In this milestone 50th episode of Soul-R Powered, Ryan Hall sits down with Angela Jackson Brown, an accomplished author and educator. Angela shares her inspiring journey into the world of writing, detailing the challenges she faced and the perseverance required to overcome them. The conversation touches on her efforts to support others in the publishing industry, the transformative power of writing, and her experiences with rejections and literary agents. Angela discusses her poignant works, including "Drinking from a Bitter Cup" and the poetry collection "House Repairs," emphasizing the healing aspects of writing. The episode concludes with valuable advice for aspiring writers and the importance of supporting local bookstores.

(0:00) Introduction to episode 50 with Angela Jackson Brown
(2:31) Who is Angela Jackson Brown and her writing journey
(7:06) Supporting others in the publishing industry
(11:46) Angela's start in writing and overcoming challenges
(22:30) Self-discovery and perseverance in writing
(27:07) Rejections and the literary agent experience
(29:31) Discussion of "Drinking from a Bitter Cup" and healing through writing
(36:01) "House Repairs" poetry collection and writer-agent connections
(43:11) The value of face-to-face pitches and "When Stars Rain Down"
(46:03) Preordering and supporting local bookstores
(46:47) Advice for aspiring writers and closing thoughts