Rise Sister: Leadership and Legacy in the Publishing Ecosystem

Welcome to Rise Sister: Elevate and Lead with Legacy, Wisdom, and Purpose! Join us for a virtual gathering that calls upon everyone passionate about the publishing ecosystem—authors, scholars, agents, children’s book creators, activists, and thought leaders—to come together for a transformative conversation. Let’s harness ancestral strength, embrace cultural wisdom, and lead with purpose in a time when our voices are needed most.

This event empowers us to elevate each other and the stories we bring to the world by sharing knowledge, forming impactful partnerships, and fostering mentorship. Join us to inspire change, create opportunities, and build a legacy that honors our past while shaping the future of publishing.

This 90-minute webinar will feature 7 panelists, including prominent voices across the publishing industry, who will share insights and foster dialogue on leadership, resilience, and innovation, including tangible, actionable guidance to move your personal goals forward. Bring a notebook for these gems!

Panelists:

Moderator: Moderator Jasmine Ribeaux – Publishing Specialist at WW Norton (College Division)

Facilitator: Cheyanne Rosier BS. M.A- Associate Publisher UWP Press

Participant: Dr. Ayo Sekai- CEO & Publisher at Universal Write Publications

Participant: Kem-Laurin Lubin – Founder AI Global South Summit & PhD Candidate and author

Participant: Karlyn Percil-Mercieca: CEO & Founder of Kofa AI, Leadership Coach, Activist

Participant: Dr. Dawn Hicks Tafari, Professor and author of The Journey of Kamu Miller

Participant: Dr. Khadijah Ali-Coleman, PG Maryland Poet Laurette and Author

Host or Publisher Universal Write Publications