From Stolen Purse to Bestseller: LaJill Hunt on Faith, Fear & Finding Purpose | Not All Hood - with Candace Kelley & Guest Co Host Kimberly Latrice Jones
Description
00:00 “Your problem might be your assignment.”
01:00 The stolen purse and the call that changed everything
05:00 Benita Jewett’s yellow pad challenge
10:45 Writing Drama Queen at the call center
15:00 The church altar blessing
18:00 The Carl Weber phone call
25:00 From manuscript to bestseller
32:00 Anxiety, Hallmark, and healing through story
40:00 Why LaJill refuses to monetize Black trauma
48:00 Joy vs. success — redefining “peak moments”
55:00 The love debate & tithing your energy
58:00 Closing reflections — write your own book
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Not All Hood (NAH) podcast takes a look at the lived experiences and identities of Black people in America. Infused with pop culture, music, and headlining news, the show addresses the evolution, exhilaration, and triumphs of being rooted in a myriad of versions of Black America.
Hosted by Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Candace O.Kelley
Executive Producer: Layne Fontes
Producer & Creative Director: Troy W. Harris, Jr.
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