After Losing Her Boyfriend and Brother to Gun Violence, She Built a Media Empire | LaShonda DeVaughn

Can heartbreak become your greatest purpose?In this powerful episode of Next Level Power Players, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and content creator LaShonda Devaughn shares the incredible journey that transformed unimaginable loss into a thriving publishing career.After being rejected by traditional publishers, LaShonda bet on herself, self-published her first novel, and went on to write 17 books, publish dozens of other authors, and build a loyal audience that now reaches millions through her relationship content and entrepreneurship.In this conversation, we discuss:• How tragedy inspired her first bestselling novel• The realities of self-publishing before social media and eBooks• Building a publishing company from the ground up• Why her "Soft Life" message has sparked millions of views and heated conversations• Bringing her bestselling books to life using AI-powered micro dramas• How authors and entrepreneurs can adapt to the future without losing their authentic voiceWhether you're an author, entrepreneur, content creator, or someone chasing a dream, this episode is packed with wisdom, resilience, and practical lessons on building a lasting legacy.🎙️ Guest: LaShonda DeVaughn📚 National Bestselling Author | Entrepreneur | Speaker | Content CreatorFollow LaShonda DeVaughn:Instagram: @lashondadevaughnFacebook: /authorlashonda.devaughnpagetwo📖 Ready to publish your own book?Visit https://www.NextLevelPublishing.comWe are the first AI-powered Voice-to-Book publishing platform, helping aspiring authors transform their ideas into professionally published books.If this episode inspired you, Like, Comment, Subscribe, and share it with someone who's ready to take their story to the next level.Watch more episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelPowerPlayersWebsite: www.DashawnTaylor.comFollow Dashawn Taylor for new interviews every week. instagram.com/dashawntaylor