You are royalty. What if you could experience the ups and downs of life with deep confidence and profound security? What if you felt so deeply loved that you stopped caring what people think of you, that you stopped second guessing yourself? What if you really walked with the dignity and grace of divine royalty? That's what Straighten Your Crown is all about. This book is the mirror that you have been looking for your whole life. It's a mirror that reflect how God sees you and the delight that He feels about you. You will see that you make Him smile. These pages will open new options to you. The option to say no to self-doubt. The option to choose your thoughts. The option to achieve anything you want. The option to believe that you are enough. As you read, each chapter will invite you to step fully into being God's daughter. You're the daughter of the King. The King's fingerprints of love and protection are evident in every area of your life, from the mountaintop moments to the darkest valley, and as you read, you will see His love for you shows up in ways you have never before considered. It's time to know what it feels like to be enough. It's time to know what life feels like without anxiety, without stress, and without self-doubt. It's time to stand tall with confidence and shine like the light you were created to be. It's time to straighten your crown. 

Small-town girl turned reality TV star Mackenzie McKee has grown up in front of the world as part of MTV’s hit reality shows 16 & Pregnant, Teen Mom 3, and Teen Mom OG. Fans have experienced the ups and downs of motherhood and marriage right alongside Mackenzie—from difficult childbirths due to her type 1 diabetes diagnosis, to the untimely death of her beloved mother, Angie Douthit. But through it all, Mackenzie never falters in her deep love of family and God. In her new memoir, Mackenzie proves there is more to her than what the glaring spotlight of fame has shown. She confronts a never-before-shared secret that upends her young life, and explores her struggle to gain acceptance in a family where she felt she was the only one who was less-than-perfect. Follow along as Mackenzie learns to stand tall, conquer her mistakes and fears, and “straighten her crown” in an effort to help others straighten theirs.

Black Girl Be You: Straighten Your Crown is an empowering book for young ladies. Nyia spends her Saturday shopping with her mother. While running errands with her mother, Nyia deals with other girls that are making unpleasant comments to her about her physical appearance. Nyia struggles to make sense of the troublesome criticism. Through self reassurance and a supportive mother, Nyia realizes that she is beautiful just the way she is.

A TIME Magazine Best YA Book of All Time A Stonewall Honor Book A Reese's Book Club YA Pick Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. But it's okay -- Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever: attend the uber-elite Pennington College, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor. But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz's plans come crashing down . . . until she's reminded of her school's scholarship for prom king and queen. There's nothing Liz wants to do less than endure a gauntlet of social media trolls, catty competitors, and humiliating public events, but despite her devastating fear of the spotlight she's willing to do whatever it takes to get to Pennington. The only thing that makes it halfway bearable is the new girl in school, Mack. She's smart, funny, and just as much of an outsider as Liz. But Mack is also in the running for queen. Will falling for the competition keep Liz from her dreams . . . or make them come true?

Young women are deeply dissatisfied with society's standards (and double standards). They want more for themselves--but sometimes they don't quite know what that more should be. That's where Miss Black New Jersey 2018 and Teen Vogue "It Girl" turned fashion writer Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien comes in. Through her insightful comments on media, pop culture, and pervading cultural myths about beauty, fashion, and womanhood, Tarah-Lynn dismantles the messages that feed into the insecurities, fears, doubts, and guilt that young women experience today. She introduces them to an understanding of God as a loving Father and the King of all kings, who bestows upon his daughters a crown of love, worth, and power. And she shows them how to not only claim the promises of God but also walk purposefully in them as independent women (no prince necessary!) who respond to adversity with righteousness and authority.

Compilation of poetry, testimonies, and short stories to encourage, empower and inspire women.

Ladies, I'm not here to tell you how many secret ways you can bend over backwards to get some man to come and validate you. You've heard enough of that. Men, I'm not here to tell you how to attract more women in an effort to chase the fulfillment your heart yearns for but you never learned how to keep. You've tried that already. It did not, and still has not worked. I'm here to tell you how to stop getting mindscrewed, toyed with, and taken for granted. It's killing your hope in love, and likely even eating away at your sense of self. You don't have to admit it to me, and you can hide it from your circle, but deep down, you know. Why am I so sure? Because I've been there before. I've been on both the receiving and giving end of heartbreak. I've been the bullshitter and the bullshitted. I, like many of you, tried everything to put myself in position where I could never get hurt, but no matter what, I failed because I was already hurting due to my lack of understanding of self-love. In this book, I take you through not only my personal process in that journey but also the lessons I learned to help me lead millions in that same journey for themselves today. I'm not telling you it's going to be easy, I'm just telling you that if you continue going in circles like you've been doing then it's by choice because I've now given you the map. The rest is on you to make the necessary steps. Just don't forget your crown

Shine on You Crazy Diamond is a book written especially for women. Through inspirational quotes and personal experiences, Catherine shares lessons learned as she went through the process of clearing out the debris of shame, guilt, unrealistic expectations from self and others, social stigmas and conditioning, childhood traumas, and all the other unnecessary and unrealistic pressures that we as women often put on ourselves. Catherine's hope in writing this book is to inspire you to use your personal experiences, circumstances, past decisions, hurts and disappointments, as opportunities for healing and growth. She knows it is possible to free yourself from the cages that keep you from believing in yourself, to live your life with intention, joy, love and purpose, to stand in your truth and light and to become the incredible woman that you are meant to be.

Beautiful hair – every woman wants it but very few really understand how to achieve it. We color and curl it. We heat, gel, straighten and spray it. We fret and fume over it, spend pots of money on it and weep when we lose it. It's our crowning glory, a vital sign of health, youth and beauty. It's our hair, and we want it to look great.Thick, radiant hair is a symbol of beauty and femininity. Everyone knows that having a head full of healthy, sleek, beautiful hair is your ticket to making heads turn. Nothing complements a woman's appearance more than hair that is well taken care of and styled in the hottest fashion. For those of you who don't know it, losing your hair can be devastating for any woman and in many cases -- men. It can cost any normal healthy woman to suffer some type of mental anguish or depression. Excessive hair loss is a severe challenge to a woman's self-image and her standing in business and society. Women experiencing hair loss lose ground fast in today's world. At work and in her personal life, a woman's appearance has much to do with her financial and social success. The appearance of thinning hair translates to a significant loss of personal power for women. Although we usually think of balding as a man's problem, women actually make up forty percent of the people experiencing the distress of excessive hair loss. Most women who have one episode might have more episodes of hair loss. In most cases, hair loss is mild to moderate but can be permanent if not treated. In some instances, you do not need treatment if you are comfortable with your appearance. Most women notice their hair thinning in their 50s or 60s, but it can happen at any age, even during teenage years and for a variety of reasons. Doing too many of the wrong things can not only harm your hair and scalp and prevent it from looking its best, but it can also cause severe damage.According to the latest experts, 5 out of 10 women who constantly wear hair pieces, wigs, scarves, hats, etc. are suffering from “female pattern baldness.” Hair weaving, hairpieces, or a change in hairstyle may disguise hair loss and improve your appearance. This is often the least expensive and safest way to deal with female pattern baldness but eventually you need to get to the root of your hair loss, so that it doesn't happen again in your lifetime. The medical community in general treats women's hair loss as a minor health issue. Most physicians have little sympathy for women experiencing hair loss and fail to address the emotional distress that women feel. In many cases, physicians treat balding as if it were only a vanity issue. They may not recognize hair loss as a red flag pointing to a more serious medical condition.You need expert help to properly diagnose the cause of your hair loss. Hair loss that could have been merely temporary, may become permanent if you have a delayed or incorrect diagnosis. Misdiagnosis is perhaps the most frustrating aspect of hair loss for women. The psychological pain of hair loss and its effect on our sense of empowerment is as devastating as any disfiguring disease. If you are a balding woman, your hair loss is a life altering condition with profound consequences for your health. This book is the result of three years of conducting extensive research on how to grow healthy and beautiful hair. I am writing this book to educate, inform and empower all women who have dealt with hair loss at one time or another in their lives. I want you to know up front that there is help out there for you.This my story of my hair loss and how in the end I was able to grow my long, thick and gorgeous hair again. I am hoping that my mistakes can help other women, when it comes to taking care of their hair.This book will help you come out of the shadows into the light and take control of your own life and grow your hair back at any age. Good luck!

Your Crown Slips So What Sparkle On! is the latest book written by Sherry-Marie Perguson. This new endeavor will have you laughing out loud, shaking your head in wonderment, and then digging into the Word of God. Sherry-Marie once again delights her readers with sassiness only she can conjure up. Yet, through all the humor, there is a deep thread of unwavering faith in God. She can point the way to Jesus in every situation. Your Crown Slips So What Sparkle On! is dynamic, thought-provoking, and a read you will not be able to put down. From dancing in the morning to the Macarena, to an entire chapter on her Grandmothers sassy Southern sayings, to a road trip with her girlfriends, Sherry-Marie will keep you entertained! Oh! And dont forget the one hundred plus recipes Sherry-Marie shares in the last chapter of the book. Sherry-Marie learned very early in life that it is just as important to feed the body as it is to feed the soul. She continues to serve you recipes as unique as she is . . . how about Holy Guacamole Shrimp Bites or Italian Wedding Soup. Maybe Hawaiian Chicken Cole Slaw. Or better yet, Kentucky Skillet Bread. Maybe you prefer Cheesy Cornflake Potatoes served with Sherrys Coffee Marinated Steak. And for dessert, Better Than Robert Redford Dessert. Keep this book handy. You will stay busy trying these and many more fabulous recipes. This latest adventure is not one you will be able to read once and then lay aside. This is a read you will enjoy over and over.