Marva Allen is a noted book expert and author of two acclaimed books, Protegee (1993) and Camouflage (2000) the sequel. Her latest novel, If I Should Die Tonight … will be published by Simon and Schuster in the Fall of 2016. Allen has been the “go to” person for books for NPR, NBC and is the on-air book contributor and commentator for Arise TV.
As a partner in the imprint Open Lens, she is the publisher of the acclaimed Makeda from Randall Robinson, The Roving Tree from Haitian author Elsie Agustave, and has expertise on all sides of the publishing industry.
She has been instrumental in guiding the success of many authors’ books, creating one of-a-kind events and as former co-owner of Hue-man bookstore, hosted major events for Toni Morrison, President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Maya Angelou, Steve Harvey, Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Dwayne Wade and a host of other celebrity authors.
She is a graduate of The University of Michigan.
Are you ready to vulnerable?
Are you ready to share openly?
Are you trying to be your best self?
If so, then join us at our first live event since COVID, for a “town hall” style format, on Thursday November 2nd, 2023 at 7 p.m. to discuss the current state of the our minds and life.
As you may or may not know, The Academi of Life was founded as a place where people gather to discuss the things in life that matter most that we did not learn in school.
We are in the midst of one of the worst decline in history…mental health is at an all-time low, the respect for our fellow man is at an all time-low and decency and integrity are at an all-time low. We need to talk!
At this Town Hall meet-up, we'll discuss seven brutal truths about life that no one wants to admit, but need to hear.
The conversations will be brutally honest, insightful, meaningful and wise. Come prepared to talk. Come prepared to share meaningfully with each other. Come prepared to discuss ideas to improve our minds, souls and wellbeing. The dialogue will be guided by a select group of experts in the field of holistic self-development.
The event is limited to 50 persons.
The first person to register will win the “Design the Life You Love Kit” designed by an Academi of Life Scholarch, Ayse Birsel. The kit includes an Empathy Slippers, Optimism Glass, Sleep on it eye mask, What If? Pillow, Room Spray, and a Playful Rabbit.
The ticket price includes a Wordeee Journal + a Glass of Prosecco.
Note: The inspiration for the event was based on an article shared by a friend, published in Inc. titled “20 Brutal Truths About Life No One Wants to Admit.”