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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vanessa Brantley-Newton, an illustrator, author and speaker specializing in children's books. Vanessa and I dive deep into her journey to entrepreneurship. We discuss the various challenges she has faced in life from the loss of a child, a parent, and jobs. She shares how those experiences have shaped her and play a role in the person she has now become. She also attest to the fact that you are never to old to fulfill your purpose.  As an illustrator, she includes children of all ethnic backgrounds in her stories and artwork. She wants all children to see their unique experiences reflected in the books they read, so they can feel the same sense of empowerment and recognition she experienced as a young reader. Vanessa celebrates self-love and acceptance of all cultures through her work, and hopes to inspire young readers to find their own voices. An artist swathed in retro chic, she loves all things vintage – especially books and clothes from the 4