About
Aleshia writes primarily as a means of self-expression and as an act of spiritual remembrance. Her work reflects duality, especially regarding light and shadow, acknowledging that the world is never just one thing, and neither are we.
She wasn’t “supposed” to be a writer. Grammar and syntax never came easily, and it wasn’t until graduate school that she realized how much she still had to learn. A professor once told her she had a strong voice, but her writing was difficult to read. That moment changed everything.
After earning her Master’s degree in Communication Arts from Webster University’s School of Education in 2015, Aleshia began to take her writing seriously, not just for herself, but for her readers. That same year, she published her first children’s book, Momma, Is My Hair Good?, discovering the quiet power of a good editor and the essential relationship between reading and writing well.
Today, her work spans essays, short stories, and original greeting card messaging. She believes humanity needs imagination and safe spaces for escape more than ever. Books have been her refuge, reigniting her faith in human resilience, particularly through the visionary works of Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents.
Through Soul Sister Press, Aleshia shares writing that honors both the tenderness and tenacity of being human, words that connect, uplift, and remind us that even in shadow, there is always light.
Writing, for me, is an act of remembrance. Through words that connect, honor, and uplift, I help readers return to who we truly are beneath the distractions of everyday life. My work exists where awakening, ancestral reverence, and beauty meet. Each piece I write is both a personal reflection and a collective call to remember our light.
After nearly a decade of creative growth, I have learned that waiting for perfection is another form of hiding. In 2025, I released a book that had been quietly resting in my Google Docs for three years. Publishing it was a moment of liberation, a decision to let my imperfect work breathe and reach those it was meant for.
My writing has evolved alongside me. I no longer compare my voice to others. I trust the rhythm of my own story, sharing what is true for me in each season of life. That honesty is now my compass.
Soul Sister Press was born from meditation and intention. It is the home for my books, essays, and greeting card messages, a space that honors both the tenderness and tenacity of being human. Through it, I hope to publish not only my own work but also that of other writers who are ready to share their light with the world.
Ultimately, I write to help us remember our wholeness, to hold space for the beauty and the shadow, and to remind us that even in darkness, there is always light.
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Writer, storyteller, and founder of Soul Sister Press, Aleshia’s work exists at the intersection of awakening, ancestral reverence, duality, and self-expression. Her writing spans books, essays, and greeting card messaging, reflecting both light and shadow while connecting, honoring, and uplifting readers. After a decade of creative growth, she has re-emerged with renewed purpose, publishing long-held work and building a literary imprint dedicated to human resilience and imagination.
Kinship (Soul Sister Press, 2025)
A meditation on connection, ancestry, and collective remembrance.
Unconscious Heroes (Self-published, 2020)
Explores unseen courage and everyday resilience, blending introspection with universal truth.
Momma, Is My Hair Good? (Self-published, 2015)
A children’s book uplifting self-love and cultural pride through the mother-daughter relationship.
Deeply introspective works exploring gratitude, belonging, and the extraordinary within the ordinary. Published through Soul Sister Press and other independent platforms. (Links available upon request)
Original messaging that expresses what people feel but sometimes cannot articulate. Designed to connect, comfort, and uplift.
Master of Arts in Communication Arts
Webster University, School of Education — 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Certificate in Public Relations
University of Missouri St. Louis — 2012
Community Arts Training Fellow
Regional Arts Commission — 2012
Ancestral connection and spiritual awakening
Duality, light and shadow
Gratitude, belonging, and human resilience
Conscious storytelling and imaginative escape
Founder and Lead Writer at Soul Sister Press, an independent literary imprint
Published author of three books exploring consciousness, identity, and healing
Experienced in essays, greeting card messaging, and short story writing
Speaker and mentor supporting creative expression and resilience
Draws inspiration from visionary works including Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents, Don Miguel Ruiz’s teachings, and Paulo Coelho’s novels.
Creative and reflective writing
Editing and story development
Emotional intelligence and audience empathy
Content creation and literary branding
Workshop facilitation and public speaking
Available upon request