In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with the wildly talented ND Stevenson—author, illustrator, and creative force behind works like Scarlet Morning, Netflix’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and the Oscar-nominated adaptation of Nimona. ND shares how D.M. Cornish’s Monster Blood Tattoo trilogy profoundly influenced his creative…
Freedom often feels external. However, this conversation reveals something deeper: Freedom begins with permission. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, David Archuleta reflects on how The Alchemist reshaped his understanding of courage, identity, faith, and personal agency. More importantly, he explains how questioning long-held beliefs transformed his life. About the Guest: David…
This episode explores one clear idea: we shape our lives through choice, not fate. In a personal and honest conversation, David Archuleta reflects on how The Alchemist changed the way he sees purpose and direction. The book challenges what it calls the world’s greatest lie, the belief that life eventually takes control away from us….
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…