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Entrepreneur. AI strategist. Publisher. Speaker. Media creator.

Alesha Brown brings practical expertise, lived perspective, and bold commentary to conversations about business, artificial intelligence, publishing, leadership, entrepreneurship, voice, resilience, and personal transformation.

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Alesha Brown, entrepreneur, AI strategist, publisher, speaker and media creator

Practical expertise. Lived perspective. Bold commentary.

A Distinct Perspective

More Than One Conversation. One Distinct Perspective.

Alesha Brown’s work spans several industries and audiences, but her perspective remains consistent: make complex ideas practical, challenge assumptions that no longer serve us, and turn experience into something useful.

Her media conversations range from artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, publishing, and business strategy to women’s voices, resilience, personal transformation, and the realities behind building a meaningful life and career.

Whether contributing expert commentary, joining a podcast conversation, appearing on a panel, or being featured for her work, Alesha brings both strategy and lived experience to the conversation.

Different subjects. Different audiences. The same commitment to creating conversations people can use.

Areas of Expertise

Areas Alesha Can Speak To

Alesha brings an interdisciplinary perspective shaped by business ownership, technology strategy, publishing, media, leadership, community impact, and lived experience.

Artificial Intelligence & Operations

Practical AI implementation, organizational workflows, team training, operational efficiency, AI adoption, and helping organizations move beyond hype.

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Entrepreneurship & Business

Building sustainable businesses, systems, intellectual property, expertise-based brands, entrepreneurial resilience, and turning ideas into assets.

Publishing & Author Authority

Publishing strategy, hybrid publishing, author business models, publisher operations, intellectual property, authority building, and the business behind books.

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Leadership & Workforce Development

Capacity, organizational resilience, leadership, workforce well-being, operational systems, and sustainable performance.

Voice, Joy & Personal Transformation

Reclaim Your Voice™, women finding their voices, boundaries, resilience, joy, identity, healing, and living beyond survival.

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Black Women Speak Up™

Conversations centered on truth, voice, lived experience, culture, visibility, and issues affecting Black women.

Media Formats

Available for the Right Conversations

Alesha is available for select opportunities where her experience, expertise, and perspective can add meaningful value.

Expert Commentary

Business, publishing, AI, entrepreneurship, leadership, women’s voices, and related topics.

Television & Digital Media

Interviews, panels, expert segments, and feature conversations.

Podcasts

Long-form conversations across business, publishing, AI, personal transformation, and entrepreneurship.

Print & Online Features

Profiles, expert commentary, contributed insights, interviews, and thought-leadership features.

Panels & Roundtables

Industry discussions, professional events, leadership conversations, and expert panels.

Guest Articles & Commentary

Selected editorial contributions and expert perspectives.

Featured & Recent

Recent Conversations, Features & Recognition

Alesha continues to contribute to conversations across business, publishing, technology, entrepreneurship, media, and personal transformation.

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The Media Archive

Years of Conversations. One Growing Body of Work.

From entrepreneurial features and publishing-industry coverage to podcast interviews, speaking appearances, expert commentary, and conversations about resilience and voice, Alesha’s media archive reflects the evolution of both her work and her influence.

Explore the archive below to see selected features, interviews, appearances, conversations, and recognition across the different chapters of her career.

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Media Archive & Featured Appearances

From Performance to Permission: The Quiet Trend Reshaping 2026
In this feature, Alesha Brown explores the cultural shift many women are feeling but rarely name: moving from performing success to giving yourself permission to build in a way that’s sustainable. She breaks down why “being everywhere” is losing its power, how “micro-legacy builders” are rising without going viral, and why smaller, curated communities are becoming the new influence engine. If you’re ready to lead with alignment—not exhaustion—this read is for you.

Authority Magazine Feature: CreativePreneurs — Alesha Brown on the 5 Things You Need to Succeed as a Creative Entrepreneur

Alesha Brown is featured in Authority Magazine’s CreativePreneurs series in an in-depth interview exploring what it truly takes to build a sustainable business around creativity. In this conversation, Alesha shares her origin story, her approach to turning creative vision into executed intellectual property, and the mindset + systems that separate talented creatives from profitable, enduring creative entrepreneurs.

Key takeaways from Alesha’s feature include:

Why talent isn’t the deciding factor in who wins — structure is
The difference between creating and publishing (messy vs. precise execution)
The 5 essentials every CreativePreneur must master: systems, clarity, consistency, emotional resilience, and protecting creative joy

I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking on January 30 at IBPA + BookLife’s Boot Camp for Author-Publishers(virtual) on:

Business Model Basics: Setting up your book for financial success.

If you’ve written the book but you’re unsure about the business decisions that impact profitability, this session is for you.

I’ll cover:

✅ how to create a simple P&L for your book (costs, pricing, break-even, profit)
✅ copyright basics to protect your work
✅ rights + sub-licensing (how your book can become an asset)
✅ what to consider when working with a hybrid publisher

Communication Intelligence Feature: Why People’s Stories Matter

In this cover-feature essay, Alesha Brown (“The Joy Guru”) makes a bold case: your story isn’t just personal—it’s powerful, cultural work. If you’ve ever felt silenced by shame, stigma, or the fear of being judged, this piece will meet you right where you are—and remind you why your voice matters.

Alesha breaks down what story ownership creates (clarity, agency, connection, and cycle-breaking change) and what we lose when people stay quiet. It’s an honest, practical read about turning pain into purpose without performing it—and why telling the truth can become a blueprint that helps someone else survive and rebuild.

Alesha Brown, Founder & CEO of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services®, is featured in the January 2026 edition of The Scoop Magazine in its Trendsetters in the Spotlight focus.

Her article, “The Quiet Shift from Performance to Permission,” explores the cultural and market shifts shaping how we build, communicate, and lead in 2026. In this feature, Alesha breaks down:

The cultural/market trend most likely to redefine 2026
Under-the-radar voices and movements that deserve more attention
How media, technology, and community engagement are changing—and how to move with intention in a fast-shifting world

Alesha Brown, Founder & CEO of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services®, is featured in the January 2026 edition of Inkubator Magazine, an issue centered on the author journey: “The Author’s Ascent: From Voice to Velocity.”

Her article—“From Book to Brand: The Biggest Lesson I Learned Writing My Book—and How Authors Can Build Something That Lasts”—is a practical, encouraging roadmap for writers who want their book to create long-term impact and income beyond the launch.

In this feature, Alesha shares:

The biggest lesson she learned while writing her book
How authors can turn one book into a lasting brand
Common mistakes new writers make—and how to avoid them
Encouragement for emerging authors building in real time

We’re thrilled to share that Alesha Brown has been featured in Grit Daily’s “16 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2025” by Michelle Pippin — and if you know her work, you know why. Alesha is a powerhouse publisher, producer, and advocate who turns authors into thought leaders and books into businesses. Her daily commitment to elevating underrepresented voices—and building systems that actually sell—makes this recognition especially meaningful.

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Beyond the Book: Building Recession-Proof Income Streams AI Can’t Replace

In this session, publishing industry expert and consultant Alesha Brown will show you how to move beyond book sales and create income streams that not only withstand economic downturns but also thrive in a world where AI tools are everywhere. Through real-world examples and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to package your expertise into offers that only you can deliver — offers that AI can’t replicate and readers still deeply crave.

AI is reshaping industries, and the publishing world is no exception. But here’s the good news: while technology can generate words, it can’t replace the lived experience, unique perspective, and authentic voice of an author. Add in today’s unpredictable economy, and the most successful authors are those who know how to transform their books into businesses that stand strong in any season.

Learning Outcomes

Attendees will learn how to:

Identify and develop at least three recession-proof revenue streams beyond book sales.
Leverage their unique expertise to create offers that AI tools cannot replace.
Build a sustainable author business model that provides financial stability and long-term growth.

This is not theory. It’s a blueprint for building a resilient, profitable author business no matter what the market looks like.

Join us for a life-changing day designed to empower, inspire, and connect women!

The Unleash the Confidence Women’s Wellness & Health Expo is your opportunity to prioritize YOU—your health, your wellness, and your confidence. This event is hosted by The WKW Cary Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about high-risk health issues while celebrating diversity and empowering women.

Alesha Brown, The Joy Guru will serve as one of the panelists who will talk about Heal, Grow & Thrive: The Power of Self-Care and Determination.

This is more than just an event—it’s a day of transformation! You’ll leave feeling empowered, inspired, and equipped with the tools to take charge of your health and confidence in 2025.

Ready for an empowering and enriching experience? Join us at the Women in Publishing Summit from March 5-8, 2025! I’ll be speaking about Beyond the Bestseller: Creating Multiple Revenue Streams for Authorpreneurs and would love to see you there!

Whether you’re a budding writer, a seasoned author, an editor, or a professional in the publishing industry, this event is for YOU! These sessions are designed to help you take your skills, knowledge, and connections to the next level.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired! Mark your calendars, and let’s take a journey of literary discovery together! I’m proud to be both a speaker and an affiliate for this event – so check it all out here.

Let’s make 2025 the best year yet for your independent publishing company! Your fellow indie publishers are going through the same experiences as you, so come to this Roundtable to share your aspirations for the new year and how you hope to achieve them. Also, share the challenges you’ve had in the past year and ask your fellow publishers how they’ve addressed similar challenges. And IBPA wants to hear from you about how we can best serve you in 2025!

The more indie publishers work together, the more successful we’ll all be!

✨ What’s Included:

Inspiring Panel Discussion: Featuring psychologist Dr. Dowling, motivational speaker Tumeki the DeTerminator, and empowerment coach Alesha Brown, The Joy Guru, sharing tools to heal, grow, and thrive.
Exclusive VIP Workshops:
Confident in Heels dance workshop with celebrity choreographer Akira Armstrong

Genral Admission Includes

Self-defense class with Coach Kat
Complimentary Health Screenings: Stay informed about your health with vital checks and resources.
Buffet-Style Dinner: Enjoy a delicious meal included with your ticket.
Live Entertainment: Celebrate with music, performances, and more!

💡 Why Attend?
This is more than just an event—it’s a day of transformation! You’ll leave feeling empowered, inspired, and equipped with the tools to take charge of your health and confidence in 2025.

👉 Reserve your spot today:

Empower your mind, body, and soul. It’s time to Unleash the Confidence within YOU!

Authors: Time to transform your book-writing passion into a profit-generating business through W. Brand Publishing’s “Treat Your Book As a Business” expert-led, multi-modular marketing course.

Alesha Brown, Founder and CEO of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services®, will share strategies to help writers monetize their expertise, build multiple revenue streams, and create profitable author platforms.

Course attendees will also have access to “Between the Covers,” a community of writers, readers, and experts who are advocates, accountability partners, and trusted confidantes to help you navigate through your book-writing journey and beyond.

No matter where you are in your publishing journey—whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been publishing books for decades—you’re always hoping to level up your business. Fruition Publishing Concierge Services Founder and CEO Alesha Brown joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share advice about the best artificial intelligence (AI) publishing technology and the ones to avoid; paying author royalties; whether it’s worth hiring someone to do your social media; and much more!

FAILURES, FEARS, & FLAWS/LIMITED PODCAST SERIES/EP #3

Stories Women Entrepreneurs Don’t Talk About

This is a table talk where a panel of Kingdom women discuss gut-wrenching, hard conversations about the real, behind-the-scenes life of navigating entrepreneurship. Social Media and the entrepreneurial space typically highlight the wins and successes of entrepreneurs which veils & can deceive the real-life journey for other emerging Kingdom women entering the marketplace. This space was created to reveal the failures others have encountered, the fears others have been overwhelmed by, and the personal flaws & limiting beliefs that others consistently have to navigate through.

CEO Alesha Brown shares a transparent look into her entrepreneurial journey, one that includes life-threatening illness, surviving abuse, limiting beliefs, and paralysis.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance and integrate into various aspects of business, decision-makers at the highest levels face the complex task of determining where AI can be most effectively utilized and where the human touch remains irreplaceable. This series seeks to explore the nuanced decisions made by C-Suite executives regarding the implementation of AI in their operations. As part of this series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Alesha Brown, CEO of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services, a division of Alesha Brown LLC.

Join me on Substack for Alesha Brown Unfiltered: A behind the scenes look of the life of an award-winning CEO/Publisher/Filmmaker/Nonprofit Executive.

Inside Business has honored influential female business leaders in Hampton Roads for 21 years. By honoring these 19 women, we seek to encourage them and other women to trust their abilities, strengthen their self-confidence and become thought leaders and trailblazers in our region.

These achievement awards celebrate women who are successful in their businesses and careers, contribute to the community and local economy and serve as mentors and examples to others.

Using AI wisely can benefit your platform. The debate over AI continues. Some are raising concerns about ethics and accuracy, and some are noting AI’s benefits. I personally believe that by leveraging AI, authors can streamline their workflow, save time, and reduce errors in the process. Here are some thoughts on how you can use AI as part of a successful author platform or business.

While digital platforms have expanded access to books, bookstores continue to hold a special place in the hearts of book lovers.

Bookstores offer valuable opportunities for book signings, author events, and collaborations, further enhancing an author’s presence and brand. Therefore,
prioritizing bookstore distribution remains essential for authors and publishers alike, ensuring their work reaches a diverse and engaged readership.

Find out the special considerations that Alesha shares that are vital to an author’s success with bookstore distribution.

Most of us are very impressed with the results produced by generative AI like ChatGPT, DALL-E and Midjourney. Their results are indeed very impressive. But all of us will be struggling with a huge problem in the near future. With the ability for AI to create convincingly real images, video, and text, how will we know what is real and what is fake, what is reality and what is not reality?

Media organizations are struggling with a problem of fake people, people with AI-generated faces and AI-generated text, applying to do interviews. This problem will only get worse as AI gets more advanced. In this interview series, called “Defeating Deepfakes: How We Can Identify Convincingly Real Fake Video, Pictures, and Writing, And How We Can Push Back,” we are talking to thought leaders, business leaders, journalists, editors, and media publishers about how to identify fake text, fake images and fake video, and what all of us can do to push back against disinformation spread by deepfakes. As a part of this series we had the distinct pleasure of interviewing (Alesha Brown, CEO of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services®).

Session Spotlight

Join Kurt Brackob, Alesha Brown, and Tyler Heathman at IBPA #PubU2023 this May for a guided roundtable discussion on the future of AI in publishing!

Alesha Brown Stars in “How to Save The World”

In her first acting role, Alesha stars in the indie 48 hour short film, How to Save the World.

Passion can fuel you and take you places you’ve never been. It can also strip you of everything you once held dear and precious. Elana is committed to about a dozen causes that she hold dear. But will it be her that will need to be rescued.

Protecting Your Work

The recent suspensions of authors from Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing for “copyright infringement”’ provide a powerful lesson on the importance of protecting one’s work. During this year’s BookLife Indie Author Forum, I took part in a panel discussion devoted to copyright issues. Last year, I also facilitated a roundtable discussion by the Independent Book Publishers Association, during which we talked about the hot topic of KDP suspensions for copyright infringement.

Here is what you need to know:

M. Green Enterprises, LLC. is honored to introduce you to our tenth Superwoman, Alesha Brown!

Alesha Brown, The Joy Guru, is a child abuse survivor, author, and writer who has turned her pain into purpose. She is the author of two books that focus on self-care and thriving for survivors of child abuse, and is the founder of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services®, devoted to helping authors find their voice, monetize their expertise, and create profitable author platforms.

“You will never experience the fullness of joy until you live the life of YOUR dreams.”-Alesha Brown, The Joy Guru

Alesha, you are a SUPERWOMAN who rocks!!

How Social Unrest Continues to Change the Book Industry

In the wake of recent social unrest, the book industry is taking a hard look at itself. The publishing world has long been accused of being white and elitist, with little room for diverse voices. But in the past few years, there has been a push for more inclusion and equity in the industry. This is especially true in light of the Black Lives Matter movement and the events in Charlottesville, Virginia. In order to meet the demands of this new era, it is essential that authors and publishers work together to find innovative solutions that will ensure the continued success of the book industry.

In this presentation, award-winning BIPOC entrepreneur, hybrid publisher, and Editor-in-Chief, Alesha Brown, will discuss:

The evolving roles of authors and publishers
How to co-create, roll out, and market innovative solutions
The true challenges of — and opportunities within — unrest and diversity
The future of the book industry and why it matters

Participants will receive actionable guides and checklists to start their organization’s action plans.

Each 1-hour IBPA PubU Online webinar is followed by an optional half-hour community discussion.

Alesha Brown and Saadia White

The FUNDing of It

All authors often have trouble funding their publishing projects and making them profitable. In this session, led by Alesha Brown and Saadia White, attendees will learn:

1) Is your book fundable?

2) What type of funding options are available for authors?

3) How do you gain access to funding options for authors? This session will provide insight on creative ways to fund your book project and author platform.

“Money exists for your book endeavors, but you must think out-of-the-box and strategically in order to garner funding for your next book project.”

-Alesha Brown, CEO, Fruition Publishing Concierge Services®

Join Us Virtually March 1-4, 2023

The biggest virtual event for women in the publishing industry!

Over 40 workshops for Nonfiction/General, Fiction, and Children’s book authors!

This event is for: authors, editors, publishers, marketers. Culminating on International Women’s Day, we celebrate, empower, encourage, and support women writers and professionals in the publishing industry.

Networking, connection, publishers, agents, experts! We’ve got you covered

Copyright: What Indie Authors Need to Know

Can you quote song lyrics in your book?

What happens when your book cover is flagged on Amazon due to possible copyright infringement?

Experts weigh in on fair use, copyright laws, and how to protect your work.

Our CEO is honored to return as a speaker for this year’s Book Life’s Indie Author Forum on February 25, 2023. This is always a wonderful event where authors can learn the ins and outs of various aspects of the book industry from the folks behind the legacy industry magazine, Publishers Weekly.

Get to Know Alesha Brown—New IBPA Board of Directors Member Spotlight

From author to publisher, abuse survivor to advocate for the marginalized, and most recently, from DEI Committee volunteer to IBPA board member…Alesha Brown charges forward in life by not allowing fear to get in the way. This July 1, IBPA began its new fiscal year by welcoming six new faces to the IBPA Board of Directors. Let’s begin by finding out more about Alesha.

EXPERT ROUND-UP: WHAT STRATEGIES DO YOU USE TO BUILD YOUR MAILING LIST?

Every writer/author needs an email list. Why?

If you want to write a book that sells thousands of copies, you need people paying attention to your work. If you want your message to spread, you need to communicate. If you want your words to evoke change, you need an audience. Email lists are one of the best ways to accomplish this.

Click on the picture to see the advice of bestselling author, publisher, and award-winning entrepreneur, Alesha Brown. She knows all too well how the majority of authors do not know how to market their books and services. As the CEO of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services™, she devotes her publishing company to helping authors find their voice, monetize their expertise, and create profitable author platforms

Alesha Brown Of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services: How Journaling Helped Me Be More Calm, Mindful And Resilient

Forcing you to be mindful. Life is full of noise, distractions, and busyness. The time you take to journal forces you to be one in the moment, address the situation at hand and then create a solution. Too often people make situations worse by avoiding them altogether and using vices like sex, alcohol, or drugs to soothe them in an attempt to avoid what is unpleasant or undesirable.

The Inaugural Issue is now available (print & digital)

As a bestselling author and award-winning entrepreneur, Alesha knows all too well how the majority of authors do not know how to market their books and services. As the CEO of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services™, she devotes her publishing company to helping authors find their voice, monetize their expertise, and create profitable author platforms.

Ms. Brown has served as a celebrity interviewer and Managing Editor for various podcasts and magazines before creating her own, Published! Magazine™, the premier magazine devoted to current and aspiring authors, book lovers, and the companies that promote them. Each issue spotlights the genius behind the books that should be a part of your library if they aren’t already. Too many published authors are victims of being the “best-kept secret.” Published! strives to put an end to that and place their visions, passions, and message in front of those who need to hear it.

This past week from May 16th to the 18th, Fruition Publishing Concierge Services™ founder, Alesha Brown, had the exclusive opportunity to represent the publishing house by attending Meta’s Meta Boost Gather 2022 live in Washington D.C. Meta, previously known as Facebook, hosts an event in which small business owners from all across the United States come together to learn, network, and grow in friendship. Alesha received her invitation to be one of the 500 leaders that were flown out, hosted, and celebrated for this year’s event, courtesy of Meta.

The Enigma of Book Sales

I was not shocked when I read journalist Elizabeth A. Harris’s 2021 New York Times article “Millions of Followers? For Book Sales, ‘It’s Unreliable.’ ” I was intrigued by the content of the article, and knew this was the perfect teachable moment to share with indie authors.

There is a belief that having an existing following is the most certain way to ensure a book sells big. Yet that is not always the case, as the experiences of the celebrities highlighted in the article show.

With more than 4,100 members, IBPA is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the US. While this organization has always been a great resource for newer publishers, IBPA has in recent years—under the leadership of CEO Angela Bole, an excellent staff, and exceptional board and committee volunteers—grown into a strong community of traditional, hybrid, and author-publisher presses of all sizes and experience levels.

Alesha is excited for her two-year term that starts on July 1, 2022. She will continue her diversity, equity, and inclusion focus for people of color & other marginalized voices.

-Admin, Fruition Publishing Concierge Services™

We all have doubt, regardless of our level of success, but there are ways to deal with it and not let limit thinking derail your success. Read my tips on what I do to overcome doubt & fast track to success.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

From Abuse to Award-Winning Entrepreneur: The Journey to Success, A Founder’s Story with Alesha Brown

Alesha shares her story of how she survived child abuse and leaped into entrepreneurship. Read this interview to see the one business lesson she would tell a startup founder.

Women’s History Month 2022: Publishing Entrepreneur Proves a Woman’s Pen is Mightier Than Her Sword

“There are few industries in which the status and profiles of women need to be raised more than the publishing world. In the traditionally male-dominated industry, women have historically been paid less than men, even though women helped publish the first newspapers in the US. Studies have also shown that aspiring female authors also have not had the same opportunities in the publishing world as men.

One woman in that industry is helping to change that. Alesha Brown, head of Alesha Brown LLC, which owns Fruition Publishing Concierge Services, a company that seeks to simplify the book publishing process – especially for new, female authors – is making strides to reshape the publishing business.”

CONGRATULATIONS to our CEO, Alesha Brown, and her recent nomination to the IBPA Board of Directors beginning July 1, 2022!

With more than 4,000 members, IBPA is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the US. While this organization has always been a great resource for newer publishers, IBPA has in recent years—under the leadership of CEO Angela Bole, an excellent staff, and exceptional board and committee volunteers—grown into a strong community of traditional, hybrid, and author-publisher presses of all sizes and experience levels.

“I’m grateful for this opportunity to give back to my publishing community and look forward to my service on the board of directors after years as a proud member of this elite association. I also intend to continue my work on IBPA’s DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) committee, to continue the work that we have accomplished since its debut. We are a sounding board and advisory council on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within IBPA and the independent book publishing community.“

-Alesha Brown, CEO, Fruition Publishing Concierge Services, a division of Alesha Brown, LLC

Award-winning entrepreneur, publisher, and former Magazine Managing Editor, launches Published! Magazine, the premier magazine devoted to current and aspiring authors, book lovers, and the companies that promote them.

Each issue spotlights the genius behind the books that should be a part of your library if they aren’t already. Too many published authors are victims of being the “best kept secret.” Published! Magazine strives to put an end to that and place their visions, passions, and message in front of those who need to hear it.

Representation matters and your voice, via your published book and author’s platform, should NEVER go unheard.

2021’s biggest buzzword, now bleeding into the new year, may just be “supply chain,” or in it’s more grim form: “supply chain crisis.” The ingenuity and creativity of small businesses during the supply chain crisis has led to many unique stories of craftiness worth sharing. In this interview, read what Alesha shares about how to beat bottlenecks with brand visibility. Click here or on the picture to read the article.

We regularly see celebrity authors and influencers have national and international book launches and their books on shelves with major bookstore chains. This has become the ultimate standard of success for new authors. But what many new authors do not realize is that this vision is not only unrealistic, but even undesirable—and expensive.

Read this latest Publishers Weekly article as Best-Selling Author & Award Winning Entrepreneur Alesha Brown discusses the slippery slope of bookstore distribution. Click here or on the picture to learn more.

In this interview, Alesha shares the publishing secrets on how to use a book to grow your business or brand. Click here or on the picture to read the article.

Best-Selling Author & Award Winning Entrepreneur Alesha Brown’s first two books are listed among the 21 Best Books About Female Oppression. Click here or on the picture to learn more.

The Round Table Talk Show with Sharifah Hardie”allows multiple guests the opportunity to sit down in a round table discussion on current events and the topics guests are most passionate about.

Click here or the graphic to view the show .

“Thousands of books are published every day. What are you doing to stand out in your industry, community, state, and nation?”

-Alesha Brown, CEO of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services

BookLife is a website from Publishers Weekly dedicated to indie authors. Publishers Weekly is an American weekly trade news magazine targeted at publishers, librarians, booksellers, and literary agents. Published continuously since 1872, it has carried the tagline, “The International News Magazine of Book Publishing and Bookselling”.

“Listen to Alesha when she explains if it is not for someone else’s courage to tell their story, you may not be here! People transform differently by your version of sharing. If it doesn’t give you an idea of what you have to do, at least it will give you an idea of what you should not do!”

-Smitha Gunturi, Podcast Host|Women’s Advocate Speaker

PART-1 | The Journey Podcast – Ep. 37 |

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“By now you have heard me introducing many people, but the interview with Alesha Brown is more insightful. I did asked her thrice on her ending note, but kept continuing asking and listening to her. May be it is the power of some people to let us in the state of awe to listen to them. Though I have few people with two episodes, I never changed the name of the episode. This also goes to Alesha’s story to rename her second episode.

Listen to Alesha Brown saying why Its never too late to EDIT your life!”

-Smitha Gunturi, Podcast Host|Women’s Advocate Speaker

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CONGRATULATIONS Alesha Brown, CEO of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services! Alesha has just been appointed to the IBPA

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee, This standing committee is tasked with serving as a sounding board and advisory council on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within IBPA and the independent book publishing community.

Click here to learn more.

Award-winning entrepreneur, publisher, and business consultant Alesha Brown helps people and organizations find and make the most of their voices. She works with business owners, media outlets and more to help them attract and retain clients with effective brand content; specializing in brand and blog articles, ghostwriting, and web and social media content.

“Have a solid network of seasoned mentors and leaders that have achieved the levels of success you desire. I have heard it said repeatedly but I have found it to be true: we are the reflection of the five people we spend the most time with. Sure, you can study and research how to train for […]

“Have a solid network of seasoned mentors and leaders that have achieved the levels of success you desire.”

I’m delighted to share my interview with Authority Magazine as part of their interview series on the five things you need to become a great author (video included in the article).

Recognizing the history and achievements of women in all facets of life is vital for the development of self-respect and new opportunities for girls and all women. Yes, this is an amazing year, one where we celebrate the first African American female Vice President, but this accomplishment only highlights the power of women.

Alesha Brown, The Joy Guru, brings you women of all ages and global stages that will inspire you and pull back the curtains of their success. From women who have graced the covers of magazines to serial entrepreneurs and those recognized as the who’s who. From a teen beauty queen to a celebrity designer who has created fashions for Hollywood’s elite.

“Place less emphasis on your social media presence and avoid social media distractions. Social media has its pros and cons professionally and personally, but it does not replace standard forms of communication. The proper use of social media for business conversion is a science within itself and that science is forever changing. Without a team […]”

“Place less emphasis on your social media presence and avoid social media distractions.

Social media has its pros and cons professionally…”

Thrive Global

Alesha’s 1st Article as a Contributing Writer

Keepin It Real w/Caramel “As We Say 100”

The podcast is based on entrepreneurs who wants to be heard. There will be interviews of deep & real conversations with inspirational & creative entrepreneurs. The podcast interviews USA and International entrepreneurs, from beginners to professionals. We have fun on the podcast, like friends having a normal conversation. The podcast is to motivate, uplift, inspire, helpful and be YOU. This is the time to relax and have an one on one conversation with the host but you have to keep it real. Hosted by Caramel Lucas.

Alesha energy fills the podcast with a lot of positive energy and messages. She helps people to move forward in their dreams. She keeps the podcast all the way REAL.

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Alesha interviews singer, actress and four-time Grammy nominee and Tony Award winner Melba Moore in Urban Sentinel’s December 2020 edition.

Find out how Alesha Brown, The Joy Guru, became an “accidental entrepreneur” and the million dollar idea she passed on. Alesha takes us on her journey of entrepreneurship and how everything that “glitters is not always gold.” Article on pages 64-66.

Charlie Katz interviews Alesha as part of his series about “How Business Leaders Plan To Rebuild In The Post COVID Economy.”

Nationally acclaimed best-selling author, transformational speaker, and success coach Cheryl Polote-Williamson has established multiple platforms dedicating her consulting practice to cultivate innovative business solutions, strategic marketing initiatives, and financial acumen for entrepreneurs. Listen to this special broadcast with Alesha Brown, The Joy Guru, as she shares why “It’s Not the Hand you Were Dealt that Determines Your Success, It’s the Way You Play Your Hand.”

The Nikki Rich Show talks with Alesha Brown, The Joy Guru. The Nikki Rich Show is your premier source for entertainment, live-stream interviews, music, utilizing media marketing tools and promotional strategies in helping build brands through our social platform.

Tune into this episode to hear how writing saves and transforms life and why you should become a published author.

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