"The duality of being a published author since 2007 and having served the industry as a literary agent for nearly nine years, while ushering over 100 titles into the marketplace, has allowed me to assess the traditional landscape from a unique vantage point. While some progress has been made in the industry, there is still scant representation of Black and African American creatives in the mainstream arena. However, with the vital support of our partnership with Kensington Publishing Corp., I hope that Black Odyssey Media can shift the trajectory. Our aim is to cultivate a hybrid creative hub within our publishing home that fosters organic collaboration, empowering diverse voices and addressing the needs of an underserved market across both literary and visual media."