Alretha Thomas: A Story of Resilience and Success

🎙 I Am Refocused Radio welcomes the incredible Alretha Thomas—an award-winning novelist, playwright, and actress whose career success blossomed in the second half of her life. From modeling to becoming a SAG/AFTRA actress, Alretha has appeared in numerous films, TV series, and commercials, including the iconic soap operas Days of Our Lives and General Hospital. She’s currently a series regular on Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living on BET, now in its fifth season.As a playwright, her work has earned multiple NAACP Theatre Award nominations, with her play Civil Rites winning the prestigious award. Her literary career is just as remarkable—having penned 15 novels with over 500,000 copies sold and downloaded. Her latest thriller, The Daughter Between Them, was named one of Kirkus Reviews' top indie thrillers of 2024.Beyond her career, Alretha’s journey is one of resilience and faith. Having faced childhood trauma, including physical abuse, molestation, and the devastating loss of her mother at 14, she has emerged as a powerful storyteller who inspires through her work.🔗 Learn more at www.alrethathomas.comhttps://www.facebook.com/alretha.thomas https://x.com/AlrethaThomas https://www.instagram.com/athomasforreal/https://www.tiktok.com/@althomas4reelTune in for an inspiring conversation as we dive into her journey, creativity, and the power of perseverance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.