rene Gutteridge.

With over twenty years of professional writing experience, Rene Gutteridge's career is a testament to versatility and creativity. She has penned 24 novels across multiple genres, as well as numerous non-fiction works, comedy sketches, novelizations, and screenplays. Her indie film *SKID* won deadCenter’s Best Oklahoma Feature in 2015, and her novel *My Life as a Doormat* was adapted into the Hallmark movie *Love’s Complicated* in 2016.

Rene’s accomplishments extend to co-writing the feature film *Family Camp*, which garnered a Movieguide award and a Dove Award nomination in 2023. She has also been recognized as a Screencraft finalist in true-crime. Beyond her writing, Rene is the co-director of WriterCon in Oklahoma City, a senior contributor at Writing Momentum, and the head writer at Skit Guys Studios.

Join us as we explore Rene’s diverse career, her journey through different writing mediums, and her insights into the world of storytelling. Discover more about Rene Gutteridge’s work at ReneGutteridge.com. Get ready to be inspired by her remarkable story on this special episode of Luminance.

Welcome to Luminance, the podcast that illuminates the paths of successful authors and entrepreneurs. Today, we are excited to present a special session from The 2024 Authorship Summit featuring our distinguished guests, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui.

Robert and Kay Lee are the visionary co-founders of i61, Inc., a business consulting company that specializes in helping married entrepreneurs achieve a harmonious work-life balance. Their expertise lies in structuring businesses to scale effectively, allowing business owners to reclaim precious time to invest in their marriages.

Through their groundbreaking consulting program, Power Couples by Design™, Robert and Kay Lee empower married entrepreneurs to build both thriving marriages and prosperous businesses. They are also the authors of the highly acclaimed book, *Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs’ Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance*, a definitive guide for couples seeking to balance their professional and personal lives.

In this session, we'll delve into their innovative strategies, hear inspiring stories, and uncover practical tips for achieving a balanced and fulfilling life as a married entrepreneur. Sit back and get ready to be inspired by the incredible insights of Robert and Kay Lee Fukui on Luminance.

Yasmin Angoe is the debut author of the bestselling and award-winning thriller Her Name Is Knight. She is a first-generation Ghanaian American and has worked in education for nearly twenty years as a middle and high school teacher and instructional coach. Currently, Yasmin works as a developmental editor and sensitivity reader for publishers and authors.

Yasmin received the 2020 Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Emerging Writers of Color from Sisters in Crime of which she is a member. She is also a proud member of numerous crime, mystery, and thriller writing groups and organizations like Crime Writers of Color, Mystery Writers of America, and International Thriller Writers.

When she’s not writing, Yasmin’s editing for clients, searching what show or movie to binge, absorbed in an audiobook, or obsessing the fact she should probably be writing at that very moment.

Yasmin is represented by Melissa Edwards at Stonesong Literary and Addison Duffy at United Talent Agency.

Relationship coaching is extremely important to the Curry's and here's what they have to say about it. " The biggest relationship you should have is with yourself first, with Christ and then with others. It took some serious work for us to secure our marriage and we’re passionate about assisting others to build their relationships. It won’t be easy,but it is worth it. We have dealt with homelessness, alcoholism, and spiritual warfare to name a few. We had great help along the way from our church counselors (Minister and Mrs. Hill), Marriage Boot Camp, marriage books by Tony Evans and others. We are firm believers that when you overcome a trial, it is your duty to turn around and help someone else cross over that same bridge.

Therefore, it would be an honor to serve you. Our main job involves presenting our clients with both preventative care and that of relationship maintenance services. Greg and I have gonethrough the horrors of relationships, so you won’t have to experience those same hardships.

Our motto: “Our lessons, your blessings!”

Dr. Pat Akindude is the President of Empowering Ministry Outreach and Lunch Date With Jesus.

She has a First Degree in Business Administration from New York Technical College. She also has a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Ph.D. in Theology/Public Speaking from Slidell Baptist Seminary.

A National and International speaker; I speak in diverse denominations all over the world doing coaching/training for church leaders and conferences.

She became a full-time minister in April 2011. By the grace of God, she leads a national prayer line on the phone and on Facebook. Before Corvid 19, she led a congregation that was meeting every Saturday and last Friday of the month.

She was a part of the leadership team at Lakewood Church in Houston TX. For twelve years. As the Director for Intercessory prayer, she led the team that keeps all the church services covered in prayers behind the scene. She was also a part of the team that wrote the curriculum for training the prayer partner at the church and a trainer for the prayer partners both at Lakewood church and TBN Christian Television Station. She was one of the regular bible study teachers. The good Lord has anointed her to speak and pray for His people and does not take it for granted.

Dr. Pat has been married to her husband James for 37 years with 3 wonderful children together. She was born into Catholic Church but in 1987 under John Osteen, she gave her life to Jesus and was Holy Ghost-filled and has been ministering for over 22 years.

As an inspirational leader, she’s committed to helping people through counseling, teaching, and preaching. She is known for her ability to identify root causes of challenges and provides skills to overcome them through prayer, counseling, and coaching.

A dedicated professional that seeks to serve people and assist those in need with a focus on instilling the grace of God, the Goodness of Jesus, and better self-esteem with self-worth.

Reviews, develops, and implements counseling tools for youth and family.

She has been used by God to write three prayer books. To God Be All The Glory!!!