In traditional publishing, literary agents are key players, acting as gatekeepers to major publishing houses.🏮 They have a talent for shaping books to fit the market, but their enthusiasm for a book is subjective. Consider Steve Barry's story: 118 rejections before success, now over 20 million books sold. Charles Levin…
Self-published author Charles Levin dispels a common myth: self-publishing isn't a solo venture. He stresses the importance of a supportive team: marketers, proofreaders, editors, and designers. 🎯 This collaboration can elevate a self-published book to surpass traditional standards. His book, "Not So Dead," exemplifies this with professional design and editing.…
Navigating publishing? It's like an Asian market, bustling and complex. 🏮 Charles Levin's firsthand experience highlights this vividly. His initial books were a learning curve, exploring the industry's nuances. By his third and fourth books, he had an epiphany 🎎. Traditional publishers, once seen as golden dragons, aren't as supportive…
Charles Levin's path to becoming a best-selling author was challenging. 🌳 Struggling with his first book, a conference in New York changed his perspective. 📝 Hearing John Sanford talk about rewriting his draft 15-20 times was a revelation. Initially daunted, Levin found himself doing exactly that - revising his work…
New Jersey dad Charles Levin's Sunday video call with his kids turned into an unexpected creative journey. With no book for their usual story-sharing, he improvised a storytelling game. 🎲 Starting with a boy who loves basketball, they co-created a tale of adventure through San Francisco. 🏀 This playful back-and-forth…
Renowned author Charles Levin's latest engagement with readers highlights the power of interaction. He emailed his 10,000 readers, playfully asking, "Who wants to be murdered in my next book?" The response? Overwhelming! Many volunteered, some humorously suggested exes as victims, while others wanted non-lethal roles. 📧 Charles' approach? Regularly asking…
Charles Levin's journey into publishing began with the early internet. 📝 Without a strategic plan, he embraced the digital revolution, making a notable impact at the UN. His key project: a program for the American Refugee Committee, tackling the challenge of safely collecting and delivering field reports. With social media,…
Welcome back to the Color of Success Podcast, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Stephanie J. Wong! This season, we're thrilled to invite you to join our vibrant podcast family, featuring enlightening discussions with guests from AAPI and minority communities, as they share their diverse and inspiring success stories. In this…
In the realm of pediatric health care, there's a magic that's palpable. 🏥 A unique breed of doctors and teams exist there, each member radiating a warmth that's hard to miss. Even the man responsible for the seemingly mundane task of taking out the trash was a cheerleader in his…
In the whirlwind of life, Dr. Simarta Brennan-Prescod, a working mom, shares her perspective on managing the many aspects of her life. 🎎 She doesn't believe in the concept of balance, rather she sees it as managing. 🍃 She likens it to spinning plates in the air, a task that…
Dr. Simarta Brennan-Prescod has a unique perspective on mental wellness. She believes in the power of shared experiences and the strength that comes from community. 🎎 She attends monthly group meetings, where she not only shares her own journey but also listens to the stories of others. 🏮 For her,…
In the wise words of Dr. Simarta Brennan-Prescod, we must ask ourselves: Are we truly listening to our bodies? 🧠💤🌱 When we grapple with brain fog or fatigue, are we taking the necessary steps to address these issues? The importance of sleep cannot be overstated, not only in the context…
Dr. Simarta Brennan-Prescod, a renowned neurologist, recently shared some insights on her personal journey with multiple sclerosis and the treatments she's found effective in her practice. 🧠 She emphasized that the fundamentals of treatment are now more diverse than ever before, with over 13 different options available depending on the…
Dr. Simarta Brennan-Prescod, a renowned health expert, recently shared some profound insights about the challenges faced by individuals with chronic diseases. She highlighted how the health care system, while essential, often leaves patients with more questions than answers. 🏥📝 The diagnostic process, she explains, has its own set of hurdles.…
Dr. Simarta Brennan-Prescod, a physician, patient, and advocate, shares her unique perspective on living with multiple sclerosis (MS). 🧠 MS is an autoimmune disease, a battle where the body fails to recognize itself and instead, wages war on the nervous system. It's a chameleon of a condition, presenting differently in…
Welcome back to the Color of Success Podcast with your host, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong. This episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. Samartha Brennan Prescott, an esteemed primary care physician with a special focus on internal medicine, nephrology, and hypertensive care. Dr. Prescott brings a wealth of knowledge and…
Grace Yung Foster, a seasoned professional, found herself at a crossroads. 🌏 She had achieved significant milestones in her career, but something was missing. A void that couldn't be filled by traditional professional growth. Grace yearned for a space, a central hub, where individuals like her could find the resources…
Grace Yung Foster's journey is one that speaks volumes about resilience and the human spirit. 🇰🇷 Born in South Korea, she was adopted by a family in the U.S. only to be placed in foster care two years later. This was not her first encounter with such systems, having been…
Grace Yung Foster, a woman of Asian descent, shares her journey of self-discovery and acceptance. She recalls her younger self, yearning for the blonde hair and blue eyes that were so often celebrated in the community she grew up in. 🌸 Grace didn't have the resources to change her physical…
Grace Yung Foster's journey with internalized racism is a powerful narrative that underscores the importance of mental health awareness and breaking stereotypes. 🎎 Grace defines internalized racism as the process of absorbing and believing the racist narratives often directed towards people of color. As an Asian individual, she found herself…
Have you ever pondered over the term "transracial adoptee"? 🤔 Grace Yung Foster, an expert in the field, provides a clear and concise definition. She explains that a transracial adoptee is typically a child, adopted and placed into a home where the family members do not share their race. 🏠…
Born in the heart of South Korea, Grace Yung Foster was abruptly uprooted from her cultural roots. 🇰🇷 Stripped of her language, her food, her heritage, she found herself navigating through white spaces, devoid of the familiar. As she journeyed into adulthood, encounters with fellow Asians made her realize a…
Grace Yung Foster, a transracial adoptee and foster care alumni, shares her powerful narrative about the birth of The Inclusion Initiative. 🌏 Grace was adopted into a home and community that didn't reflect her identity as an Asian American and a person of color. 🏠 She, like many other transracial…
Welcome back to the Color of Success Podcast with your host, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong. In this episode, we're excited to have a chat with Grace Yung Foster, the amazing founder and CEO of the Inclusion Initiative. Grace has a unique and inspiring story. She was only three years old…
