Building Black Romance Online: Jaleesa Reads on Black BookTok & Her Origin Story | Ep. 128

In this episode of Oh, Charlee Please!, Charlee sits down with Jaleesa Reads, a pioneer in the Black online book community and a passionate advocate for Black romance.They dive into Jaleesa’s origin story, how she got started in the space, and the role she’s played in helping shape the Black book community as we know it today.The conversation explores the evolution of Black BookTok and online reading culture, from where it started to where it is now and where it’s headed next. They also get real about community versus clout, the importance of calling people in instead of calling them out, and what it means to build and maintain authentic connections in a growing digital space.It’s honest, insightful, and rooted in real experience.🎧 Available on all podcast platforms📺 Subscribe for more conversations on culture, books, and community🔗 CONNECT WITH JALEESA READSInstagram: @JaleesaReadsTikTok: @JaleesaReadsYouTube: @JaleesaReadsSubstack: @JaleesaReads🔗 FOLLOW OH, CHARLEE PLEASE!Instagram: @OhCharleePleaseTikTok: @OhCharleePleaseYouTube: @OhCharleePleaseSubstack: @OhCharleePlease