Amy Wise, CPC - is an Author, Speaker, Writer, Editor, Coach and Business Owner. She is the author of; "Believe in Yourself Inspire Others Spread Joy!" "Believe in Yourself Inspire Others Spread Joy!," was an Award-Winning Finalist in the Inspiration category of the 2014 National Indie Excellence Book Awards and an Award-Winning Finalist in the Self-Help: Motivational category of the 2013 USA Best Book Awards by USA Book News. Additionally, Amy is a contributing author in the anthologies; "Dancing at the Shame Prom" and "Oil and Water and Other Things That Don’t Mix." She is the creator of The Many Shades of Love blog where she writes about the ups and downs of being in an interracial marriage and family. She also writes as a guest writer on various websites and blogs, and is a ghostwriter and editor for all genres of writers. Previously she wrote for: TheNextFamily.com, Embrace US Multicultural Magazine, the Oil & Water blog, Midlife at the Oasis and Adaptu. Along with her writing, Amy is a motivational speaker for all types of events and groups. She is the Founder/Owner of; "Plant Positivity. Grow Inspiration.," an inspirational product line based on her book. www.plantpositivitygi.com She is also the Co-Founder/Co-Director of the 501(c)3 nonprofit: "R.I.S.E. to Empower Inc." R.I.S.E. - reflect internally, share externally - is a program that empowers girls and young women to make positive, conscious choices. www.risetoempower.org Lastly, Amy is a Certified Professional Coach who is forever passionate about helping others find their joy, follow their heart and live their dreams! www.amywisewriter.com