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 […]
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 […]
Whether you’re looking to start or continue a reading addiction this year, the Belletrist Book Club will give you top-rated picks. Founded by actress Emma Roberts and TV producer Karah Preiss, let’s see what these ladies are reading this January, and a few from the archives. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Brief History of […]
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 […]
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, […]
Have you ever been reading a book and felt like you had heard the story before? It might be an overused romance trope. Does every main couple need to hate each other before they can fall in love? Find out more about overused tropes here. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Enemies to Lovers This […]
Netflix is making a huge deal to acquire Warner Bros – how much are they offering, and what exactly is at stake? Here is a history of both companies and an overview of what this may mean for viewers. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer A History of Warner Bros Warner Bros. Pictures was founded […]
In this heartfelt episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with acclaimed actor Kelsey Grammer for an intimate conversation about the book that forever altered his path—Karen: A Brother Remembers. Unlike most guests, the book that changed Kelsey’s life is one he wrote himself. Discover the book that changed Googoosh’s […]
