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Mary Ann Winkowski is the author for the best selling book, When Ghosts Speak. She was also the inspiration and consultant to the hit TV show, The Ghost Whisperer. She and Melissa (owner of Cleveland's biggest metaphysical shop, Goddess Elite) have worked together for close to 15 years.

Here are the stories of those who have encountered and embraced the way of life called Shin Buddhism (or Jodo Shinshu). Starting from other religious traditions and backgrounds, the writers have “crossed over” to become part of the Shin Buddhist community in the U.S. and Canada. In powerful essays, they share personal experiences and explain how their paths found a new direction.

Step into a world of rogue screen readers, Braille in fantasy worlds, a friend meeting an acquaintance after several years, and more. This #OwnVoices anthology features fiction by blind and visually impaired authors showing readers how they thrive, hurt, get revenge, outsmart bullies, or go on epic adventures. Artificial Divide is an own-voices story collection that captures the many layers of blindness and, for once, puts visually impaired protagonists in the driver’s seat, letting us glimpse their lives. When we think about it, we're not really divided.

Welcome to Girl Tawk! hosted by Melissa Ann. Girl Tawk! is THAT show which discusses the real issues black women face being a mom, a dad, a wife, a girlfriend, a sister, a co-worker, a therapist or whatever choice of hat black women wear on any particular day. Why? Because black women are just dope!

Luisa Anderson an Awakening Coach and Energy Healer and Melissa Chavis, an Intuitive Coach and Mentor share their experiences with spiritual awakenings and the impact it has had on their lives. They aim to create a space for open conversation and guidance for anyone interested in exploring spirituality.

Menopause has had a bad reputation since day one–and for good reasons! The experience that women face before, during, and after menopause has caused many of us to feel doomed. That should never be the case!

Leaving a legacy with your powerful personal storiesStorytelling is a universal practice we use to pass along our memories to future generations. Whether or not you consider yourself a writer, everyone has a lifetime of stories to share and getting these down on paper assures that they will live on.Join author, storyteller, and host Melissa Ann Kitchen as she welcomes guests from around the globe weekly to share the stories they’re leaving as their legacy. We pull back the curtains, get real and raw, going behind the scenes and discussing the story-telling processes they use. You’ll get ...