Authors' bios
Sakinah Ali-Sabree, a guidance counselor, life skills counselor, behavior therapist, radio show host and producer, and dancer, is the executive director of Sankofa Consulting Group {SCG}.She is also a talk radio host on the Harambee Radio Network and operations manager of the Annual International Locks Conference: In collaboration with her mother, Sakinah Ali-Sabree published her first book entitled We Surrender:A Collection of Inspirational Poems and Lyrical Verse. Above and beyond her counselling and writing, Sakinah Ali-Sabree’s live performancesare filled with soothing rhythms and punctuated with exciting and thought provoking rhymes.
Dr. Akosua Ali-Sabree, affectionately called Mama Akosua is the director of the Amadi Wellness Connection (AWC) and founder of the Amadi Universal Light Mission (AULM). Mama Akosua is also a talk radio host on the Harambee Radio Network and program director of the Annual International Locks Conference: Natural Hair, Health & Beauty ExpoDr. Ali-Sabree has been a wholistic health and wellness practitioner for over 38 years. She revels in her capacities as wife, mother, active grandmother, CEO, mentor, professional registered nurse, certified clinical wholistic hypnocounsellor, wellness coach, NLP master practitioner, stress management trainer, registered behavior therapist, network marketing trainer, Naturopath student, intuitive writer, published author, urban generalist, and an ordained minister with a doctorate in divinity.She is known for the calming and powerful way she uses everyday conversation to provide spiritual and transformational counselling. Mama Akosua is also the co-founder of Ujima Press Real CommunicationHer published works include We Surrender: A Collection of Inspirational Poems & Lyrical Verse, Hair Piecez: The Anthology, and soon to be released: Emancipating Your Spirit: A Conscious Guidebook: Affirmations, Meditation, Liberty & Other Soulful Reflections
Otu Kwaku, MAT, co-founder of Ujima Press, founder of Hippos, Books & Things is the education director of Amadi Wellness Connection, Inc. and a tenured Professor at Community College of Philadelphia and LincolnUniversity. As an experienced educator he has been involved in various schools and educational programs ranging from middle school to university, both public and private, for over thirty years. Professor Kwaku is very fluent with the English language, African-American literature, the theater and all genres of music. His spirit and talents make him a valuable asset to the operation of UPRC. In addition to being a father, grandfather and active mentor, Otu Kwaku is also a seasoned poet who conducts UPRC Soulful Writing workshops and retreats.
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The Synopsis:
Emancipating Your Spirit: A Conscious Guidebook: Affirmations, Meditation, Liberty & Other Soulful Reflectionsis a revealing, poignant guidebook offered in love and peace and is designed to promote self-study; personal growth, and liberation. It is an empowering collection of thoughtful and inspiring information that can be used privately or in a group. Chapters such as The ABCs of Meditation,” “Introduction to Chakras,” “The Nine Vital Keys,” “Nutritional Tidbits,” “Managing Dis-Stress,” and “More ways to find Love, Peace, and Happiness” are just a few of the treasures you will find in this guidebook. Emancipating Your Spirit presents a safe mirror to look at life and to rejoice at the wonder of it all.
Hair Piecez: The Anthology is a collection of thoughtful, inspiring and power packed verses. This book is revealing, funny, and on time! It is a wonderful example of original poetry, short stories, interviews, and beautiful artwork and photographs. The combined writings of selected artists from across the country make for interesting and mind opening reading that will touch your heart, tickle your funny bone, and stir fond and curious memories. This anthology provides reflection and truth in such a soulful way. The Anthology illustrates the significant role that our “natural-when-born” hair plays in shaping our individual and collective consciousness from birth to death and in between, especially in our quest for psychic liberation and self-realization.
We Surrender: A Collection of Inspirational Poems and Lyrical Verseismore than a tender poetry book. It is a rhythmic combination of subtle mind joggers, of fond memories, of vivid calls to action, of ancestral remembrances, of joy, of passion, of witty call and response, and of personal visions shared in love. The words reflect the experiences, thoughts, and perspicacity of the mother-daughter team known as Seasons of the Mind: Akosua & Sakinah Ali-Sabree. This soulful book, full of positive inspiration, also includes a reflection guide and gentle reminders of just how Divine each reader truly is.
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