Award winning columnist, Beverly Reed Scott is a nationally recognized inspirational speaker, soul coach, social media and cultural influencer. Her role as an advocacy journalist put her at the forefront of introducing a young comunity organizer turned elected official, to the most influential Black Newspaper of its time, the Chicago Daily Defender. Reed is featured in The Defender How the Legendary Black Newspaper Changed America by Ethan Michaeli, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Reed is known for her fierce defense of African American youth and served as Parade Director for the nation’s largest back to school parade. The Bud Billiken Parade boasts more than 75,000 participants and is viewed by millions along the route and television. She was an early participate in what has become the historical Black Lives Matter Global Movement. Beverly is just as passionate about womyns spirituality, sustainability and organic gardening. She is Publisher of The Soul Garden, a quarterly members only newsletter. Founder of Momma Earths Soul Garden www.mommaearth.com a virtual and physical center for matters of the heart, soul and the earth. Her deeply moving writing style and tumultuous beginnings has given the world a voice that mesmerizes and inspires. For more information send inquiries to myperilousjourney@gmail.com