Nedra Ford is a native of St. Louis, Missouri with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Grambling State University. At an early age she recognized the power of journaling and how therapeutic it was for her as she would jot down her thoughts and feelings. She remembers being approached by a friend who observed her private journaling, and expressed that writing could possibly be a gift God had given her. She brushed it off and didn’t give it a second thought until tragedy hit , and the only way to express what she was going through was by writing. Later, she developed her skills by attending several writer’s workshops to hone in on her craft. God was giving her a message that would not only help her to regain her value and self-worth but also help others who were experiencing the same struggles. Now, she has written her first book, AFTER THIS, where she shares her journey of transformation and self-actualization which helped her to overcome her personal struggles of emotional cycles and unresolved issues. She is intentional about the growth and personal development of women. Her mission is to inspire and empower women into regaining their self-worth and wholeness through practical application of the word of God and soul searching.