Taiia Smart Young’s Gems: Self Love Is The Best Love

Taiia (Tee-eye-yah) is a Writer, Editor, Author, Content Creator and Director of Content for Smart Girl Media. She teaches aspiring authors how to use their experience and expertise to write and self-publish short, but powerful books that create influence, impact and income.   Prior to starting Smart Girl Media, she was the Entertainment Director for Latina and Latina.com. Taiia has also held Senior Editor positions at Juicy, XXL and ESSENCE.  Her byline has also appeared in EBONY, Black Enterprise and NV magazines; and Verizon.com, MadameNoire.com, HelloBeautiful.com and Bustle.com.   As an interviewer and on-camera host, Taiia has been in conversation with top talent, including Michelle Obama, La La Anthony, Mary J. Blige, Zendaya, Rita Moreno, Fergie, Taraji P. Henson, Judy Reyes, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, Nas and Kelly Rowland.   In 2018, Taiia launched Rock Your College Essay (RYCE). RYCE is an interactive workshop that teaches students how to write engaging personal statements that don’t put admissions counselors to sleep.   Taiia graduated from Johnson C. Smith University with a B.A. in Mass Communications and earned a publishing certificate from the Columbia Journalism Publishing Course. Join us for a conversation about self love.    Giveaway Alert!!! Listen to the episode for the details. Hint you'll need to follow Taiia to enter.  CLOSED http://www.taiiasmartyoung.com/ Connect with Jacent: Find | Jacent Wamala, LMFT At WamalaWellness.com On Instagram On Youtube SUBSCRIBE | The Jacent’s Gems Podcast On Anchor.fm On Apple Podcasts