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From Battling a Speech Impediment to Becoming a Media Mogul: Darren Ogden Releases Two Powerful Books On Amazon in One Year
#NOLAZINE - From overcoming a lifelong speech impediment to building a national media powerhouse, New Orleans entrepreneur Darren Ogden Sr. continues to prove that limitations don’t have to define your success. New Orleans native, entrepreneur, author, and media mogul Darren Ogden Sr. is making major moves in 2026. The founder and CEO of Nolazine, a growing media powerhouse that started in New Orleans and expanded its reach across the United States, has accomplished another i
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Author Farlon Lyte M Releases Powerful New Book “She Is Not Dead: A Journey of Faith, Yielding and Becoming”
#NOLAZINE - A deeply personal testimony of faith, perseverance, spiritual strength, and trusting God's Word through life's most difficult moments. Author Farlon Lyte M is sharing a powerful message of faith, resilience, and spiritual transformation through her new book, She Is Not Dead: A Journey of Faith, Yielding and Becoming, part of her My Life Story Book Series. More than just another inspirational book, She Is Not Dead is a deeply personal testimony about confronting li
Oct 10
Author Tamika Newhouse Explores Love, Fear and Unspoken Emotions in The Words I Didn’t Say
#NOLAZINE - Award-winning author and literary entrepreneur Tamika Newhouse returns with an emotionally charged love story, The Words I Didn’t Say, a novel that explores what can happen when two people find the connection they’ve been avoiding—but are too afraid to fully embrace it. At the center of the story are Janet and Denim, two people who have experienced enough heartbreak to convince themselves that love is no longer worth the risk. CLICK LINK BELOW: https://a.co/d/0cGS
Oct 4
Author Samantha Scott Encourages Black Women to Heal, Reclaim Their Power and Prioritize Themselves in New Book
#NOLAZINE - For generations, Black women have often been expected to remain strong regardless of what life puts in front of them. Author Samantha Scott is challenging women to recognize that strength does not have to mean carrying everything alone. In her new book, Self Care For Black Woman: How Black Woman Heal, Rise, and Reclaim Their Power After Betrayal, Trauma, and Generational Pain, Scott delivers a guide centered on healing, boundaries, emotional wellness and learning
Oct 3
Author Chantal Bookal Explores Love, Timing and Unfinished Feelings in New Book Benefits Included
#NOLAZINE - Author Chantal Bookal is bringing readers a story filled with romance, complicated decisions, undeniable chemistry, and the question of what happens when two people who have always wanted each other are given another chance. Her new book, Benefits Included (Unfolded Series), takes readers into the lives of Kennedy Donovan and Dreux Edwards, two longtime friends whose connection proves to be much deeper than anything physical. Kennedy and Dreux have secretly carrie
Oct 3
After Retiring From Professional Basketball, Kayla Mobley Writes Children’s Book to Teach Young Athletes the Mental Side of Sports
#NOLAZINE - For former professional basketball player Kayla Mobley, the game has always been about more than scoring points, making plays, and winning games. Now retired from professional basketball, Mobley is using her experience to help the next generation understand one of the most important parts of athletics: the mental game. After stepping away from professional basketball and starting a girls travel basketball program, Mobley has expanded her impact with the release of
Oct 3
Kortynie C. New Book “The Power in Healing” Is a Must-Read
#NOLAZINE - The Power in Healing by Kortynie C. is more than just a book—it is a deeply personal testimony of resilience, faith, restoration, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward when life tries to break you. Over the last five years, Kortynie shares that she has experienced heartbreak, disappointment, loss, setbacks, and moments that challenged everything she believed about herself. Instead of allowing those experiences to define her, she used them as opportuniti
Sep 15
Dentist & New Orleans Native Dr. Bre’ Releases New Children’s Book to Help Kids Conquer Their Fear of the Dentist
#NOLAZINE - New Orleans native and respected dentist Dr. Bre’ is preparing to make a meaningful impact beyond the dental office with the release of her upcoming children’s book this summer. Published by Williams Commerce, the book is designed to help children overcome one of the most common childhood fears—the fear of visiting the dentist. Through a fun, encouraging, and educational story, Dr. Bre’ hopes to give young readers the confidence they need to view dental visits as
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