Telishia Berry, CEO of Strive Publishing and Editor-in-Chief of Courageous Woman Magazine, transformed the Courageous Woman Blog into a thriving community print magazine with faith, determination, and just $30 in her bank account. With over twelve years of publishing experience, she has featured more than 200 cover stories, including celebrities like Vanessa Bell Calloway, Mo’Nique, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. As a book publisher, Telishia has assisted over 400 women in publishing their stories and becoming bestselling authors.

Telishia is a speaker who inspires women worldwide to believe in themselves and utilize their resources to launch their products, services, and books. With a background in the arts, including acting and producing off-Broadway plays, she recently expanded her repertoire by starring as a teacher on the hit TV show, "Double Crossed." Telishia is currently pitching film projects, including one based on her novel, "The Baptist Junkie."

In addition to her publishing and acting endeavors, Telishia holds two pageant titles, including Ms. Elite U.S. 2024 and Ms. Elite West Coast 2023 under the Women of Achievement National Pageant system. She has received numerous awards, including a Presidential Award from President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, an Honorary Doctorate from TIUA, and various accolades recognizing her publishing and humanitarian efforts. She is a proud mother of four and grandmother of one.