Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Lisa Hankins.   “As an author and mentor, I’m dedicated to helping people find their true purpose and navigate life’s transitions with faith and resilience. My book, Beyond the Chair, combines practical advice with spiritual insights to inspire readers to move beyond their current roles and confidently embrace their calling.”

Talking Points:

1. Inspiration Behind the Book:
   • Discussed the personal experiences and stories that inspired you to write Beyond the Chair.
   • Highlight how the book addresses the transitions that professionals, especially in the beauty industry, face when seeking a new purpose or leadership role.
   2. Themes of Faith and Resilience:
   • Explore the book’s focus on how faith and resilience play a crucial role in overcoming life’s challenges and transitions.
   • Share specific examples from the book that illustrate these themes.
   3. Target Audience:
   • Explain who the book is for—not just beauty professionals, but anyone looking to move beyond their current role and discover their true calling.
   • Emphasize how the book’s lessons are applicable across various industries.
   4. Practical Guidance and Spiritual Insights:
   • Highlight the practical advice and spiritual insights you offer in the book, and how they can help readers navigate their own life transitions.
   • Mention any unique tools, exercises, or reflections included in the book to guide readers on their journey.
   5. Your Personal Journey:
   • Share your own journey of moving beyond your role in the beauty industry and how that experience shaped the content of the book.
   • Discuss how your story can serve as an inspiration for others facing similar transitions.
   6. Impact and Legacy:
   • Talk about the impact you hope Beyond the Chair will have on readers and what you want them to take away from it. #STRAW, #SHMS, #AMI