This episode explores one core idea: freedom begins in the mind. In a personal and honest conversation, Lachi, a musician, writer, and disability advocate, shares how reading Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass reshaped her understanding of freedom, identity, and self-acceptance. Through Douglass’s lived experience, the episode highlights how mental liberation can exist even…
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with CC Rice, a classically trained actor, voice and dialect coach, body language analyst, producer, communication expert, and author of the new book The Root of Awareness. CC shares how The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison profoundly shaped her understanding of…
If you’re starting your college career or your research job, knowing how to read academic articles is a valuable skill. Though they can be long and jargon-heavy, having these tools in your toolbelt will help you read with ease. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Step 1: Find your “why” First, you’ll want to…
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Grammy-nominated R&B superstar, actor, and president of JBR Creative Group, Eric Benét—a man whose soulful voice is matched only by his deep love for literature. Today, Eric opens up about the sci-fi masterpiece that rocked his world: Dune by Frank…
What book has truly changed your life? In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with multi-talented performer Nia Sioux, who has been entertaining audiences since she was nine years old. You may know her from Dance Moms, her films and documentaries, or her inspiring children’s book Today I…
In this episode, host Chris Collins sits down with Morgan Stevenson Cooper, writer, director, and creator of Bel-Air, the reimagining of the iconic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. A passionate storyteller and now the author of I CAN MAKE A MOVIE!, Morgan joins us to talk about the book that changed his life: Dilla Time by…
A new year brings a new opportunity for organization, routine, and goals. A planner will help you schedule out your year. Here are the best planners for 2026 that you won’t want to ditch halfway through the year. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer The Passion Planner This planner contains a goal-setting guide, personal and…
Actress, writer, and producer Nikki DeLoach sits down with Chris Collins for one of the most powerful and vulnerable conversations ever featured on Books That Changed My Life. Discover the book that changed Kelsey Grammer’s life here. In this episode, Nikki opens up about the book that transformed everything for her, Untamed by Glennon Doyle,…
In a world of books, the choice between formats depends on durability, affordability, and legacy. Whether you read a book once and shelve it or like to read again and again, you’ll want to select the right format for your book collection. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Hardcover Pros Durability: Hardcovers are more durable…